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Elementary certificate for Dennis Raettig for examination in Pitman's shorthand. With company letter head and image of founder.

A record of Henry Ansell's time at Plaistow Secondary School, West Ham from 15th September 1936 to 25th July 1940. Includes marks for each subject, attendance, height and weight.

From Reg to his mum describing climbing hills close to where Hitler was in residence, a boat trip on the Rhine, visit to a farm, sightseeing, being homesick and not enjoying the food.

Birth certificate for Albion John Turner from Portsmouth district born 6 October 1911, registered 9 October 1911. Copy dated 4 October 1937.

Covers the period from joining as a Halton Apprentice in September 1932 for training as an Aircraft Fitter. Through the completion of his training and posting to 16 squadron, before being transferred to Egypt in 1937 and on to Iraq with No 4 Flying…

Document covering Leeds and Hunslet schoolboy's trip to the Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley on May 8th 1937.

Service certificate for David Boldy who served as a cadet and as an active member of Bareilly Contingent form 10 September 1934 to 9 September 1936.

They are positioned on the garden in front of bushes and a garden shed. He is wearing a light suit and polo shirt. She is wearing a short sleeved dress. On the reverse 'Aug 1937'.

The first photograph is of three Handley Page Harrows in flight, taken from a fourth Harrow. The closest Harrow is coded 'M'. Captioned 'No37 Squadron Born of 214 Sqdn in 1938 C/O Sqdn Leader (Batchy) Hargreaves The Original C/O of 37 Sqdn 1918'. …

Seven officers at the top table, one is standing. Two airmen are partly visible with their backs to the camera. On the table are glasses of drinks and a trophy. Captioned 'Officers Mess Party 1937 Group Captain D'Arcy Craig, Station Commander One…

Group of officers seated at long tables, some turned to face the camera. In the background an officer is standing. A waiter and a waitress are attending at the back. In the middle is a table with a plaque and two decanters.

The first photograph is a large group of men parading in front of two Harrows. The second photograph is the same parade but with three Harrows in the background. The third the same parade and two Harrows behind. Captioned 'Harrow a/c of 214 Sqdn &…

A page from a scrapbook. The photograph is missing and only the caption remains 'Lightning Strikes Harrow A/C in flight 1937'.

The first photograph is of five airmen standing on grass. One is smoking. Captioned 'After all the work was done, the Corporals arrived. 1937'
The second photograph is of a sergeant airman standing, smoking in a photo darkroom. Behind are bottles…

Three men standing on a pebble beach with the outside two wearing uniform tunic and beret, the middle man in suit. On the reverse 'Steve, Dick & Budder on the beach at Calshot, June 1937, S H [?] Barlow'.

Reply sent to Denis Raettig from M Harland and Son, Specializing Printers of Hull offering a months trial

Large group of young men all wearing jacket an tie seated and standing in a university common room. On the left a figure with glasses is sitting in an arm chair and on the right a man identified as Cheshire's friend Jack Randall is standing.…

Large group of young men seated in armchairs at the front and standing at the rear in a university common room. Several men have there hands up in a vote. The figures sitting at the front are identified as Peter Higgs on left and Jack Randle on…

Cyril is sitting on a table. He is holding a model aeroplane. On the reverse 'A/C model Cyril made from balsa wood age 16½ (1937) after a very serious illness 3 months in hospital!'

Family group of four men and five woman with a boy to left and girl sitting in front. In the background a curtained bay window and on the left a radio. On the reverse ' Back row, John's aunty, John's mother, Grandpa Turner, John's uncle and John.…

Two enlargements from group photograph showing a man and woman sitting in front of a group of other people. Man is wearing a suit and the woman a dress and is also holding a bouquet of flowers. On the reverse 'My wedding, June 5 1937'.

A woman stands on the left wearing a dress and holding a large bouquet of flowers. To the right stands a man wearing a light suit. In the background a brick wall and part of a building. On the reverse 'My Wedding, June 5 1937'.

On the left a woman in light dress holding a handbag. On the right a man wearing jacket, light trousers and a flat cap. Both are walking on a path with railings and hedge behind them. On the reverse '1937'.

A woman on the left and a man on the right both reclining on a sand dune. Woman is wearing a skirt, jacket and beret. The man is wearing a jacket, trousers and a hat. In the background at the top of the bank a wire fence. On the reverse 'Kaye and…

Half length portrait of a man and a woman. Man on the left wears dark jacket and roll neck jumper. The woman on the right wears a coat and check scarf. On the reverse 'John and I, Dec 1937'.