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1930s Collection

Background image1930s Collection: Ferry Crossing on the River Wansbeck at North Seaton, Ashington, Northumberland

Ferry Crossing on the River Wansbeck at North Seaton, Ashington, Northumberland, 11th February 1930. Pictured, Ferryman Robert Wheatley, who has been working the crossing for 55 years

Background image1930s Collection: The crew of a Yarmouth Herring boat pull in their catch on a storm tossed North Sea

The crew of a Yarmouth Herring boat pull in their catch on a storm tossed North Sea Circa 1935

Background image1930s Collection: Ships - Sailing Ships - Penang - June 1935, with sailor at the wheel

Ships - Sailing Ships - Penang - June 1935, with sailor at the wheel

Background image1930s Collection: The crew of a Yarmouth Herring boat pull in their catch on a storm tossed North Sea

The crew of a Yarmouth Herring boat pull in their catch on a storm tossed North Sea. Circa 1935

Background image1930s Collection: Raby Mere, a Wirral beauty spot, , Merseyside. 3rd August 1937

Raby Mere, a Wirral beauty spot, , Merseyside. 3rd August 1937

Background image1930s Collection: The Jarrow March. The marchers left Jarrow on 5th October 1936

The Jarrow March. The marchers left Jarrow on 5th October 1936. They reached London on 31st October 1936 and they returned to Jarrow on 5th November 1936

Background image1930s Collection: FA Cup Quarter Final match at Goodison Park. Everton 9 v Southport 1

FA Cup Quarter Final match at Goodison Park. Everton 9 v Southport 1. Everton forward William " Dixie" Dean shows the power of his heading as he scores one of his four goals in the match

Background image1930s Collection: Moss, the dog. Moss the dog, owned by Mr Cledwyn Morgan of Ystradgynlais

Moss, the dog. Moss the dog, owned by Mr Cledwyn Morgan of Ystradgynlais, near Swansea, Wales, bears the distinction of being a double hero

Background image1930s Collection: Cardiff Arms Park, with new North Stand (right), Circa 1935

Cardiff Arms Park, with new North Stand (right), Circa 1935

Background image1930s Collection: Unemployment Jarrow Marchers men in uniform carrying a banner reading

Unemployment Jarrow Marchers men in uniform carrying a banner reading Jarrow Crusade - protest march

Background image1930s Collection: The Tyne Bridge spanning the River Tyne, North East England

The Tyne Bridge spanning the River Tyne, North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne with Gateshead. It was designed by the engineering firm Mott

Background image1930s Collection: The evacuation called Operation Pied Piper was the British government decision to

The evacuation called Operation Pied Piper was the British government decision to relocate its children out of urban centres to locations where the risk of bombing attacks was low or non-existent

Background image1930s Collection: An Anderson air raid shelter in the back garden of a Bristol home during the Second World

An Anderson air raid shelter in the back garden of a Bristol home during the Second World War, with sandbags for extra protection against the falling bombs. Circa October 1939

Background image1930s Collection: Evacuees during World War Two. 3rd September 1939

Evacuees during World War Two. 3rd September 1939

Background image1930s Collection: HMS Rodney shows her formidable 'teeth'. An unusual

HMS Rodney shows her formidable "teeth". An unusual
HMS Rodney shows her formidable " teeth". An unusual and impressive view of HMS Rodneys great 16in. guns. 15th May 1931

Background image1930s Collection: Children prepare to be evacuated from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 11th September 1939

Children prepare to be evacuated from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 11th September 1939

Background image1930s Collection: Caryl Gardens, Hill Street, Liverpool. One of Liverpool

Caryl Gardens, Hill Street, Liverpool. One of Liverpools latest Corporation tenements in the south end which is nearing completion. Many tenements are already occupied. 11th December 1936

Background image1930s Collection: A police motorcyclists issues a warning to a motorist in Hampton, Middlesex

A police motorcyclists issues a warning to a motorist in Hampton, Middlesex. This patrol is one of fourteen set up by the Metropolitan Police to reduce motoring offences, 4th April 1938

Background image1930s Collection: A group of police motorcyclists receive a final briefing at Hampton Police Station

A group of police motorcyclists receive a final briefing at Hampton Police Station, Middlesex, UK, before they begin their first days duty

Background image1930s Collection: A group of police motorcyclists begin their first days duty in Hampton Middlesex

A group of police motorcyclists begin their first days duty in Hampton Middlesex. This patrol is one of fourteen set up by the Metropolitan Police to reduce motoring offences, 4th April 1938

Background image1930s Collection: Vaino Myllyrinne the worlds tallest man whos height is recorded at 8 feet 3

Vaino Myllyrinne the worlds tallest man whos height is recorded at 8 feet 3 inches is seen here attending the wedding of Pat Collins in Birmingham. 13th July 1939

Background image1930s Collection: Flower seller in Covent Garden, Circa 1935

Flower seller in Covent Garden, Circa 1935

Background image1930s Collection: Manchester City Fire Brigade. A Fire Engine leaves the Manchester City Fire Brigade

Manchester City Fire Brigade. A Fire Engine leaves the Manchester City Fire Brigade station, Manchester, England. The actual address of this particular Manchester station is not known

Background image1930s Collection: English aviator Amy Johnson, the first female pilot to fly solo from Britain to Australia

