Public Services Collection

Sub - Officer Joseph Moore of the Vauxhall Fire Brigade, entered the premises above a blazing oil shop in Ram Payne Street

Zillertalbahn steam train
Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria, Steam hauled tourist train on the narrow gauge Zillertalbahn

Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, 1907 (b / w photo)
1812535 Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, view of public gardens and flats, London
1812532 Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, view of public gardens and flats, London, 1903 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, London, 1907 (b / w photo)
1812539 Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, London, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Bethnal Green)

Bellingham Estate: exterior of the Fellowship Inn public house, London, 1925 (b / w photo)
1812527 Bellingham Estate: exterior of the Fellowship Inn public house, London, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

London Fire Brigade: group of firemen, with engine and turncocks, 1895 (b / w photo)
1787225 London Fire Brigade: group of firemen, with engine and turncocks, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

A cross-section of a Paris street showing location of public services, 1850
3359135 A cross-section of a Paris street showing location of public services, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a cross-section of a Paris street showing location of public services)

Y.M.C.A. fire & police headquarters, Knoxville, Tenn. between 1900 and 1915. Creator: Byron Company. Y.M.C.A
Y.M.C.A. fire & police headquarters, Knoxville, Tenn. between 1900 and 1915

B.M. Ry. [Boston and Maine Railroad], Y.M.C.A. Concord, N.H. c1908. Creator: Unknown
B.M. Ry. [Boston and Maine Railroad], Y.M.C.A. Concord, N.H. c1908. "R.R. Dept." and "Y.M.C.A." carved on porch

Y.M.C.A. building, Hartford, Conn. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Y.M.C.A. building, Hartford, Conn. between 1900 and 1910

Public library, Plymouth, N.H. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Public library, Plymouth, N.H. between 1900 and 1910

Young Men's Christian Association, Boston, Mass. between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Young Men's Christian Association, Boston, Mass. between 1910 and 1920

City Post Office, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. City Post Office, between 1910 and 1920
City Post Office, between 1910 and 1920

East Hill Estate: exterior of Whitby Houses, London, 1925 (b / w photo)
1812601 East Hill Estate: exterior of Whitby Houses, London, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Wandsworth)

Cannon Street Railway Station: view from Southwark Bridge, c.1890 (b/w photo)
1787686 Cannon Street Railway Station: view from Southwark Bridge, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

East Hill Estate: exterior of Newlyn House, courtyard and flats, London, 1928 (b / w photo)
1812604 East Hill Estate: exterior of Newlyn House, courtyard and flats, London, 1928 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Collingwood Estate: exterior of Bullen House, London, 1925 (b / w photo)
1812578 Collingwood Estate: exterior of Bullen House, London, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Bethnal Green)

Kennington Park Estate: Lohmann House, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812627 Kennington Park Estate: Lohmann House, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Lambeth)

Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, London, 1939 (b / w photo)
1812629 Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, London, 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

St John Gate Fire Brigade: group photo, 1902 (b/w photo)
1787293 St John Gate Fire Brigade: group photo, 1902 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Vivienne III balloon in front of the Wandsworth Gas Company, 1898 (b / w photo)
1787977 Vivienne III balloon in front of the Wandsworth Gas Company, 1898 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Poplar Recreation Ground: crowds watch a hot air balloon, 1892 (b / w photo)
1787973 Poplar Recreation Ground: crowds watch a hot air balloon, 1892 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Notting Hill Gate Underground Station: view of platforms and track, 1868 (b / w photo)
1787745 Notting Hill Gate Underground Station: view of platforms and track, 1868 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Macaulay Road, Macaulay Square, under construction, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812638 Macaulay Road, Macaulay Square, under construction, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Wandsworth)

Loughborough Road Estate: Chapel of Repose, London, 1935 (b / w photo)
1812636 Loughborough Road Estate: Chapel of Repose, London, 1935 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Lambeth)

Holland Estate: exterior of Bernard House, London, 1929 (b / w photo)
1812623 Holland Estate: exterior of Bernard House, London, 1929 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Honor Oak Estate: interior of flat, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812621 Honor Oak Estate: interior of flat, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

