1928 Collection (page 3)

Page from The Bystander, 18th April 1928, featuring an article called Flying for Women by Lady (Abe) Bailey, who is pictured top left as the champion woman aviator who flies a D.H. Moth

The Dancers of Variety in 1928. Evelyn Kindler (top left) with the Libby dancers on the Kieth vaudeville circuit, Jeanne Upham (top right) in vaudeville

Advert, Standard Fireworks. 1928

Portreath, Cornwall, September 1928
A GWR publicity view of Portreath, near Redruth in Cornwall, September 1928. Portreath beach lies below with holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine on the North Cornish coast

Burrator Lake, Devon, August 1928
View of Burrator Reservoir, Devon, August 1928 showing the suspension bridge and dam. A small group of people are admiring the vista from the path

Fall / Pekingese / 1928
CHAMPION MENG OF ALDERBOURNE. Owned by Miss Marjorie Ashton Cross. Date: 1928

Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, outside Buckingham Palace on 2 January 1928. Her brother Sergeant Alfred William Clayden (second from left)

Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden (second from right), outside Buckingham Palace on 2 January 1928. Her brother Sergeant Alfred William Clayden (second from left)

Kate Meyrick released from prison
Kate Ma Meyrick (1875 -1933), an Irish business woman and Queen of the London nightclub scene. She ran " 43", a late-night jazz club at 43 Gerrard Street in Soho

Roses and the Bud by Basil Woodhouse
A romantic picture showing a young woman dressed in pink holding some blowsy roses. Date: 1928

Norwich Terrier
A Norwich Terrier, standing. Date: 1928

Rene Lacoste in play at Wimbledon
Rene Lacoste playing Hubert de Morpurgo in the fifth round of the mens singles. In 1926 and 1927 Lacoste was the top ranked player in the mens game

Anna May Wong, 1928
Chinese-American actress Anna May Wong (1905-1961) reads a menu in Londons Chinatown in Limehouse. 1928

Cairn Terrier
A Cairn Terrier, seated. Date: 1928

Amelia Earhart; Wilmer Stultz (r) and Louis Gordon
Amelia Earhart, centre; Wilmer Stultz, pilot, right; and Louis Gordon, co-pilot. Burry Port, Wales, after their non-stop flight from Newfoundland starting on 17 June 1928. Date: 1928

SPIRITS IN SLEEPY HOLLOW. Watercolor by Arthur Rackham for Washington Irvings The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, 1928

AL CAPONE (1899-1947). American (Italian born) gangster. Al Capones 1928 bulletproof and bombproof Cadillac photographed in 1933

PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC, 1928. French actress Maria Falconetti as the title character in a scene from the silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc, directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, 1928

Training Ship Cornwall, Purfleet, Essex
The Training Ship Cornwall was established on the River Thames at Purfleet, Essex, in 1859 by the School Ship Society as a boys reformatory establishment

Bruce Forsyth (b. 1928) with family, wife Penny Calvert and children Debbie and Julia

Che Guevara / 1962
ERNESTO GUEVARA Known as CHE GUEVARA Latin American guerrilla leader and revolutionary theorist. Smoking a cazadores cigar; the cheapest possible. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Che Guevara / 1963
ERNESTO GUEVARA Known as CHE GUEVARA Latin American guerrilla leader and revolutionary theorist. Holding a cigar. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Haile Selassie Crowned
Haile Selassie (also known as Ras Tafari) is crowned emperor

Leon Trotsky / Simplicissi
LEON TROTSKY or LEV DAVIDOVICH BRONSTEIN Russian Communist leader, clearly out of favour by 1928, having been expelled from the Party the year before Date: 1879 - 1940

Two Dressed by Chantal
Two women wear creations by Chantal of Paris - one a woollen serge tailor-made for morning wear, her companion a day frock in two shades of crepe de Rome

Loie Fuller / Cheret 1890S
LOIE FULLER (Mary Louise Fuller) American dancer doing her Serpentine Dance in Paris during the 1890s

Queen Maeve from The Queens Sword. 1928

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Hoisting the Union Jack on the top after the joining up of the bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The bridge on the Gateshead side. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead

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The designer and photographic artist Cecil Beaton (standing - r) showing costume designs to Lady Domville (seated, left) and Mrs Sacheverell Sitwell (seated)

Jemima! Drawn by Cecil Aldin
Illustration of a small white and brown terrier dog with medium-length scruffy hair, seated on a roughly sketched arm chair. Date: 1928

Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper by Madame Yevonde
Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper, later Lady Alington posed with an unusual mask. Pictured in The Tatler just prior to her marriage to Lord Alington in November 1928. Date: 1928

SHIRLEY TEMPLE, American child star
SHIRLEY TEMPLE (1928 -2014), American child star of the 1930s, seen here giving a curtsey Date: circa 1930s

Photographs of Miss Nina Payne in the Sketch
Black and white photographs in the Sketch of Miss Nina Payne, a popular dancer, giving her Egyptian Temple dance at the Coliseum, London

Advert for Gorringes womens clothing 1928
70th year anniversary offers, smart sultan coat of dull satin, crepe-de-chine printed dress and a elegant coat in crepe-de-chine givree a fascinating mixture of artificial silk and wool. 1928

Cadogan Riding School advertisement
Advertisement for the Cadogan Riding School at Little Cadogan Place, SW1, a riding school for society children. Date: 1928

Poet and discus thrower, Mlle. H. Konopacka
Halina Konopacka (1900 - 1989), famous athlete and the first Polish Olympic Champion (1928, Amsterdam). She took part in the Olympic Games in Amsterdam, where she won a gold medal in discus throw

Scene from Show Boat at Drury Lane, 1928
The auditorium and stage of the Cotton Blossom, as Captain Andys show boat is called in the musical, Show Boat. Howett Worster

Dance Time by Helen McKie
Couples dancing in a hotel ballroom during the 1920s, from 11pm to 2am. Date: 1928

REINHOLD GLIERE (1875-1956). Russian composer. Photographed in 1928

TARZAN THE MIGHTY, 1928. Frank Merrill in the title role and Natalie Kingston in Tarzan the Mighty, 1928

Charleston by Yva
An expressionist photograph capturing the spirit of the 1920s with a charleston dancer, and a black saxophone player capturing the atmosphere of jazz admirably

The Summer Car of the River: Motor-launching on the Thames
An illustration by C.E. Turner depicting the fashion for motor-boats or motor-launches during the 1920s among the upper classes

Painting of Women and Peacocks
Artwork showing three nudes amongst a group of white peacocks, upon a steep hill. Date: circa 1928

Advert for Wills Gold Flake cigarettes, featuring a glamorous young woman smoking a cigarette on the beach in a red swimsuit, who is the centre of attraction! Date: 1928

Ritz Tower, New York, 1928 (oil on canvas)
984931 Ritz Tower, New York, 1928 (oil on canvas) by Horton, William Samuel (1865-1936); 91.9x106.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ritz Tower, New York. William Samuel Horton (1865-1936)

Lady and a 27 EW 600cc F28 Sport Douglas Motorcycle
Smiling lady holding camera, posed for a photograph beside a 1927 Douglas 600cc Twin motorcycle in country lane circa 1930

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Step back in time to the year 1928, where elegance and luxury reigned supreme. Reids Palace Hotel in Madeira beckons with its captivating advertisement, promising a getaway like no other. As you stroll through the pages of history, an enchanting rainbow illustration by Arthur Ferrier catches your eye, reminding you of the beauty that can be found even amidst turbulent times. In the world of cinema, 1928 witnessed the birth of iconic partnerships. Laurel and Hardy grace the screen with their timeless humor, sharing a laugh with a police officer in their silent film 'Leave Them Laughing'. Meanwhile, MGM introduces us to their majestic lion logo that would become synonymous with cinematic greatness. Across continents and oceans, construction efforts unite communities as they witness the building of Newcastle-upon-Tyne's Tyne Bridge. A symbol of resilience and progress for generations to come. Amidst all this grandeur, Miss Richmond poses gracefully alongside her loyal deerhounds - a testament to both elegance and companionship. Coco Chanel's influence continues to shape fashion trends as her innovative designs captivate hearts around the globe. The Twelfth of July celebrations in Portadown ignite fervor among its residents as they commemorate tradition and heritage. In bustling Bermondsey stands LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station - a guardian against flames that threaten London's streets. Taking flight into new horizons is Royal Air Force Display Poster at Hendon - an invitation for adventure soaring through endless skies. And what better way to unwind than indulging in Buchanan's Whisky? Its advert promises moments filled with warmth and sophistication. Finally, we encounter Che Guevara captured mid-smoke; his image forever etched into our collective consciousness as a symbol of revolution and defiance. As we reflect upon these glimpses from 1928, we are reminded that within every moment lies stories waiting to be discovered – tales that transport us across time.