Hose Collection (page 8)

Christ Carrying the Cross, 1420 / 25. Creator: Master of the Worcester Carrying of
Christ Carrying the Cross, 1420/25

Adoration of the Magi, c. 1519. Creator: Jan van Scorel
Adoration of the Magi, c. 1519

The Martyrdom of Saint Christopher, "Secondo Quadro", 1776
The Martyrdom of Saint Christopher, " Secondo Quadro", 1776. The king of Samos had Christopher tied to a pillar, and ordered four thousand soldiers to shoot arrows at him

Portrait of Francesco I de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, ca. 1707

Hydraulic Gold Mining, Near Dutch Flats, California, C. P. R. R. 1868 / 69
Hydraulic Gold Mining, Near Dutch Flats, California, C. P. R. R. 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xxx from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

The Lady of Monsoreau (La Dame de Monsoreau), 1830-65. Creator
The Lady of Monsoreau (La Dame de Monsoreau), 1830-65

German mercenary, 16th century
5855292 German mercenary, 16th century by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: German mercenary, 16th century, pink slashed hose and doublet, pink stockings, black waistcoat)

Warrior handing a letter to a page
CH20653 Warrior handing a letter to a page by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

How the London Fire Brigade comes to grips with its enemy (b / w photo)
3637455 How the London Fire Brigade comes to grips with its enemy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kneipp Cure (colour litho)
6032026 Kneipp Cure (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kneipp Cure.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Submersion, 1881 (ink on paper)
5846386 Submersion, 1881 (ink on paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a set of 48 sheets)

Portrait of a Young Man, post 1560 (oil on panel)
1217857 Portrait of a Young Man, post 1560 (oil on panel) by Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607); 133x140 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Son of Francis I of France (coloured engraving)
960405 Son of Francis I of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Son of Francis I of France, 1534)

Henry II of Navarre, grandfather of Henry IV of France (coloured engraving)
960403 Henry II of Navarre, grandfather of Henry IV of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry II of Navarre)

Francis of Lorraine, Duke of Guise (coloured engraving)
968935 Francis of Lorraine, Duke of Guise (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis of Lorraine, Duke of Guise (1519-1563)

Dutch costumes, 19th Century (coloured engraving)
968848 Dutch costumes, 19th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch costumes, 19th Century)

Costumes of English and Scottish royalty and nobility, 16th Century (coloured engraving)
968815 Costumes of English and Scottish royalty and nobility, 16th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume of French royalty and nobility, 16th Century (coloured engraving)
968814 Costume of French royalty and nobility, 16th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of French royalty and nobility)

Dresses of the 16th and 17th Centuries (coloured engraving)
972948 Dresses of the 16th and 17th Centuries (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dresses of the 16th and 17th Centuries)

Gentlemen of the 15th and 16th Centuries (coloured engraving)
972895 Gentlemen of the 15th and 16th Centuries (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentlemen of the 15th and 16th Centuries)

Dresses of the 16th Century (coloured engraving)
972884 Dresses of the 16th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dresses of the 16th Century)

Luis de Requesens y Zuniga, Spanish politician and diplomat (chromolitho)
964792 Luis de Requesens y Zuniga, Spanish politician and diplomat (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luis de Requesens y Zuniga (1528-1576)

Francis Manners, 6th Earl of Rutland, c. 1675 (oil on canvas)
465971 Francis Manners, 6th Earl of Rutland, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Eyden, Jeremias van der (d.1697); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Francis Manners, 6th Earl of Rutland)

A group shot of firemen at Zichron Yaacov, c. 1898-1900 (b / w photo)
PEF446190 A group shot of firemen at Zichron Yaacov, c.1898-1900 (b/w photo) by Edelstein, Bernard (fl.1898-1900); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; ePalestine Exploration Fund; British

German soldier of the early 17th century, armed with matchlock musket (colour engraving)
PNP389315 German soldier of the early 17th century, armed with matchlock musket (colour engraving) by English School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; English, out of copyright

New Firefighters, Elephants Putting Out Fire in a Burning Train (Colour Litho)
2815044 New Firefighters, Elephants Putting Out Fire in a Burning Train (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: New kind of firefighters)

