30th Collection (page 3)

Prince George, Duke of Kent with his Son Prince Edward
Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902 - 1942), fourth son and fifth child of King George V and Queen Mary, he died in a military air-crash, on the 25 August 1942

Greta Garbo, optical illusion illustration
An illustration by Japanese artist, Keye Luke, the idea is to look at the image and then stare at a white wall, where the image should appear. Date: 30th January 1935, p203

Crystal Palace at Sydenham is destroyed by fire
The Crystal Palace at Sydenham is destroyed by a devastating fire on 30th November 1936. One of the 284ft water towers (designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel)

The Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902
An English Girl and a Japanese Girl stand in front of their national flags holding hands and lifting up flowers, symbolising the Anglo-Japanese Alliance

Wedding of Napoleon III with Eugenia de Montijo (Empress Eugenie) on the 30th January 1853 at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)

Sir Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965) British politician and Prime Minister celebrates his 30th anniversary in the House of Commons with his pet poodle at 10 Downing Street, London

Flooding in Paris - Parisian punting down Rue Massillon
Flooding in Paris - A very typical Parisian punting down Rue Massillon on an old door, with Notre Dame in the background - 30th January, 1910. Date: 1910

Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar (1816-1895). Was an influential American, lawyer, and justice from Massachusetts. He was appointed U.S. Attorney General in 1869 by President Ulysses S. Grant

Egyptian Art. The Metternich Stela. 30th Dynasty. Late Empir
Egyptian Art. The Metternich Stela. Dated between 360 and 342 BC (reign of Nectanebo II). 30th Dynasty. Late Empire. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States

Boer War Reporting
BOER WAR : War correspondent Melton Prior making sketches of the fighting at Nicholsons Nek, 30th October 1899. Date: 30th October 1899

Coolidge / Calvin / Photo
JOHN CALVIN COOLIDGE 30th American President (right) (1923-29) with an unnamed associate Date: 1872 - 1933

Transporting the obelisk: positioning Cleopatras needle
Waiting for the tide to facilitate the positioning of Cleopatras Needle on the Embankment, London. Date: 30th May 1878

WW1 - Waiting to attack between Ypres and Menin
WW1 - British troops waiting to attack between Ypres and Menin - 30th October 1917 - note the early use of camouflage fabric covering the helmets. 1917

WW1 - Between Ypres and Menin - Waiting to attack - 30th October 1917 1917

Page from The Illustrated London News, 30th November 1912
An example of an inside page from The Illustrated London News, dated 30th November 1912. Date: 1912

JOVER Y CASANOVA, Francisco (1836-1890). The Queen RegentMaria Christina of Austria oath of the Constitution of 1876 accompanied by the Princesses Mercedes and Teresa

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Devastation at Southwark Street and Summer Street, London
Blitz bomb damage at the junction of Southwark Street and Summer Street, London - 30th December 1940. Date: 1940

HMS Natal w- Warrior class cruiser
Silk title of HMS Natal. HMS Natal was a warrior class cruiser, launched on the 30th September 1905 and during the afternoon of the 30th December 1916, under the command of Captain Eric Back

Kitchener as war minister, shortly before his death, 1916
Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl of Khartoum and Broome (1850-1916), as war minister: his last speech in the Lords on 30th May 1916, on the subject of volunteers. Date: 30th May 1916

The Masterpiece by Bevan Petman
Colour illustration by Hal Bevan Petman of a pretty young flapper girl powdering her face. Date: 30th November 1927

Ostrich Farming In South Africa
An 1870s artists impression of ostrich farming in South Africa, showing six stages of the process. Date: 30th March 1878

Drawings Prints, Print, Inauguration, Washington, First, President, United, States
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Inauguration of Washington as First President of the United States, April 30th 1789 - At the Old City Hall

Fancy Dress Ball at the Mansion House, Tuesday, May 30th : the Right Hon. W. J. R
FANCY DRESS BALL AT THE MANSION HOUSE, TUESDAY, MAY 30TH : THE RIGHT HON. W. J. R. COTTON, M.P. LORD MAYOR, AS THE EMPEROR CHARLEMAGNE, RECEIVING THE GUESTS, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british

The New Sultan Mehemed Mourad V. Proclaimed on the 30th May Upon the Forced Abdication of Abdul-Aziz, Engraving 1876

The Rue Saint-Denis, Celebration of June 30, 1878 (oil on canvas)
XIR24788 The Rue Saint-Denis, Celebration of June 30, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 74x52 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

CIVIL WAR: MUSICIANS, c1863. Portrait of the Drum Corps of the 30th Pennsylvania Infantry. Photograph, c1863

Pennsylvania Railroad Station, 30th Street, Philadelphia USA Date: 1930s

Fete Franco-Espagnoles, Paris, France - May, 1905
Fete Franco-Espagnoles, which opened in Paris on 30th May 1905. Pictured are (left) Alfonso XIII (18861941), King of Spain from 1886 until 1931 and (right)

