Response Collection

LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station and its crews
Built in 1879, and located at 165 Tooley Street, this station remained operational until 1928 when the new Dockhead fire station was opened and the engines and crews transferred there

Taste map of a human tongue, light green area sensitive to bitter taste, yellow areas sensitive to sour taste, blue areas sensitive to salt taste, purple area sensitive to sweet taste

London Fire Brigade - 19th Century - Horse-drawn steam pump
Off to the Fire London Fire Brigade - 19th Century - Horse-drawn steam pump

Save Food Poster / Wwi
Poster depicting a British soldier encouraging those on the home front to save food in response to food shortages due to German U-boat targeting of British merchant ships

1888 Matchgirls / Besant
Annie Besant and the committee of the Matchgirls union, formed during the successful strike action against Bryant & May, in response to poor pay and working conditions

The Millionth Ton of Supplies reaches Berlin, 1949
Photograph showing Flight Lieutenant K.J. Ryall of the Royal Air Force handing a sack, representing the millionth short ton of supplies to be flown into Berlin during the airlift, to Dr

Members of the volunteer Overseas Contingent of the National Fire Service have issued with special kit in readiness for service

Macrophage engulfing TB bacteria, SEM
Macrophage engulfing TB bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell (purple) engulfing a tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) bacterium (pink)

Activated macrophage, SEM C015 / 6375
Activated macrophage. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an active macrophage white blood cell. Macrophages are cells of the bodys immune system that are found in the tissues rather than

The Opening of Parliament (litho)
1615198 The Opening of Parliament (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Plasma cells, TEM
Plasma cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of plasma cells. Plasma cells are mature B lymphocytes (white blood cells) that produce and secrete antibodies during an immune response

Macrophage cells, SEM
Macrophage cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of macrophage white blood cells. Macrophages are cells of the bodys immune system

Proposal on a leap year
A woman proposing to her boyfriend on Valentines Day during a leap year - the only occasion by tradition that this is allowed !

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, terrier and pig
Illustration by Cecil Aldin -- a terrier and a domesticated pig named Peter running side by side across a farmyard in response to a whistle. Date: 1927

Lymphocyte white blood cells, artwork
Lymphocyte white blood cells. Computer artwork of lymphocyte white blood cells, showing their nuclei (red, centre). Lymphocytes, like all white blood cells, are part of the immune system

Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948
Photograph showing Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, in the British controlled zone of Germany, with a large number of Dakota and York airplanes lined up for use during the Berlin Airlift, 1948

A police car speeding through the streets of London
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

World War I 1914-1918: 'What England Wants' 1918 German propaganda poster showing British planes bombing a
528513 World War I 1914-1918: 'What England Wants' 1918 German propaganda poster showing British planes bombing a factory

Aristaeus compels Proteus to give his Response, 17th century (engraving)
3480511 Aristaeus compels Proteus to give his Response, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Aristaeus compels Proteus to give his Response)

Bristol Riots, 1831, a response to the rejection by the House of Lords of the second Reform Bill
527843 Bristol Riots, 1831, a response to the rejection by the House of Lords of the second Reform Bill. Sir Charles Wetherell, Recorder of Bristol and an opponent of Reform

Coup d'etat in Portugal; Revolutionary artillery unit responding to fire from the warships... 1917 Creator: Unknown
Coup d'etat in Portugal; Revolutionary artillery unit responding to fire from the warships "Vasco-de-Gama" and "Guadiana" loyal to the regular government, 1917

Lion (Panthera leo) male smelling, flehmen response, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. Vulnerable species

RMS Titanic officer Charles Lightoller - resignation
RMS Titanic - Second Officer Charles Lightoller's resignation. Letter from Charles Bartlett, Marine Superintendent of White Star Line, dated 13 February 1920 to Charles Lightoller

Dialogue between a man and a girl (b / w photo)
3094178 Dialogue between a man and a girl (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dialogue between a man and a girl)

Firemen fight burning building on 14th St. New York City, 1909 (b / w photo)
5042940 Firemen fight burning building on 14th St. New York City, 1909 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Firemen spraying burning building on 14th St. New York City, 1909 (b / w photo)
5042939 Firemen spraying burning building on 14th St. New York City, 1909 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Letter from The Complete Dossier of the Meeting of the Bar du Chateau
475039 Letter from The Complete Dossier of the Meeting of the Bar du Chateau, 19th February, 1929 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 475036 to 475040) by Crevel

Aristeus Compels Proteus to Reveal his Oracles, 1731 (engraving)
STC134119 Aristeus Compels Proteus to Reveal his Oracles, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; (add.info)

Questionnaire completed by Marcel Proust, 1890 (pen, ink and printed paper)
498727 Questionnaire completed by Marcel Proust, 1890 (pen, ink and printed paper) by Proust, Marcel (1871-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sydney Smiths Witty Answer to the Old Parish Clerk (engraving)
3099365 Sydney Smiths Witty Answer to the Old Parish Clerk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sydney Smiths Witty Answer to the Old Parish Clerk)

