19301939 Collection (#89)

Railway tracks on the bridge across the River Thames from Cannon Street Station
6014767 Railway tracks on the bridge across the River Thames from Cannon Street Station, terminus of the Southern Railway in the City of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

At Recess, 1931 (gelatin silver print)
996292 At Recess, 1931 (gelatin silver print) by Hammond, Melvin Ormond (1876-1934); 29.8x26.3 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Gift of Mr

Charabanc, Bristol (b / w photo)
3095833 Charabanc, Bristol (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charabanc, Bristol. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Boy filming children dancing around a May Pole (colour litho)
3092874 Boy filming children dancing around a May Pole (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy filming children dancing around a May Pole)

Street in China (colour litho)
3092855 Street in China (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street in China. Educational poster, c 1930.); © Look and Learn

Birds nest (colour litho)
3092845 Birds nest (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds nest. Educational poster, c 1930.); © Look and Learn

Beehive in a garden (colour litho)
3092843 Beehive in a garden (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beehive in a garden. Educational poster, c 1930.); © Look and Learn

Boy and girl flying a kite (colour litho)
3092831 Boy and girl flying a kite (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy and girl flying a kite. Educational poster, c 1930.); © Look and Learn

Red Indian family (colour litho)
3092822 Red Indian family (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Indian family. Educational poster, c 1930.); © Look and Learn

Girls playing on swing in English countryside (colour litho)
3092821 Girls playing on swing in English countryside (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls playing on swing in English countryside)

Children picking tulips in Holland (colour litho)
3092819 Children picking tulips in Holland (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children picking tulips in Holland)

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"1930-1939: A Decade of Diversity and Delight" Step back in time to the vibrant era of the 1930s, where a world full of wonders unfolded. From stunning Southern Railway posters enticing travelers to picturesque Ramsgate, to captivating encounters between great minds like Albert Einstein and Rabindranath Tagore in Berlin, this decade was marked by moments that shaped history. In 1933, another remarkable meeting took place as Einstein crossed paths with Georges Lemaitre Abbot. Their encounter symbolized the fusion of scientific brilliance and intellectual curiosity that defined this period. Italy's Fondi Castle stood tall amidst black-and-white photographs, showcasing its timeless beauty against a backdrop of history. Meanwhile, Covent Garden boasted bustling stalls displaying fruits from all corners of the globe - a testament to London's cosmopolitan charm. The Royal Opera House at Covent Garden radiated elegance through monochrome lenses capturing its grandeur. And speaking of royalty, British royal crowns and scepters dazzled in colorful lithographs - symbols of tradition and power. As Christmas approached during these years, Haig Scotch whisky advertisements added warmth and cheer with their vivid colors. Amidst wet winter evenings in Bloomsbury captured on film, book lovers found solace within pages that transported them far beyond their surroundings. Even everyday life had its own allure; bus drivers were immortalized in black-and-white portraits while women's shoe advertisements showcased stylish designs through vibrant lithographs. Throughout this transformative decade filled with cultural exchange and innovation across various domains – be it art or science – society reveled in diversity and embraced new possibilities for progress. So step into our time machine as we explore the enchanting tapestry woven by the years 1930-1939 – an era brimming with creativity, intellectuality, style, and endless fascination.