Napoleon gathering the fleet - Invasion of Britain
Decree signed by Napoleon wrote to ordering the meeting of the flotilla at Boulogne - 30th August 1805. From 1803 to 1805 a new army of 200, 000 men

HMS Montrose at Canakkale - troops in transit
HMS Montrose at Canakkale (Chanak), Turkey - troops in transit - 30th September 1922. The Chanak Crisis, also called Chanak Affair in September 1922 was the threatened attack by Turkish troops

Samoa - Hoisting the Union flag - World War One
Samoa - Hoisting the Union flag - 30th August, 1914. At the outbreak of World War One, New Zealand troops landed on Upolu unopposed on 29th August 1914 and seized control from the German authorities

M Guy La Chambre French Air Minister with Madame Bleriot
M. Guy La Chambre, French Air Minister, with Madame Ble

John Calvin Coolidge, Jr. (July 4, 1872 January 5, 1933) 30th President of the United States (1923-1929). Photographed in 1919

Front page of The Daily Mail newspaper 30th September 2008. Lead story is the collapse of stock market values following the Global Economic Crisis

Front page of The Independent newspaper 30th September 2008. Lead story is the collapse of stock market values following the Global Economic Crisis

Front page of The Sun newspaper 30th September 2008. Lead story is the collapse of stock market values following the Global Economic Crisis

John Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933) 30th President of the USA 1923-1929 (Republican), signing Veterans Bill and other bills on the White House Lawn, 1924

Fancy Dress Ball at the Mansion House, Tuesday, May 30th : the Right Hon. W. J. R
FANCY DRESS BALL AT THE MANSION HOUSE, TUESDAY, MAY 30TH : THE RIGHT HON. W. J. R. COTTON, M.P. LORD MAYOR, AS THE EMPEROR CHARLEMAGNE, RECEIVING THE GUESTS, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british

The New Sultan Mehemed Mourad V. Proclaimed on the 30th May Upon the Forced Abdication of Abdul-Aziz, Engraving 1876

Apollo 15 moon landing mission control. View of the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) in the Mission Control Center (MCC) at NASAs Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas

Columbia Glacier, Alaska, 2011
Columbia Glacier, Alaska. False-colour satellite image of the Columbia Glacier, Alaska, USA, taken in 2011. Columbia Glacier descends from an ice field (top) 3, 050 metres above sea level

Minot, North Dakota, USA, satellite image C014 / 1759
Minot. Satellite image showing the Souris River (black) flowing through Minot, North Dakota, USA. Imaged by the GeoEye-1 satellite, on 30th May 2009

Cyclist inside Olympic velodrome, 2012 C015 / 5902
Cycling. Fisheye lens view of an Australian cyclist participating in the Team Pursuit event inside the velodrome of the 2012 Olympic Games in London

Olympic cyclists at the velodrome, 2012 C015 / 5903
Cycling. Time exposure of a team of four cyclists participating in the Team Pursuit event inside the velodrome of the 2012 Olympic Games in London

Synchronised diving at London Olympics C015 / 5893
Synchronised diving. Two male divers competing in the 10 metre board synchronised diving event at the London Olympics in 2012

Close up of a gymnasts hand
Gymnastics. Close-up view of the hand of a gymnast. He is wearing a handguard and wrist support in preparation for the high bar event. Photographed during the London Olympic Games of 2012

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"30th: A Glimpse into History's Milestones" In the realm of art and design, "The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI" showcases innovative concepts that redefine domestic spaces. Meanwhile, Leon Trotsky finds solace in Mexico, a refuge from political turmoil. David Wright urges us to embrace change with his thought-provoking piece, "Off with the Old, On with the New. " It reminds us that progress is essential for growth and development. On a different note, we witness the bravery of The British Second Army in Valkenswaard during World War II. Their unwavering spirit serves as a testament to human resilience in times of adversity. Sports enthusiasts are transported back to 1872 when Scotland faced England on the football field. This historic match laid the foundation for an enduring rivalry that still captivates fans today. George Mutch etches his name into football history by scoring for Preston North End at the FA Cup Final. His achievement symbolizes determination and triumph against all odds. However, not all events bring joy; sometimes chaos ensues. The Salvation Army Riots at Worthing depict clashes between opposing ideologies but also highlight our capacity for passionate beliefs. Nature's fury takes center stage as cargo ship Tresillian succumbs to a devastating storm in 1954. This tragic event serves as a reminder of humanity's vulnerability amidst Mother Nature's power. Science fiction becomes reality through Cassini-Huygens' probe exploration at Saturn—an awe-inspiring feat showcasing mankind's insatiable curiosity about distant worlds. Fortunio Matania transports us to Grimsby with his vivid depiction of a fish pontoon—a tribute to hardworking individuals who sustain coastal communities through their laborious efforts. Speed aficionados gather at Stockholm Grand Prix where adrenaline fuels their quest for victory—celebrating both technological advancements and human ambition on wheels. Lastly, we pay homage to Sir Francis Ronalds, a pioneer in the field of electricity.