Centenary of the Paris fire brigade (colour litho)
2779758 Centenary of the Paris fire brigade (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centenary of the Paris fire brigade. Le centenaire des pompiers de Paris)

"He put off his shoes and hose, and stretched out his leg to the flame"(engraving)
2780859 " He put off his shoes and hose, and stretched out his leg to the flame" (engraving) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Fire In The Fierce Beasts Allotment In The Berlin Zoological Garden (colour litho)
2798249 A Fire In The Fierce Beasts Allotment In The Berlin Zoological Garden (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

On September 1, a world firefighting competition will be inaugurated at the Turin Stadium... (colour litho)
2777878 On September 1, a world firefighting competition will be inaugurated at the Turin Stadium... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On September 1)

Comic postcard, Scotsman dressed as Napoleon at fancy dress ball Date: 20th century

French fire fighters, military and civilians are trying to prevent fires from spreading
2606742 French fire fighters, military and civilians are trying to prevent fires from spreading after the bombings of September 2 and 3, which affected several buildings in Dunkirk

Keeper Thomas Raggett giving a Tawny Frogmouth a shower, London Zoo, 1924 (b / w photo)
2962635 Keeper Thomas Raggett giving a Tawny Frogmouth a shower, London Zoo, 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A gentleman holding a tennis racket, 1583 (litho)
3098539 A gentleman holding a tennis racket, 1583 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gentleman holding a tennis racket, 1583)

New protective water-spray 1903
The latest German novelty for protecting firemen from flames. Water is fed through a branch from a hose which the fireman carries for playing upon flames

Auxiliary Fire Service (A. F. S. ) Men hauling the Trailer-pump
Auxiliary Fire Service (A.F.S.) men hauling hose from a trailer-pump. In the early days of the war, the AFS depended on improvisation - as can be seen here

Gentleman in carrick coat in Frascati s, Paris
Gentleman putting on carrick coat while leaving a fashionable salon. A public room at Frascati s, Paris, Year VIII, 1800. Famous salon for parties, balls, concerts and gambling

Dancing Bear and Dog, Camel and Monkey and the Royal Exchange. Street entertainer with chained bear in muzzle and musician with dancing dogs in costumes 23

German female haberdasher in a shop selling thread, 1492
German female haberdasher in a shop selling colorful ropes of thread and buttons, 1492. She wears a tall hennin with veil, popular in France and Holland at the time

Shield and weapons of the late 15th century. Shield with the coat of arms of Deggendorf, Bavaria A, B; Steitart or pole axe C, and Helmbarte or halberd D

Sir Johann VI Hans von Kronberg and his wife Katharina
Sir Johann VI Hans von Kronberg (died 1488) and his wife Katharina von Reifenberg. From the grave effigy in St. Johann Church, Kronberg im Taunus, Hessen Germany

Costumes of the late 15th century
Youth in mi-parti double and hose, short cape, woman with broom from a French miniature painted by Etienne, and woodsman in workclothes with hat, hood, doublet and leggings

Mens costumes, late 15th century
Portait and coat of arms of Sigismund Duke of Bavaria, and his brother Johann, Abbot of Andechs Abbey. In the scene below

German womens costumes of the late 15th century. In dress adorned with gold on the collar and sleeves. From a painting in the collection of Katharina Sattler, Mainburg Castle

Conrad Paumann, German organist, lutenist and composer
Conrad Paumann, blind Renaissance German organist, lutenist and composer, died 1476. He is shown playing a Schoossorgel or portativ organ, with lute, harp and recorder on the wall

Fashionable woman in Dorothy hat, era of Marie Anoinette
Fashionable woman in Dorothy hat, caraco jacket over petticoats, era of Marie Anoinette. Dame de qualite un bouquet ?? la main, respirant le bon air aux Champs Elisees

Fashionable bonnet from the era of Marie Antoinette. Copperplate etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot from Costumes et coiffures du XVIIIe siecle, Costumes and hairstyles of the 18th century

Woman in flower-trimmed outfit, era of Marie Antoinette
Woman in extravagant tall floral bonnet, wearing a fichu and corsage, flower-trimmed pale green dress, holding a fan. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by Ch

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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.