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The Keystone Press Agency Collection

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Historical prints telling stories of the day taken by Keystone Press photographers for one of the original and leading Fleet Street press agencies of the era.

406 Items

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Christopher Marlowe (c. 1564ÔÇô1593)

Christopher Marlowe (c. 1564ÔÇô1593)
Christopher Marlowe was a poet and playwright at the forefront of the 16th-century dramatic renaissance. His literary career lasted less than six years, and his life only 29 years, his achievements

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Pink Floyds Inflatable Pig Battersea Power Station

Pink Floyds Inflatable Pig Battersea Power Station
A 40-foot long inflatable pig suspended between two of the chimneys at Battersea Power Station, London, during a photoshoot for the cover of Pink Floyds album Animals, 6th November 1976

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Gas Masks For Dogs

Gas Masks For Dogs
1939: Three Airedale dogs wearing their special gas masks at a Surrey kennel. They are being trained by Lt Col E. H. Richardson. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Docklands Blazing

Docklands Blazing
1940: The docklands ablaze after the first mass air raid on London. Tower Bridge is in the background. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: War In Vietnam

War In Vietnam
Marines of G Company, 4th Marines are pictured climbing a hill in preparation for attack against the North Vietnamese. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Signal Hill Oilfield

Signal Hill Oilfield
circa 1920: Signal Hill oilfield in Texas. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Like Father Like Son

Like Father Like Son
4th March 1972: A little boy walks with his hands clasped behind his back, copying the two grown ups in front. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Art Deco Head Painting

Art Deco Head Painting
A woman spray-painting an art deco bust to be used in a shop display, 1929. (Photo by Keystone View Company/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: The Twin Towers

The Twin Towers
The twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York, designed by American architect Minoru Yamasaki, 1974. (Photo by Peter Keegan/Keystone/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Dulux Dog Drunk

Dulux Dog Drunk
22nd August 1972: Dash, the famous old English sheep dog who has starred in the Dulux paint commercials for 12 years at the reception held in honour of his retirement

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Lighting Up After A Tennis Match

Lighting Up After A Tennis Match
Two women lighting cigarettes on a tennis court in Essex, England circa 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Farrier At Work

Farrier At Work
A farrier attending to a horses hoof, circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View Company/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: New York Fly-By

New York Fly-By
A twin-propeller Lockheed 14 Super Electra, flies over down town Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge, New York City. Inside

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Franklin Roosevelt

Franklin Roosevelt
1941: American statesman and the 32nd President of the United States of America, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945). (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Franklin Roosevelt

Franklin Roosevelt
1936: Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) the 32nd President of the United States from 1933-45. A Democrat, he led his country through the depression of the 1930s and World War II

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Teddy Boy Convention, Zurich

Teddy Boy Convention, Zurich
1962: A man wearing a studded denim jacket bearing the words Express Killers attends a Teddy Boy convention in Zurich. (Photo by Keystone Features/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Using The Diving Board

Using The Diving Board
Two women and a man in mid air after using a diving board at the Ambassador Lido pool in Los Angeles, California circa 1940 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Christmas Gifts

Christmas Gifts
Family members around a Christmas tree with their gifts, circa 1930. Among the gifts are a doll and a chemistry set. (Photo by Keystone View Company/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Bus For The Unemployed

Bus For The Unemployed
Unemployed men wait for a special bus service to take them from the suburb of Johannisthal to the employment office in Neukoln, Berlin, circa 1925

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Billiards Ladies

Billiards Ladies
Two women playing billiards, circa 1925. (Photo by Keystone View Company/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Children Holding Hands

Children Holding Hands
A group of children holding hands as they walk along a country road with a dog leading the way, USA, circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View Company/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Strongman

Strongman
A strongman flexes his muscles, circa 1925. (Photo by Keystone View Company/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Commercial Planes

Commercial Planes
circa 1960: An aerial view of the first Lockheed Aircraft corporations two new commercial aircraft. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: VAT Headquarters

VAT Headquarters in Southend, Essex, where Value Added Tax will be launched in April. Keystone Press photographer Ron Case took four hours to ensure all the blinds were pulled down in the right

