Pump Collection (page 8)

Pump Valve and Sucker, 1939. Creator: Alexander Anderson
Pump Valve and Sucker, 1939

A Country Road near Taiwanfu; A Catamaran; Chain Pumps; Rock Inscriptions, Amoy, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. v from the album " illustrations of china and its people

Rocket Pump, Liquid Fuel, R. H. Goddard, ca. 1938-1941. Creator: Robert Goddard
This is a centrifugal pump designed and made by U.S. rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard for forcing the propellants into the combustion chamber of a rocket motor. Most likely it dates from ca

Pump, c. 1938. Creator: Samuel W. Ford
Pump, c. 1938

Firefighters in Nuremberg, 1658 (engraving)
3646843 Firefighters in Nuremberg, 1658 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firefighters in Nuremberg, 1658)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989490 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Archimedes of Syracuse from "True Portraits... "
5668955 Archimedes of Syracuse from A" True PortraitsA...A" by AndreThevet published in 1594 by Thevet, Andre (1504-92); (add.info.: Archimedes of Syracuse (287-212BC)

An early Fire engine, including cutaway drawing of pump (engraving)
608781 An early Fire engine, including cutaway drawing of pump (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An early Fire engine)

Fire! Fire! (engraving)
608777 Fire! Fire! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire! Fire!); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Pump at Hammersmith (engraving)
609149 Pump at Hammersmith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pump at Hammersmith; from The Every-Day Book); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The new hydrants and branches as designed by Michael Scott (engraving)
608803 The new hydrants and branches as designed by Michael Scott (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Experiences of an Amateur Diver (engraving)
1061623 The Experiences of an Amateur Diver (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Experiences of an Amateur Diver)

All Hands to the Pump
LLM459957 All Hands to the Pump by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All Hands to the Pump. Illustration for Chatterbox annual (Wells Gardner)

The late fire in Oxford Street, London (engraving)
584122 The late fire in Oxford Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late fire in Oxford Street)

The Praying Cylinders of Thibet, from India Ancient and Modern
STC418217 The Praying Cylinders of Thibet, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

A wet job: women clay-washers in a Cornish pit, illustration from
STC405636 A wet job: women clay-washers in a Cornish pit, illustration from The Illustrated War News, September 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Pompe a feu du quai d Austerlitz (engraving)
2787717 Pompe a feu du quai d Austerlitz (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pompe a feu du quai d Austerlitz)

Vue d ensemble de l usine hydraulique de Saint-Maur (engraving)
2787713 Vue d ensemble de l usine hydraulique de Saint-Maur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue d ensemble de l usine hydraulique de Saint-Maur)

Comic postcard, Chair, drink, smoke and dog Date: 20th century

French Army bicycle troops (engraving)
2789475 French Army bicycle troops (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army bicycle troops. La Velocipedie Militaire, Une Section de Bicyclistes)

Le puits des pompes, a Wheal Friendship (engraving)
2790012 Le puits des pompes, a Wheal Friendship (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le puits des pompes, a Wheal Friendship)

Cheating, water sold as unadulterated milk (colour litho)
3102374 Cheating, water sold as unadulterated milk (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheating, water sold as unadulterated milk)

Soldiers stopping to replenish their water bottles, this could be filled at certain fixed stations brought in by flexible pipes. Date: December 1917

Antwerp (engraving)
1613729 Antwerp (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antwerp. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1872)

Further Discoveries at Cuma and Canosa (engraving)
1618965 Further Discoveries at Cuma and Canosa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Further Discoveries at Cuma and Canosa)

Photograph of Pump House PH, Brighton, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

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

Poster advertising the Remington Fire Engine manufactured by the Remington
NYH182469 Poster advertising the Remington Fire Engine manufactured by the Remington Agricultural Company, c.1890 (colour litho) by American School

The High Street, Reykjavik (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT233000 The High Street, Reykjavik (litho) (b/w photo) by Mayer, Auguste Etienne Francois (1805-90); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Studies of a carter pumping water for his horses (pencil on paper)
XYC224068 Studies of a carter pumping water for his horses (pencil on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 19.7x22.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

St Cecilia (oil on panel)
HTL226603 St Cecilia (oil on panel) by Strudwick, John Melhuish (1849-1937); Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

Drawing water at the pump
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Bianchis Air-pump (engraving)
5211398 Bianchis Air-pump (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bianchis Air-pump)

Deleuils Air-pump (engraving)
5211394 Deleuils Air-pump (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deleuils Air-pump)

Newcomens engine (litho)
6004802 Newcomens engine (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newcomens engine. Illustration for General Knowledge Course (Odhams)

Advert, Grand Pump Room Hotel, Bath. 1927

Air raid preparations at London gas station, September 1939
An extreme example of sandbagging in anticipation of air raids at a garage in North London. The Sphere jokes that " motorists have to look twice before they recognise the petrol pumps"

At the Pump (colour litho)
5200451 At the Pump (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Pump. Illustration for Aunt Friendlys Gift (Frederick Warne)

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Herbert Reinecke

Vichy Spring Water being sold by the glass at the Celestine source
942814 Vichy Spring Water being sold by the glass at the Celestine source, 1890-1900 (chromolitho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Fire pumps for the presevation of lives and property (coloured engraving)
608778 Fire pumps for the presevation of lives and property (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Merryweathers Fire Engine (engraving)
608791 Merryweathers Fire Engine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merryweathers Fire Engine; from The Illustrated London News)

Advertisement for John and Henry Gwynne, 89 Cannon Street, London, manufacturer of the Invincible centrifugal pump
584645 Advertisement for John and Henry Gwynne, 89 Cannon Street, London, manufacturer of the Invincible centrifugal pump (colour litho) by English School

Scientific Equipment, from The Elements of Chemistry
BAL140617 Scientific Equipment, from The Elements of Chemistry by Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier (1743-94) engraved by D. Lizars, 1796 (engraving) by French School

Illustration showing how new long fire hoses could reach all parts of a building
STC190090 Illustration showing how new long fire hoses could reach all parts of a building, from a book on Firefighting in Holland, published c.1700 (engraving) by Dutch School

Views and elevations of an 18th century beer pump machine
Views and elevations of an 18th century beer pump with levers, taps and pipes contained in a cabinet. Copperplate engraving by Mutlow after an illustration by J. Farey Jr

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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.