The Astorian 1930 Georg Braun Press cuttings

Press cuttings

A group of skinheads walk past a group of hippies sitting on the steps of Eros in Piccadilly Circus

the fruit and vegetable market did not relocate until 1973

This is the earliest known view of Chiswick and a London garden showing the grounds of Old Corney House

Drury Lane Theatre

The Astorian 1930 Georg Braun Press cuttingsThe Astorian. The Astoria cinema in Finsbury opened in August 1930. This souvenir programme issued to commemorate the opening gives details of its construction. The theatre is described as 'British To the Core; British Brains, British Money and Trade Union Conditions'. Tonnes of British steel were used in its construction and the directors specified the employment of British workers according to strict trade union conditions. The central pages include