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UNSINKABLE LIFEBOATOur lovely model demontrates a novel and unsinkable lifeboat at the British Industries Fair, Olympia, London. Date: 17 February 1930
Dance MontageA young woman in a bikini, doing a keep fit dance with a hoop. Date: 1930s
New York by HelicopterA helicopter pilot gets a fine aerial view of New York, U.S.A. Date: late 1960s
Brownstone Thatches
Cycling GirlsTwo young women cyclists rest awhile and study a map, near High Beach, Epping Forest, Essex, England. Date: 1930s
Mare & FoalMother and daughter - study of a mare and her foal. Date: 1960s
Kings School CanterburyThe splended Norman staircase (c. 1170) of Kings School, Caterbury, Kent, England. It was founded was St. Augustine in 597 and later re-founded by King Henry VIII. Date: founded 597
Building a BonfireGleeful boys building a huge bonfire of household rubbish! Date: 1950s
Art Deco Cigarette CaseA stylish Art Deco cigarette case, with an ash tray and a box of matches beside it. Date: 1930s
Swallow FallsThe beautiful Swallow Falls, north Wales, where the River Llugwy, after joining the Conway, hurls itself into a chasm sixty feet wide, in three falls. Date: 1940s
Slapton SandsThe sweep of the Devon coastline at Slapton Sands, England. Date: 1950s
Cheltenham Boys CollegeCheltenham College for boys, Gloucestershire, England. was the first major public school of the Victorian era, built in 1841. Date: built 1841
Statue of ErosThe famous statue of the Greek god of love, Eros, Piccadilly Circus, London, was sculpted by Alfred Gilbert in 1893. It was originally called the Shaftesbury Monument. Date: 1893
Wheat HarvestA harvest scene on a farm in Hertfordshire, England. While the engine goes for water, the bagged wheat is wheeled away from the thresher. Date: 1930s
Gliding LessonA gliding instructor gives his final instructions to his pupil before his first take- off. Date: 1930s
Amusing SignpostBeleve it or not, while cycling in Bedfordshire, England, this rider suddenly saw this sign post telling him he was within a mile of Ireland! Date: 1940s
Tram GraveyardThe sad sight of a Special London Transport trams in their graveyard (having been replaced by buses), Charlton, south east London. Date: 1950s
Tossing a CoinHeads or tails? Date: 1960s
Geology StudentsSixth form A level Geology students, sorting through their booty after a day on nearby May Hill. The Wilderness Field Study Centre, Britain. Date: early 1970s
Bidean Nam BianThe great peaks of Bidean nam Bian, towering above the new road through Glencoe, Argyllshire, Scotland. Date: 1950s
Oldest House in WalesThe Aberconway, an ancient timbered building in Conway, north Wales, which claims to be the oldest house in Wales. Built c. 1300, a fine example of medieval architecture. Date: early 14h century
Llangollen EisteddfodA group of young folk dancers fom Belgium, taking part in the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, Wales, during the annual festival celebrations. Date: 1950s
Old Felstead School, Felstead, Essex, England, was founded by the 1st Lord Rich in 1564. Date: founded 1564
Trio of FoalsThree Suffolk foals, England. Date: 1960s
England / HonitonEngland/Honiton
Newspaper KittenA clever little kitten discovers that a crumpled old newspaper in a barrel makes a comfortable bed! Date: 1960s
GRANNIEs TEETHGrannies Teeth old stone steps on The Cobb, a defence against coastal erosion, dating back to the 13th century and re-fortified many times. Lyme Regis, Dorset, England. Date: 1950s
Cobham Church, Kent, England, is partly 13th century and contains some of the finest brasses in the country. Date: 13th century
English Ladies Take TeaA group of proper young ladies taking afternoon tea together at an outdoor cafe. Date: 1930s
Liquid Lunch
Clachan Bridge
Wilmington Long ManThe Wilmington Long Man (or giant), cut in the chalk on the South Downs, between Lewes and Eastbourne. This figure is about 230 feet high and was reset in bricks in 1874. Date: 1950s
Boys Helping GliderA group of boys with ropes, attempting to guide a glider plane down to a safe landing. Date: 1930s
England / York 1930SThe fine old city walls of York, which date from the reign of King Edward III. In the distance can be seen the famous York Minster, England. Date: 1940s
Organ Keyboard
Hay Horse and CartHorses harnessed to a hay cart at harvest time. Date: 1930s
Tuc Conference 1954Trade Union Conference, Britain. Date: 1954
England / Rye 1939This beautiful half-timbered building in Mermaid Lane, Rye, Sussex, England, is the Old Hospital. A true gem of Old England which has slumbered throughout the centuries. Date: 1939
Bible OrganMrs Galpin plays a remarkable 17th century organ and bellows, with a case made from an old bible. Part of an collection of over 600 musical instruments, Essex, England. Date: 1930s
Llangollen EisteddfodMembers of the folk dance and song group from Vichy, France, dancing at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, Wales, during the annual festival celebrations. Date: 1950s
CHRUCH ART
Tour Cyclist on RocksA female tour cyclist with peroxide blonde hair, goes through a rough patch, wheeling her bicycle over some rocks on a path or dry river bed, Quantocks, Somerset. Date: 1930s
CHRISTIANS AWAKE MSSThe original manuscript of the popular English hymn Christians Awake composed by John Byrom as a Christmas present for his daughter, Dolly. Date: 1745
Mare & FoalStudy of a pedigree mare and her foal. Date: 1960s
Gretna Marriage RoomThe Horseshoe Marriage Room at Gretna Green, Scotland. Established in 1830; a haven for young English couples wanting to marry quickly without parental consent. Date: established 1830
Norway / OsloA pedestrianised modern shopping area in Oslo, Norway. Date: late 1960s
Mending a Puncture