Supply Collection (page 9)

The unexpected applications of aviation, the food service in the airways, in Mesopotamia (colour litho)
2808792 The unexpected applications of aviation, the food service in the airways, in Mesopotamia (colour litho) by Beltrame

The difficult stable works carried out by our people during the winter (colour litho)
2808577 The difficult stable works carried out by our people during the winter (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A sharp advance of an artillery battery in Tripoli to transport it to the trenches (colour litho)
2808469 A sharp advance of an artillery battery in Tripoli to transport it to the trenches (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cries of Paris - well cleaner

Photographs from the Persian Gulf (engraving)
1609146 Photographs from the Persian Gulf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photographs from the Persian Gulf)

Ornate water towers, Dunkerque, France. Date: circa 1910s

Derby Reclamation Dam, Truckee River, Nevada, USA
Derby Reclamation Dam, Truckee River, near Derby, Nevada, USA. Date: circa 1908

Truckee River Dam, near Reno, Nevada, USA
Truckee River Dam, Truckee Carson Irrigation Project, near Reno, Nevada, USA. Date: circa 1908

Patriotic poster, Buy British, British Business
Patriotic poster, Buy British campaign -- How Bills new boots bucked up British Business! Part of a government campaign to tackle a balance of payments crisis

Poster, War Supplies for Russia, WW2
Poster, War Supplies for Russia, a convoy of British and American lorries streams along the Persian route to Russia during the Second World War. circa 1940

Advert for Berkefeld Filter, germ proof water 1910
Germ proof filtered water supply. Date: 1910

Advert for Reyrolle electric plug & sockets 1929
Safe to handle, domestic electrical apparatus, protected plug and sockets, made with British standard. Date: 1929

Spiral wooden pump used for water supply, Egypt
A man making a spiral pump made of wood, known as a tabut, used for water supply, seen mainly in the Lower Delta area of Egypt. Date: 1922

Water supply using a shaduf, Egypt
Water supply using a shaduf (shadoof), Egypt, used by farmers for irrigation of their land. Date: 1922

Meat supply off the coast of Chile, South America -- how it is taken aboard at Pacific ports. Date: 1922

Milkwoman with government inspector, Belgium
Milkwoman on her morning rounds, with a dog-drawn cart, Belgium. A government inspector is checking the quality of the milk. Date: 1922

Milkwoman on her morning round, Belgium
Milkwoman on her morning round, with a dog-drawn cart, Belgium. Date: 1922

Woman working in cold storage carrying meat, WW1
Woman working in cold storage carrying meat during the First World War. 1914-1918

Sheep in Bagatelle Park, Paris, WW1
Herds of sheep in Bagatelle Park, Paris, forming a reserve supply of food during the First World War, 8 September 1914. 1914

Margarine factory fighting food shortage, WW1
Margarine factory fighting a food shortage due to German submarine action during the First World War. 1914-1918

General Strike, 1926 - Smithfield Market butcher
General Strike, 1926 - a Smithfield Market butcher carrying supplies of meat to his own car. 1926

Burmese Sketches (engraving)
1624854 Burmese Sketches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burmese Sketches. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 December 1886)

Tap pouring out money with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Water-works at Old London Bridge, supplying water to Southwark and City of London

Flushing the sewers 1860s
With the population expanding and dumping coursing blockages below the depths of London, men wearing heavy oilskin protective clothing would go into the tunnels to unblock the sewers with a combing

Costumes of Europe, Soleure, Switzerland
Costumes of Europe - Soleure, Switzerland. 19th century

Costumes of Europe, Lady of Rome
Costumes of Europe - Lady of Rome. 19th century

Chicago Main Waterworks, north side, Chicago, USA
Chicago Main Waterworks, north side, Chicago, Illinois, USA. circa 1907

Calendar, June 1915, WW1
Calendar, June 1915 -- Munitions, First World War. By Hermann-Paul. 1914-1915

Aguas Livres Aqueduct, Lisbon, Portugal
Aguas Livres (Free Waters) Aqueduct over the Alcantara valley, Lisbon, Portugal, built in the 18th century. Date: circa 1900

