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Villagers Gathered Around the WirelessVillagers in Charlwood, Sussex, gathered around the wireless radio in a local pub. 1940
Mobile CanteensA row of mobile canteens in Brighton. Note that one of the vans has Y.M.C.A. printed on it. 1940
Andrea Majinski at CharingAndrea Majinski, a Czechoslovak model of the 1920s, poses holding a dog at Charing, Kent. She was a model of the sculptor Jacob Epstein. 1927
Lucky Little Owner-DriversAdvertisement offering children the chance to own their own automobile. " Juvenile Cars", produced by Lines Bros
Fashionable bathing suits of the 1920sThe cover illustration of The Spheres womens section features an array of fashionable outfits. The woman on the right sports an American wasp-stripe bathing suit
A diamond tiara belonging to the Romanov dynastyDiamond tiara, once belonging to the Empress Marie Fedorovna. Part of a sale of Russian state jewels sold at auction at Christie Manson and Woods auction house in 1927. 1927
The brooch of the RomanoffsBrooch which had once owned to the Russian royal family. Part of a sale of Russian state jewels sold at auction at Christie, Manson and Woods auction house in 1927. 1927
The Crown of the RomanoffsPhotograph of the Romanov crown, 1927. Part of a sale of Russian state jewels sold at auction at Christie Manson and Woods auction house that year. 1927
The snuff-box of the RomanovsGreen jasper snuff-box set studded with diamonds, which had belonged to the Russian royal family. Part of a sale of Russian state jewels sold at auction at Christie Manson
Hugh Williams and Margaret Vyners weddingBritish actor Hugh Williams and Australian stage and screen actress Margaret Vyner photographed on their wedding day. 1940
Total solar eclipse in England, 1927Diagram explaining the science behind the solar eclipse due to be witnessed in England on 29 June 1927. This was to be the first total solar eclipse seen in England for 200 years. 1927
A 1920s garden partySeveral fashionably-dressed people enjoy a garden party in radiant sunshine. 1927
John A. MacreadyAmerican Flight-Lieutenant J.A. Macready photographed before making an attempt at the altitude record. His outfit is made from wool, leather, fur and down to keep him warm
The Eton Crop" The Eton Crop - beloved of the moderns, detested by the old." Worn here by a Lucien Lelong mannequin. 1927
Hes All Right if you Know Him by Cecil Aldin" Hes all right if you know him, but you ve got to know him first." A group of dogs snuggle up together on a sofa. 1930
Belles of St Clement s! Girl bell ringers, 1926A band of female change ringers at St Clement Danes church in the Strand, London. The Illustrated London News deemed the sight of female bell ringers sufficiently interesting
Soldier Given Tea from a Mobile CanteenSapper A. Kent is given tea from a mobile canteen by two members of the Womens Transport Service in Eastbourne. 1940
Households Encouraged to Give Aluminium for the War EffortThe Womens Voluntary Services in Chelsea create a dump outside their town hall for people to hand in their spare aluminium appliances
Army School of MusicThe Army School of Music in concert. 1940
Mobile Canteen being unloadedMobile canteen being unloaded at Cooden Beach, East Sussex
Households Encouraged to Give Aluminium for the War EffortWoman from the Womens Voluntary Services hangs up pans and kettles from the W.V.S. centre to encourage people to hand in aluminium items to aid the war effort
Wartime Advertisement for Shepherds Restaurant, Grosvenor" Where war worries are left with the gas masks in the cloakroom." 1940
Loading a Mobile CanteenWomen loading an urn onto a mobile canteen in Brighton. Bananas and cakes can also be seen. 1940
Old Bill and Co. July 1940Old Bill prepares a shield wall of defences to protect the English coast from German invasion: " Thats enough about ow Arold did it at Astings. I m doing it now!" 1940
The Cavalry Corps of the L. D. VMember of the Local Defence Volunteers watching on horseback for an enemy attack in Charlwood, Surrey. The L.D.V. (later renamed the Home Guard)
Charlwoods Oldest ParashotSeventy-eight-year-old John Chandler on the lookout for German paratroopers in Charlwood, Surrey. He was a member of the Local Defence Volunteers (later renamed the Home Guard )
Watching the skies for the enemyErnest Ellis, of the Local Defence Volunteers (later known as the Home Guard), on the lookout for enemy aircraft in Charlwood, Surrey. The L.D.V
Womens fashion, 1940Woman poses in square-necked summer frock, designed by Walpole, New Bond Street. 1940
Charlwood, 1940Two elderly members of the Local Defence Volunteers (later known as the Home Guard) in Charlwood, Surrey, stand armed with shotguns in front of the village war memorial. The L.D.V
Old Bill and CoAs Old Bill looks ready to fend off a German invasion, an officious old woman asks, " Shouldn t a great, grown, hulking man like you be doing something towards the defence of his country
Wartime drills at the London Stock Exchange, 1940With the threat of German invasion looming, workers at the London Stock Exchange receive basic military training on the trading floor
Elizabeth Cowell at the BBCGiven its access to sensitive information, the BBC had to be on the lookout for potential spies during the Second World War
Fancy dress costumesDue to the resurgent interest in fancy dress during the 1920s, The Sphere offered up these costumes from the Beaux Stratagem as inspiration to its readers. 1927
Aertex pyjamasWoman wearing aertex pyjamas, made from artificial silk and cotton. 1927
1920s beauty treatmentThis woman is looking positively radiant owing to her using Swedish rubaway to keep slim; ganesh dara to do away with " superfluous hairs"
1920s beauty treatmentThis woman has just been to Mrs Adairs beauty salon on Old Bond Street. 1927
Fashion advice in The SphereThe Spheres womens section offers a range of ࠬ a mode style tips: the woman in the top-left has visited Mrs. Adairs salon on Bond Street; the woman in the top-right has used Swedish rubaway in
Female athletes in IlfordThree female athletes dressed in sweaters and wearing spiked shoes photographed at a track in Ilford, London. 1927
Golf in the Swiss AlpsBritish holiday-makers enjoy a game of golf in the Swiss Alps, 1920s. 1927
Thai woman accompanied by two gibbonsA woman works with rope alongside two gibbons in northern Thailand. 1927
Sunbathing in the Swiss AlpsHoliday-makers at the St. Moritz resort in the Swiss Alps, 1920s. 1927
A monkey perches on a film-makers cameraA monkey in the jungle of northern Thailand steals focus by climbing on top of this film-makers camera. 1927
Woman sits with parasolWoman wearing a frilly voile frock made by Robinson and Cleaver relaxes on a bench holding a parasol. 1927
Holidays in Venice, 1920sAn advertisement for hotels on the Lido in Venice. 1927
Sea SerpentsTwo explanations for the sighting of sea serpents: the first, a school of porpoises; the second, the tentacles of a giant squid
Taking a break from the tennisThree women enjoy a drink and a picnic while taking a break from playing tennis. 1927
Highgate Archway in the early 19th centuryHighgate Archway during the reign of William IV. 1927
The view from Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace in the early 19th century. Westminster Abbey and St Pauls Cathedral are visible. 1927