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King & Officers C14Th
A King (in white) with officers of his court Date: 14 Century

Old Mother Hubbard: Dancing, reading news, wearing clothes

Gardener watering plants in garden with hose, Norfolk, England, may

Boy watering plants in garden with hose, Norfolk, England, july

Gardener watering Azalea (Rhododendron sp. ) in garden with hose, Norfolk, England, may
Gardener watering Azalea (Rhododendron sp.) in garden with hose, Norfolk, England, may

MOBIL ADVERTISEMENT, 1953. American advertisement for Mobilgas gasoline, 1953

NFS (London Region) firemen with hose lines, WW2
Firefighters tackle a blaze in Brewery Road, Kings Cross

Diesel fuel pump
Diesel pump in a filling station

Firefighter extinguishing a fire during a training exercise

Firefighters extinguishing a fire in a high rise building. The damage from the fire can be seen on the charred balconies at left while the fire continues to burn at centre

Cleaning gold mining equipment. Worker using a jet of water to clean machinery at a gold mine. The machinery is used to process earth and obtain the gold it contains

Firefighters, 19th century
Firefighters using breathing apparatuses while fighting a fire in a cellar. An early type of firefighting suit and breathing apparatus was invented in 1834 by a Parisian firefighter Colonel Paulin

Watering a garden with a hose pipe

Agricultural irrigation. Sprinklers irrigating crops in a field. Photographed in the Jezreel Valley, Israel

Firefighters in cherry pickers controlling a fire within a furniture factory. Photographed in Moscow, Russia

Geranium plants in a greenhouse
Geranium (Pelargonium sp.) plants in pots in a greenhouse

Air compressor tubes. These tubes (yellow) are part of an air compressor, a machine used to compress air, usually to produce cylinders of pressurized gas or to provide pressure for a pneumatic

AMERICA: FARMING, c1910. Farmers in the American northeast using a horse-drawn power duster to spread sulphur in their orchard. Photographed c1910

Car Wash Cleaning with powerhose RF 2000s current contemporary

North America, USA, California, Torrey Pines. 1933 Dusenberg 20 Grand engine detail

Man inflating car tyre on garage forecourt

Incendiary by W. Heath Robinson
Sequential cartoon by Heath Robinson showing some rather over exuberant ARP wardens spraying a hose into the window of a house where they see smoke

Hydropathy at Yarmouth / Ally Sloper
Ally Slopper tries his hand at a spot of Hydrotherapy at Yarmouth where he soaks two poor family members - Aunt Geeser and Uncle Boffin - who had been feeling a little off colour recently

Music sheet cover for Merrie England Quadrille on Old English Melodies, by Henri Talbot. An Elizabethan couple are depicted in the garden of a grand country house

Fire Brigade - Abadan Oilfield, Iran
A group of Iranian firefighters practising the swift deployment of the hose from their engine at the Abadan oilfield, Iran

Hosing down a street
A workman photographed from above, standing on a pavement hosing down a street

Turkish Firewarden
Turkish firewarden, holding a ceremonial rod in his right hand and a roll of hose in his left. Most of the houses in Constantinople were made of wood and cooking done on charcoal

Turkish Firemen - Constantinople
Turkish Firemen in Constantinople - Galata Tower with cresent moon flag flying atop. The gentleman on left is a fire lookout

Boy plays with water hose 1933
A young boy gets a wetting when a hose he is holding is turned on

Newcastle House
in the eighteenth century

Fighting a fire with a stirrup pump - The Blitz
Now that the worst is out. Attacking a fire with a stirrup pump following an air raid on London - circa late 1940

Fire at St. Katherines Docks during the Blitz
Miles of hose pipes were used to fight the big fire at St. Katherines Docks which blazed for over 12 hours on 9th August 1940. The London Food Depot was heavily damaged

Petrol Pump and Pump Attendant
BP Petrol Pump and Pump Attendant

Coronation Shoes & Hose
Hand painted stockings and shoes - all the rage in the Coronation year of 1911

