Ambulance Service Collection

Ambulancemen relax, knowing that the next call-out could be at any moment, at Willington Quay Maternity Hospital

Charlotte Cecile Furtado, 1850
3480824 Charlotte Cecile Furtado, 1850; (add.info.: Charlotte Cecile Furtado (Furtado-Heine) was a French philanthropist, (1821 and 1896)

The Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres, Sketches with a Marching Column (engraving)
1626917 The Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres, Sketches with a Marching Column (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres)

Private and Public Carriages used for the Ambulance Service outside Paris (engraving)
1104832 Private and Public Carriages used for the Ambulance Service outside Paris (engraving) by Regamey, Guillaume (1837-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

A nice cup of tea. Ambulance drivers have a cup of tea at a canteen for A. R. P
A nice cup of tea. Ambulance drivers have a cup of tea at a canteen for A.R.P. workers at the Court Road depot, Sparkhill, which is open day and night. 26th October 1939

Our picture showing the A. R. P exercise at Bethnal Green, East London
Our picture showing the A.R.P exercise at Bethnal Green, East London. 10th November 1939

A gas mask lesson at Birmingham Hospital for the doctors, nurses and ambulance men. 5th September 1939

Dudley Road, Birmingham ARP Service parade after an exercise. September 1939 In 1935 the Home Office announced that local authorities would be responsible for drawing up plans for public protection

Ambulance men, ARP wardens and members of the public taking part in a air raid exercise at Dudley Road, Birmingham. September 1939 In 1935 the Home Office announced that local authorities would be

A MBB Bolkow BO105 Air Ambulance helicopter takes off from a landing site near the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle. 14/09/1987

The Eurocopter AS350 Squirrel helicopter used by Northumbria Air Ambulance ( Great North Air Ambulance ) and sponsored by Barbour. 18/07/1994

A four month old baby was flown 800 miles, by a RAF Westland Puma helicopter, to Newcastle in mercy dash from an RAF camp in Germany. A medical team was at the baby boys side as he flew to Newcastle

The Eurocopter AS350 Squirrel helicopter used by Northumbria Air Ambulance ( Great North Air Ambulance ) and sponsored by Barbour at the Sunderland International Airshow. 03/08/1996

The Eurocopter AS350 Squirrel helicopter used by Northumbria Air Ambulance ( Great North Air Ambulance ) and sponsored by Barbour. 17/07/1995

An AErospatiale AS355 Twin Squirrel helicopter, operated by the Northumbria Air Ambulance service, flies past St Marys Lighthouse, Whitley Bay. 20/12/1993

British Prime Minister is stretchered away by medics, as he enters the ambulance, he does he famous V sign. June 1962

An ambulance speeds to an emergency call-out

A paramedic drives his ambulance to the next emergency

Ambulancemen pulled a ambulance between Wideopen and the Royal Victoria Infirmary raising money for Brunswick Beach Special School - they arrive at hospital cheered on by little Andrew Bain

Emergency Services team - (l - r) Irene Haak, Whickham Red Cross, June Thompson, Newcastle Red Cross, Roberta Walker, Whickham, Allan Calvert, Newcastle Red Cross, Bill Clough

A St John ambulances on stand by in Newcastle

An ambulance speeds to an emergency call-out on the Greenside to Chopwell Road in the snow

Members of the order of St John and The St John Ambulance Association received an insignia at the investuture ceremony held at the oders Grand Priory Church in Clerkenwell

Ambulancemen George Stacey (top) and Gordon Dews give the thumbs-up

Ambulancemen at the Wallsend depot relax, knowing that the next call-out could be at any moment

Ambulances ready for the next emergency call out at Hebburn ambulance station

A trio of paramedics on motorcycles ready for the next call

Motorcycle paramedic Chris Kimber on his way to another emergency

A paramedic on a motorcycle ready for the next call

An ambulance parked on Northumberland Street, Newcastle

The first giant 32-seat ambulance stands outside Newcastle Civic Centre

The ambulancemen who volunteered to give blood (l - r) Alan Jones, Brian Gray, Howard Gray, Bill Robson, Bill Huddleston, Fred Grey, Colin Graham, Alan Bolam, Steven Jeffs and Trevor Anderson

Beach combing - one of the new 4 wheel drive ambulances in action at Bamburgh Castle

France has put the brakes on super ambulances built to take handicapped pilgrims to Lourdes. The three 60ft long alligator jumbulances owned by the Across Trust each cost £ 185

Paramedic Tommy Birdsey demonstrates the latest lifesaving equipment witht the help of Ambulance cadet Chris Kirby

The softly, softly ambulance team, Peter Stoddard, Jim Mulholland and Ned Buxton who had make sure the patient had a smooth ride to hospital

Army ambulances on stand by at Albermarle Barracks, Ouston, waiting for the outcome of the strike talks

The horse-drawn ambulance came from the Walkergate Hospital 01 / 06 / 22 circa
The horse-drawn ambulance came from the Walkergate Hospital 01/06/22 circa

Wales Air Ambulance helicopter in flight after rescuing a casualty at Solva harbour, Solva, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Wales Air Ambulance helicopter and crew carrying a casualty on a stretcher at Solva harbour, Solva, Pembrokeshire
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Wales Air Ambulance helicopter and crew rescuing a casualty at Solva harbour, Solva, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

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"Always on Call: The Unpredictable Life of Ambulance Service" Ambulancemen relax, knowing that the next call-out could be at any moment. Their dedication and readiness to respond to emergencies make them true heroes in our communities. In the past, even during peaceful times, ambulance service was not a luxury but a necessity. The Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres showcased the importance of having skilled individuals ready to assist in times of crisis. Sketches with a Marching Column captured their unwavering commitment. Private and Public Carriages used for the Ambulance Service outside Paris were essential tools in providing timely medical aid. These engravings depict how these vehicles raced through streets, carrying hope and healing wherever they went. Even amidst chaos, there is always time for respite. A nice cup of tea at an ARP canteen provided much-needed solace for ambulance drivers who tirelessly served their communities. It was a brief moment to recharge before rushing back into action. New York Scenes from Thursday 15th October 1964 showed us that ambulance service knows no boundaries or borders. Our Picture Shows brave men and women working together seamlessly to save lives and provide comfort during emergencies. From Bethnal Green in East London to Birmingham Hospital, ARP exercises brought together doctors, nurses, and ambulance men for gas mask lessons and parades alike. These events highlighted the preparedness required when facing potential threats head-on. Air raid exercises tested both professionals and civilians alike as they joined forces with courage during simulated attacks. Ambulance men played an integral role in ensuring safety while risking their own well-being for others' protection. The sight of MBB Bolkow BO105 Air Ambulance helicopter taking off near the Royal exemplified modern advancements in emergency medical services. This powerful machine symbolizes hope soaring through the skies towards those desperately needing assistance. Northumbria Air Ambulance relied on Eurocopter AS350 Squirrel helicopters—a testament to the continuous evolution of ambulance service.