Decades Collection (page 5)

The Office of Works Strike Mr Charles Duncan, M P and Mr John Beard ( Sec of the Workers Union 1 February 1925

The General Strike A motor bus casualty

Viscount Borodaile, son of Lord Beatty. 22 February 1926

The Bishop of London plays stoolball at Fulham Palace

The General Strike Tin hatted volunteers in Hyde Park

The conference at Central Hall Mr Will Thorne

Rome - ruins of the Palatine

Students from Guys capture Prineas the mascot of University College Hospital 14 October 1920

The Bishop of London and Mr Brian Kimmins

Mrs Lloyd George plays stoolball at Chailey. 13 March 1921

The meeting at Unity House Mr Harry Gosling 1 September 1920

Inter - varsity womens hockey at Cambridge. Miss Eileen Arnold ( Cambridge Captain ) 4 March 1929

The King has laid the foundation stone of the new School of Economics, Clarke Market. Two Indian students. 29 May 1920

The Coal Strike Volunteers at the Ministry of Transport 18 October 1920

Womans Billiards Championship at the Burroughes Hall, Soho Square Miss Eve Collins practising at the Lyceen Club

England versus Scotland, ladies hockey at Richmond. 16 March 1921

At the sign of the cradle. 18 November 1919

At the Dairy Show at the Agricultural Hall, London. Mrs M Pooley, of Shifnal, Shropshire, winner of the butter making championship. 27 October 1923

The General Strike The motor bus park in Regents Park - an office rigged inside a bus

Miss Mabel Russell, the Heroine of London Pride, and her fiance, Lieutenant Hilton Philipson ( Scots Guards ) 1 June 1917 She was the third female member to serve in the House of Commons after this

Mr Robert J Parr

Transport workers conference at Central Hall Mr Ben Tillett

Threatened coal strike. Unity House Meeting Mr Bert Williams ( right ) 1920

Rome - Birds eye view of Piazza del Popolo

Rome - The Piazza showing the beautiful fountain The Fountain of the Naiads on Piazza della Repubblica

Womans Professional Billiards Championship at the Burroughes Hall, Soho Square Viscountess Elibank presenting the cup to Miss Joyce Gardner, with Miss Ruth Harrison, ( left ) 25 February 1933

New York fifth avenue taken at night 1926

Wounded soldiers at Chailey 3 June 1918

Selection of Miners Secretary Counting the votes in the election of the new General Secretary of the Miners Federation in succession to the late Mr A J Cook at livingstone Hall

Mr J Brasier, aged 70, plays cricket for the Limpsfield ( Surrey ) club

The Great Railway Strike The lorry repair section in Hyde Park 1920

Actors Cricket Match at Wimbeldon Mr C Aubrey Smith ( Captain of the Thespids ) with Mr Jack Beckett ( 21 years umpire of Thespids club )

Rome - The Vatican

The Maharajah of Nawangar ( Ranji ) with his constant companion, his parrot Joey on their departure for home 29 December 1932 Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji, Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar GCSI

The Maharaj of Nawanagar ( Ranjitsinjhi ) At his home in Staines, Middlesex. 31 March 1923 Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji, Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar GCSI

Rome - St Peters

Lymington Cricket Week Dr Kay ( Lymington and District team )

The Maharajah of Nawangar ( Ranji ) on his departure for home 29 December 1932 Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji, Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar GCSI, GBE (10 September 1872 - 2 April 1933) (known as K.S)

The General Strike The brigade of guards leaving Victoria Park after strike duty in the docks area

Lymington Tennis Week Lady Wilmer, Lady Rosemary Bootle-Wilbraham and Mrs T B Raikes ( Wife of the Oxford Blue ) 10 August 1925

England versus Scotland, ladies hockey at Merton. The English team. Standing left to right - Miss D G Northwood, Miss V Chamberlain, Miss M Pollard, Miss E N Arnold

70 and Still going strong Mr J Brasier, aged 70, plays cricket for the Limpsfield ( Surrey ) club

The Golders Green gala, General Sir Desmond Callaghan. 9 September 1916

Varsity hockey at Beckenham, Left A J Carpenter ( Oxford ) and his brother F W Carpenter ( Cambridge ) 18 Februaray 1928

Miss Jose Collins, bids ? 5 for a verse of a song at Covent Garden in aid of the Red Cross 15 June 1917

The Bishop of London plays tennis at Fulham Palace. 26 January 1922

The 14th Century fortress at Naples, now used partly as a barracks February 1925

At the Y M C A canteen in Hyde Park Left to right, Mrs Stapleton Cotton, Lady Alastir Innes Ker and Lady Juliet Trevor 4 October 1919

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"Decades of History: From Warships to Housing Estates, Vintage Dances to Royal Palaces" Step back in time as we explore the captivating decades that shaped our world. In the early 20th century, the majestic warship HMS Hood ruled the seas with its sheer power and grandeur. A symbol of strength and resilience, it stood tall against turbulent waters. Meanwhile, in Brandon Estate, Southwark, one of London's largest housing estates built by the London County Councils, communities thrived amidst towering buildings. It was a testament to progress and social development. The jive dance took center stage during the vibrant 1950s party season. People swayed and twirled with infectious joy as they celebrated life's precious moments. The vintage news echoed tales of happiness and revelry. Traveling further back in time, we find ourselves at The King of Ashanti's Palace in Kumasi during 1874. A regal abode steeped in history and tradition; it whispered stories of ancient kingdoms and cultural heritage. The jitterbug dance craze swept through the 1940s like wildfire - a celebration of freedom amidst challenging times. Dancing became an expression of resilience as people found solace on crowded dance floors. At the Highland Games in Inverness, Scotland; Lady Marjorie Mackenzie and Mr Seton epitomized elegance against a backdrop of breathtaking landscapes. Their love for tradition intertwined with their appreciation for beauty. Fante Soldiers bravely served alongside British forces against Ashanti warriors - forging bonds across borders while defending shared values. Their courage showcased unity amid conflict. Tower Bridge witnessed countless courting couples during the forties and fifties - love blossoming against an iconic backdrop that symbolized everlasting romance. These were moments frozen in time but etched forever within hearts. "The Return of the Dandy" marked a resurgence in fashion-forward thinking when Michael Rainey and Christopher Gibbs graced the scene.