Summer Collection (#78)

The Norfolk Broads
Summer yachting on the Norfolk Broads, near Beccles, on the River Waverney, on the Suffolk-Norfolk border, England. Date: 1950s

No Mans Land Common, near Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; a favourite parking place on any summer afternoon. Date: 1930s

Summer Dress
A lovely blonde girl, sitting on some wooden beach steps, wearing a summer dress and white stilettos. Date: circa 1960

Douglas, Isle of Man
The wide expanse of Harris and Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, showing the horse drawn tram still in use. Date: early 1950s

Two ladies in outfits by Philippe et Gaston and Beer
Two fashionable ladies at the seaside. On the left, a three piece in blue crepe trimmed with matching frills, by Philippe et Gaston

Two ladies in outfits by Drecoll and Molyneux
Two fashionable young ladies at the seaside in late summer outfits. On the left, a green leather jacket with white pleated crepe de chine skirt, by Drecoll

Sheen Lodge, Richmond, 1889
Sheen Lodge, Richmond, when the residence of the Earl of Fife in 1889. Date: 1889

Young lady in evening dress by Beer
Young lady in a pale blue evening dress with silver design, trimmed with pearls, by Beer. 1924

Lady in white and green dress by Jeanne Lanvin
Lady doing some light gardening in a white and green organdy dress, by Jeanne Lanvin. 1924

Young lady in black and red dress by Martial et Armand
Young lady wearing a black and red crepe dress with red embroidered flowers, by Martial et Armand. 1924

River Days - Couple going boating
A young couple spending River Days out boating The gentleman is doing the gentlemanly thing and carrying the picnic hamper, the cushions and the oars! Date: circa 1906

The Bather - Domergue
" The Bather" Woman in swimwear holding a large parasol sitting on the pier, getting ready to go for a swim

Two ladies in summer dresses by Jeanne Lanvin. On the left, an organdy dress with floral pattern and blue ribbon trimming

Summer hats by Marie Crozet and Maria Guy
A selection of stylish summer hats from the 1920s. The three at the top are by Marie Crozet, and the lower two are by Maria Guy. 1924

Lady in dress and cloak by Molyneux

Two ladies in evening outfits by Paul Poiret and Beer

Two ladies in outfits by Doucet and Martial et Armand
Two ladies in summer outfits at the seaside. On the left, a white crepe dress with a pink and white scarf, and mauve parasol, by Doucet

Two ladies in summer outfits by Premet and Doeuillet
Two young ladies in summer outfits, standing on either side of a red rose. On the left, a pink crepe de chine dress, decorated with matching buttons, on Premet

Three summer outfits by Jean Patou and Doucet
Three fashionable young ladies in summer outfits, at a garden party. On the left, a white organdy dress with blue ribbon trimmings and a colourful nosegay at the front, by Jean Patou

David Wright woman in a red bikini on the beach
Elegant woman in a red bikini and wide-brimmed hat, sitting on the beach. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

Two ladies in dresses by Beer and Bernard
Two fashionable young ladies. On the left, a dress in royal blue crepe de chine with silver edgings, by Beer. On the right, a dress in orange crepe with a floral design on the skirt, by Bernard. 1924

Summer hats by Agnes and Lucie Hamar
A selection of stylish summer hats from the 1920s. The three at the top are designed by Agnes, the three lower ones by Lucie Hamar. 1924

Two ladies in summer outfits by Bernard

British tank and troops on Palestine border, WW1
A British tank and troops on the Palestine border at the time of General Allenbys attack during the First World War. Date: summer 1917

Outfits by Premet, Bernard and Jenny
Three ladies in the latest daytime outfits, standing near a sports car. On the left, a beige three-piece in crepe de chine, by Premet. In the middle, a beige outfit with red buttons, by Bernard

Two ladies in outfits by Philippe et Gaston and Drecoll
Two fashionable ladies wearing fashionable summer outfits, probably for a day at the races. On the left, a white cap-sleeve crepe dress with black floral pattern and yellow border trim

Three ladies in outfits by Molyneux and Doucet
Three fashionable ladies in summer outfits, watching a football match. On the left, a black cloak with gold design and green fur collar, by Molyneux

Two ladies in summer outfits by Doucet and Jenny
Two ladies in fashionable summer outfits, standing near a tennis court. On the left, a 3/4 length light yellow and black patterned crepe de chine dress with black rosette at the hip

Two ladies in outfits by Lucien Lelong and Jean Patou
Two fashionable ladies in summer outfits, watching a cycle race. On the left, a long sleeved white and navy blue crepe de chine patterned 3/4 length dress, with white collar and cuffs

Young lady in black and white dress by Lucien Lelong
Young lady wearing a 3/4 length white dress in crepe de chine with large black floral design and black cape, by Lucien Lelong. Racehorses and jockeys can be seen between the trees in the background

Ladies at a boat race in various summer outfits
A group of fashionable ladies watching a boat race, wearing a range of summer outfits. From left to right: a yellow dress with pleating by Jean Patou, a beige dress by Doeuillet

Allied action at Arsuf, Middle East, WW1
Allied action on the Mediterranean coast at Arsuf in the Middle East (now in Israel) during the First World War. Sandbag defences are being held by the 2nd Battalion Black Watch

Garden Party at Buckingham Palace - Princess Elizabeth
Prince Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and her fiance Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten chatting with guests at a garden party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace in July 1947

Lady and Donkey ride through a lush meadow

The Tatler Summer Number front cover 1951
Front cover of The Tatler Summer Number 1951 showing the Tatler mascot in his 18th century frock coat and tricorn hat enjoying a tankard of refreshing ale served to him by a typical serving wench

Uruguay - Montevideo - Ramirez Beach and arena Date: 1906

Tatler Summer Number front cover, 6 June 1962
Front cover of The Tatler Summer Number contrasting an engraving of a demure Victorian lady with a photograph of peachy pink rose petals, giving an overall summery feel! Date: 1962

Scouts at 1948 London Olympics
Scouts lining the opening ceremony of the 1948 London Olympics at Wembley Stadium. 1948

Scouts at Olympic opening ceremony
Scouts holding nationality signs during the opening ceremony of the 1948 London Olympics at Wembley Stadium. 1948

Boating on the River Thames, 1909
A group of happy boaters in the Edwardian era, waiting for the locks to open at Bourne End in Buckinghamshire as they row along the River Thames. Date: 1909

Group of people on Mount Pilatus, Switzerland
A group of people described as a Polytechnic Party, enjoying a day out on Mount Pilatus, Switzerland. Date: August 1908

Sailing at 1948 Olympics

Scout leading Norway at 1948 London Olympics
Scout holding the Norway sign in front of the Norwegian atheletic contingent to the 1948 London Olympics at Wembley Stadium. 1948

Sea Scouts helping at Olympics
Sea Scouts assisting with the boats at Torquay during the 1948 Olympics. 1948

Scouts releasing pigeons at Olympics
Scouts releasing pigeons as part of the opening ceremony of the 1948 London Olympics at Wembley Stadium. 1948

Floral lady by George Ranstead
Silhouette style drawing of a lady in a crinoline style dress and flower decorated hat holding a jug of flowers. Drawn by George Ranstead

Mrs Anthony Royle in a hat by Peter Shepherd
Mrs Anthony Royle, wife of the M.P. for Richmond, wearing a bold busby hat transformed into a mass of buttercup petals for summer designed by Peter Shepherd

Sea Scouts helping at 1948 Olympics
Sea Scouts assisting with the boats at Torquay during the 1948 Olympics. 1948

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