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1937 Collection

Background image1937 Collection: Coronation of King George VI 12th May 1937. King George VI is passed one of the two

Coronation of King George VI 12th May 1937. King George VI is passed one of the two sceptre used during the enthronement ceremony at Westminster Abbey

Background image1937 Collection: HMS Valiant was one of five Queen Elizabeth-class battleships seen here approaching

HMS Valiant was one of five Queen Elizabeth-class battleships seen here approaching Devonport dockyard prior to the second world war. Circa 1937

Background image1937 Collection: Picture shows the residents of Hargreaves Street, Hulme, a suburb of Manchester

Picture shows the residents of Hargreaves Street, Hulme, a suburb of Manchester, as they celebrate the coronation of their new king, George VI

Background image1937 Collection: England 5-4 Czechoslovakia, International Friendly at White Hart Lane, High Road

England 5-4 Czechoslovakia, International Friendly at White Hart Lane, High Road, Tottenham, Wednesday 1st December 1937

Background image1937 Collection: Making bowls is a fine art. At Messers Clapshaw and Cleave works, Coventry Road

Making bowls is a fine art. At Messers Clapshaw and Cleave works, Coventry Road, Birmingham where woods for the game of bowls are made

Background image1937 Collection: Pit-head bathes at the Hamstead Colliery in Hamstead, South Staffordshire

Pit-head bathes at the Hamstead Colliery in Hamstead, South Staffordshire. 24th August 1937

Background image1937 Collection: View of Gorse Street in Hulme, Manchester, decked out with flags

View of Gorse Street in Hulme, Manchester, decked out with flags and bunting as the residents of the street prepare to celebrate the coronation of King George VI. 12th May 1937

Background image1937 Collection: Rex the dog. Rex, with six year old Joyce Thompson

Rex the dog. Rex, with six year old Joyce Thompson, whom he saved from drowning arriving at The Blackpool Dog Show yesterday. Rex was one of the Daily Mirror Brave Dogs who appeared at the show

Background image1937 Collection: Colston Day 1937, Colston Cadets, boys of Colstons School pay respects to their

Colston Day 1937, Colston Cadets, boys of Colstons School pay respects to their founder, sounding the Last Post, at the Colston Memorial in Colston Avenue, Bristol on Saturday 13th November 1937

Background image1937 Collection: The Scarborough lifeboat Herbert Joy 2nd

The Scarborough lifeboat Herbert Joy 2nd is launched to go to the assistance of three small fishing craft, the Premier, Sceptre and B.S. Colling, which were out when a very heavy sea sprang up

Background image1937 Collection: Londons Lifeboat dock testing equipment. Lifebelts are placed in tanks of

Londons Lifeboat dock testing equipment. Lifebelts are placed in tanks of water for twenty fours hours then re-weighed to test how much water has soaked in. 24th January 1937

Background image1937 Collection: Picture shows a Royal Artillery exercise on Salisbury Plain, Wilshire

Picture shows a Royal Artillery exercise on Salisbury Plain, Wilshire. Picture taken 15th April 1937

Background image1937 Collection: HMS Glasgow C21, a Southampton-class light cruiser, seen here prior to the second world

HMS Glasgow C21, a Southampton-class light cruiser, seen here prior to the second world war. Circa September 1937

Background image1937 Collection: Training for what might become an attack on the city of Liverpool. January 1937

Training for what might become an attack on the city of Liverpool. January 1937. Indeed, World War Two in just two years on from this picture

Background image1937 Collection: The Submarine Swordfish entering St Catherines Dock from The River Thames

The Submarine Swordfish entering St Catherines Dock from The River Thames, opposite Butlers Wharf, near Tower Bridge. It is not clear if this is a British vessel

Background image1937 Collection: The village blacksmith in a new setting. Tank Corps members carrying out repairs on an

The village blacksmith in a new setting. Tank Corps members carrying out repairs on an anvil at their West Country headquarters. Picture is passed by Censors

Background image1937 Collection: Picture shows the childrens street party in Mawson Street, Ardwick Green

Picture shows the childrens street party in Mawson Street, Ardwick Green, a suburb of Manchester, celebrating the coronation of George VI

Background image1937 Collection: Picture shows the staff at fabric makers, Richardson, Tee, Rycroft and Co

Picture shows the staff at fabric makers, Richardson, Tee, Rycroft and Co, in Portland Street, Manchester, as they prepare for the coronation of George VI

Background image1937 Collection: Steeplejacks scaling the dizzy heights of Messrs. Dampney

Steeplejacks scaling the dizzy heights of Messrs. Dampneys paint works chimney at Shieldfield, Newcastle, scene of the recent disastrous blaze. 23rd September 1937

Background image1937 Collection: Spotlights and stage equipment on stage at the new Paramount Cinema as it nears

Spotlights and stage equipment on stage at the new Paramount Cinema as it nears completion. The new 2, 750 luxury seat cinema

Background image1937 Collection: August Bank Holiday 1937. The ice cream man was a welcome sight to these takers at

August Bank Holiday 1937. The ice cream man was a welcome sight to these takers at Warwick. 2nd August 1937

Background image1937 Collection: Crossover bridges in Dalton Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, Thursday 7th October 1937

Crossover bridges in Dalton Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, Thursday 7th October 1937

Background image1937 Collection: Davie Meiklejohn ex Rangers footballer scanned from page 26 17 / 8 / 1937

