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1853 1934 Collection

Background image1853 1934 Collection: Lynmouth harbour side view with boats and bridge

Lynmouth harbour side view with boats and bridge
Lynmouth is a small village in South Devon near Exmoor. It is a picturesque holiday spot as the image shows. In 1952 it suffered from severe flooding which led to the strengthing of the sea defences

Background image1853 1934 Collection: The Houses of Parliament from across the River Thames

The Houses of Parliament from across the River Thames
The history of the building goes back almost 1, 000 years. There are two Houses - the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Just at the left hand side of the picture Westminster Abbey can be seen

Background image1853 1934 Collection: Beachy Head view down the cliffs to the sea and lighthouse

Beachy Head view down the cliffs to the sea and lighthouse
The picture looks down from the top of the cliffs over a beach to a lighthouse in the sea and beyond to a small steamer. Lloyds once had a signalling station at the Watch Tower on the cliff

Background image1853 1934 Collection: The Tower of London from the River Thames

The Tower of London from the River Thames
The Tower was founded during the Norman Conquest in 1066 and lies on the north bank of the river. Small sailing boats and a rowing boat are visible. Date: circa 1930

Background image1853 1934 Collection: West Parade, Bognor, rough sea, motor car, pedestrians

West Parade, Bognor, rough sea, motor car, pedestrians
Bognor is a popular sea-side town in West Sussex. The view is taken from the pier. Date: circa 1930

Background image1853 1934 Collection: Crowded London Bridge, boats, Nelson's Column behind

Crowded London Bridge, boats, Nelson's Column behind
This bridge spanning the River Thames, carries the A3 road into the centre of London The current version, which is one of many dating back to medieval times, opened in 1973

Background image1853 1934 Collection: Holywell Chalets, Eastbourne, cliffs and seashore

Holywell Chalets, Eastbourne, cliffs and seashore
The chalets, below the South Downs, overlook Holywell Beach at the western end of the promenade. Date: 1927

Background image1853 1934 Collection: Sightseers West Parade Bognor. Band stand and pier

Sightseers West Parade Bognor. Band stand and pier
View of the busy parade, pier and sea with children and parasols Date: circa 1930

Background image1853 1934 Collection: Trafalgar Square towards Charing Cross

Trafalgar Square towards Charing Cross with Nelson's Column in the foreground. The Column was built in the early 1840s to commemorate Admiral Nelson who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Background image1853 1934 Collection: Weston Super Mare, Madeira Cove from the sea

Weston Super Mare, Madeira Cove from the sea Date: 1931

Background image1853 1934 Collection: Buckingham Palace and Queen Victoria Memorial

Buckingham Palace and Queen Victoria Memorial
Central view of Buckingham Palace and Victoria Memorial with horse and cart, pedestrians and period motor cars. The Palace has been the official home of the Monarch since the 1830s

Background image1853 1934 Collection: The Lawn, Dawlish

The Lawn, Dawlish
The Dawlish Water stream with fountain, municipal gardens and charabanc Date: 1932

Background image1853 1934 Collection: Tower Bridge, River Thames, London

Tower Bridge, River Thames, London
A raised Tower Bridge seen from the southern side of the river towards the Tower of London. The bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge, built between 1886 and 1894


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