1920s Collection (page 6)

Glastonbury, Somerset, c. 1920s
A GWR Publicity view of the Market Cross in the centre of the vibrant town of Glastonbury in Somerset. The distinctive George Hotel is on the right

Great Orme, Llandudno, Caernarfonshire, 1920s
A GWR Publicity view of a large gathering of people at Great Orme, near Llandudno, Caernarvonshire, North Wales, in the 1920s

Pendine Sands, South Wales, September 1924
A GWR Publicity view of Ragwen Point on the western end of Pendine Sands on the Carmarthenshire border with Glamorgan, South Wales in September 1924

Stonehenge, Wiltshire, c. 1920s
A GWR Publicity view of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, c.1920s. The massive sarsen monoliths of this famous ancient monument lie fallen on Salisbury Plain

Cannon Yard at Eton College, July 1928
A GWR Publicity view of Cannon Yard at Eton College, July 1928. The cannon was captured during the Crimean War at Sevastopol in 1855

Reading, River Thames, July 1925
A GWR Publicity view of the River Thames at Reading, Berkshire, July 1925. People are taking out a punt on the water with small pleasure barges and boats moored up near a fork in the river

Bradford-on-Avon, June 1925
A lone car crosses the iconic Town Bridge in the historic town of Bradford-on-Avon. The small building situated on the right of the bridge is an old prison lock-up

Radipole Lake, Weymouth, August 1929
Families gather at Radipole Lake, also known as the Backwater, to feed the swans. The railway viaduct of the Weymouth and Portland Railway can be seen spanning the water in the distance

Padstow Harbour, Cornwall, 1927
Atmospheric view of Padstow Harbour, Cornwall, August 1927. The tide is out and a number of rowing boats and small fishing vessels are moored up on the bed of the harbour

Coverack, Cornwall
Picturesque view of Coverack, Cornwall in the early 20th century. A couple of motor cars make their way up the quiet road past thatched cottages overlooking the rocky beach

Cadgwith Beach, Cornwall, c. 1920s
View of Cadgwith Beach, Cornwall, c.1920s. The Cadgwith Hotel overlooking a number of harbour cottages and boat sheds. The shingle is covered in a number of rowing boats

Barry Island, Glamorgan, Wales, August 1927
View of Barry Island beach and Whitmore Bay, Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales, summer 1927. The beach is filled with holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine and lounging in deckchairs

TheBeardmore Inflexible, also known as theRohrbach Ro VI, 1928
TheBeardmore Inflexible, also known as theRohrbach Ro VI, a three-engined all-metal prototype bomber aircraftat Dalmuir, Scotland 1928

Falmouth, Cornwall, 1928
A view of Falmouth from Flushing, Cornwall, August 1928. The harbour is teeming with small boats and sailing yachts as the Cornish summer is at its height

1924 Hispano Suiza sports car owned by the entrepreneur Gerry Albertini in 1959 Previously owned by M. Dubonnet

The Pool of London between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, 1928

Aerial view of the National Gallery and Trafalgar Square 1924

Bath Spa Station, Somerset, c. 1920
A view of the Tudor style facade of Bath Spa station in Somerset, c.1920, showing Bath Tramways tram and lines. The station opened in 1840

Chipping Norton Station and footbridge, c. 1920s
A view of Chipping Norton station in Oxfordshire, c.1920s. This image shows the goods shed in the background as well as the station buildings and the lattice metal footbridge linking the platforms

Chipping Norton Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1920s
A general view of Chipping Norton Station in Oxfordshire, c.1920s, showing the station buildings and the lattice metal footbridge linking the platforms

Wantage Road Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1920
A view of Wantage Road Station in Oxfordshire, c.1920, showing the track and platforms. Wantage Road station opened at the village of Grove just north of Wantage in 1846 and closed to passengers

The Vickers Rolls Royce Vanguard 1925 At the time, the largest passenger plane in the world

A Fokker single seater FG-1 Biplane 1922 flown by Captain Percy Olley

A Tiger Moth over snow-covered countryside, 1927
Aerial shot of Tiger Moth aeroplane over snow-covered countryside, 1927

Thursday Afternoon Working Party, possibly St. Cuthberts, Sheffield, Yorkshire, c. 1920
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: p00044

Mothers Union, St. Cuthberts C. of E. Church, Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1926
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: p00065

Decorating a Christmas tree 1922
A sister at the Royal Waterloo hospital, London helps a little girl to decorate a Christmas tree, 1922