English aviator Amy Johnson, the first female pilot to fly solo from Britain to Australia. Pictured here at the opening of the speedboat season, at Welsh Harp reservoir near Hendon, London

Background image1930s Collection: Sunshine on the bridge to Rock Ferry Pier. 6th October 1937

Sunshine on the bridge to Rock Ferry Pier. 6th October 1937

Background image1930s Collection: The crew of the New Brighton lifeboat seen here aboard their new vessel The Edmund

The crew of the New Brighton lifeboat seen here aboard their new vessel The Edmund and Mary Robinson. The boat a Watson 41 lifeboat was built by Groves & Gutteridge of Cowes, Isle of Wight

Background image1930s Collection: Holidaymakers making the most of the August Bank holiday sun at Peach Rock Battery on New

Holidaymakers making the most of the August Bank holiday sun at Peach Rock Battery on New Brightons sea front. 1st August 1938

Background image1930s Collection: Crowded dance floor at the GEC ballroom in Coventry. Circa 1935

Crowded dance floor at the GEC ballroom in Coventry. Circa 1935

Background image1930s Collection: Famous racehorse Golden Miller with owner Dorothy Paget after winning the 1934 Grand

Famous racehorse Golden Miller with owner Dorothy Paget after winning the 1934 Grand National at Aintree. March 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Illustration of a Daily Mirror Photographer having a steady hand

Illustration of a Daily Mirror Photographer having a steady hand and not needing a tripod for his camera. Pictured on the left is staff photographer George Greenwell resting the camera on his arm

Background image1930s Collection: Duke of York shaking hands with the Manchester City Football team before the 1933 FA Cup

Duke of York shaking hands with the Manchester City Football team before the 1933 FA Cup Final at Wembley

Background image1930s Collection: A typical gypsy family at the door of their caravan at the 700 year old fair at Yarm

A typical gypsy family at the door of their caravan at the 700 year old fair at Yarm. 20th October 1936

Background image1930s Collection: A very smart gentleman on his penny farthing

A very smart gentleman on his penny farthing

Background image1930s Collection: Carpet Traders Limited, Kidderminster. A woman worker seen here operating one of

Carpet Traders Limited, Kidderminster. A woman worker seen here operating one of the countless looms in the Axminster department. 18th April 1933

Background image1930s Collection: Some of the residents in a street in Pendleton, Greater Manchester. July 1932

Some of the residents in a street in Pendleton, Greater Manchester. July 1932

Background image1930s Collection: Maling pottery works, women applying transfers ahead of forthcoming royal coronation of

Maling pottery works, women applying transfers ahead of forthcoming royal coronation of King Edward VIII, September 1936

Background image1930s Collection: The new lifeboat Augustus and Laura is named by Lady Frances Osborne at Newbiggin

The new lifeboat Augustus and Laura is named by Lady Frances Osborne at Newbiggin. 24th June 1939

Background image1930s Collection: Picture shows The Sunderland. A new type of sea plane for the RAF

Picture shows The Sunderland. A new type of sea plane for the RAF. Pictured is a biplane, but it is related to the 2 winged plane

Background image1930s Collection: Mr Robert Wheatley of Cambois, who has operated a ferry across the River Wansbeck for

Mr Robert Wheatley of Cambois, who has operated a ferry across the River Wansbeck for nearly 60 years, preparing to take a passenger across the river at Cambois. 14th January 1936

Background image1930s Collection: The switchboard at the Newcastle Telephone Exchange. 24th Januaray 1931

The switchboard at the Newcastle Telephone Exchange. 24th Januaray 1931

Background image1930s Collection: Royalty Cinema, Gosforth. October 1934

Royalty Cinema, Gosforth. October 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Swimming Gala and races at the Derby Swimming Pool in Harrison Drive, Wallasey

Swimming Gala and races at the Derby Swimming Pool in Harrison Drive, Wallasey. Circa 1935

Background image1930s Collection: Shaun Golin passes the finishing post to wing the 1930 Grand National. 29th March 1930

Shaun Golin passes the finishing post to wing the 1930 Grand National. 29th March 1930

Background image1930s Collection: Racehorse Hyperion ridden by jockey Tommy Weston winning The Derby at Epsom, June 1933

Racehorse Hyperion ridden by jockey Tommy Weston winning The Derby at Epsom, June 1933

Background image1930s Collection: The Duke of Gloucester greeted by Councillor H Lazarus, Mayor of Stepney

The Duke of Gloucester greeted by Councillor H Lazarus, Mayor of Stepney, on his arrival to open the Bernard Baron Jewish Settlement, Fairclough Street, London, 30th June 1930

Background image1930s Collection: Portrait of Tom 'Pongo'Waring, Tranmere Rovers footballer

Portrait of Tom "Pongo"Waring, Tranmere Rovers footballer
Portrait of Tom " Pongo" Waring, Tranmere Rovers footballer. September 1936

Background image1930s Collection: Ernie Wise aged 13 years old, young comedian & son of a parcel porter on Leeds central

Ernie Wise aged 13 years old, young comedian & son of a parcel porter on Leeds central station. January 1939

Background image1930s Collection: A farmer takes a break with his 2 horses after ploughing his field. circa 1934

A farmer takes a break with his 2 horses after ploughing his field. circa 1934



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