Apr17 Collection (#2)

Profile of Dutch girl in a white cap
Her Cap is white, her eyes are brown, She Lives by the sea in an old Dutch town. Date: circa 1910s

Hyde Park Corner - Piccadilly and Wellington Arch, London Date: circa 1908

Castle and ruins (foreground) of the ancient city of Ephesus
A view of the Castle and ruins (foreground) of the ancient city of Ephesus - Turkey. Date: circa 1930s

Match between St. John's, Battersea and St. Mark's, Chelsea
Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford (1852-1928) - who served as the Liberal Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1908 to 1916. Date: circa 1907

A lady ( Marion ) - sitting on the running board of her car. Date: circa 1930s

Hotel Touraine, Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY. Date: 1930s

London Lady Marion strolling along a London Street
A smart lady ( Marion ) strolling along a London Street having been out shopping. Date: 1937

Young man with surly expression - candid street photograph
Stylish young man (note the fantastic voluminous trousers and co-respondent sytle shoes - London brogues) with a rather surly expression striding purposely along the pavement. Date: 1939

The Italian Hospital, Queen Square, London. Date: circa 1908

The French Hospital, 172 Shaftesbury Avenue, London Date: 1909

St. Marys Russian Hospital for British Officers, Mayfair
St. Marys Russian Hospital for British Officers, South Audley Street, Mayfair. The sign on the corner reads (rather wonderfully): " Motors please do not hoot" ! Date: circa 1910

Royal Academy Selection Committee, 1929
The Royal Academy Selection Committee choosing the pictures for the summer exhibition in 1929. Photograph taken at Burlington House during the work of selection

Gentleman paying a tradesman or servant, c1800
Gentleman paying a tradesman or servant, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Lady reading in a room, c. 1800
A lady reading in a nicely furnished room, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Man visited in gaol, c. 1800
A man is visited in gaol by a friend, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Carriage and pedestrians in thunderstorm, c. 1800
A coach and pedestrians in a thunderstorm with lightning, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Gentlemen toasting round dinner table, c. 1800
A toast round the table, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Family in formal wear going to church, c. 1800
Family in formal dress going to church or similar, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Gentleman talking to farmers with produce, c. 1800
A gentleman stops two farmers with baskets of produce on a donkey presumably on their way to market, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Girls and boys line up for church, c. 1800
Girls and boys line up to go to church, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Lady visiting in a carriage, c. 1800
A lady visits another in her carriage, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Gentleman instructing gardener, c. 1800
Gentleman instructing a gardener wtih a spade, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Two gentlemen, c. 1800
Two gentlemen talking, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Gentlemen talking and smoking, c. 1800
Two gentlemen in an interior. One approaches the other, who is sitting by the window smoking a pipe, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Woman scrubbing floor, c. 1800
Woman scrubbing a wooden floor, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Boy bitten by dog, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Soldier waving farewell, c. 1800
A woman waves farewell to her soldier husband who is off to war, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Earl of Lanesborough with his model railway
Denis Anthony Brian Butler, 9th Earl of Lanesborough (28 October 1918 27 December 1998), Irish aristocrat pictured with the large model-railway he had set up in his home, Swithland Hall

The 1958 Season - Gay companions to sparkling debut
Double page spread from The Tatler suggesting various accessories required by the debutante to ensure a sparkling season! Clockwise from top left

Raymond hair style advertisement
Advertisement for the Hurrican Line hair style, achieved with the help of products from Raymond - a summer rose colour rinse, hair lacquer and liquid make up. Quite wild for 1958. Date: 1958

Trocadero advertisement during London Season, 1958
Advertisement placed by the Trocadero at Piccadilly Circus highlighting the dates where it still had the Empire Suite available to be hired for debutante dances. Date: 1958

The 1958 Season - Dresses for Dancing into the Dawn
Two suggestions for dance dresses for debutantes for the 1958 Season, the last year in which debs were presented to the Queen at Buckingham Palace

