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Bertrand Russell, philosopher and authorBertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (1872-1970), British philosopher and author. Studio portrait of him in academic gown and mortar board
The French Riviera - Winter Health ResortsDouble page spread from the Illustrated London News showing views of the various towns on the French Riviera, which are described as winter health resorts - a good example of how the area grew in
A Silver ballet at the Negresco Hotel on the RivieraFilming a fete at the Negresco Hotel, Nice on the French Riviera, where the carnival colours that year were cerise and silver
British Protestant church in NiceBritish Protestant Church at Nice on the French Riviera in the process of being erected in 1859. The ILN states that, For a long time the want of church accommodation has been much felt at Nice
Choosing fancy dress costumes for Carnival on the RivieraIllustration by Steven Spurrier showing women selecting fancy dress costumes to wear on the Riviera at Gala events during the Carnival season
Homeward Bound - the Rush from the RivieraTravellers returning from the French Riviera on a crowded train in the Spring of 1910. Such was the exodus from the Cote d Azur
The Palais de Mediterrane at NiceThe striking Palais de Mediterrane at Nice, opened in 1928 by the American millionaire businessman Frank Jay Gould. Situated between Cannes and Monte Carlo
Cannes advertisement, 1929Full page advertisement in The Bystander for Cannes on the French Riviera detailing the ease of transport (five deluxe trains from London every day between Christmas and New Year)
On the Blue Train by Helen McKieOne of the delightful sleeping berths on board the famous Blue Train which provided visitors to the Riviera with the last word in deluxe travel. Date: 1929
Helen McKie, Bystander artist in Monte CarloIllustrator and special artist for The Bystander, Helen McKie, snapped at Monte Carlo on the French Riviera in 1929 where she was making sketches for the Riviera number of the magazine. Date: 1929
Dancing Time on the Cote d AzurArtists impression of Elio Forde and Mary Silver who were exhibition dancers performing at the Caf頤 e Paris in Monte Carlo in 1926. Date: 1926
At Close Quarters in the Bull Ring by Edmund BlampiedArtists impression of a tussle in the famous bull-ring at San Sebastian, where a bull has forced the matadors luckless steed up against the side of the arena
Nearly a Song Hit by Chloe Preston - winter sledgingMy Swiss Miss Misses Me" - a narrow escape as a young boy bends to avoid being hit by a girl tobogganist on the snowy slopes of Switzerland. Date: 1926
Advertisement for Monte Carlo, French Riviera, 1923Advertisement for Monte Carlo on the French Riviera detailing all the entertainment and amusements available from the Casino and lawn tennis to cinema and the opera. Date: 1923
The Tailor Maid by Reginald HigginsIllustration showing a young woman sewing a suit while a male admirer gazes lovingly into her eyes. Date: 1926
The Opening Bar by Blam New Year celebrationsVivid illustration celebrating with entertainers celebrating and wishing good luck for the New Year of 1926. Date: 1926
A Study in Contrasts at Eze by Marcel PoncinA small group of fashionable holidaymakers encounter a local woman carrying fruit on her head through the narrow streets of Eze, one of the smaller coastal towns near to Nice on the French Riviera
A Riviera Recontre by Edmund BlampiedTwo elegantly dressed women are approached by a male acquaintance who kisses one ladys hand, on the French Riviera in the 1920s. Date: 1923
Bathing and pyjama parade at Cannes, 1930sPage from The Sketch reporting on a Bathing and Pyjama parade at Palm Beach near Cannes in 1930, with numerous ladies showing off the ladies modes of beachwear from swimming costumes or Japanese
Bystander cover - Marchioness of Cholmondeley plays golfThe Marchioness of Cholmondeley (formerly Lady Rocksavage) pictured on the golf links at Mandelieu on the French Riviera. Date: 1923
Lady Pamela Smith by Madame YevondeLADY PAMELA SMITH (1912-1987) younger daughter of F. E. Smith, 1st earl of Birkenhead. In 1936 she married Hon. William Michael Berry, Baron Hartwell, and was later styled Baroness Hartwell
Gertrude Lawrence at the Villa Capponcina, French RivieraActress Gertrude Lawrence in a variety of fashionable outfits for the Riviera, pictured as a guest at the Villa Capponcina, the home of British couturier, Captain Edward Molyneux. Date: 1930
Captain Molyneux throws party at his Riviera villaPhotograph of the party given by famed dress designer, Captain Edward Molyneux at his French Riviera home, the Villa Capponcina at Cap d Ail
