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Decades Collection

"Decades of History: From Warships to Housing Estates, Vintage Dances to Royal Palaces" Step back in time as we explore the captivating decades that shaped our world

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Decades Collection: Warship Hms Hood
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Decades Collection: Brandon Estate, Southwark, one of the largest of the London County Couincils housing estates
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Decades Collection: The jive 1950 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news
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Decades Collection: JITTERBUG 1940s dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news
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Decades Collection: The King of Ashantis Palace at Kumasi, 1874
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Decades Collection: At the Highland Games at Inverness, Scotland; Lady Marjorie Mackenzie and Mr Seton
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Decades Collection: Fante Soldiers serving with the British against the Ashanti
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Decades Collection: Courting couple 40s / 50s with Tower Bridge in background love couple romance romantic
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Decades Collection: Ranji gives his house at Staines, Jamnagar as a hospital The Prince of Wales Hospital
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Decades Collection: Tiverton Town Council buys Newts Hill Woods to provide fuel for the town people
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Decades Collection: Ranji gives his house at Staines, Jamnagar as a hospital The Prince of Wales
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Decades Collection: Phylloxera Vastatrix
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Decades Collection: Still supreme and unchallenged in height the 620 ft General Post Office Tower situated
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Decades Collection: Lymington Cricket Week Lady Rosemary Bootle-Wilbraham
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Decades Collection: Prince Albert decorates NSPCC inspectors. Rs M Thomas Henry Waldren, M C ( Royal
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Decades Collection: A mechanical horse to assist the horse. West Nile Street Glasgow, where a mechanical
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Decades Collection: Coronation - children having a street party to celebrate. Norfolk Crescent, Sidcup photographer
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Decades Collection: Lymington Cricket Week General Sir Henry Wilmer Lawson
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Decades Collection: Americans in Russia
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Decades Collection: One Hundred Years of Eternal Feminine, early 1800s
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Decades Collection: Cunard Line brochure, British Empire Exhibition
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Decades Collection: Evolution of Men's Silk Top Hats 1805 -1875
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Decades Collection: Advert postcard for Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. Paris
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Decades Collection: The Duce, in the tenth anniversary (colour litho)
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Decades Collection: Carlton House
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Decades Collection: Francisco de Bobadilla arresting Christopher Columbus and his brothers, engraving
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Decades Collection: A dance floor full of young people dancing The Twist 9 April 1966 dance / dancing
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Decades Collection: These three young ladies are practicing the newest dance craze, The Twist, while
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Decades Collection: The Royal Family posing in the gardens at Frogmore, Windsor, for special birthday
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Decades Collection: 1962 Men standing on a street corner in East Grinstead, West Sussex watching girls go by
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Decades Collection: Mrs Murray Smith : ( 5 May 1911 - 22 January 1999 ), nee Ulrica Thynne of Muntham
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Decades Collection: The Ashanti War (1873-74) - The burning of Kumasi
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Decades Collection: Bristol City Centre
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Decades Collection: HERRERA, Antonio de (1559-1625). General History
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Decades Collection: Young couple in the park 1962 love couple romance romantic for valentines day be
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Decades Collection: A couple seen dancing Britans latest dance craze, The Twist, at the Satire Club
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Decades Collection: Disco dance of sixties dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage
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Decades Collection: The Moon
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Decades Collection: Decades - 1950s - Night Mail from London (steam train) - Letter arrives in Scotland
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Decades Collection: The Queen, Princess Margaret and Princess Anne seen in the Royal car as they left
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Decades Collection: Soldiers of the 36 Royal Engineers were drafted for duty during the Kent floods
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Decades Collection: Landlady Mrs Jane Rudd (right) and her lodger Mrs L Cooling (left) put finishing
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Decades Collection: Queen distributes Royal Maundy. The Queen and Prince Philip attended the Maundy
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Decades Collection: Lord and Lady Willoughby De Broke, attending Goodwood Races, West Sussex, England
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Decades Collection: Pulling down 300 year old trees in Bushy Park, London, that had become dangerous
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Decades Collection: Hockey at Lyons Club, Sudbury 1 February 1920
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Decades Collection: Keen Hockey by Women of Kent Kent versus Middlesex at Sundridge Park, Bickley
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Decades Collection: Actors Cricket Match at Wimbeldon Mr Gerald Du Maurier, with Mrs Du Maurier


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"Decades of History: From Warships to Housing Estates, Vintage Dances to Royal Palaces" Step back in time as we explore the captivating decades that shaped our world. In the early 20th century, the majestic warship HMS Hood ruled the seas with its sheer power and grandeur. A symbol of strength and resilience, it stood tall against turbulent waters. Meanwhile, in Brandon Estate, Southwark, one of London's largest housing estates built by the London County Councils, communities thrived amidst towering buildings. It was a testament to progress and social development. The jive dance took center stage during the vibrant 1950s party season. People swayed and twirled with infectious joy as they celebrated life's precious moments. The vintage news echoed tales of happiness and revelry. Traveling further back in time, we find ourselves at The King of Ashanti's Palace in Kumasi during 1874. A regal abode steeped in history and tradition; it whispered stories of ancient kingdoms and cultural heritage. The jitterbug dance craze swept through the 1940s like wildfire - a celebration of freedom amidst challenging times. Dancing became an expression of resilience as people found solace on crowded dance floors. At the Highland Games in Inverness, Scotland; Lady Marjorie Mackenzie and Mr Seton epitomized elegance against a backdrop of breathtaking landscapes. Their love for tradition intertwined with their appreciation for beauty. Fante Soldiers bravely served alongside British forces against Ashanti warriors - forging bonds across borders while defending shared values. Their courage showcased unity amid conflict. Tower Bridge witnessed countless courting couples during the forties and fifties - love blossoming against an iconic backdrop that symbolized everlasting romance. These were moments frozen in time but etched forever within hearts. "The Return of the Dandy" marked a resurgence in fashion-forward thinking when Michael Rainey and Christopher Gibbs graced the scene.