Odhams Press Ltd Collection (page 2)

The Mauretania, 1922, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The Mauretania, 1922, (1935). In May 1922, the liner Mauretania set a new record of 5 days 8 hours 56 minutes for the crossing from New York to Southampton

Sir Austen Chamberlain, 1921, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Sir Austen Chamberlain, 1921, (1935). British statesman (Joseph) Austen Chamberlain (1863-1937). Mr. Austen Chamberlain became leader of the House of Commons and of the Conservative Party

Andrew Bonar Law, 1922, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Andrew Bonar Law, 1922, (1935). Portrait of British Conservative Party statesman and Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law (1858-1923)

Ernest Shackleton with James Marr and Norman Mooney, 1921, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Ernest Shackleton with James Marr and Norman Mooney, 1921, (1935). British explorer Shackleton (1874-1922) with boy scouts Marr and Mooney, specially chosen to accompany the expedition

Armistice Day, London, 11 November 1918, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Armistice Day, London, 11 November 1918, (1935). A scene in Whitehall at 11 o clock on November 11th, 1918, when it was known that at long last hostilities has ceased

The Fishermans Wife, 1885 (c1940). Artist: Arthur Hacker
The Fishermans Wife, 1885. Painting held at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, Vol. 1, edited by T. Leman Hare [Odhams Press Ltd, London, c1940]

The Welcome to the Victims of Masculine Tyranny 1908, (1933). Creator: Unknown
The Welcome to the Victims of Masculine Tyranny 1908, (1933). A group of British suffragettes, recently released from prison, with a Welcome banner

Trouble in Belfast, 1907, (1933). Creator: AE Brown
Trouble in Belfast, 1907, (1933). In a dock strike, Jim Larkin, the notorious Irish agitator, created so great an upheaval in Ulster [later Northern Ireland] that the military were called out by

First L. G. O. C. Motor Bus, 1904, (1933). Creator: Unknown
First L.G.O.C. Motor Bus, 1904, (1933). Steam bus of the London General Omnibus Company Ltd, a single-decker which ran from Piccadilly Circus to Hammesmith

Back to the Land, 1905, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Back to the Land, 1905, (1933). Agricultural workers. Three acres and a cow, a slogan originally used by British land reform campaigners of the 1880s

Life By The Thames in Early Edwardian Days, 1902, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Life By The Thames in Early Edwardian Days, 1902, (1933). People sitting in the garden of the Ray Mead Hotel, Boulters Lock, Maidenhead, Berkshire

The Express Bus, 1900, (1933). Creator: Unknown
The " Express" Bus, 1900, (1933). Open-top horse-drawn bus outside Ye Olde Swiss Cottage public house in north London

The Knifeboard Bus, 1900, (1933). Creator: A Moull
The Knifeboard Bus, 1900, (1933). Passengers on a London open-top horse-drawn bus, so-called because the seat on the top along which the passengers sat back to back...similar to the boards on which

Mafeking Relieved, 1900, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Mafeking Relieved, 1900, (1933). Patriotic crowds celebrate outside the London home of British colonel Robert Baden-Powell after his part in the relief of the British-held town in South Africa

A Traffic Block in 1900 - A scene outside the Mansion House, (1933). Creator: Unknown
A Traffic Block in 1900 - A scene outside the Mansion House, (1933). Horse-drawn buses and a policeman in the City of London. From " The Pageant of the Century". [Odhams Press Ltd, 1933]

Boer and Briton Nursed Together, 1900, (1933). Creator: Horace Walter Nicholls
Boer and Briton Nursed Together, 1900, (1933). Red Cross nurses treating wounded of both sides during the Boer War in South Africa

A betrousered lady feeding pigeons in Trafalgar Square, 1933. Creator: Unknown
A betrousered lady feeding pigeons in Trafalgar Square, 1933. Smoking woman wearing a trouser-suit in central London. This style of dress became increasingly popular

Milk pram, 1933. Creator: Unknown
Milk pram, 1933. Pneumatic tyres on ball-bearing wheels, bumpers, and a hand-brake have been fitted to the latest type of milk " pram" - to the delight of sleepers

Traffic in Trafalgar Square, London, 1933. Creator: Unknown
Traffic in Trafalgar Square, London, 1933. Buses, taxis and pedestrians with the equestrian statue of King George IV on the left

Bert Hinkler, 1933. Creator: Unknown
Bert Hinkler, 1933. Portrait of Australian pioneer aviator and inventor Hinkler (1892-1933), who in 1928 set up a record of 15 1/2 days for a solo flight to Australia, set out to beat his victor

Mounted police and marchers, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933). Demonstrators under escort. The National Hunger March of September to October 1932 was the largest of a series of

Women with yo-yos, 1932, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Women with yo-yos, 1932, (1933). The world went wild in the summer of 1932 over a game known as " Cheerioh Yo-Yo"...a grooved disc of wood was spun by string like a top

Painters at work on the White City tote, West London, 1932, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Painters at work on the White City tote, West London, 1932, (1933). The largest tote in the world was erected in the White City stadium in time for the Greyhound Derby of 1932

Cabinet of the National Government, 1931, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Cabinet of the National Government, 1931, (1933). Group portrait of British politicians in the newly formed National Government which contained members of the Conservative Party, Liberals

The Granada cinema, Tooting, London, 1931, (1933). Creator: Unknown
The Granada cinema, Tooting, London, 1931, (1933). The Granada, Tooting: modelled on the Spanish-Moorish architecture of the city from which it took its name

Jim Mollison at Croydon Airport, 1931, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Jim Mollison at Croydon Airport, 1931, (1933). On August 6, 1931, James Mollison broke, by one day, the Australia-England record established but a few days before by his friend C.W.A. Scott

