Thirties Collection (page 4)

Station Road, West Drayton, Circa 1935

Coronation of King George VI 12th May 1937. King George VI is passed one of the two sceptre used during the enthronement ceremony at Westminster Abbey

Posting letters at Air Mail pillar box at Charing Cross post office 1930

Rolls-Royce Phantom 2 Continental 1933 black

Dennis fire engine with crew
A Dennis fire engine with crew in cork helmets

Gas compressor servicing. Engineers checking a compressor at a petrochemical factory. Compressors are usually used to compress gases, such as natural gas for transportation

Yarn twisting. Yarn is a general term for a long continuous bundle of fibres. Here, fibres are being spun together to produce yarn

Oil refinery worker
MODEL RELEASED. Oil refinery worker checking the feed pre-heater in the hydrofining area of an oil refinery. The hydrofining area is where crude oil products are processed to remove impurities such

Mir space station cosmonauts, 1987
Mir space station cosmonauts. Soviet cosmonauts Yuri Romanenko and Aleksandr Laveykin assembling an electrical power pack on the Mir space station, in 1987

Luigi Groto, Italian poet
Luigi Groto (1541-1585), Italian poet. The circular Italian inscription gives his name, calls him the blind man of Hadria (referring to Adria, northern Italy)

Battersea Power Station turbine hall, London. 17th January 1934

A gas mask for the use of people who breathe through a tracheal tube in the throat has been designed by Inspector S.E. Bentley, the Derby A.R.P. organiser, and Mr. H. Hall, the head warden for No

Children of St. Benedicts Road School, Small Heath during their evacuation rehearsal 28th August 1939

Bell Yard, Uxbridge Circa 1935

Evelyns School under construction, Yiewsley 1935

The widening of the main Torquay to Paignton road at Gas Works Hill nearing completion. It has entailed the construction of a huge retaining wall over 4 ft in thickness at a total cost of £ 11

Distin Court in Winner Street, Paignton in 1932 with the Baptist Church beyond

German airship Graf Zeppelin flies over Bristol docks and the destroyer HMS Warwick (D25) July 7 1932

Two new Arsenal F. C. players, George Holden (left), and Ehud Rogers 1935
Two new Arsenal F.C. players, George Holden (left), and Ehud Rogers 1935

Neil Dewar in play for Sheffield Wednesday FC in 1936

Crowd at Leicester City v Sunderland football match - 1930 s. R
Crowd at Leicester City v Sunderland football match - 1930 s

Joan Crawford, and Douglas Fairbanks Jnr
Actress Joan Crawford, and her husband, Douglas Fairbanks Jnr. 1932

Marlene Dietrich in 1936

Johnny Weismuller, Tarzan actor with wife, actress Lupe Velez, 1934

Rochdale A. F. C. 1930
Rochdale A.F.C. 1930

Llandudno from the air, 1937
Aerial view of Llandudno, showing seafront and pier, 1937

The Yorkshire Birdman, Harry Ward
Harry Ward, Birdman in Campbell Blacks Air Circus. Harry, a former RAF parachutist, astonished crowds with his death-defying leaps from planes wearing a winged costume 1936

Vaudeville act The Gaylene Sisters rehearsing at the London Palladium 1936

Cranes in the Pool of London 1930s
Cranes in the Pool of London next to London Bridge 1930s

Fay Compton, 1930s actress

Abinger Hammer in Surrey
A Morris Cowley saloon motorcar passing under the Abinger Hammer clock in Surrey

The Crossing over the River Neath 1936

The beach at Whitley Bay in 1936

St Anns Square Manchester in 1931

1932 Hillman Minx Saloon

Cleaning the dinosaurs at Crystal Palace in 1932

Pulled Over
Motorcycle Police officer stopping a car 1938

Start Point Lighthouse, Devon, 1933

St Marys lighthouse, Whitley Bay
St Marys lighthouse, Whitley bay, Northumberland, 1935

Eddystone lighthouse, with plane flying past, 1931

New Brighton Lighthouse, with silhouetted figures watching
New Brighton Lighthouse, with figures watching from beach, 1955

Aerial view of Stonehenge 1931
Aerial view of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, 1931

The High Street at Ilfracombe in Devon, July 1937

Herne Bay, 1935
Aerial View of seafront and old clock tower at Herne Bay in Kent, 1935

Derry and Toms Christmas 1935
Christmas shoppers look at figurines at Derry & Toms department store in Kensington, London, 1935

Gamages toy dept 1936
A Christmas shopping crush round a model railway display at Gamages 1936

Christmas kiss 1937
The silhouettes of a man and woman kissing under the mistletoe, 1937

Salvation Army band in the snow 1935
Salvation Army band in the snow at Bramhall, Cheshire 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.