Sheer Rep-Hose
The long legs of a seductive flapper girl spill over the edge of a comfortable chair into which she is sinking

Francis Drake Fougeron
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE the English admiral and circumnavigator of the world

Fire Brigadier, 1843
Engraving showing a member of the Fire Brigade in action, fighting a fire at Luton Hoo, 1843. This officer is shown with hose, lamp and breathing apparatus, with a hose feeding fresh air to his helmet

ARMOUR OF 1190 & 1295
On the right: armour of 1190, with chain hauberk and hose, steel helmet and battle-axe. On the left: armour of 1295- 1312 with steel plates on shoulders & arms

Fire Hose Pump 1930S
A hose pump operated by members of the Sunderland Fire Brigade

Mary Q of Scots / Darnley
MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS with her husband, Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley (1545-67)

Preserving life in mines, the aerophore apparatus. Invented by Mr B. Rouquayrol and Mr. Denayrouze, the Aerophone, which supplied compressed air through a hose

KING EDWARD VI 1537-1553
A fine portrait of Edward VI, King of England, dressed in half-body armour, paned trunk hose and brightly-coloured cannions

Saxon Military Dress C8
Anglo-Saxon king in martial habit wears a shirt of chainmail over a tunic & hose. His Armour Bearer wears a Phyrigian cap, hose & short tunic with a girdle. Date: 8th century

Claude Perrault / Langlois
CLAUDE PERRAULT physician & architect wearing plain, modest clothes of breeches, hose (stockings), falling collar, a cloak with cape collar & shoes without buckles

Costume / Men / Florence 14C
A well-to-do Florentine gentleman in two-tone blue and white tunic and hose, with a dagger and moneybag at his belt

Costume / Men / Venetian / 14C
A well-to-do young Venetian in striped hose, slashed top and puffy sleeves; he wears a dagger at his belt

Englishman 1470
He wears a short belted high- necked tunic over his shirt and hose; the ribbon on his hat is the relic of the once- fashionable liripipe

Englishman 1580
He wears the characteristic garments of the Elizabethan male - doublet with double linen collar where he might have worn a ruff : short cloak, elegant hose

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"Heroes in Action: Firefighters and Hoses Saving Lives" In the face of danger, these brave firefighters are always ready to spring into action. Whether it's rescuing a girl from a blazing fire or battling the devastating Blitz during World War II, their heroic efforts never cease. At the LFB annual review held at Lambeth HQ, the firefighters showcased their skills with hoses that can unleash torrents of water to extinguish even the fiercest flames. The Bedford Heavy Unit in the NFS (London Region) stands as a testament to their unwavering dedication. Eagle Street in London WC1 witnessed these courageous individuals fearlessly combating fires, ensuring safety for all. St Andrews Parish Church in Plymouth also felt their valiant presence during the relentless Blitz of World War II. Notting Hill experienced a serious house fire that required the expertise and strength of LCC-LFB firefighters armed with powerful hoses. Meanwhile, St Bride Street and Farringdon Street became battlegrounds against raging infernos during another chapter of London's history. Even Tower Bridge succumbed to jams caused by scorching summer heat, but our heroes were there once again with hoses at hand to keep everyone safe. Not only do they protect our city but extend their aid internationally as well - as seen when assisting Nuremberg, Germany during Henry Simonis & Co fire emergency. The Brigade HQ Southwark witnessed an awe-inspiring fire display where these fearless men and women showcased their mastery over hoses amidst roaring flames. And when disaster struck Wandsworth Road in Clapham SW8, it was these selfless individuals who rushed towards danger without hesitation. These snapshots capture just some moments from countless acts of bravery performed by our firefighting heroes wielding powerful hoses - symbols of hope amid chaos and destruction. Their commitment is unwavering; they truly are guardians against fiery nightmares that threaten lives and communities alike.