PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY, WORLD WAR TWO INTEREST. The Munich Agreement - Neville Chamberlain's attempt to avoid war. Twenty-six black and white photographs, by Central Press LTD, World Wide Photos and other similar agencies, circa September 1938, measuring approximately 15cm x 20cm up to 30.5cm x 25cm
Subjects include:
- Chamberlain, Lord Halifax and Herbert von Dirksen (German Ambassador) at Heston Airport prior to their department.
- Chamberlain broadcasting from Heston airport after arriving back from visiting Hitler (16th Sept).
- Hitler, Chamberlain and their translator leaving the conference room at the Dreesen Hotel, Godesberg.
- Chamberlain signing the agreement.
- Chamberlain acknowledges the crowds outside Downing Street after his return from Germany.
- Chamberlain bids the crowds farewell
- Chamberlain jokes with Mussolini.
- 'Four-Power Agreement signed this morning'—crowds cheer and wave flags as Chamberlain drives through the streets of Munich.
- Mussolini driving with Rudolf Hess to the Fuehrerhaus in Munich.
and others. (approx 26)