Thirties Collection (page 3)

Marie Curie, Polish-French physicist
Marie Curie (1867-1934, nee Marya Sklodowska), Polish-French physicist. With her husband Pierre, she isolated the radioactive elements polonium and radium in 1898

Marie and Pierre Curie, French physicists
Marie and Pierre Curie. Marie Curie (1867-1934, nee Marya Sklodowska), was born in Poland. In 1891 she became a student at the Sorbonne university in Paris, France

Alexander Yakovlev, aircraft designer
Alexander Sergeyevich Yakovlev (1906-1989), Soviet aircraft designer, in military uniform and holding an aircraft model. In 1932, Yakovlev founded what became the the Yakovlev design bureau

Cupping
MODEL RELEASED. Cupping. Therapist heating cups on a clients back. Cupping, or fire cupping, is a is a practice derived from Chinese medicine

Talbot AV 105 works car ex Alpine

Wolseley Hornet Special

Rolls-Royce Phantom 2 Newport Town Car

Bugatti Type 41 Royale

Bugatti Type 59 3. 3-litre Grand Prix
Bugatti Type 59 3.3-litre Grand Prix

Ford Model A Coupe

Hotchkiss H6B Coupe Chauffer

Bentley 4. 25 litre Sports Tourer Vanden Plas
Bentley 4.25 litre Sports Tourer Vanden Plas

Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B

Ford Bruce Meyers Deuce Coupe

Cord 812SC Supercharged Phaeton

Aerial view of Bude, Cornwall 1931

Chesterfield FC in 1936 Back row S.W. Abbot (trainer) Seagrave, Robertson, Sliman, Moody. Kidd, Talor, Haryd, Mr W.H. Harvey (manager) Middle row Spence, Brown, Harvey, Read

Les Sullivan, Chesterfield FC footballer 1938

Knitting 1934

Footballer Dixie Dean 1932

Lowestoft beach 1937
Lowestoft beach showing the South Pier in the background 1937

Aerial view of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London in 1931 R
Aerial view of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London in 1931

Typing pool
Women at typewriters in an office, 1934

Bentley Derby, 1935, Green, 2-tone
Bentley Derby 1935 Green 2-tone

Matchless Twin-Port
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MG K3 Supercharged

Alfa Romeo 6C 2300B

Northwood from railway bridge 1935

Park Court, Park Road, Uxbridge. 1st June 1934

Fore Street, Ilfracombe, 1935
View of Fore Street with Hillsborough in background at Ilfracombe in Devon Showing the Hotel Montebello, Crescent Hotel and Clifton Hotel 1935

The early days of television
A visitor to the Radio Exhibition at Olympia examining a television set - 1936

FOR13501
Ford, FOR13501

Chrysler Imperial CG Dual Cowl Phaeton 1931 Red 2-tone

Fire alam post, Cooks Road, Vauxhall, WW2
Fire alarm post (FA41) protected by sandbags outside the AFS station in Cooks Road, Vauxhall, with an LFB fire engine on the left, around the start of the Second World War

LFB water relaying drills, Hyde Park, London
LFB water relaying drills taking place in Hyde Park, London, on 12 February 1938, watched by mothers and their children

LCC-LFB learner drivers on a London street
A picture taken outside the headquarters of the London Fire Brigade in Southwark Bridge Road, SE1, on 14 September 1935, showing a motorised Dennis fire engine with an L-plate on the front

Soyuz 11 crew before launch, 1971
Soyuz 11 crew before launch. Soviet cosmonauts (left to right) Georgy Dobrovolsky, Viktor Patsayev and Vladislav Volkov at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Woman stretching
MODEL RELEASED. Woman stretching

Measuring hip girth
MODEL RELEASED. Measuring hip girth using a tape measure

Breaking bad news
MODEL RELEASED. Breaking bad news. General practitioner breaking bad news to an elderly patient

Peter the Great, Russian Tsar
Peter the Great (1685-1766), Russian Tsar. When he became Tsar, Peter modernized and expanded his realm, fighting several wars and founding the Russian Empire in 1721 at the Treaty of Nystad

Auto Union Type D

View into the cockpit of Imperial Airways Hannibal at Croydon 1938
View into the cockpit of Imperial Airways Hannibal Handley Page H.P.42 at Croydon 1938

The high street in Watford in 1938
The high street in Watford with a Marks and Spencer and a Freeman Hardy Willis in 1938

HMS Norfolk a County-class heavy cruiser Circa 1939

Surbiton railway station November 1938

Mr Samuel Bloor water diviner of Okengates. 16th September 1938

Station Road, West Drayton, Circa 1935

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"Journeying through the Thirties: A Captivating Era of Innovation, Adventure, and Nostalgia" Step into the time machine as we explore the remarkable decade known as the Thirties. From iconic cars like the Citroen Traction Avant or Light 15 to captivating artworks such as "Trongate, Glasgow (oil on board), " this era was a melting pot of creativity and progress. In 1935, a train passed by Manchester United Football Ground, symbolizing not only the rise of transportation but also our collective love for sports. Meanwhile, in medical breakthroughs, a groundbreaking 3D angiogram C007 / 1981 revealed intricate brain blood vessels that fascinated scientists worldwide. They were marked by daring individuals who pushed boundaries. Aviation pioneer Amy Johnson soared through skies with her fearless spirit while Apollo 17 astronauts embarked on an otherworldly adventure beyond Earth's atmosphere. Rain-soaked streets witnessed joyful moments too; think of Londoners dancing to "Lambeth Walk in the rain" during 1938 - proof that even amidst challenges, joy could be found. And speaking of locomotion marvels, Mallard steamed over Ribblehead Viaduct with unparalleled grace and speed. Not forgetting classic automobiles like Ford Model A Roadster which roared down roads embodying freedom and style. Labworth Cafe at Canvey Island offered respite to weary travelers seeking delicious treats and coastal views. Travel posters adorned railway stations promoting breathtaking destinations like Ramsgate in vibrant colors during 1939 – reminding us that wanderlust has always been part of our human nature. An aerial view captured Plymouth Hoe's beauty in all its glory during 1937 – showcasing how cities evolved yet retained their timeless charm. The Thirties encapsulated an era where innovation met nostalgia; it was a time when dreams took flight both literally and metaphorically. So let us celebrate this captivating decade that shaped our world and continues to inspire us today.