Pump Collection (page 4)

C17th Fire Engine / Dutch
An early fire engine in use in Holland. The first flexible hose was invented by Jan van der Heijden in 1672 in the Netherlands, and a pre-cursor of this may be shown here

Steam Fire Engine
Canterburys steam fire- engine, built be Messrs Merryweather & sons, of Greenwich

Old wooden pump at Holasovice square, UNESCO, Jankov, Ceske Budejovice, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

USA, Alabama, Selma, gas station at night

Plate showing a typical air pump
5307891 Plate showing a typical air pump.; (add.info.: Plate showing a typical air pump. Fig 33 shows a typical pump with a rack-and-pinion mechanism for exhausting the bell)

Shand and Mason's fire engine
5309998 Shand and Mason's fire engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Shand and Mason's fire engine, used by the London Fire Brigade. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fire-fighters battle a blaze near Tottenham Court Road, London
5309997 Fire-fighters battle a blaze near Tottenham Court Road, London; (add.info.: Engraving depicting fire-fighters battle a blaze near Tottenham Court Road, London)

A milking machine invented by Edward M Knolling of Sandy Creek
3732505 A milking machine invented by Edward M Knolling of Sandy Creek; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a milking machine invented by Edward M. Knolling of Sandy Creek)

Dean's diving helmet, 1850
3359187 Dean's diving helmet, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of Dean's diving helmet, invented by John Deane (1800-1884). Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Inventor John Ericsson's Machine, 1884 (engraving)
1574800 Inventor John Ericsson's Machine, 1884 (engraving); (add.info.: Swedish/American inventor John Ericsson's machine, 1883)

Engraving of Water Pump, 1884 (engraving)
1574571 Engraving of Water Pump, 1884 (engraving); (add.info.: Chickens round the yard pump. This was the only source of water so pots and pans would be taken out to be washed)

Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims
5312129 Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims; (add.info.: Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims. In Fig. A fluid is being forced into the stomach)

Mr Whiteley's design for central heating and hot water system
5307929 Mr Whiteley's design for central heating and hot water system.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Mr Whiteley's design for central heating)

A woodcut engraving depicting the draining of a mine that uses a series of suction pumps powered by a water wheel
5310952 A woodcut engraving depicting the draining of a mine that uses a series of suction pumps powered by a water wheel, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dressing for the Ball in 1857. Woman being helped by maids into an inflatable hoop frame to support her crinoline
FLO4995447 Dressing for the Ball in 1857. Woman being helped by maids into an inflatable hoop frame to support her crinoline dress

Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims
5312076 Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims; (add.info.: Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims)

A sunken cold store for a butcher's shop
5312056 A sunken cold store for a butcher's shop; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sunken cold store for a butcher's shop. Ice was packed around an iron tank: pump, n, removed water)

Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims
5312077 Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims; (add.info.: Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims)

Diagram of a rack-and-pinion mechanism
5307894 Diagram of a rack-and-pinion mechanism.; (add.info.: Diagram of a rack-and-pinion mechanism used for operating an air pump. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Cow with the Iron Tail
5307885 The Cow with the Iron Tail.; (add.info.: Cartoon titled 'The Cow with the Iron Tail'. Watering milk was a common practice at the time, particularly in big cities. Dated 19th century)

A Merryweather & Sons fire engine
5309999 A Merryweather & Sons fire engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Merryweather & Sons fire engine. This would be drawn to the scene of a fire by four horses)

Air Check
Itzik Einhorn

Women prisoners, 1889
3479357 Women prisoners, 1889; (add.info.: Women prisoners working the pump during fire drill - Fulham Refuge, London. Illustration published London, 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K
531489 Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K. From Agricola De re metallica, Basle, 1556.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration depicting a Chinese treadmill for raising water using a pallet chain pump. 1835
5311467 Illustration depicting a Chinese treadmill for raising water using a pallet chain pump. 1835; (add.info.: Date: 1835); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cross-section of the rack-and-pinion mechanism
5307893 Cross-section of the rack-and-pinion mechanism.; (add.info.: Cross-section of the rack-and-pinion mechanism used for operating an air pump. Dated 19th century)

A skeleton pump
5307314 A skeleton pump.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a skeleton pump. This type of pump was used to drain Norfolk Fens. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A milking machine invented by Edward M Knolling
5311971 A milking machine invented by Edward M Knolling; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a milking machine invented by Edward M. Knolling of Sandy Creek, Oswego County, New York)

A small portable fire engine
5310005 A small portable fire engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a small portable fire engine carrying an initial charge of 36 gallons of water thus enabling it to attack a blaze without a delay)

Sectional view of a typical 18/19th century fire engine
5309996 Sectional view of a typical 18/19th century fire engine; (add.info.: Sectional view of a typical 18/19th century fire engine)

