Early 20th century

Gabrielle Ray (1883 – 1973), was an English stage actress, dancer and singer, best known for her roles in Edwardian musical comedies. Ray was considered one of the most beautiful actresses on the London stage and became one of the most photographed women in the world. In the first decade of the 20th century, she had a good career in musical theatre. After an unsuccessful marriage, however, she never recovered the fame that she had enjoyed. She spent many of her later years in mental…

Kent is a county in South East England and one of the home counties. It borders Greater London to the north west, Surrey to the west and Eas...

Teenagers have always been a troublesome bunch as these hilarious photos from across the world from the 19th and early 20th century show.

Hats are generally practical. They keep heads warm, faces shaded and bald spots covered. There was nothing practical about ladies’ hats in t...

The Evolution of Television Sets - http://www.fastcodesign.com/3033336/infographic-of-the-day/how-the-television-has-evolved

These found photos from gt_hawk63 that show how everyday life of Canada (mostly Ontario) looked like from over 100 years ago. Three yong...

This is the life in St. Petersburg over 100 years ago.

Day Dress, from De Gracieuse; 2nd September 1907

Sidney Herbert Sime, "Illustrative" (nd), oil on canvas (courtesy Sidney H. Sime Memorial Gallery, via Art UK)

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