The Burning of Greytown 1854
In response to British taxing of ships using the Nicaragua route to California, the USS Cyane bombarded Greytown with little damage, before landing ashore and setting the town on fire

Spanish Blockade at Valparaiso
A Spanish squadron blockading the port at Valparaiso, Chile. Several Spanish ships sit broadside to the shore, incapacitating Chilean ships and port industry

U. S. Marines from naval ship Florida Occupy Post Office
U.S. Marines from the naval ship Florida occupy the post office in Veracruz. This was part of the operation to occupy Veracruz by the US navy in response to the Tampico Affair, where U.S

Trade card depicting the response of King Henry IV of France to the Duke of Sully (chromolitho)
963874 Trade card depicting the response of King Henry IV of France to the Duke of Sully (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"We all want to go, Sir", the HACs Response to Lord Denbighs Appeal for Volunteers for Service (litho)
1043419 " We all want to go, Sir", the HACs Response to Lord Denbighs Appeal for Volunteers for Service (litho) by Paget

Trade card depicting the response of the comte de Mirabeau to the marquis de Dreux-Breze (chromolitho)
963903 Trade card depicting the response of the comte de Mirabeau to the marquis de Dreux-Breze (chromolitho) by French School

Man waits for an answer from a young woman (colour litho)
6001413 Man waits for an answer from a young woman (colour litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man waits for an answer from a young woman)

Chinas first modern arsenal (b / w photo)
3099706 Chinas first modern arsenal (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinas first modern arsenal)

Woman playing the piano in a highly expressive way, to the disquiet of a dog (colour litho)
3093514 Woman playing the piano in a highly expressive way, to the disquiet of a dog (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The new armoured cars with which a famous Cavalry Regiment has bean equipped and which have been aptly christened " Ironsides"

The war Office announces that 500, 000 capes will be delivered for issue to the Home Guard by the end of the year. The cape, of knee length, is made of battle dress material

The new steel helmet for use by civilians as announced by Herbert Morrison in the House of Commons. February 1941

The new National Fire Service discs being prepared by the NFS for use where the local authority so requests by Fire Guard Block and street Fire Party leaders when summoning the National Fire Service

New Surrey training camp for part time fire fighters. New Parliamentary Secretary of Food talks to Fire Force cooks before taking up his new job

Armstrong Whitworth Awana - J6860
Armstrong Whitworth Awana J6860. The Awana was designed in response to Air Ministry Specification 5/20 for a twin-engined Troop Carrying Aeroplane

Georges Seurat Models Poseuses 1886a'1888 Oil
Georges Seurat: Models (Poseuses), Georges Seurat, 1886-1888, Oil on canvas, In this scene set inside Georges Seurats studio

Wasp sting reaction. Swollen hand of a 43 year old man next to his other unaffected hand. The swelling and inflammation is caused by an allergic reaction to a wasp sting

Procession of flagellants. The practice of flagellantism was prevalent in the 14th century perhaps in response to the Black Death. From an etching by Caspar Jacobsz after a work by Pernard Picart

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"Unyielding and Swift: The Response of LCC-LFB Tooley Street Fire Station and its Courageous Crews" In the heart of London, a beacon of bravery stands tall - the LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station. With their unwavering dedication to serving the community, these fearless firefighters embody the true essence of response. Just as taste buds react to various flavors on a human tongue, these heroes swiftly respond to any emergency that arises. Like the light green area sensitive to bitter taste, they face adversity head-on with determination and resilience. Similar to the yellow areas sensitive to sour taste, their quick actions neutralize potentially disastrous situations before they escalate further. Much like how blue areas on a tongue detect saltiness, these valiant individuals sprinkle hope amidst chaos by extinguishing flames that threaten lives and property. And just as purple areas sense sweetness in every bite, their presence brings relief and comfort during times of distress. Looking back at history, we find another remarkable example in action - the horse-drawn steam pump utilized by London Fire Brigade in the 19th century. This ingenious invention allowed for faster reaction times and showcased humanity's constant pursuit for better ways to respond effectively. During World War I, a powerful message was conveyed through an iconic "Save Food" poster. It served as a reminder that even our choices regarding food consumption can have profound consequences on society's ability to respond adequately during challenging times. The year 1888 witnessed an extraordinary display of women's empowerment when matchgirls led by Besant stood up against unfair working conditions. Their collective response ignited change not only within their industry but also inspired others around them. As Parliament opened its doors in grandeur depicted in lithographs from yesteryears, it symbolized democracy's continuous response towards progress and governance for all citizens. On microscopic levels within our bodies too, cells exhibit incredible responses. Plasma cells captured under TEM reveal their role in producing antibodies, a vital defense mechanism against infections.