GWR Third class sleeping carriage, 1928
Third class sleeping carriages were introduced in the late 1920s to provide affordable overnight travel for passengers. This image shows four women sharing a carriage with bunk beds

Parisian fashion 1920
Model in striped cloak by Cpt. Molyneux

Woolworths in Weymouth MBC01_01_017
F W Woolworth and Company Limited, St Mary Street, Weymouth, Dorset. The Woolworths store at 10-14 St Mary Street, looking up from the south-west

Woolworths in Sunderland MBC01_01_016
F W Woolworth and Co Ltd, Fawcett Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The front elevation of the Woolworths store at 7-10 Fawcett Street. The Woolworths store on Fawcett Street was numbered store 144

Chalfont St Giles DIX02_01_183
The Green, Chalfont St. Giles, Chiltern, Buckinghamshire. A view looking across the village pond towards buildings on The Green and St Giless Church

Edinburgh Castle DIX02_01_164
EDINBURGH CASTLE, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. Edinburgh Castle viewed from the Grassmarket

Brixham fishing fleet DIX02_01_254
Brixham, Torbay, Devon. The fishing fleet in Brixham Outer Harbour with houses on North Furzeham Road on the cliff-top in the distance. Photographed by J Dixon Scott between 1925 and 1935

Mending nets at Hastings DIX02_01_256
Fishermen mending nets on the beach at Hastings, East Sussex. Photographed by J Dixon Scott between 1925 and 1939

NUDE POSING, 1920s. Photographed in the late 1920s by Murray Korman

Louise Brooks 12 07 23
Corné Akkers

Chimes 1928
Paul Klee

Life As A Tree, 18th Century Caption reads, "Darwin's evolutionary theory was to reinterpret the centuries old picture of life as a tree with many branches displaying the various species

advertising, Happy Easter, child and easter-bunny, Trumpf chocolate, Germany, circa 1929, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

kitsch, easter bunny, Germany, circa 1927, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA

kitsch, Happy Easter, Easter bunny with cart, Germany, circa 1925, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA

Brighton vintage travel postcard

‘New Mexico and Arizona Rockies – Land of History and Mystery, Travel by Train. 1925 Union Pacific Railways Tourism Poster featuring tourist purchasing craft ware from a Native American

Cortina d'Ampezzo, Ski Resort, Italy, Italian vintage travel poster, circa 1920 Artist: unknown

Afternoon dress with formal culottes in black and red satin embroidered with gold, and afternoon coat in blue velvet 1920s women's fashions by Philippe et Gaston

1920s woman in blue crepe dress embroidered with silver birds, pleated skirt, stading in front of a mirror 1920s woman in blue crepe dress embroidered with silver birds, pleated skirt

Entitled: "Man's suit and overcoat by Lus and Befve. Gazette du Bon Genre. Fashion plate by Pierre Mourgue, 1922." La Gazette du Bon Ton was a small but influential fashion magazine

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Step back in time to the roaring 1920s, a decade filled with innovation, glamour, and excitement. In Britain, the iconic Austin Seven took to the streets, revolutionizing transportation for the masses. Meanwhile, across the pond in America, comedy legend Charlie Chaplin captivated audiences with his timeless performances. The summer of 1928 brought regal elegance as Windsor hosted a grand event that showcased its majestic charm. Nottingham Goose Fair of 1927 was a spectacle like no other - an enchanting carnival atmosphere that delighted both young and old alike. For those seeking sun-soaked adventures by the sea, Barry Island Beach in Wales beckoned visitors with its sandy shores and refreshing waves throughout the 1920s. And what better way to cruise along these coastal roads than in a Ford Model T Roadster or perhaps even a Morgan Super Aero three-wheeler? Le Mans became synonymous with speed and luxury thanks to The Bentley Boys who dominated this prestigious race during this era. Their sleek machines roared down racetracks leaving spectators awe-struck. But it wasn't just on land where daring feats were accomplished; daredevils soared through the skies under Paris' iconic Eiffel Tower - defying gravity and capturing hearts along their breathtaking journey. In Swindon of 1928, Railway Queen Mabel Kitson graced King George V's presence atop his magnificent steed - symbolizing power and grace intertwined within this remarkable moment frozen in time. And let us not forget about style. The Bentley Blower of 1929 painted green exuded sophistication while turning heads wherever it went. Fashion also played its part as La Vie Parisienne Magazine Cover from France epitomized elegance through captivating illustrations showcasing trends of that glamorous era. They were truly an extraordinary period marked by progressiveness and cultural shifts worldwide.