British police on BSA motorbikes, 1931, (1933). Creator: Unknown
British police on BSA motorbikes, 1931, (1933). A force of motor-cycle police, copied from the American model, was inaugurated to combat the ever-rising flood of car-thieves

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1930, (1933). Portrait of Scottish writer Conan Doyle (1859-1930), creator of Sherlock Holmes. From " The Pageant of the Century". [Odhams Press Ltd, 1933]

Straw hats return to favour, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Straw hats return to favour, 1930, (1933). Workers at a milliners with piles of straw boaters. Luton, the centre of the straw hat industry

Beach pyjamas, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Beach pyjamas, 1930, (1933). Women wearing trousers and linen hats, like those worn by American sailors. From " The Pageant of the Century". [Odhams Press Ltd, 1933]

Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III, 1930, (1933). H.H. Prince The Aga Khan, the leader of all the Moslems in India and one of the most progressive rulers in the world

Former king Manuel II of Portugal with tennis players, Britain, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Former king Manuel II of Portugal with tennis players, Britain, 1930, (1933). Lady Wavertree arranged her tenth charity tennis party in this year: Cochet, Joan Lycett, Susan Palfrey, ex-King Manuel

People watching an early television broadcast, c1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
People watching an early television broadcast, c1930, (1933). Television! By the genius of James L. Baird, sight as well as sound was successfully broadcast in 1930. One of the pioneer experiments

Amy Johnson, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Amy Johnson, 1930, (1933). Amy Johnson reading congratulatory telegrams en route. In 1930, British aviator Johnson (1903-1941)

The Opening of Selfridge s, 1909, (1933). Creator: Unknown
The Opening of Selfridge s, 1909, (1933). View of Selfridges department store in Oxford Street, London. The shop, founded by Harry Gordon Selfridge and designed by Daniel Burnham of Chicago

Bert Hinkler, 1928, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Bert Hinkler, 1928, (1933). Australian pioneer aviator and inventor Hinkler (1892-1933), dubbed Australian Lone Eagle, designed and built early aircraft

Britains First Labour Government, 1924, (1933). Creator: Elliott & Fry
Britains First Labour Government, 1924, (1933). Back row: Sidney Webb, John Wheatley, FW Jowett; middle row: CP Trevelyan, Stephen Walsh, Lord Thomson, Lord Chelmsford, Lord Olivier, Noel Buxton

British troops on the front line, France, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Unknown
British troops on the front line, northern France, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). The beginning of the end - warfare out in the open again

An H. E. shell exploding, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Unknown
An H.E. shell exploding, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Battlefield scene, capturing the blast from a high-explosive shell on the front line. From " The Pageant of the Century"

Hay box cooking, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Hay box cooking, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Economy in fuel led to the adoption of hay-boxes for completing the cooking of partially cooked foods

Women working in the Royal Army Clothing Factory, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Uniforms were sent to the WaC [Womens Army Auxiliary Corps] clothing stores where they were unpacked, measured

Sorting uniforms at the WaC clothing store, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Sorting uniforms at the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps clothing store, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Uniforms were sent to the WaC clothing stores where they were unpacked, measured, tested

Mechanics of the Royal Flying Corps, Farnborough, First World War, 1915, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Mechanics of the Royal Flying Corps, Farnborough, First World War, 1915, (1933). Members of the RFC which was later merged with the Royal Naval Air Service to form the Royal Air Force

Weaving baskets for artillery shells, Nottingham, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Factory workers making packaging out of cane or willow, for the safe transport of shells to the front

Wounded soldiers in pottery class... Devon, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Wounded British soldiers in pottery class, Seale Hague Military Hospital, Devon, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933)....soldiers found time hanging dreadfully heavy on their hands

British soldiers synchronising their watches on the front line, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Punctuality was no longer the " Courtesy of Kings" in Edward VIIs phrase

The Footballers Battalion, London, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Unknown
The Footballers Battalion, London, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Enthusiasts of football formed a unit of their own during the opening stages of the War

A group of refugee field-workers at a cafe in Paris, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933)....they were in demand for the harvest owing to the number of men called up under French conscription

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"Odham's Press Ltd: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time and explore the fascinating snapshots of history captured by Odham's Press Ltd. From iconic landmarks to remarkable events, these images offer a window into a bygone era. In 1931, the Kingsway Subway in London witnessed the hustle and bustle of daily life as a tram glided through its tunnels. The creator of this captivating image remains unknown, but their work transports us to an age when public transportation was evolving. The Lutine Bell at Lloyd's of London takes center stage in another enigmatic photograph from 1933. Its presence symbolizes tradition and resilience within the insurance industry, reminding us that even amidst uncertainty, there are steadfast institutions that endure. British jockeys grace our collection with their elegance and skill in a snapshot from 1934. These athletes epitomize determination and passion as they compete on horseback, showcasing the timeless allure of equestrian sports. One cannot help but marvel at the ingenuity displayed by Bennie Railplane in 1930. This futuristic invention promised to revolutionize transportation but ultimately faded into obscurity. Nevertheless, it serves as a testament to human innovation during an era defined by progress. The birthplace of Morris Motors is immortalized in an image dating back to 1912. Little did anyone know then that this modest starting point would pave the way for one of Britain's most renowned automobile manufacturers. Sports enthusiasts rejoice. The first FA Cup Final held at Wembley Stadium on April 28th, 1923 marked a historic moment etched forever in football lore. As fans filled this grand arena with anticipation, little could they imagine how many legendary matches would be played here over decades to come. Robert Baden-Powell reveals his softer side as he poses alongside his beloved dogs circa 1929.