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Skipping Poodles

Skipping Poodles
27th November 1959: Skipping poodles from the Bertram Mills circus in training for the winter season. (Photo by Ron Case/Keystone/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Fire Escape

Fire Escape
30th August 1929: Two fire fighters emerging from a smoke-filled vent. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Easter Tradition

Easter Tradition
A woman in Spreewald with her godchildren and loaves of bread (ostersemme) traditionally given on Easter Sunday, circa 1930. The loaves are shaped to represent palm leaves

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Dairy Show Practice

Dairy Show Practice
Dairy workers practise their butter-making before a dairy show at the Agricultural Hall, London, circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone/FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Hosiery Factory

Hosiery Factory
Female workers at a silk hosiery factory inspecting and mending hosiery, circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone/FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Chorus Line

Chorus Line
A chorus line of showgirls in top hats and shorts, circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View Company/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Playing Cards

Playing Cards
A group of men playing cards circa 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Beach At Roney Plaza Hotel

Beach At Roney Plaza Hotel
Four people dressed in swimsuits stand and talk on the beach in front of the Roney Plaza Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, 1950s

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Williamsburgh Saving Bank Building

Williamsburgh Saving Bank Building
View from a rooftop of the Williamsburgh Savings Bank building (Halsey, McCormack, and Helmer, 1929) in downtown Brooklyn, early 1930s

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Leaping Dancers

Leaping Dancers
Dancers wearing Egyptian style costumes rehearsing on the beach, circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone/FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Campers Make Merry

Campers Make Merry
Campers on Box Hill enjoy the Whitsun weekend with a spot of outdoor dancing, circa 1930. (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Hoover Dam Project

Hoover Dam Project
An inspection party near the proposed site of the Hoover Dam (aka Boulder Dam) in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, circa 1928. (Photo by Keystone/FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Organ Music

Organ Music
A man sits in an armchair listening to a woman as she plays the organ, USA, circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View Company/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Tomato Growers

Tomato Growers
Farm workers transplanting tomato plants, Florida, circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View Company/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Avis On Dog Cart

Avis On Dog Cart
Robert and Harry Cook take their sister Avis to school in their home-made dog cart, Montcelo, Maine, circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View Company/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Clarinet Holder

Clarinet Holder
A smartly-dressed little boy blows into a clarinet held by his friend, circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View Company/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Fashionable Crystal Radio

Fashionable Crystal Radio
A young girl listening to a crystal radio with wires disguised to look like a beaded necklace, circa 1925. (Photo by Keystone View Company/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Radio Shop

Radio Shop
A crowd outside a radio shop, USA, circa 1925. (Photo by Keystone View Company/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Game Of Draughts

Game Of Draughts
Two elderly men playing a game of draughts by a fireplace, circa 1930. A sign behind them reads: Dedicated to those in the twilight of life, who seek peace, harmony and contentment

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Microscopic Examination

Microscopic Examination
A scientist peers into a microscope as another looks on, circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View Company/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Weather Station

Weather Station
A meteorologist from the US Weather Bureau prepares to release a pilot balloon at Newark Airport, New Jersey, circa 1930. The balloon will be tracked using a theodolite (centre)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Seaside Slide

Seaside Slide
A group of children on a slide at a beach resort, circa 1925. (Photo by Keystone View Company/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Shark Shooter

Shark Shooter
Fishing boat captain Jake Martin aims his rifle at a shark, circa 1925. Martin maintains that the presence of sharks interferes with good fishing

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Mobile Book Stall

Mobile Book Stall
Customers browse at a mobile book stall, Berlin, circa 1925. (Photo by Keystone View Company/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Cigarette Boy

Cigarette Boy
A cigarette boy with his tray of tobacco products at a cinema or theatre, Germany, circa 1925. (Photo by Keystone View Company/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Washingtons HQ

Washingtons HQ
A house, used as a headquarters by General (later President) George Washington during the American Revolution, in the village of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, photo circa 1925

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Beauty Academy

Beauty Academy
Trainee hairdressers at work on real people and on wigs, at a beauty academy run using the Banford System of hair and beauty culture, circa 1925

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Needlework Class

Needlework Class
Female high school pupils in a needlework class, USA, circa 1925. (Photo by Keystone View Company/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Where Is The Judge ?

