Just Before Bikini: Glamorous Photos of Classic Beauties That Defined the 1930s Swimwear Styles
While the 1920s started the trend for leisure activities like swimming, it was economic changes in the 1930s that made swimming a past time for everyone, not just those lucky enough to live near a beach. From left to right:…
How British Cinemas have Changed in the Past 100 Years through Pictures
Cinema a century ago was a new, exciting and highly democratic form of entertainment. Picture houses nationwide offered a sociable, lively environment in which to relax and escape from the daily grind. With feature films still rare, the programme was…
Britain’s Queen of Pop: 46 Beautiful Photos of Dusty Springfield in the 1960s
Born 1939 as Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O’Brien in West Hampstead, English pop singer and record producer Dusty Springfield learned to sing at home, she joined her first professional group, The Lana Sisters, in 1958, and two years later formed…
Damn Cool Vintage Cars: 50 Strange and Weirdest-Looking Automobiles From Between the 1900s and 1960s
Car companies are always trying to innovate, just check out these 50 vintage cars that went too far. Circa 1900. Two Victorian ladies out for a drive with their chauffeur. (Keystone/Getty Images) 2nd June 1911. Traveling to the Derby by…
66 Vintage Photographs Documenting British Women at Work During World War I
During World War I, large numbers of women were recruited into jobs vacated by men who had gone to fight in the war. New jobs were also created as part of the war effort, for example in munitions factories. The…
22 Lovely Photos That Capture Vintage Dog Shows in the Early 20th Century
The first modern dog show, on 28–29 June 1859 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was an added attraction to the annual cattle show. Its country character was clear, as only setters and pointers – sporting breeds – were shown and the prizes were…
Giant Hats: The Favorite Fashion Style of Women From the Early Years of the 20th Century
Feel like that women from Edwardian era favored weight-fashion styles, from big gowns to giant hats. Although diverse in shapes, it’s really hard to wear these hats now. Beautiful? Take a look… Giant Hats Giant Hats Giant Hats Giant Hats…
Fun Vintage Photos Show How People Celebrated New Year’s Eve in 1930s to 1950s
In this article, we’ve collected some fun and interesting images from New Year’s Eve celebrations from times long gone. In many countries, New Year’s Eve is celebrated by dancing, eating, drinking, and watching or lighting fireworks. The celebrations generally go…
Love in the Time of War: Vintage Photos of Soldiers Sharing Last Kisses
The act of saying goodbye is always an emotional one, especially when it’s to loved ones who are going to war. The vintage photos of soldiers kissing their girlfriends, wives, or even kids before getting deployed or going to war…
Vintage Photos of Coal Miners and the Brutal Conditions They Faced Underground, 1900s-1940s
Mining coal has always been a dangerous and challenging occupation, requiring workers to dig deep underground, often in cramped and dangerous conditions. In this article, we present a collection of vintage photos that offer a glimpse into the daily struggles…