The new casino at Nice drawn by Helen McKieImpression of the Palais de la Mediteranee, the new, palatial casino built at Nice in 1929 by American millionaire, Frank Jay Gould. The marble staircase, seen here, was the widest in the world
Riviera evening wear drawn by Edmund BlampiedIllustration in The Bystander to accompany an article on Riviera Fashion Forecasts which stipulates that while fashion is simple for daywear, nothing is too ornate or elaborate for the evening
Group at the Cercle Nautique, Cannes, French RivieraA group of visitors on the balcony of the famous Cercle Nautique club in Cannes on the French Riviera in 1923. Date: 1923
Baroness Orczy in garden of her Riviera villaBaroness Orczy (1865--1947) playwright, novelist and creator of the Scarlet Pimpernel. She began writing in 1900, and her world-famous " The Scarlet Pimpernel" was published in 1905
Les Bruyeres, Duke of Connaughts Riviera villaA summer house on one of the lawns at Les Bruyeres, the home of the Duke of Connaught on Cap Ferrat near Nice on the French Riviera during the winter months. Date: 1929
Les Bruyeres, Duke of Connaughts Riviera villaView of Les Bruyeres at Cap Ferrat near Nice, the Riviera home of H.R.H. Duke of Connaught during the winter months. Date: 1929
Russian aristocrats on the Riviera, 1906From Revolution to Riviera - Some of the Many Russian Aristocrats now in the South of France. Page from The Sketch reporting on some of the notable members of the Russian nobility who had colonised
King of Sweden. Suzanne Lenglen Riviera tennis, 1922From left, Arthur Balfour, Mrs Beamish, Suzanne Lenglen and the King of Sweden (Gustav V) on the tennis courts at Hotel Beau Site in Cannes in 1922
Mens fashions for the French Riviera, 1934A man wearing a white, button-up polo shirt, white shorts and white sandals, clearly exhibiting the influence of tennis on fashion - a typical outfit worn on the French Riviera during the 1930s
M. Ciro, Italian born Egyptian founder of Ciros restaurant in Monte Carlo, pictured on the French Riviera in 1909. He sold the restaurant in 1911 to an English syndicate which included the Earl of
Mens fashions for the French Riviera, 1934A gentleman wearing a short-sleeve double-breasted shirt, baggy, linen trousers and sandals on the French Riviera in 1934
Mens fashions for the French Riviera, 1934Men on the Riviera displaying informal fashions. On the left a pipe smoking chap wearing a navy blue cashmere short-sleeved sweater with elasticated hem, and neckline for comfort
Shoes to wear on the Riviera - Excelsior advertisement, 1925Advertisement for Excelsior shoes advising on the ideal shoes to wear on the French Riviera - a model in black satin and black and gold brocade. Date: 1925
Society at Cannes, 1935Fashionable society enjoying the sun at Cannes on the French Riviera including Lea Seidl, Dennis Skeffington-Smyth, Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Kenward-Egger, Gussie Miesegaes, Kay Hammond
Monte Carlo advertisement, 1935Advertisement for Monte Carlo on the French Riviera featuring an elegantly fashionable couple by the swimming pool. Date: 1935
Monte Carlo advertisement, 1935Advertisement for Monte Carlo on the French Riviera featuring an illustration and alluring description of the Summer Sporting Club
Divers with underwater house off the coast of MaltaDivers entering the Underwater House, an inflatable house which was anchored to the seabed, some 50 feet deep, in Paradise Bay, off the coast of Malta
Underwater house equipment under construction, MaltaTwo young men assembling electronic equipment connected with an underwater, inflatable house under construction on a beach in Malta
Underwater theodolite off the coast of MaltaDiver using a theodolite to survey the best location for an inflatable house which was anchored to the seabed, some 50 feet deep, in Paradise Bay, off the coast of Malta
Seagers Gin advertisement, 1935Advertisement for Seagers gin, with some a perfectly logical method of persuasion. If you re feeling a little tired, then you should take a daily glass. Sound advice
Underwater Archaeology School, Fort Bovisand, Plymouth, Devon. Two divers explore the seabed for items of interest. Date: 1960s
Underwater Archaeology School, Fort Bovisand, Plymouth, Devon. A woman on shore examines some pottery fragments. Date: 1960s
Underwater Archaeology School, Fort Bovisand, Plymouth, Devon. A diver examines something he has found on the seabed. Date: 1960s
Underwater Archaeology School, Fort Bovisand, Plymouth, Devon. A diver uses a waterproof clipboard underwater. Date: 1960s
