1924 Collection (page 56)

Bugatti Brescia 1924 black

Bugatti Brescia Italy

Bentley 3. 8 litre Sports Roadster
Bentley 3.8 litre Sports Roadster

Diesel engines for the Gezira irrigation scheme, 1924 Date: 1924

Lascelles Royal Wedding
GERALD DAVID LASCELLES, younger son of the Princess Royal with his new wife, the former Angela Dowding, after their marriage at St. Margarets in 1953. Date: 1924 -

1924 Humber
Automobile (Cars). 1924 Humber automobile parked inside a dealers showroom

Helicon Bass, Wurlitzer
Two Helicon Bass from the Wurlitzer range; the Monster and...if thats not big enough, the Mammoth with a 16 and 18 inch bell respectively. Available in various finishes

Gladys Cooper, actress of stage and screen
A double-page portrait of Gladys Cooper (1888-1971), English actress of stage and screen. She is seen in profile with her eyes closed, holding a large bunch of flowers. Date: 1925

Scene from The Forest by John Galsworthy
A scene from John Galsworthys play, The Forest which was staged at St. Martins Theatre in London in 1924. The scene depicts two survivors from a band of explorers sent out into Central Africa

Malby family group photo in their garden
Members of the Malby family (five adults and a baby) pose for a group photo in their garden at Woodford, Essex. On the far right is Reginald Malby (1882-1924)

Reginald Malbys photographic studio
View inside the photographic studio (Woodford, Essex) of Reginald Malby (1882-1924), official photographer to the Royal Horticultural Society

Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
General view of Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales, from across a stretch of water. The castle dates from the 13th century

Western men on a trip to the Far East, starting the plane
Western men on a trip to the Far East, in a field with their hosts, trying to get an aeroplane started by turning the propeller

Eastern aviators in the Far East, with aeroplane
A large group of Eastern aviators in the Far East, posing for their photo in a field, in front of an aeroplane

Riverboat on a river in the Far East
A riverboat on a rather murky looking river, with smoke coming out of its funnel, somewhere in the Far East

Four local people on a golf course in the Far East
Four local people, two men and two women, sitting on a bench, somewhere in the Far East. They are wearing fashionable, western style clothing and are holding golf clubs

Group of dignitaries walking along a street, Far East
A large group of Eastern dignitaries, some wearing uniform, walking along a street somewhere in the Far East

Western aviator on a trip to the Far East, with hosts
Western aviator on a trip to the Far East, in a field with his hosts, posing for their photo in front of the aircraft

Local military chief and others, Far East
The local military chief, with others, some in uniform, others in civilian dress, somewhere in the Far East. There is one Western man, perhaps a diplomat, talking to the chief

Loggers at work in the Far East
A group of loggers at work with a rectangular saw, somewhere in the Far East

Western men on a trip to the Far East, with aircraft
Western men on a trip to the Far East, with their hosts and some interested passers by. The two aircraft behind them were transported by ship

Clarbeston Road Station, with charabanc, South Wales
Clarbeston Road Railway Station in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, with a charabanc parked outside, and several people standing looking straight at the camera

Ramsay Macdonald becomes Britains first Labour Prime Minist
Front cover of The Illustrated London News showing J. Ramsay Macdonald, Britains first Labour Prime Minister being congratulated on leaving Buckingham Palace where he accepted office

Moonlight Romance
The first buss and the last bus - a back-to-earth tragedy. A couple kiss in the moonlight having floated away from the earth in a mist of romance

Winter Sports with Thomas Cook & Son
Cover illustration for Winter Sports in France, Italy, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Norway, Sweden and Canada, under the management of Thomas Cook & Son Ltd

British Empire Exhibition - The Canadian Pavilion. Statue of Edward, Prince of Wales, carved in butter!

