Interwar Collection (#5)

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

Cartoon, Honourable Ratio
Honourable Ratio: or, Naval Conversationsin London. Ratio 5:5:3, between Great Britain, United States of America and Japan. Date: 1934

Fairey Hendon prototype, 1936
Fairey Hendon prototype on a test flight

Cartoon, The Pipe of Peace II
The Great Dry Chief. I was half afraid my navy cut might make you sick; But so far I see no ill effects. Mr Balfour. On the contrary, I could do with it a bit stronger. Date: 1921

Cartoon, The Pipe of Peace
Great Dry Chief. I do trust this won t make any of them sick! Date: 1921

Russians wearing gas-masks in precaution of a chemical warfare attack, various scenes as people go about their daily work. Date: 1932

Mid-morning coffee (sepia photo)
STC347595 Mid-morning coffee (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Enormous public interest in the Graf Zeppelin at the time of her cruise over London, the crowd round the airship on her arrival at Hanworth. Date: 1931

Graf Zeppelin leaving Friedrichshafen and appearing over Hanworth Aerodrome on the same day, cruised over Central London, watched by thousands from the ground. Date: 1931

Fleet Street in 1926 (sepia photo)
STC347610 Fleet Street in 1926 (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dome of St)

Three children and the engine driver
Three children talking to the driver of Southern Railway 860 4-6-0 Lord Hawke, Waterloo Station 1934

Track testing equipment on an experimental electric train, 17 November 1931

Lord Hawke
Southern Railway 4-6-0 Lord Nelson Class 860 Lord Hawke at Waterloo Station, 1934

HMS Sturdy 1935
Admiraltys Class Destroyer HMS Sturdy (H28) in a heavy sea, 1935

Hawker Demon aircraft of 604 Sqn
Hawker Demon aircraft of 604 Squadron in flight from RAF Hendon, 1935

HMS Shropshire
London Class cruiser HMS Shropshire

HMS Scorpion
River gunboat HMS Scorpion

HMS Salmon
S Class submarine HMS Salmon

HMS Wren
W Class destroyer HMS Wren

HMS Repulse leaving Malta, 1937, with the Rollicker Class tug HMS Roysterer in the foreground

Bartolomeu Dias, 1937
Sloop Bartolomeu Dias of the Portuguese Navy at the Spithead Naval Review, May 1937

Airmen of Long Range Development Unit, with map, Upper Heyford, 1938
Airmen of the Long Range Development Unit, with map, RAF Upper Heyford, 1938

4-6-0 738 with train
Southern Railway King Arthur Class 4-6-0 locomotive King Pellinore with a London Bridge to Wimbledon service

Sentinel Steam Railcar Neptune
Sentinel Steam Railcar 265 Neptune of the London & North Eastern Railway, built to Diagram 89 in 1928

Pullman passengers
Passengers boarding Southern Railway Pullman carriages at Victoria Station

Waiting to set off
A mother anxiously hangs on to her son while he looks out of the carriage window

Inauguration of the boat train service, Dover 1936
The first boat train service from London to Paris boarding the Southern Railway cross-Channel ferry SS Hampton Ferry at Dover

Southampton Docks
Southern Railway Class S15 4-6-0 locomotive with a freight train at Southampton Docks

Lord Anson at Wimbledon
The Mayor and Mayoress of Wimbledon on the footplate of Southern Railway Lord Nelson Class 4-6-0 locomotive Lord Anson with its designer Richard Edward Lloyd Maunsell (in bowler hat) close by

Southern Belle crossing Ouse Valley Viaduct
Southern Railway King Arthur Class 4-6-0 locomotive 793 Sir Ontzlake at the head of an express crossing the Ouse Valley Viaduct at Balcombe

Atlantic Coast Express
Maunsell S15 Class 4-6-0 locomotive 827 of the Southern Railway hauling the Atlantic Coast Express

Winstons Churchill 1925
Sir Winston Spencer Churchill when Chancellor of the Exchequer. The location is not recorded

Westminster at night, possibly one of a series taken in January 1932 for " The Sphere "

The thatcher at work on the roof of a Dorset Cottage

Hunting with hounds, possibly the Rockwood harriers of West Yorkshire, 1930s

Springtime in Kent
Sheep grazing in a Kent orchard, oast houses in the background

Holy Trinity Church, Mardale, just before it was demolished and the area flooded by Haweswater Reservoir. The last service was held on 18 August 1935

Romany children making clothes pegs, the caravan and horses in the background

Tulip picking in Lincolnshire

The R-34 during flight trials before its Atlantic crossing
The British R-34 was based closely on the Zeppelin L33 and in 1919 made the first double crossing of the Atlantic Ocean

Jean Battens Percival Gull at night
Jean Batten was inspired by Charles Lindbergh and Amy Johnson. She had a short but spectacular career between 1934 and 1937

Dornier Do 17 of the Luftwaffe, Zurich 1937

Fiat CR. 32 bis
Fiat CR.32 bis (2975 153-III) of the Italian Air Force, Zurich 1937

Avia Ba-122 14 (OK-AMF) of Czech Air Force, Zurich 1937

Blackburn Shark seaplane of the Portuguese Naval Aviation on water, Brough 1936

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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.