East Hill Estate: property damaged by bomb, London, 1941 (b / w photo)
1812614 East Hill Estate: property damaged by bomb, London, 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

East Hill Estate: bomb damage, London, 1941 (b / w photo)
1812612 East Hill Estate: bomb damage, London, 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Wandsworth)

East Hill Estate: group of statues from Almhouses, London, 1927 (b / w photo)
1812603 East Hill Estate: group of statues from Almhouses, London, 1927 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Wandsworth)

East Hill Estate: construction work in progress, view of workers in a field with
1812599 East Hill Estate: construction work in progress, view of workers in a field with machinery, London, 1924 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Churchway Estate: Churchway Dwellings, London, 1905 (b / w photo)
1812576 Churchway Estate: Churchway Dwellings, London, 1905 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Saint Pancras)

Browning Estate: exterior of Tennyson House, London, 1937 (b / w photo)
1812566 Browning Estate: exterior of Tennyson House, London, 1937 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Southwark)

Browning Estate: exterior of flats, London, 1935 (b / w photo)
1812565 Browning Estate: exterior of flats, London, 1935 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Southwark)

Becontree Estate: view of an attractive front garden, 1929 (b / w photo)
1788037 Becontree Estate: view of an attractive front garden, 1929 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Poplar Recreation Ground: hot air balloon, 1892 (b / w photo)
1787974 Poplar Recreation Ground: hot air balloon, 1892 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Engraved certificate from the Great Central Fair for the U. S
3714748 Engraved certificate from the Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission, Logan Square, 1864 (colour litho) by American School

Notting Hill Gate Station: exterior of the Metropolitan Railway, 1868 (b / w photo)
1787744 Notting Hill Gate Station: exterior of the Metropolitan Railway, 1868 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Great Eastern Terminus at Bishopsgate: exterior, 1862 (b / w photo)
1787696 Great Eastern Terminus at Bishopsgate: exterior, 1862 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Postman in King William Walk, Greenwich, 1885 (b / w photo)
1787979 Postman in King William Walk, Greenwich, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Muswell Estate, London, 1907 (b / w photo)
1812645 Muswell Estate, London, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Muswell Estate: Murphy House, Borough Road)

Millwall Estate, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812643 Millwall Estate, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Millwall Estate)

Loughborough Road Estate: Road, houses and trees, London, 1929 (b / w photo)
1812635 Loughborough Road Estate: Road, houses and trees, London, 1929 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, bed and fireplace, London, 1939 (b / w photo)
1812631 Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, bed and fireplace, London, 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Hackney)

Downham Estate: construction work in progress, London, 1925 (b / w photo)
1812591 Downham Estate: construction work in progress, London, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Lewisham)

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"Preserving History and Serving the Public: A Glimpse into Public Services" Stepping back in time, the Zillertalbahn steam train chugs along, a testament to the enduring legacy of public transportation. Arnold Circus in 1907 captured through a black and white lens, showcasing the Boundary Estate's commitment to providing public spaces for all. The view from Arnold Circus reveals lush public gardens and flats, an oasis amidst bustling London streets – a true testament to public service. Sub-Officer Joseph Moore bravely enters premises above as part of the Vauxhall Fire Brigade's unwavering dedication to protecting their community. The Fellowship Inn stands proud on Bellingham Estate in 1925 – a welcoming haven where locals gather thanks to thoughtful public planning. London Fire Brigade firefighters pose alongside their engine and turncocks in 1895, exemplifying bravery and selflessness within our esteemed public services. St John Gate Fire Brigade members unite for a group photo in 1902 – heroes who stand ready to safeguard lives and property when disaster strikes. Bullen House on Collingwood Estate stands tall as an emblem of social housing initiatives that have transformed countless lives since its construction in 1925. Whitby Houses grace East Hill Estate with their timeless charm, embodying the spirit of affordable housing provided by dedicated public servants since 1925. In front of Wandsworth Gas Company, Vivienne III balloon takes flight in 1898 - an enchanting spectacle made possible by diligent efforts behind-the-scenes at this vital utility company. Crowds gather at Poplar Recreation Ground in awe as they witness a hot air balloon gracefully soaring through the sky - yet another example of how public spaces bring joy and wonderment into people's lives.