Services Collection (page 20)

Liberation from War Date: 1944

Four Rest Homes Behind the Front Date: 1915

Battle of Spottsylvania Date: 1864

Gunner in Cockpit Date: 1944

Pharmacist Date: 1902

Telephone Workers

Soldiers and Gun Date: 1943

Firemen at Work Date: 1880

St Johns Institution for Deaf and Dumb Children, Boston Spa
st, johns, institution, institute, deaf, dumb, roman, catholic, children, founded, sheffield, 1870, belgian, priest, desire, de, haerne, 1875, establishment, moved, boston, spa, west, yorkshire

Barnet Industrial School - Hay Harvest
Boys with pitchforks load hay onto a wagon at the Barnet Industrial School, Hertfordshire. Date: early 1900s

Barnet Industrial School - Milk Round
Boys with milk pails stand in front of horses and carts loaded with milk churns at the Barnet Industrial School, Hertfordshire. Date: early 1900s

History of Medicine. Modern Age. Carity Hospital. Engraving. 17th century

Recruiting for the British Army for the Boar War 1901
Men at St Martin-in-the-Fields near Trafalgar Square, London, reading a notice-board for recruitment for the British Army attended for the Second Boer War

Waiting for the mail train 1890s
Two officers of the Post Office fixing the mail-bag to the post outside Bletchley station on for the London and North Western Railway

Travelling rail post office 1890s
Her Majestys mail-carriers, sorting letters on the London and North Western railway with speeds of sixty miles an hour. Date: circa 1890s

London Orphan Asylum, Watford 1871
Birds-eye view of London Orphan Asylum, Watford, opened in 1871 Date: 1871

CLIMBING CHIMNEY SWEEP
One of the few remaining climbing sweeps. Date: Circa 1862

LONDON SCAVENGER
THE LONDON SCAVENGER. Date: 1862

London dustman 1862
London dustman. Date: 1862

New Police - Ambulance call for London 1907
In the streets of London emergency boxes were set up, with a direct line to the police and ambulance service. Date: 1907

CHIMNEY SWEEP IN CART
Mr Noble the sweep rides his cart through the streets, calling out Swee - eep ! to attract customers. Date: 1887

FRENCH PUBLIC CRIER
A French public crier makes an announcement : a mother shows her child the broadside, but passing street pedlars only laugh... Date: 17th century

LONDON RATCATCHER
A London ratcatcher and his dog. Date: 1910

ENGLISH BEADLE / KITCHENER
William Kitchener, Beadle of Saffron Hill, Hatton Garden & Ely Rent. A Beadle was a minor parish official employed to usher and keep order during services. Date: circa 1780

CHIMNEY SWEEP & BRUSH CHIMNEY SWEEP & BRUSH
A chimney sweep pushes his brush futher up the chimney by adding poles to the end. He seals the chimney up to prevent coal dust pouring into the room. Date: 1940s

STREET LAUNDRESS C19
Any washing? Any washing?; a street laundress offers her services. Date: early 19th century

NIGHT WATCHMAN 1804
A night watchman walks the streets Date: 1804

TOWN CRIER / CONTEST
The parade at the start of the Town Criers Contest, Southampton, Hampshire. Date: 1950s

RECYCLING RAGS
Eastablishment for the recycling of old rags in the rue de Crimee, Paris Date: 1891

RECYCLING BROKEN GLASS
Establishment for the recycling of broken glass in the rue de Crimee, Paris Date: 1891

REFUSE TREATMENT PLANT
French treatment plant for the rational disposal of urban waste : different materials are sorted and disposed of according to their nature Date: 1898

LONDON DUSTMAN
A London dustman walks behind his cart Date: circa 1870

RAT POISON SELLER
French seller of rat poison Date: 1845

DUSTMAN
The dust man who carries with him a bell to let people know he is coming. Date: 1823

C17 COURIER / WOODCUT / 43
A courier/newsboy on horseback Date: 17th century

London Metropolitan Main Drainage with Prince of Wales
London Metropolitan Main Drainage : the southern outfall works at Crossness - Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), been shown around. Date: 1865

Dustman and cart collecting refuse
The dustman calls out to householders to bring out their refuse, while his mate tips the buckets into the cart. Date: circa 1840

Construction of sewer at Peckham, south east London
Construction of the high-level southern sewer at Peckham, south east London. Date: 1861

Dustman collecting refuse
Bring out your dust, the dustman cries, whilst ringing of his bell: If the wind blows, pray guard your eyes, to keep them clear and well. Date: 19th Century

England, Cumbria, Keswick, Sign outside Post Office, Bank Street

England, Kent, Search and Rescue team setting off on a recovery exercise

England, Kent, Search and Rescue exercise recovering a body from a lake

United Services Museum
In its day the Royal United Services Museum was regarded as the biggest and most important in the country, apart from the British Museum

Royal Air Force Auster T. 7 WE600
Royal Air Force Auster T.7 WE600, at the RAF 50th anniversary show, RAF Abingdon. Delivered on 25 May 1951, relegated to ground training duties as 7602M and later preserved in the RAF Museum

Royal Air Force Hunting P. 84 Jet Provost T. 4 XP551
Royal Air Force Hunting P.84 Jet Provost XP551 T4, delivered on 7 December 1961 to the Central flying School at RAF Little Rissington and scrapped on 22 November 1968 at No.27 MU Shawbury

de Havilland Canada DHC-6-100 Twin Otter N591MA (msn 86), of Island Flying Services, at Nassau, Bahamas. Date: 1968

Hiller 360 G-AOFV of Helicopter Services Ltd. at Newcastle Airport. Date: 1961

Short S. 16-1 Scion 1 G-ACUW
Short S.16/1 Scion 1 G-ACUW (msn S.775) at Rochester airport. The third production Scion 1, G-ACUW can be seen with the low set engine nacelles and early style windscreen

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"Exploring the Rich History of Services: From Aviation to Chimney Sweeps" Take a trip down memory lane with the vintage Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster, showcasing the early days of air travel and the services that made it possible. Discover the adorable Mini Police Britain poster, highlighting community services and inspiring young minds to protect and serve their neighborhoods. Dive into maritime history at Preston Docks, Lancashire, where bustling trade relied on essential services to keep ships sailing smoothly. Step back in time with the Jersey Airways Poster, reminding us of how aviation services connected distant islands and opened up new horizons for travelers. Let your imagination soar as you explore a bygone era through a poster advertising trains to the Cote d'Azur – an invitation to experience luxury travel services along stunning Mediterranean coastlines. Uncover colonial history through an intriguing Anti-Mau Mau poster featuring a caricatured rebel figure from 1952 Kenya – shedding light on political tensions and efforts to maintain law and order during turbulent times. Witness an unlikely friendship between Queen Victoria and Munshi Abdul Karim in 1900 – a testament to cultural exchange and personal service that transcended boundaries during Victorian England's imperial reign. Experience traditional craftsmanship with Mobile Chimney Sweep services; these skilled professionals ensured homes were safe from chimney fires while preserving cozy hearths for families throughout generations. Transport yourself back in time with Male Chimney Sweep 1909 imagery, capturing both nostalgia for simpler times and appreciation for those who provided vital cleaning services amidst industrialization's sooty aftermaths. Pay tribute to brave firefighters who risked their lives battling flames in Lostwithiel, Cornwall during September 1991 – reminding us of selfless emergency response services protecting communities when disaster strikes.