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Richard Sawade with lions & tigers at the London HippodromeRichard Sawade aka " King of the Beasts" pictured with an assortment of his lions and tigers with which he was appearing at the London Hippodrome in 1901 1901
Richard Sawade and polar bears at the London HippodromeRichard Sawade aka " King of the Beasts" appearing at the London Hippodrome, with a variety of animals including polar bears. Date: 1901
Consul the Chimp at the London HippodromeConsul the performing chimpanzee, the star attraction at the London Hippodrome where his earning amounted to 200 per week. 1903
A Cats Hotel in HammersmithPage from The Tatler reporting on a cat hotel at Gordon Cottage, Hammersmith. Main photographs shows the cats enjoying their daily brush
Hat shop in Tiflils (Tibilisi), Georgia, 1903A hat shop, selling traditional fur and skin hats in Tiflis, modern day Tibilisi, capital city of Georgia. Date: 1903
Animals at the London HippodromeCamels and llamas assembled in the arena at the London Hippodrome. Date: 1903
Elsie Randolph in Stand Up and SingElsie Randolph (1904 - 1982), film and stage actress and entertainer, pictured wearing a rather dashing naval outfit in the hit musical Stand Up and Sing at the London Hippodrome
Jack Buchanan in Stand Up and Sing by HynesJack Buchanan, star of the comedy music Stand Up and Sing at the London Hippodrome, caricatured in the role of Rocky Smith by Hynes. Date: 1931
Jack Buchanan & Vera Pearce in Stand Up and Sing by HynesCaricature by Hynes of Jack Buchanan and Vera Pearce performing a comedy dance in the hit musical Stand Up and Sing at the London Hippodrome. Date: 1931
Elsie Randolph in Stand Up and Sing by HynesElsie Randolph in the role of Ena in the comedy musical Stand Up and Sing at the London Hippodrome in which she starred with long-time stage partner, Jack Buchanan. Caricatured by Hynes. Date: 1931
An evening trousered ensemble by Jean PatouAn evening trouser suit by Jean Patou, available from Debenham and Freebody of Wigmore Street, consisting of white satin trousers with a divided overskirt and coatee of black satin
Jack Buchanan & Elsie Randolph Mr. Whittington, HippodromeJack Buchanan and Elsie Randolph in a scene from Mr. Whittington, a comedy musical starring Buchanan as a modern-day Dick Whittington
Jack Buchanan in Mr. Whittington at London HippodromeJack Buchanan as a modern Dick Whittington in Mr Whittington, the comedy musical at the London Hippodrome in which he starred with Elsie Randolph. Date: 1934
Bystander masthead - society horse racing - Royal AscotMasthead design for the front cover of The Bystander showing a lively scene at Royal Ascot. Date: 1931
Beach and yachting suits from Galeries LafayetteBeach and nautical outfits at the height of their popularity. On the left, a beach suit of silk printed to suggest cretonne, worn with a jumper (sleeveless top) of white stockinette
Evening pyjama suit by WorthAn extremely glamorous pyjama du soir in black crepe with full, deceptive skirt front, and short wide-sleeved coat with black fox collar by Worth. Date: 1931
Bystander masthead by Gordon Conway, 20 May 1931Masthead design for The Bystander magazine front cover by artist and designer Gordon Conway featuring an elegant couple fishing by a river while spring lambs gamble joyfully among the flowers behind
Tailored coat and dress by Jean Patou, 1931A tailored coat and dress for " a summers rainy day in town". With slightly flared skirt and belted, it fastens on one side to leave a loose draping end. Very smart and chic. Date: 1931
Frances Day (1908 - 1984), born Frances Schenk, revue, cabaret, television and film actress and one of the original blonde bombshells
Miss Margaret Whigham with her harpMargaret Whigham (1912 - 1993), British society figure, debutante of the year in 1930. Later Mrs Charles Sweeny, after marrying the American golfer, and then Duchess of Argyll