A chest fire engine
5309995 A chest fire engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a chest fire engine of the type in use in Holland during the 17th century. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting Thomas Savery's steam engine of 1699 used for pumping water from mines
5311302 An engraving depicting Thomas Savery's steam engine of 1699 used for pumping water from mines. Double furnaces (right) with boilers, whose steam passes to cylinders (p,p)

Fire engine. From Georg Andreas Bockler Theatrum Machinarum Novum, Nuremberg, 1673. Engraving
530356 Fire engine. From Georg Andreas Bockler Theatrum Machinarum Novum, Nuremberg, 1673. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The working of the handle of the pump
5310272 The working of the handle of the pump; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the working of the handle of the pump (a bent lever) in order to draw water

Servant of Pont-Audemer
5855746 Servant of Pont-Audemer; (add.info.: Servant of Pont-Audemer. Her bonnet is similar to that of Pont l'Eveque, but the back is folded, perhaps a personal twist of the wearer)

An early gastroscope by Leitner of Vienna
5311896 An early gastroscope by Leitner of Vienna; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an early gastroscope by Leitner of Vienna. Prisms at the bend enabled the stomach to be observed)

An engraving depicting a hand-operated suction pump, similar to the majority of village pumps in the latter half of
5311593 An engraving depicting a hand-operated suction pump, similar to the majority of village pumps in the latter half of the nineteenth century

An engraving depicting Thomas Savery's steam engine of 1699 for pumping water from mines
5311355 An engraving depicting Thomas Savery's steam engine of 1699 for pumping water from mines. Double furnace (right) with boilers, whose steam passes to cylinders (P, P)

Gavarni, Hippolyte-Guillaume-Sulpice Chevalier, called Paul (1804-1866). Edmond
CUL4854756 Gavarni, Hippolyte-Guillaume-Sulpice Chevalier, called Paul (1804-1866). Edmond and Jules de Goncourt in a box at the theatre. 1853. GONCOURT, Edmon Huot of (1822-1896)

The Machine de Marly (engraving)
3480646 The Machine de Marly (engraving); (add.info.: The Machine de Marly, also known as the Marly Machine or the Machine of Marly, was a large hydraulic system in Yvelines, France)

An experiment showing how a condensing pump can supply air to an inverted vessel surrounded by water, 1850
3359194 An experiment showing how a condensing pump can supply air to an inverted vessel surrounded by water, 1850; (add.info)

Inventor John Ericsson's Machine, 1884 (engraving)
1574799 Inventor John Ericsson's Machine, 1884 (engraving); (add.info.: Swedish/American inventor John Ericsson's machine, 1883)

Fire engine. From Isaac de Caus Nouvelle Invention de Lever l'Eau Plus Hault, London, 1664. Engraving
530355 Fire engine. From Isaac de Caus Nouvelle Invention de Lever l'Eau Plus Hault, London, 1664. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Waterworks at York Buildings, Strand, supplying water to London from the Thames. Westminster Bridge in background
531769 Waterworks at York Buildings, Strand, supplying water to London from the Thames. Westminster Bridge in background. Savery steam engine unsuccessful: Newcomen engine installed 1726

Robert Boyle (1627-91) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, in his laboratory with Denis Papin (1647-1712)
541673 Robert Boyle (1627-91) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, in his laboratory with Denis Papin (1647-1712) French physicist.; (add.info.: Papin is pointing to Boyle's air pump)

Temptation
Jukyong Park

Working Late
Gary Perlow

Conceptual boot
Jesús M. García

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"Pump: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step back in time to 1911, in the charming town of Leamington Spa. The streets buzz with excitement as a vibrant red beauty roars past - a 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe in Signalflare Red. Its powerful engine echoes through the air, leaving onlookers captivated by its timeless allure. But let's not forget that pumps have played an essential role beyond just automobiles. In London, during the annual review of the Firefighters and hoses at Lambeth HQ LFB150, we witness their heroic efforts to combat fires and protect lives. It reminds us of an insightful 1866 cartoon called "Deaths Dispensary, " which highlighted water pollution as a source of disease - emphasizing how crucial clean water is for our well-being. Intriguingly, even inventions like pumps faced rejection by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson. However, this setback didn't deter progress; instead, it fueled innovation further. Enter the Bedford Heavy Unit in the NFS (London Region), showcasing resilience and determination. The journey continues to Tooley Street fire station where crews from LCC-LFB work tirelessly to keep communities safe. Their dedication is matched by those at Shoreditch fire station in Hackney under GLC-LFB's watchful eye. Venturing outside London takes us to Finchingfield, England - picturesque scenery blending harmoniously with history. Here lies Red House Restaurant and Donald Healeys Garage around 1925—a testament to how pumps serve various industries beyond firefighting. As we conclude this captivating journey through time and innovation surrounding "pump, " one thing becomes clear: whether it be roaring engines or life-saving equipment, pumps have left an indelible mark on our world throughout history—forever driving progress forward.