20 Century Collection (page 5)

Step back in time to the bustling streets of London in the early 20th century

20 Century Collection: London street scene Nelsons Column in Trafalgar Square, London, England with Morley

London street scene Nelsons Column in Trafalgar Square, London, England with Morleys Hotel in the background, now the site of South Africa House. Early 1900s

20 Century Collection: London. The Peoples Palace, now the Queens Building, QMLU (Queen Mary University of London

London. The Peoples Palace, now the Queens Building, QMLU (Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, designed by E. R. Robson)

20 Century Collection: The racehorse Domaha in action at Goodwood racecourse, West Sussex, England

The racehorse Domaha in action at Goodwood racecourse, West Sussex, England
The racehorse " Domaha " in action at Goodwood racecourse, West Sussex, England. 1938

20 Century Collection: Polo during the The Cairo Season : Gezira Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt

Polo during the The Cairo Season : Gezira Sporting Club, Cairo, Egypt. Mrs Archer Bey, Miss Madden, Mr Arch Bey and Mrs Madden. 21 March 1923

20 Century Collection: Francorchamps, Belgium : Britains famous John Surtees on an M V Augusta motorbike

Francorchamps, Belgium : Britains famous John Surtees on an M V Augusta motorbike at the grand Prix event here. He won the 500 cc event with a new record time of L : 06 : 06

20 Century Collection: London : World Motor Racing Champion, Jack Brabham ( left ) congratulates the newly

London : World Motor Racing Champion, Jack Brabham ( left ) congratulates the newly elect BBC TV Sportsman of the Year, Motor Cycle Racing Champion John Surtees

20 Century Collection: The Royal tour of Canada and the USA by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1939 The King

The Royal tour of Canada and the USA by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1939 The King and Queen receive members of the British community in the grounds of the British Embassy in Washington

20 Century Collection: Winter work indoors. Sorting Majestic seed potatoes - a job for the snowy weather

Winter work indoors. Sorting Majestic seed potatoes - a job for the snowy weather on W Rogers farm at Horton Kirby in Kent. 10 February 1947 eTopFoto

20 Century Collection: Hop pickers returning from the Kent fields loaded up with full sacks of hops - 1935

Hop pickers returning from the Kent fields loaded up with full sacks of hops - 1935 eTopFoto

20 Century Collection: King George VI inspects Sea cadets on Navy Day at Chatham in Kent. 12 July 1948

King George VI inspects Sea cadets on Navy Day at Chatham in Kent. 12 July 1948 An award winning photograph eTopFoto

20 Century Collection: Fruit pickers at tea time during their spell of apple picking in the orchards at

Fruit pickers at tea time during their spell of apple picking in the orchards at Malling in Kent. 23 August 1951 eTopFoto

20 Century Collection: Mr Philip Rye and family - wife and six children, who had lived in this hut at Crockenhill

Mr Philip Rye and family - wife and six children, who had lived in this hut at Crockenhill in Kent for more than six years - 5 November 1948 eTopFoto

20 Century Collection: Land Girl driving a tractor during WW2 - a girl now in training for the Womens

Land Girl driving a tractor during WW2 - a girl now in training for the Womens Land Army at an agricultural college in Kent

20 Century Collection: Tunnel workers. Kent will meet Essex when the Dartford pilot tunnel is completed

Tunnel workers. Kent will meet Essex when the Dartford pilot tunnel is completed on 11th October 1938 eTopFoto

20 Century Collection: Hop wiring on stilts - January 1947 A TopFoto

Hop wiring on stilts - January 1947 A TopFoto
Hop wiring on stilts - January 1947 eTopFoto

20 Century Collection: The arm of the law - a novel view of a British policeman. 1934 A TopFoto

The arm of the law - a novel view of a British policeman. 1934 A TopFoto
The arm of the law - a novel view of a British policeman. 1934 eTopFoto

20 Century Collection: Ploughing in a snowstorm when Britain needed food - January 1947 A TopFoto

Ploughing in a snowstorm when Britain needed food - January 1947 A TopFoto
Ploughing in a snowstorm when Britain needed food - January 1947 eTopFoto

20 Century Collection: Enjoying the almond blossom in Kent - 1935 A TopFoto

Enjoying the almond blossom in Kent - 1935 A TopFoto
Enjoying the almond blossom in Kent - 1935 eTopFoto

20 Century Collection: Rescue at a factory in Bexley, Kent after a bomb during the Blitz - 30 September 1940

Rescue at a factory in Bexley, Kent after a bomb during the Blitz - 30 September 1940 eTopFoto

20 Century Collection: R A F Empire Day rehearsal at Biggin Hill in Kent - 15 May 1937 A TopFoto

R A F Empire Day rehearsal at Biggin Hill in Kent - 15 May 1937 A TopFoto
R A F Empire Day rehearsal at Biggin Hill in Kent - 15 May 1937 eTopFoto

20 Century Collection: Children of the hop pickers take shelter to watch the Battle of Britain rage overhead

Children of the hop pickers take shelter to watch the Battle of Britain rage overhead. This became one of the most published pictures of the war - 1940 eTopFoto

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Step back in time to the bustling streets of London in the early 20th century. The Royal London Hospital stands tall in Whitechapel, a beacon of hope amidst the busy cityscape. Down Lambeth Way, the famous Lambeth Walk is abuzz with excitement as they prepare to purchase their very own Spitfire aircraft, a symbol of strength and resilience. On Epsom Downs, during race meetings at the iconic Epsom Racecourse, a Romany gypsy family finds solace and community. Their caravans dotting the landscape create a picturesque scene against the backdrop of thrilling horse races. A gypsy woman sits gracefully on her caravan steps, her pipe emitting fragrant smoke that dances with nostalgia. In Edwardian London, an open-topped omnibus glides past Temple Bar, transporting passengers through time and space. Meanwhile, Newtons rents off Twine Court in Shadwell reveal one of Stepney's darkest slums - a stark reminder of societal inequalities that plagued this era. Traveling further south to Charing in Kent, we meet Harry (Heathfield) the Hedger wielding his felling axe with precision and determination. His work embodies both tradition and progress as he shapes nature's beauty into functional structures. From land to sea, Saltburn by the Sea welcomes us with open arms. Here we find a group of fishermen who rely on its bountiful waters for their livelihoods - an age-old occupation passed down through generations. Returning once more to Epsom Races where Romany gypsy families gather eagerly for late 1940s or early 1950s festivities. Caravans line up like colorful puzzle pieces forming their own unique mosaic on Epsom Downs - an enchanting sight that captures both tradition and celebration. The 20th century was an era filled with contrasting scenes; from bustling city streets to tranquil countryside landscapes; from opulent racecourses to the humble abodes of gypsy families.