Davie Meiklejohn ex Rangers footballer scanned from page 26 17 / 8 / 1937
Davie Meiklejohn ex Rangers footballer scanned from page 26 17/8/1937. 17th August 1937

Background image1937 Collection: A 5pm late afternoon rush hour scene in a busy Moseley Street, Manchester, England

A 5pm late afternoon rush hour scene in a busy Moseley Street, Manchester, England. Picture taken 8th September 1937

Background image1937 Collection: Fitzalan Square, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England in winter 1937 Picture shows trams

Fitzalan Square, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England in winter 1937 Picture shows trams to nearby Yorkshire towns Darnall and Intake, and a busy post lunchtime scene in the heart of Sheffield

Background image1937 Collection: Cosmo Gordon Lang the Archbishop of Canterbury seen here placing the crown upon the head

Cosmo Gordon Lang the Archbishop of Canterbury seen here placing the crown upon the head of King George VI during the Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey 12th May 1937

Background image1937 Collection: King George VI seen here presenting Coronation medals to members of the Oversea

King George VI seen here presenting Coronation medals to members of the Oversea contingents who attending the coronation in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. 13th May 1937

Background image1937 Collection: Hammonds Department Store on Paragon Square, Hull. Circa 1937

Hammonds Department Store on Paragon Square, Hull. Circa 1937

Background image1937 Collection: A pilot of 75 Squadron, RAF Driffield seen here walking back to the crew room as a

A pilot of 75 Squadron, RAF Driffield seen here walking back to the crew room as a Vickers Virginia bomber approaches the airfield. 1st March 1937

Background image1937 Collection: A Handley Page H. P. 54 Harrow heavy bomber of 215 Squadron seen here during a RAF at home

A Handley Page H. P. 54 Harrow heavy bomber of 215 Squadron seen here during a RAF at home
A Handley Page H.P.54 Harrow heavy bomber of 215 Squadron seen here during a RAF at home day at RAF Driffield. Circa 1937

Background image1937 Collection: The floor of ballroom being sanded and polished at the new Withernsea Pavilion

The floor of ballroom being sanded and polished at the new Withernsea Pavilion. Circa 1937

Background image1937 Collection: A rear gunner of 51 Squadron poses in a rear turret of a Vickers Virginia X with members

A rear gunner of 51 Squadron poses in a rear turret of a Vickers Virginia X with members of the ground crew around him at RAF Diffield 1st March 1937

Background image1937 Collection: Taken from Dolphin Street, looking to Bridge Street, Bristol(Margrate

Taken from Dolphin Street, looking to Bridge Street, Bristol(Margrates Bank Hotel to the left). Peter Street is off to the left (by Closs & Co Ltd)

Background image1937 Collection: Ash being cleared from a group of potters kilns in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

Ash being cleared from a group of potters kilns in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. 4th April 1937

Background image1937 Collection: The landing stage for the Birkenhead Woodside ferry. Circa 1937

The landing stage for the Birkenhead Woodside ferry. Circa 1937

Background image1937 Collection: A ship loading anthracite coal by conveyor at the Swansea docks. Circa January 1937

A ship loading anthracite coal by conveyor at the Swansea docks. Circa January 1937

Background image1937 Collection: Beresford and Smith bookmakers. Betting and Gambling. May 1937. P014490

Beresford and Smith bookmakers. Betting and Gambling. May 1937. P014490

Background image1937 Collection: Hawker Fury IIs of 25 squadrom 1937 P001326

Hawker Fury IIs of 25 squadrom 1937 P001326

Background image1937 Collection: The King with his fleet. (picture shows) The searchlight display by the home fleet

The King with his fleet. (picture shows) The searchlight display by the home fleet in Weymouth Harbour during the visit of H.M the King and Princess. 15th May 1937

Background image1937 Collection: H. M The King today made his Coronation review of the fleet at Spithead

H. M The King today made his Coronation review of the fleet at Spithead
H.M The King today made his Coronation review of the fleet at Spithead.The Royal yacht photographed from H.M.S London as she passed down the lines. 21st May 1937

Background image1937 Collection: New types of German bombers of the Luftwaffe seen in this picture before the Second

New types of German bombers of the Luftwaffe seen in this picture before the Second World War, December 1937

Background image1937 Collection: A Handley Page Hampden twin-engine medium bomber of the Royal Air Force

A Handley Page Hampden twin-engine medium bomber of the Royal Air Force. (Thom 348) Circa 1937

Background image1937 Collection: Steelworkers construction stands in the Mall in preparation for the fireworks display

Steelworkers construction stands in the Mall in preparation for the fireworks display celebrating the coronation of King George VI 10th January 1937

Background image1937 Collection: Edinburgh City Chambers High Street undergoes experimental floodlighting in preparation

Edinburgh City Chambers High Street undergoes experimental floodlighting in preparation for the forthcoming coronation celebrations

Background image1937 Collection: Evelyn Laye Actress

Evelyn Laye Actress

Background image1937 Collection: Edinburgh City Chambers High Street undergoes experimental floodlighting in preparation

Edinburgh City Chambers High Street undergoes experimental floodlighting in preparation for the forthcoming coronation celebrations

Background image1937 Collection: King George VI Coronation in 1937

King George VI Coronation in 1937

Background image1937 Collection: The Coronation of King George VI in 1937 Y2K

The Coronation of King George VI in 1937 Y2K



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