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Photos of the 1920s Collection (page 2)

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Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Stranded submarine JXC01_01_008

Stranded submarine JXC01_01_008
Near Falmouth, Cornwall. The wreck of the submarine UB 106 on the rocks. Five German U-boats were moored at Falmouth after being surrended to the Royal Navy in 1918

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Fives CC46_00458

Fives CC46_00458
Kings School, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire. Pupils playing on a fives court. Photographed by Marshall Keene and Company between 1920 and 1939

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Bedford EPW026472

Bedford EPW026472
St Pauls Church and the town centre, Bedford. The Great Ouse and Town Bridge are prominent. Photographed in May 1929 by Aerofilms Ltd

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Kingston upon Hull EPW012696

Kingston upon Hull EPW012696
The Humber and Princes Docks and environs, Kingston upon Hull. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in 1925

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Three Graces EPW003065

Three Graces EPW003065
A number of vessels plying their trade on the River Mersey. Georges Stage and the Three Graces, Liverpool. The " Three Graces" shown here in 1920

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Spithead Review 1924 EPW011376

Spithead Review 1924 EPW011376
HMS Warspite and other vessels at the Spithead Review off Gosport, Portsmouth. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in July 1924

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Smithfield Merry Xmas BL28770_04

Smithfield Merry Xmas BL28770_04
Smithfield Meat Market, London. A Christmas message written in offal at the premises of the Armour & Company Limited. Armour & Co were an American meat packing firm importing meat from Argentina

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Band performance, Morecambe WSA01_01_07964

Band performance, Morecambe WSA01_01_07964
Pavilion, Happy Mount Park, Marine Road East, Bare, Morecambe, Lancashire. Rows of people seated in deckchairs for a band performance. 1925-30. Walter Scott

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Memorial Tank WSA01_01_GG0087

Memorial Tank WSA01_01_GG0087
City Walls, Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent. The First World War tank was presented to Canterbury in July 1919 to celebrate the Great Peace Day. 1920-1940. Walter Scott

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Handley Page O-type biplane CC025293

Handley Page O-type biplane CC025293
A Handley Page O-type biplane in a field, Horndean, Hampshire. These aircraft saw service during the First World War, initially with the Royal Naval Air Service to operate against shipping in

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Crystal Palace a63_02545

Crystal Palace a63_02545
Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Greater London. An aerial view of Crystal Palace which was designed for the Great Exhibition of 1851

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Beverley Minster EPW012710

Beverley Minster EPW012710
The Minster, Beverley, East Yorkshire. Aerial photograph taken by Aerofilms in May 1925

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Worcester factories 1921 EPW005413

Worcester factories 1921 EPW005413
WORCESTER. Aerial view of the Diglis area of Worcester, adjacent to the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. The factories and kilns on Portland Street

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Malvern Hills EPW005389

Malvern Hills EPW005389
MALVERN HILLS, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Aerial view looking south at Upper Colwall. Jubillee Drive winds through a plantation along the western side of the ridge. Photographed in 1921

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Dismantling New Brighton Tower EPW004047

Dismantling New Brighton Tower EPW004047
NEW BRIGHTON, Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside. Aerial view of New Brighton Tower being removed. Constructed in 1896 as an observation tower, it was closed during the First World War

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Pier Head EPW003065

Pier Head EPW003065
LIVERPOOL, Merseyside. Aerial view of Liverpool Pier Head with numerous ferries and small boats. Photographed in 1920. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Lancaster Castle EPW002086

Lancaster Castle EPW002086
LANCASTER, Lancashire. Aerial view of Lancaster with the Castle, church and railway station. Lancaster Castle houses the Shire Hall and County Court and until 2011 it was used as a prison

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Blackpool tower EPW002071

Blackpool tower EPW002071
BLACKPOOL, Lancashire. Aerial view of Blackpool tower and pier. Photographed in July 1920. Some damage to negative. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Royal Crescent EPW001949

Royal Crescent EPW001949
BATH, Somerset. Aerial view of the Royal Crescent, Bath, built between 1767 and 1774 by John Wood. It is considered amongst the greatest examples of Georgian architecture. Photographed in July 1920

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: 1929 FA Cup Final EPW026433

1929 FA Cup Final EPW026433
WEMBLEY STADIUM, Middlesex, London. The 1929 FA Cup Final in progress between Bolton Wanderers and Portsmouth. Bolton won 2-0 in a match attended by 92, 576. Photographed on 27th April 1929

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Vickers aircraft EPW001728

Vickers aircraft EPW001728
Aerial view of what appears to be a Vickers Vimy Commercial aircraft in flight (with the unusual registration 17-X on the tail fin)

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: The Needles EPW000793

The Needles EPW000793
THE NEEDLES, Isle of Wight. Early aerial view of this famous landmark of chalk stacks rising out of the sea, culminating in the Needles Lighthouse (1859). Photographed in April 1920

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Cliffords Tower, York 1926 EPW016071

Cliffords Tower, York 1926 EPW016071
CLIFFORDs TOWER, York, North Yorkshire. An aerial view taken in 1926 showing the castle area occupied by the nineteenth century prison

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Tyne Bridge under construction EPW019820

Tyne Bridge under construction EPW019820
TYNE BRIDGE, Newcastle. Site of the new Tyne Bridge, photographed here in October 1927, a year before official opening of the bridge - the approaches are well underway

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: GWR Works, Swindon, 1920 epw000924

GWR Works, Swindon, 1920 epw000924
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY WORKS, Swindon. Aerial view photographed May 1920. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Blackpool in 1920 EPW002080