Where Is The Judge ?
A bloodhound entered in the Crufts dog show at Olympia stands up to have a look round

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Chained Bloodhound

Chained Bloodhound
8th February 1957: Champion Bloodhound Domination of Brighton sits well wrapped up in a duffle coat as he waits for the judges to come at Olympia. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: All-Night Queue

All-Night Queue
Cricket fans pass the time with a game of cards in an all-night queue outside Lords Cricket Ground, London, circa 1930. (Photo by Evening Standard/Keystone/FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: VC Dinner

VC Dinner
9th November 1929: The Royal Gallery at the House of Lords, London, during a dinner in honour of those from all over the British Empire who are holders of the Victoria Cross

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Driving Hand Signals

Driving Hand Signals
A driver shows he wishes to turn right by using a hand signal circa 1930s (Photo by Keystone View/FGP/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: A Lunchtime Chat

A Lunchtime Chat
Three women sitting at a table having a sandwich and a drink circa 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Putting A Call Through

Putting A Call Through
A telephone operator putting through a call at a switchboard circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: At The Store

At The Store
A woman taking canned goods from the shelves of a grocery store circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Store For Rent

Store For Rent
A For Rent sign outside a grocery store in New York City circa 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: At The Grocery Store

At The Grocery Store
A woman collects her paper bag of shopping from an assistant behind the counter at the grocery store circa 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: At Work In A Lumber Yard

At Work In A Lumber Yard
A man at work using a filing saw on wood in a lumber yard circa 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Tanning Leather

Tanning Leather
Four men scrapping the hairs from animal hides at a leather tannery circa 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Sokol Lessions

Sokol Lessions
A group of four year-old children being taught simple exercises in a Sokol gymnasium in Czechoslovakia circa 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Using The Diving Platform

Using The Diving Platform
A group of people queueing to use a diving platform circa 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Home Lessons

Home Lessons
A father using a globe to teach his son at home circa 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Teeth Cleaning Lesson

Teeth Cleaning Lesson
A mother gives her young daughter a lesson in how to clean her teeth circa 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Going Home After School

Going Home After School
Schoolchildren on their way home from school, with book bags strapped on their backs, after the first day of a new term in Germany circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Measuring Goods

Measuring Goods
A shop assistant pouring measured goods in to a paper bag in a grocery store circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: The Deli Counter

The Deli Counter
Two men stand behind the counter at a deli circa 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: The Family At Home

The Family At Home
Mother, father and two children at home circa 1930 s.(Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Writing On The Board

Writing On The Board
A small boy holding a piece of chalk as he stands at a blackboard circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Having A Cuppa

Having A Cuppa
A woman having a cup of tea circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Drinks Before Dinner

Drinks Before Dinner
Two couples share a toast before dinner in the 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Eyelash Combing

Eyelash Combing
A woman using an eyelash comb while looking in the mirror circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Climbing The School Steps

Climbing The School Steps
A group of schoolchildren climb the steps in to school circa 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Keeping Time

Keeping Time
A man repairing one of the many clocks at the US Treasury in Washington D.C. circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Checking The Map

Checking The Map
Three people checking a road map in Georgia circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Roadside Beauty Parlour

Roadside Beauty Parlour
A travelling beauty parlour owner attends to a client in London, England circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Tug-of-War Contest

Tug-of-War Contest
A group of men during a tug of war contest in a gymnasium in Germany circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: A Test Drive

A Test Drive
Two men driving in an experimental car with no outer bodywork in the 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Roller Skating Women

Roller Skating Women
A group of women on roller skates circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Background imageThe Keystone Press Agency Collection: Mechanic At Work

Mechanic At Work
A man greasing a car at a Kent Automatic Garage in New York in 1929. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)



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