The British Empire Exhibition - The Coal Mine
The British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Park, London in 1924 - The Coal Mine

Winter Sport in Switzerland
Holiday-makers enjoying the winter season at Murren in Switzerland. Commander and Mrs Locker-Lampson pose on their sledge whilst Viscount Gort and Dr. and Mrs Walpole seem happy on their skis

Algeria - Algiers - The Waterfront
The waterfront of Algiers, Algeria, showing the elegant colonaded seafront, supporting the tramlines running along the front

Indian Street Entertainer with two monkeys
A seated Indian street musician/entertainer/beggar holding a small double-ended drum with attached string beaters, with two performing monkeys tethered by two ropes

Pierre Paul Cambon / Stamp
PIERRE-PAUL CAMBON (1843 - 1924) French diplomat

Alexandre Millerand / Stamp
ALEXANDRE MILLERAND (1853-1943) French politician and President of the Republic (1920-1924) Date: 1853-1943

Admiral Boue de Lapeyrere / Stamp
AUGUSTIN MANUEL HUBERT GASTON BOUE DE LAPEYRERE (1852 - 1924) French admiral during World War I

Admiral Sir Percy Scott / Stamp
Admiral sir PERCY MORETON SCOTT British naval commander

Piccadilly Circus 1924
The Circus at night

Major General CVF Townshend / Stamp
Major General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend, British Indian Army Officer

Oil Pipelines - Llandarcy Oil Refinery, Swansea
A row of eight oil pipelines at the Llandarcy BP Oil Refinery, Swansea, Wales

Life / A Greek Freeze, 1924
A Greek Freeze (Greek Frieze) play on words. Five pretty young women parade merrily through the snow, in a similar fashion that might be found upon a Greek Frieze

Life / Souvenir d amour 1924
A gentleman in smoking jacket and fez leans upon the fireplace and ponders the ladies garter in his hand; a souvenir of love

Life / Fashion, shorter skirts 1924
A young female dress maker holding a measure and a pair of scissors, kneels upon a foot stall. Skirts will be shorter this fall

Life / April showers bring May flowers 1924
A gentleman in top hat offers a startled looking young lady a bouquet of flowers and a parasol for shelter

Life / Saint Valentines Day 1924
It takes all sorts. A short plump lady and a tall thin man are speared together by Cupids arrow

Life / Young Centurion Soldier 1924
A young boy dressed as a Centurion soldier brandishes his sword

Life / Lady Luck 1924
Lady Luck in a flowing blue dress, sits side saddle upon a magnificent horse followed by a black cat and a blue bird

Life / Her Tackling Dummy, 1924
This lady has her own version of a football Tackling Dummy - a life size American footballer ! on which she practices the art of love and seduction

Life / Fashion, hair 1924
To bob, or not to bob - The girl who couldn t make her mind up. When a girl has to decide upon a short hair style, its not a decision to be taken lightly, especially when her hair is his long

Life / 1924 Olympics
Life Magazine, Olympic number, featuring humorous cartoons of the various events, including shooting, diving, athletics, boxing and horse jumping

George and Gerald Lascelles
George (left - b.1923) and Gerald (1924-1998) Lascelles, the sons of Princess Mary, George V and Queen Marys daughter on the beach at Littlehampton in 1927

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In the year 1924, history witnessed remarkable feats and significant events that left an indelible mark on the world. Mallory and Irvine's daring attempt at conquering Everest's treacherous Second Step captivated hearts worldwide, showcasing human resilience in the face of nature's might. Meanwhile, Eric Liddell sprinted towards glory in the Olympic 400m race finish, his unwavering determination inspiring generations to come. The brave men of the 1924 Everest Expedition united under a common goal - to conquer the unconquerable. Led by Colonel Norton, they defied all odds as they ascended to unprecedented heights of 28, 000 ft on Everest. Their unwavering spirit mirrored that of their compatriots defending the Empire - British Army, Navy, and Airforce - who stood tall against any threat. Amidst these triumphs and challenges emerged other notable figures like Harold Abrahams, whose lightning-fast speed earned him victory in the 100m race at the 1924 Olympics. Across continents, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin made waves as a Russian statesman shaping history with his ideologies. Beyond sports and politics lay captivating stories such as those of The Dolly Sisters from New York who dazzled audiences with their charm and talent. And let us not forget about HMS Hood –the last battlecruiser built for Royal Navy– symbolizing strength and power on international waters. As society embraced progress during this era marked by change and innovation; a poster advertising the British Empire Exhibition held in 1924 showcased unity within diversity across nations under one grand spectacle. Through photographs capturing moments frozen in time like Lenin alongside anonymous faces or Trotsky standing resolute; we are reminded that every chapter has its heroes – known or unknown – who shape our collective memory. In retrospect, it is through these diverse narratives woven together that we gain insight into what defined this transformative year: courage amidst adversity; triumphs that transcended borders; and the relentless pursuit of greatness.