Blackpool in 1920 EPW002080
BLACKPOOL TOWER, Lancashire. Aerial view taking in the tower, the sea front and beach, the Winter Gardens and the big wheel in July 1920

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Biplane flight AFL03_aerofilms_c169

Biplane flight AFL03_aerofilms_c169
De Havilland DH9s flying in formation. From a copy negative made in 1923. Designed in 1916 by Airco, it first saw action with the Royal Flying Corps over the Western Front in 1917

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Birkenhead in 1920 EPW004029

Birkenhead in 1920 EPW004029
BIRKENHEAD, Merseyside, August 1920. Aerial view. Prominent in the foreground are Queens Buildings with St James Church on its roundabout and Corporation Street

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: The Cenotaph 1921 BL25601

The Cenotaph 1921 BL25601
WHITEHALL, London. A small group of people pay their respects at the Cenotaph in Whitehall which is adorned with recently placed wreaths

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Witley Court Picture Gallery c. 1920 BL25090

Witley Court Picture Gallery c. 1920 BL25090
WITLEY COURT, Great Witley, Worcestershire. Interior view of the Picture Gallery with a series of paintings and fine furniture

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Witley Court Music Room c. 1920 BL25088

Witley Court Music Room c. 1920 BL25088
WITLEY COURT, Worcestershire. Interior view c.1920. The Music Room. Photographed by Bedford Lemere

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Witley Court Drawing Room c. 1920 BL25086

Witley Court Drawing Room c. 1920 BL25086
WITLEY COURT, Worcestershire. Interior view c.1920. The Drawing Room. Photographed by Bedford Lemere

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Brodsworth Main Colliery EPW012843

Brodsworth Main Colliery EPW012843
BRODSWORTH MAIN COLLIERY, Adwick-le-Street, South Yorkshire. Aerial photograph taken in May 1925. The Colliery was opened in 1905 and closed in 1990

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Spirit of St Louis EPW018121

Spirit of St Louis EPW018121
Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St Louis coming in to land at Croydon Aerodrome, 29th May 1927 having flown in from Brussels

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: The Kursaal, Bexhill EPW000121

The Kursaal, Bexhill EPW000121
THE KURSaL, de la Warr Parade, Bexhill, Sussex, photographed in 1920. The Kursaal or " Cure Hall" was built in 1896 as Bexhills first entertainment pavilion

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Cornish tin smelting works EPW009899a

Cornish tin smelting works EPW009899a
Cornish Tin Company Smelting Works. Believed to be Seleggan Works or East Wheal Basset Smelting Works, Redruth, Cornwall. This was the largest tin smelter that Cornwall possessed

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: FA Cup semi-final at Highbury in 1929. EPW025838

FA Cup semi-final at Highbury in 1929. EPW025838
HIGHBURY STADIUM, London. Aerial view of the 1929 FA Cup Semi-Final at the home of Arsenal Football Club. Portsmouth beat Aston Villa 1-0 to reach the final at Wembley where they went on to lose 2-0

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: FA Cup semi-final at Highbury in 1929. EPW025836

FA Cup semi-final at Highbury in 1929. EPW025836
HIGHBURY STADIUM, London. Aerial view of the 1929 FA Cup Semi-Final at the home of Arsenal Football Club. Portsmouth beat Aston Villa 1-0 to reach the final at Wembley where they went on to lose 2-0

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Highbury Stadium, Arsenal EPW009247

Highbury Stadium, Arsenal EPW009247
HIGHBURY STADIUM, London. Aerial view of the home of Arsenal Football Club since 1913. Date of this photograph is uncertain, but probably 1923. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Witley Court BL25081_009

Witley Court BL25081_009
WITLEY COURT, Great Witley, Worcestershire. Witley Court as seen from the gardens, with the Perseus and Andromeda fountain in the foreground

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Smithfield Market entrance BL25748

Smithfield Market entrance BL25748
SMITHFIELD MARKET, London. A 1921 view of the grand entrance archway to Sir Horace Joness Smithfield Meat Market which opened in 1868

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Leighton Buzzard EPW022470

Leighton Buzzard EPW022470
All Saints Church and the High Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. Photographed in 1928 by Aerofilms Ltd

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Central Circus Hendon EPR000516

Central Circus Hendon EPR000516
Central Circus, Hendon, London. Planned as the centre of a new suburb based around the construction of Hendon Central Underground Station in 1923. Photographed by Aerofilms ltd in March 1935

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Flying Scotsman service EPW016431

Flying Scotsman service EPW016431
An LNER A1 " Pacific" class locomotive hauling the " Flying Scotsman" towards Edinburgh. Red House, Framwellgate Moor, County Durham. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in 1926

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Stranded submarine JXC01_01_011

Stranded submarine JXC01_01_011
Falmouth, Cornwall. A view from the shore showing people aboard the wreck of UB 112, on the rocks west of Pendennis Point, with a sailing boat in the foreground

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Stranded submarine JXC01_01_005

Stranded submarine JXC01_01_005
Falmouth, Cornwall. Naval visitors aboard the wreck of UB 112, stranded on the rocks west of Pendennis Point. Five German U-boats were moored at Falmouth after being surrended to the Royal Navy in

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Floating Dock EPW020452

Floating Dock EPW020452
Aerial view of floating dock, Southampton, Hampshire. Photographed by Aerofilms, 16th March 1928

Background imagePhotos of the 1920s Collection: Eastbourne EPW000100

Eastbourne EPW000100
Eastbourne, East Sussex. Bandstand and Seated Statue of Seventh Duke of Devonshire on Grand Parade. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in February 1920



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