Interwar Collection (#4)

Fairey Seal of 821 Sqn Fa
Fairey Seal (K3481 726) of 821 Squadron, HMS Courageous, 1934

Blackburn Dart of 463 Flt Fa
Blackburn Dart of 463 Flight being manhandled on the deck of HMS Courageous, 1932

Blackburn Ripon of 462 Flt Fa
Blackburn Ripon of 462 Flight taking-off from HMS Furious, 1930

Hawker Hinds of 139 Squadron flying over Hendon during the 1937 RAF Display

Grand Harbour, Malta 1935
Warships of the Royal Navy in Grand Harbour, Malta

Avro Tutor aircraft of the CFS
Avro Tutors of the Central Flying Sschool in formation flight, RAF Wittering, 1933

HMS Afridi
Tribal Class destroyer HMS Afridi

HMS York, May 1933
York Class Cruiser HMS York during the Home Fleet Summer Cruise, May 1933

HMS Pegasus, Portsmouth 1938
HMS Pegasus at Portsmouth, 1938; formerly HMS Ark Royal

HMS Argus at sea

Japanese cruiser Asigara, 1937
Nati Class cruiser Asagari of the Imperial Japanese Navy at the Spithead Naval Review, May 1937

Carriage cleaning, Wimbledon Park 1926
Southern Railway employees cleaning carriages at night at Wimbledon Park

Three forms of travel
A rambler pauses while she is overtaken by a motorist in an Austin Six saloon and a Southern Railway express train on the embankment

Eastleigh carriage works, 1932
Carriage construction at Eastleigh Carriage Works

Bricklayers Arms Goods Station
Stroudley Class D1 0-4-2 of the Southern Railway with wagons at the rebuilt Bricklayers Arms Goods Station

Charing Cross Hotel
The front of Charing Cross Station and hotel

Locomotive building, Eastleigh 16 December 1931
Construction of a Southern Railway Class W 2-6-4T locomotive at Eastleigh Locomotive Works

Brighton electric experimental train, 17 November 1931
The first Southern Railway 6-Pul electric train, set 2001, introduced in 1932

Atlantic Coast Express 25 July 1931
A Southern Railway 4-6-0 locomotive approaching a curve, hauling the carriages filled with passengers travelling between London and Devon

Milk traffic at Clapham Junction, 1926
Unloading milk churns from Southern Railway wagons at Clapham Junction station

Constructing the Thanet Line, 1926 - Ramsgate Station
Construction of the new Southern Railway station at Ramsgate with a steam crane at work

Southampton Docks, 5 November 1931
Aerial view of the liner terminal at Southampton with several ships berthed; tugs are assisting one which is about to leave

Children watching the Atlantic Coast Express. This is a composite photograph

Rev Barham in Mardale Church
Rev Frederick H. J. Barham in Mardale Church

Harvesting Norfolk reed for use in thatching

A sheep farm in the North of England, typical of many seen in parts of Yorkshire and the Lake District

Amelia Earhart at Southampton in 1928 with Stultz and Gordon
Amelia Earhart became famous by being a passenger on a flight from America to Britain in a Fokker F.VIIb/3m; it made headline news worldwide

Short-Mayo composite
Short S.20 Maia and Short S.21 Mercury in flight near Rochester, 1938

Fairey Fox VIc aircraft of the Belgian Air Force, Zurich 1937

Charles Brown and friends
Charles Brown (right) in Army uniform, chatting with friends or relatives, circa 1919

Britannia
A J Class yacht leads Britannia, Cowes 1934

Altair of Walter Runciman
Altair leading in the Queen Marys Cup, Cowes Regatta 1933

35 Motor Boat (153) of the Royal Air Force on the river at Basrah, Iraq, 1939

Westland Pterodactyl IV (K1947) flying to Andover, painted with dragon markings for RAF Display, June 1932

Vickers Wellesley I, 1937

Hawker Hart trainer of 601 Squadron RAF, 1933

Armstrong Whitworth Atlas aircraft of Oxford University Air Squadron RAF, Eastchurch, 1932

Supermarine Southampton I at the Harwich Regatta, 1928

Graf, German zeppelin over London 1931
A good will visit, German zeppelin Graf flying over London, a transatlantic passenger carrier operating between 1928 to 1937, with people paying to take a flight over England. Date: August 1931

Saro London
Saunders Roe London (K3560) in flight 1934

Gloster Gauntlet smoke aerobatics
Gloster Gauntlet aircraft performing smoke aerobatics, RAF Display, Hendon, 1937

Borough Market Junction being relaid, 1932
Track layers at work assisted by a steam crane near London Bridge Station

Constructing the Thanet Line, 1926
Drummond T9 Class 4-4-0 locomotive with an engineering train in a cutting and workers moving chalk rubble

The Thomas glider with Monsieur Jean Hemmerdinger in the cockpit, Vauville 1923

Bonnet-Mignet glider
A pilot sat in the Bonnet-Mignet glider, Vauville 1923

Dewoitine P. 4
Dewoitine P.4 on the ground with tail trestled, Vauville 1923

HMS Vega, British destroyer
HMS Vega (L41, changed to D52 during interwar period), British V-class destroyer. Date: circa 1920

Cartoon, The Washington Hatchet
American design for a Japanese screen. It is announced that the Anglo-Japanese Alliance is to be terminated in favour of an understanding between the Four Great Powers that have interests in

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"Journeying back in time to the interwar era, we witness a fascinating period of history filled with remarkable achievements and leisurely pursuits. In 1936, the mighty HMS Ajax sets sail, symbolizing Britain's naval power amidst a changing world. The skies come alive with the iconic Supermarine Spitfire I soaring through the air, showcasing cutting-edge aviation technology. Meanwhile, racing yachts gracefully glide across shimmering waters as enthusiasts embrace the thrill of competition. The majestic HMS Repulse takes center stage as a formidable battleship ready to defend national interests. Innovation continues with the Fairey Swordfish I and Vickers Valentia aircrafts of 216 Sqn RAF, pushing boundaries in aerial warfare capabilities. As summer approaches, "Summer Comes Soonest In The South, " inviting people to bask in warm sunshine and enjoy leisurely activities like hop picking in Kent. The maritime scene thrives as HMS Devonshire and HMS Glorious proudly display their might on international waters. A sense of unity prevails as communities gather for hop picking festivities while others marvel at Wellington I aircrafts from 9 Squadron and Hawker Hurricane I aircrafts from 111 Sqn RAF taking flight. The interwar period stands as a testament to human resilience and progress amid uncertain times, and is an era where technological advancements intertwine with moments of relaxation and joyous celebrations – truly capturing the essence of this transformative chapter.