Beach pyjamas from Robinson and CleaverA sunsuit in printed Irish linen featuring a bold cretonne design, comprised of trousers, coat and a matching parasol. Available from Robinson
Portrait of Ruthven twins by Cowper arriving at RAPortrait of society twin sisters, Alison and Margaret Hore-Ruthven, daughters of Lord and Lady Ruthven, by F. Cadogan Cowper arriving at Burlington House for the Royal Academy summer exhibition in
Evening dress by Worth, 1931Two views of an evening dress by Worth in beige and deep chestnut satin worn with sandals. Date: 1931
Angela Baddeley and children by Madame YevondeAngela Baddeley (1904 - 1976), English stage and television actress, " in private life Mrs Glen Byam Shaw" pictured with her children Jane and George by Madame Yevonde. Date: 1931
Gerald Kelly with painting of Lady LisburneGerald Kelly (1879-1972), British portrait painter, pictured with his picture of Lady Lisburne. Date: 1931
Sir William Orpen with painting of Anna PavlovaSir William Orpen R.A. (1878 - 1931), pictured with his painting of Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1931. Date: 1931
Summer suit by MolyneuxBlack crepe de chine faced with white for a summer suit by Edward Molyneux. Worn with a white, belted blouse it is trimmed with an edging of tiny flowers cut out of the same material. Date: 1931
Beach and garden suits from Liberty, 1931On the left, a pyjama suit of Japanese silk enriched with stencilling and on the right, a three-piece outfit also in Japanese silk. Date: 1931
Advert for Luvisca pyjamas by Lawson Wood 1931Delightful advertisement by Lawson Wood for Luvisca pyjamas, showing a Scottish father playing the bagpipes in order to rock a concerned looking baby to sleep. Date: 1931
Anna Neagle, pictured in The Bystander at the time she was starring in the London Hippodrome in Stand Up and Sing, the first principal role she had in the West End. Date: 1931
Rue Brochant with covered market building, Paris, FranceRue Brochant with covered market building, 17th arrondissement, Paris, France. Date: 1910s
Town Hall, Rue des Batignolles, Paris, FranceTown Hall (Mairie) in the Rue des Batignolles, 17th arrondissement, Paris, France. It was demolished in 1970. Date: circa 1900
Turkish bath, cooling room 1900The height of luxury a turkish bath, with men only, in the cooling room at Jermyn Street, London. Date: 1900
French Commander directing operations from tree top 1917Birds-eye view of the battle behind the lines, showing two French Commanders with periscope and map, directing operations and sending their strategy back to the front lines. Date: 1917
Womens sun hats for the spring 1930Model wearing the latest style in wide brimmed hats. Date: 1930
Eugene StrattonDate: 1901
Caracul and velvet for mourning 1901Woman wearing mourning clothing, due to the resent death of Queen Victoria two weeks prior. It was announced that the general public should wear deep mourning attire until 6th of March
Street Fair, Battersea 1900Children at the Battersea, street fair. Date: 1900
Omnibus driver in the streets of London 1900Driver sitting on a raised seat at the front of a horse-drawn bus, with his legs astride and a heavy rug over him, travelling the streets of London. Date: 1900
Omnibus conductor 1900Conductor standing at the back of the horse-drawn tram. Date: 1900
Prince George in Highland attirePrince George (later King George V), as a child of four, photographed at Balmoral
Men playing Tric Trac (Backgammon)Men playing a game of Tric Trac (Backgammon) on a table, maybe in a tavern. Date: 17th century
Consul the Chimp at the London HippodromeConsul the performing chimpanzee, the star attraction at the London Hippodrome where his earning amounted to 200 per week. Date: 1903
Jack Buchanan in Mr. Whittington at London HippodromeJack Buchanan in the boxing scene in Mr. Whittington, a modern day comedy based on Dick Whittington at the London Hippodrome in 1931
Scene in the Avenue de Clichy, Paris, FranceScene in the Avenue de Clichy, 17th arrondissement, Paris, France. Date: circa 1900s