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Twentieth Centur Collection

"Capturing the Essence of Twentieth Century London: From Royal Ascot to Art Deco

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: At the Royal Ascot race meeting - the Duke of Richmond and Gordon. 1925

At the Royal Ascot race meeting - the Duke of Richmond and Gordon. 1925

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Thames River Boats with Cleopatras Needle and the Shell Mex House ( art deco style 1930 - 1931 )

Thames River Boats with Cleopatras Needle and the Shell Mex House ( art deco style 1930 - 1931 ), London, England, UK 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Houses in Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London, England 1950s fifties

Houses in Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London, England 1950s fifties. Style is Bloomsbury Group

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Twyford Abbey, Park Royal, West London, England. 1950s

Twyford Abbey, Park Royal, West London, England. 1950s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Boys sea fishing at Seven Sisters, Birling Gap, Sussex, England. 1960 s

Boys sea fishing at Seven Sisters, Birling Gap, Sussex, England. 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: People around the fountains in Trafalgar Square with St. Magnus the Martyr in background

People around the fountains in Trafalgar Square with St. Magnus the Martyr in background, London, England, UK 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Thames river boats moored on the Victoria Embankment near to Cleopatras Needle with

Thames river boats moored on the Victoria Embankment near to Cleopatras Needle with the Shell Mex House ( art deco style 1930 - 1931 ) in the background, London, England, UK 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Ascot. Mr and Mrs Reginald Purbrick. 1922

Ascot. Mr and Mrs Reginald Purbrick. 1922

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Ascot. Mrs Sydney Loder and Mrs Hubert Loder. 1922

Ascot. Mrs Sydney Loder and Mrs Hubert Loder. 1922

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: The Wonder Paint Book 1950s UK mcitnt dogs cats puzzles painting childrens childrens

The Wonder Paint Book 1950s UK mcitnt dogs cats puzzles painting childrens childrens
The Wonder Paint Book 1950s UK mcitnt dogs cats puzzles painting childrens childrenÕs dog

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Steam Railway Engine ( 1407 engine ) steaming along near Hadley, near London

Steam Railway Engine ( 1407 engine ) steaming along near Hadley, near London. 1950 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Steam train passes a signal

Steam train passes a signal

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Guards Point To Point at Warden Hill. The Prince Wales. 5 March 1921

Guards Point To Point at Warden Hill. The Prince Wales. 5 March 1921

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Daffodils in St Jamess Park, London, England. 1950s

Daffodils in St Jamess Park, London, England. 1950s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: People feeding the deer in Bushy Park, Middlesex, England. 1950s

People feeding the deer in Bushy Park, Middlesex, England. 1950s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Epsom Spring Meeting. Light Sussex ( left ) and Play On Fighting it out

Epsom Spring Meeting. Light Sussex ( left ) and Play On Fighting it out
Epsom Spring Meeting. " Light Sussex " ( left ) and " Play On " Fighting it out three furlongs from home in the City and Suburban. 25 April 1934

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Looking across Westminster Bridge and the River Thames towards Big Ben and the Houses

Looking across Westminster Bridge and the River Thames towards Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, England. 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Cars and commuters making their way across Westminster Bridge towards Big Ben

Cars and commuters making their way across Westminster Bridge towards Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, England. 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: A troop of horseguards outside Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, London, England

A troop of horseguards outside Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, London, England, . 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: A troop of horseguards on parade at Whitehall, London, England. 1960 s

A troop of horseguards on parade at Whitehall, London, England. 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Looking at St Pauls Cathedral, down Cannon Street, still showing wartime bomb damage

Looking at St Pauls Cathedral, down Cannon Street, still showing wartime bomb damage, London, England. 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Horseguard on sentry duty outside Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, London, England

Horseguard on sentry duty outside Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, London, England. 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: A footguard on sentry duty outside Buckingham Palace, London, England. 1960 s

A footguard on sentry duty outside Buckingham Palace, London, England. 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: People around the fountains in Trafalgar Square, London, England. 1960 s

People around the fountains in Trafalgar Square, London, England. 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Vehicles and pedestians making their way across Tower Bridge over the River Thames

Vehicles and pedestians making their way across Tower Bridge over the River Thames, London, England. 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Tower Bridge is a bascule bridge over the River Thames, London, England, UK

Tower Bridge is a bascule bridge over the River Thames, London, England, UK 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Senate House, University of London, Bloomsbury, London, England. It is an Art

Senate House, University of London, Bloomsbury, London, England. It is an Art Deco building designed by Charles Holden in the 1930s. 1950s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Crowds outside Buckingham Palace, London, England, UK 1960 s

Crowds outside Buckingham Palace, London, England, UK 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Looking down Victoria Embankment with the Shell Mex House ( art deco style 1930

