Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Scarborough borough of North Yorkshire, England. Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has a maritime, mineral and tourist heritage. Its East Cliff is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, where Cædmon, the earliest recognisedContinue reading “42 Amazing Photos Showing Life in Whitby, England during the Late Victorian Era”
Yearly Archives: 2021
50 Gorgeous Fashion Photos From the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s
Willy Maywald (1907-1985) was a German photographer who grew up in Kleve and attended art school from 1928 to 1931. He moved to Paris in 1931 and was active there through the 1930s. He documented daily life in the streets, cafes, the interiors of the artist’s studios and workshops of Montparnasse and the construction ofContinue reading “50 Gorgeous Fashion Photos From the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s”
37 Beautiful Photos of Actress Julie Andrews in the 1950s and 1960s
Dame Julie Andrews DBE (born Julia Elizabeth Wells; 1 October 1935) is an English actress, singer, and author. Throughout her career spanning nine decades, she has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and six Golden Globe Awards. Andrews was made a DisneyContinue reading “37 Beautiful Photos of Actress Julie Andrews in the 1950s and 1960s”
35 Fabulous Photos of Famous People Hanging Out Together Volume 1
20 Fabulous Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley As a Youth During the 1930s and 1940s
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the “King of Rock and Roll”, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix ofContinue reading “20 Fabulous Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley As a Youth During the 1930s and 1940s”
Faces of the American Civil War
The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 9, 1865, also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States fought between the Union states (—states remaining in the federal union— or “the North”) and the Confederate states (—southern states that voted to secede— “the Confederacy” or “the South”). The centralContinue reading “Faces of the American Civil War”
42 Intimate Photos Showing Everyday Moments of Celebrities in the 1950s and 1960s
30 Incredible Photos Showing Fashion Trends of 1970s Couples
What did the 1970s couples often wear when they hung out together? Just check out these cool pics to see.
16 Colorized Portraits Photos of Celebrities From the 19th Century
Up until the 1950s and 1960s, color photography was extremely rare, and so when we think about history prior to that time, we often envision it in black and white. Colorized photos of French stage actress Sarah Bernhardt and English actress Ellen Terry in the 1860s Today’s technology now enables us to colorize historical photos,Continue reading “16 Colorized Portraits Photos of Celebrities From the 19th Century”
22 Amazing Photographs of ABBA’s Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida) on Stage
During World War II, a German officer had an affair with young Norwegian Synni Lyngstad. Once the war ended, he returned to his home country, unaware of the fact that Synni was pregnant with his child. Anni-Frid Lyngstad (or Frida, as she later became known) was born on November 15th, 1945 in the small townContinue reading “22 Amazing Photographs of ABBA’s Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida) on Stage”
