Major events in the UK between 1900 and 1950 were the death of Queen Victoria, the surge of the Labour Party, the suffragette movement and two World Wars - a lot has happened.
History isn’t just made up of big moments, it’s also made up of the actions of ordinary folk getting by day to day and these photos depict the people of Yorkshire getting through various challenges with a smile.
1. Yorkshire fishermen
Yorkshire fishermen with their catch, a large monkfish in February 1934. Photo: Fox Photos / Getty Images
2. Leeds Post Office
Post Office messengers in Leeds with the newly issued motorbikes which replaced their old push bikes in February 1933. Photo: William Vanderson / Fox Photos / Getty Images
3. Wilfred Pickles visits Yorkshire
English actor Wilfred Pickles visited Brodsworth Pit near Leeds in February 1951. Photo: Keystone / Hulton Archive / Getty Images
4. Doncaster garage
A garage owner in Doncaster using an old wheel house from a boat as his office in February 1935. Photo: Fox Photos / Getty Images