Looking down Victoria Embankment with the Shell Mex House ( art deco style 1930 - 1931 ) in backgound, London, England, UK 1960 s

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Epsom Summer Meeting at Epsom racecourse. The Honourable Mrs George Lambton

Epsom Summer Meeting at Epsom racecourse. The Honourable Mrs George Lambton and Master Teddy Lambton, her son. 1931

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Garth Hunt Point to Point races at Arborfield, Berkshire. Sitting around their

Garth Hunt Point to Point races at Arborfield, Berkshire. Sitting around their picnic - Lady Wilberforce, Mrs and Major Kingston, Miss and Mrs Micklem, General Sir Herbert Wilberforce

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Watching the Christchurch Point to Point races at Oddington from the roof of their car

Watching the Christchurch Point to Point races at Oddington from the roof of their car, Miss C Avent, Miss R Avent and Mr N Cruickshank. 1935

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Ascot Miss Angela, Mrs and Major Larnach Nevill 1931

Ascot Miss Angela, Mrs and Major Larnach Nevill 1931

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Ascot. Mr and Mrs Munro Coates. 1922

Ascot. Mr and Mrs Munro Coates. 1922

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Ascot. Marchioness of Blandford. 1922

Ascot. Marchioness of Blandford. 1922

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Bar Point to Point at Northaw, Hertfordshire. Mrs Douglas Cory Wright, Mrs Rudolf Levy

Bar Point to Point at Northaw, Hertfordshire. Mrs Douglas Cory Wright, Mrs Rudolf Levy, and Mr Pennington. 4 April 1925

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Bar Point to Point races at Northaw, Hertfordshire. Miss Melissa Kemp. 1925

Bar Point to Point races at Northaw, Hertfordshire. Miss Melissa Kemp. 1925

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Watching the Bullingdon Club Point to Point at Stratton Audley, Oxfordshire, Mrs George Banks

Watching the Bullingdon Club Point to Point at Stratton Audley, Oxfordshire, Mrs George Banks, Miss Sitwell and Captain Parker. 1935

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Ascot. MMrs Harry Hall and Mrs Simon Fraser. 1922

Ascot. MMrs Harry Hall and Mrs Simon Fraser. 1922

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Ascot Captain and Mrs Ambose Goddard. 1925

Ascot Captain and Mrs Ambose Goddard. 1925

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Garth Point to Point races at Newlands, Arborfield, near Wokingham. Mrs Carey Bernard

Garth Point to Point races at Newlands, Arborfield, near Wokingham. Mrs Carey Bernard and Miss De Wend. 31 March 1925

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Ascot. Honorable Ashley and Miss Evelyn Gabille. 1922

Ascot. Honorable Ashley and Miss Evelyn Gabille. 1922

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Ascot Miss Evelyn Gavette. 1928

Ascot Miss Evelyn Gavette. 1928

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Ascot. Mr and Mrs John Dewar. 1934

Ascot. Mr and Mrs John Dewar. 1934

Background imageTwentieth Centur Collection: Christchurch Point to Point at Oddington. Sir John and Lady Carew - Pole

Christchurch Point to Point at Oddington. Sir John and Lady Carew - Pole. 27 February 1930



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"Capturing the Essence of Twentieth Century London: From Royal Ascot to Art Deco, and Everything in Between" Step back in time to the glamourous Royal Ascot race meeting of 1925, where the Duke of Richmond and Gordon graced the event with his presence. Take a leisurely cruise along the Thames River on one of its iconic boats, passing by Cleopatra's Needle and admiring the Shell Mex House in its stunning art deco style from 1930-1931. Immerse yourself in the charming streets of Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London during the 1950s. The houses exude an air of elegance and history that transports you to another era. Discover Twyford Abbey in Park Royal, West London during the 1950s. This hidden gem showcases architectural beauty amidst lush surroundings, offering a tranquil escape from bustling city life. Witness young boys indulging their passion for sea fishing at Seven Sisters, Birling Gap in Sussex during the swinging sixties. Their enthusiasm is contagious as they embrace nature's bounty. Marvel at Thames river boats moored near Cleopatra's Needle on Victoria Embankment - a picturesque scene that captures both historical charm and modern-day allure. Relive moments from Ascot races as we glimpse Mr. And Mrs. Reginald Purbrick alongside Mrs. Sydney Loder and Mrs. Hubert Loder enjoying this prestigious event back in 1922. Experience nostalgia through "The Wonder Paint Book, " a beloved children's pastime from 1950s UK featuring delightful illustrations of dogs, cats, puzzles, painting - igniting creativity within young minds. Feel your heart race as a steam railway engine powers through Hadley near London - witness firsthand how these magnificent machines shaped transportation history throughout the twentieth century. Observe a steam train gracefully passing by a signal - an emblematic image symbolizing progress intertwined with tradition throughout Britain's rich railway heritage.