Services Collection (page 3)

Firefighters in action, Mitcham, Surrey, WW2
Firefighters in action following a flying bomb incident in Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, where drums of amyl acetate were involved

Example of a woman dialling 999 for the emergency services in a red telephone booth

Cover design, Railway Air Services timetable in conjunction with Spartan Air Lines Ltd, between London and the Isle of Wight. circa 1936

Poster, Jersey Airways
Poster, I m going by Jersey Airways, showing monkeys, a pig and a puppy rejecting alternative means of transport. Lawson Wood produced an number of posters for Jersey Airways which from its formation

Band Advertisement, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Advertisement offering the services of the Band of the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland

Lady Willoughby de Broke in a nurses uniform
Tatler front cover, caption reads Warwick Hospital is the scene of Lady Willoughby de Brokes nursing activities. She is President of the Warwickshire War Supply Services

Women Washing Dishes
Three young women (" Three Lions", perhaps in some way connected with womens services during World War Two) washing and drying dishes together in a large kitchen

Cheerful Land Girl
A cheerful Land Girl cycles to work with her spade over one shoulder

Gaius Marcius Coriolanus offering his services to the Volsci
The Roman general, Gaius Marcius Coriolanus, banished from Rome, offers his services to the Volsci, his former enemy

Royal Mail van at the Post Office (colour litho)
3641924 Royal Mail van at the Post Office (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Mail van at the Post Office)

Cessna 550 Citation II HZ-a1 (msn 550-0116), of the Arabian International Services Company, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1981

Dassault Falcon 50 N96CE (msn 139), of Whirlpool Leasing Services Inc. at Luton Airport in July 1987 Date: 1987

Douglas DC-3S N1R (msn 4129) of the BROOKLYN DODGERS (Brooklyn National League Baseball Club), marked with Dodgers World Champions just behind the entry door

Royal Air Force Percival P. 56 Provost T. 1 XF912
Royal Air Force Percival P.56 Provost T.1 XF912 (msn PAC/56/421), delivered on the 27 March 1956 and scrapped during 1962 at No.71 MU RAF Bicester. Date: circa 1959

Portsmouth Prison
A view of Portsmouth Prison, Hampshire. Date: circa 1900

Portsmouth Prison - Exercise Yard
Men follow a circuit around the exercise yard at Portsmouth Prison, Hampshire. Date: circa 1900

Poster, British-American Air Services Ltd, Heston Airport, Hounslow, Middlesex. 20th century

Hereford Industrial School Tailoring Medalists
Two young tailors from Hereford Industrial School wearing medals they received for their work. Date: early 1900s

Hereford Industrial School Band
Boys in the band of the Hereford Industrial School in uniform with their instruments. Date: 1899

Mobile library in an English village
Enthusiastic readers line up to enter a mobile library in an unidentified rural village in the 1950s. Date: 1950s

Spring Bank Orphanage Band, Hull
The boys band at the Spring Bank Orphanage Band, Hull, pose with their instruments and conductor. Date: 1920

Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham - Swimming Bath
Boys in the swimming bath at Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham. The pool measured 50 feet by 20 feet. Date: circa 1903

The Knights Esclabor and Arphasar offer their

Canadian Fire Department
Canadian fire services and engine Date: 1950s

Daily lives in London during the Blitz
Four images relating to air-raided London in October 1940. Top left shows cast members at the Windmill Theatre which was the only theatre to remain open; the cast slept in the theatre on mattresses

Mobile Canteens
A row of mobile canteens in Brighton. Note that one of the vans has Y.M.C.A. printed on it. 1940

Waifs and Strays Society Lincoln - Boot polishing
Boys polishing boots at the Waifs and Strays Society Home, Lincoln Date: 1896

Barnardos Ever Open Door, Southampton
Exterior of Barnardos Ever Open Door hostel, Southampton Date: circa 1905

Hereford Industrial School Tailors Shop
Boys with their teacher in the tailors workshop at the Hereford Industrial School. Date: early 1900s

Hereford Industrial School Dining Room
Boys in the dining hall at Hereford Industrial School sit at tables each with a mug and piece of bread. Date: 1899

Hereford Industrial School Wood-chopping
Boys chopping firewood in a shed at the Hereford Industrial School. Date: 1899

Hereford Industrial School Dormitory
Beds packed in to a dormitory at the Hereford Industrial School for Boys. Date: 1899

Hereford Industrial School Bakery
A pile of loaves fresh from the oven baked by the boys at the Hereford Industrial School, Date: 1899

Woman patient, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London
LFB Special Services trying to help a woman patient at St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London, on 15 April 1959. She has climbed out of a ward window at fifth floor level

National Childrens Home, Nottingham
A view of the National Childrens Home, Alexandra Park, Nottingham

London, Edinburgh & Glasgow Assurance Company Ltd. - advertorial flyer Date: 1882

Percival P66 Sea Prince C1, WF138, Royal Naval Communications aircraft delivered to the Naval Staff of the Joint Services Mission in Washington DC in July 1951

Lloyd Georges Maternity Insurance Benefit
In the early twentieth century a free National Health Service did not yet exist and the poor could not usually afford medical services

Dorset Town Crier
Oh yeyh, oh yeyh!. The Town Crier of Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, wearing the traditional costume. Date: 1950s

Sweep, oh sweep oh! Clean your chimneys keep, oh! For smoky flues we can t excues, since I will sweep them cheap, oh! Date: Circa 1880

Training Ship Mars, Woodhaven, Fife, Scotland
The Training Ship Mars, moored off Woodhaven on the River Tay at Fife, Scotland, was founded in 1869 as an Industrial Training establishment

Chapel Royal choristers
Seven Chapel royal boy choristers make their way along the street towards Buckingham Palace for an 11 o clock service, on the occasion of the Kings return to London

Rag and Bone Man
Mothers and children gather around the local rag and bone man with their various offerings on the back streets of Harbertonford, south Devon, England

Hands-Free Telephone Set
A telephone receptionist (possibly working for the emergency services) uses a rather cumbersome hands-free telephone, worn around the neck

Land Army 1941
Two former mill workers, sisters Ava and Blanche Horn, (" first Bevin girls" - Land Army conscripts & volunteers) are photographed in London enroute for the south

No Money for Social Serv
- Sorry, can t spare anything for schools or social services

Vive Le Sport! Go by rail... Advert for SNCF French Railways. Date: 1954

Blockbuster Video, 78 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, Wimbledon, London, 8th November 1990

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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.