Vietnam - Group of Actresses - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
A delightfully hand-tinted postcard showing a group of Traditional Vietnamese Actresses - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. Date: circa 1909

Japanese Artillery crossing a river in Manchuria, China
Japanese Artillery crossing a river in occupied Manchuria, China. Date: circa 1907

Paradise Girls of the Paradise Cabaret Restaurant, New York - 49th Street and Broadway. " Gorgeous! Glamorous! Thrilling!" Date: circa 1938

Arts League of Service Travelling Theatre - En Bateau
Arts League of Service - The Travelling Theatre - En Bateau - an absurdity. The Travelling Theatre performed a repertory of short plays by first-class authors such as Yeata, Synge, Galsworthy

Eton and Winchester Cricket Teams - July 1906 - the match (insert more info in due course - TFG). Date: 1906

RAF Seafox Seaplane
The Fairey Seafox - a 1930s British reconnaissance floatplane designed and built by Fairey for the Fleet Air Arm. It was designed to be catapulted from the deck of a light cruiser

Hawker Fury - RAF biplane fighter aircraft
Hawker Fury - a British biplane fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force in the 1930s. It was a fast, agile aircraft, capable of more than 200 mph. Date: circa 1930s

American Douglas A-20A Attacking light bomber - designed specifically for low and medium altitude combat. The USaF (United States Army Air Forces) used the British name Havoc for the A-20A

Firestone Multi-Colour Pylons - A Century of Progress
Multi-Colour Pylons at the entrance to the Firestone Factory and Exhibition Buildings - A Century of Progress, Chicago, Illinois. Date: 1933

Glamorous American model in tiger-print bikini
Glamorous American model reclining in a tiger-print two-piece bikini. Date: circa 1940s

Moorish Woman - Tetuan - Morocco. Note the spectacular wide-brimmed hat Date: circa 1910s

General view over the Port of Alexandria, Egypt. Date: circa 1910s

Grafton Street, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Date: circa 1907

Gallery of Modern Painters, Manchester exhibition 1857
The Gallery of Modern Painters, Art Treasures exhibition, Manchester 1857. Over 16, 000 works were displayed at the exhibition. Date: 1857

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Step into the time machine and explore #apr17, a captivating journey through history and beauty. 🏰✂️🎥 Start your adventure at The Three Spires in Coventry, Warwickshire, where ancient architecture whispers tales of bygone eras. Immerse yourself in the 16th-century ambiance as you visit a traditional barber shop for a haircut that could transport you back in time. Continue your escapade with Shirley Temple starring in Captain January, an enchanting movie that will make your heart sing. Feel the magic of Hollywood's golden era as you witness her timeless talent on screen. Cross The Bridge of Allan in Scotland to discover its breathtaking charm. Let the picturesque scenery take your breath away while admiring the majestic view from this iconic landmark. Flip open Tatler magazine to find yourself captivated by a Christian Dior suit gracing its cover. Embrace the elegance and sophistication that only high fashion can bring. Escape to St. Tropez, France's dazzling port town known for its glamour and allure. Lose yourself amidst azure waters and sun-kissed beaches while indulging in pure relaxation. Transport yourself back to 1958 at Harrods with a ballgown made of nylon net—a true masterpiece that embodies grace and femininity like no other garment can. Visit Little Janes Cottage nestled within Brading, Isle of Wight, Hampshire—where tranquility meets quaintness. Experience serenity as you stroll through charming streets lined with history-rich cottages. Catch a glimpse of a fashionably dressed teenage girl from the roaring twenties—an embodiment of youthful exuberance combined with impeccable style—a true icon ahead of her time. Unleash your inner petrolhead with an American Hot Rod postcard perfect for adorning your car bumper—a symbol of speed, power, and freedom on wheels. Marvel at Oars, Flags, and Arms representing Oxford University colleges—an emblem of academic excellence and tradition that has withstood the test of time.