Arrival of a milk train, Paddington Station 1903
Milk arriving at Paddington Station, London. Milk trains day and night bring in heavy full churns, a long line of carts driven in

Advert for Berkefeld Filter, clean water 1912
If your eyes could see the impurities in your present drinking water, you would not hesitate a moment to install a Berkefeld filter Date: 1912

Caterpillar pulling army supply train, Laredo, Texas, USA
Caterpillar pulling an army supply train, Laredo, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1913

Pinto Dam, Arrucas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. Date: circa 1900s

The Food Supply of Paris, Butchers Horse Market, Boulevard d Enfer and Boulevard Montrouge (engraving)
1105089 The Food Supply of Paris, Butchers Horse Market, Boulevard d Enfer and Boulevard Montrouge (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War, Arrival of a Supply of Provisions at Strasbourg (engraving)
1104652 The War, Arrival of a Supply of Provisions at Strasbourg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Ghost River Dam, Bow River, Alberta, Canada
Ghost River Dam, Bow River, near Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- construction camp overview. Date: 1929

Dam at Big Bear Lake, California, USA. Date: circa 1920s

Postcard booklet, Morris Sheppard Lake and Dam, Texas, USA
Postcard booklet, aerial view of Morris Sheppard Lake and Dam near Mineral Wells, Texas, USA. Date: 1942

Typical Victorian manual parish water supply on wheels
A typical Victorian manual parish water supply consisting of a barrel on wheels of the type used before the creation of the London Fire Engine Establishment under its Chief Fire Officer

Fire Brigade at Carrow Works, Norwich. 19th century

Poster, We are proud to be working on Operation H
Ministry of Supply poster, We are proud to be working on Operation H, National Housing Drive fitments. circa 1945

Poster, We co-operate to speed up housing
Ministry of Supply poster, We co-operate to speed up housing, National Housing Drive fitments. Designed by Raymond Davids. circa 1945

Postwar poster, Don t keep him waiting for his civvies
Ministry of Supply postwar poster, Don t keep him waiting for his civvies -- our target is, each serviceman must have hat, suit, shirt, two collars, tie, two pairs of socks, pair of shoes, raincoat

The Fetes at Ostend (engraving)
1059743 The Fetes at Ostend (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fetes at Ostend)

Men working a well, North Africa (b / w photo)
6033666 Men working a well, North Africa (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men working a well, North Africa)

Winter in Russia does not stop the victorious operations of our fighters (Colour Litho)
2778619 Winter in Russia does not stop the victorious operations of our fighters (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Our Milk, Butter and Cheese Supply (engraving)
2799827 Our Milk, Butter and Cheese Supply (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Milk, Butter and Cheese Supply)

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"Supply: The Lifeline of Exploration and Triumph" From the treacherous slopes of Mount Everest to the battlefields of World War II, it has always been the backbone of success. Sir Edmund Hillary, a legendary New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, understood this well as he stood near the summit alongside Tenzing Norgay on that historic day in 1953. The Royal Logistic Corps, with their unwavering dedication, ensured that supplies reached soldiers during crucial moments like D-Day. As supplies poured ashore amidst chaos and uncertainty, they became a beacon of hope for those fighting for freedom. Innovation also played its part in ensuring supply efficiency. The steam engine with its governor revolutionized transportation by enabling goods to be transported swiftly across vast distances. Meanwhile, a French bathroom from 1906 showcased how even mundane necessities were not exempt from advancements in supply technology. During WWI, German soldiers relied on gas masks stored meticulously in metal containers to protect themselves against deadly chemical attacks. These vital supplies served as armor against an unseen enemy. The Normandy Landings on June 6th, 1944 marked a turning point in WWII. Behind the scenes lay meticulous planning aided by detailed Ordnance Survey maps copied by German forces who marked bombing targets—a testament to both sides recognizing the significance of strategic supply routes. Even beyond warfare lies the importance of supply; oil rigs such as Dixilyn Field off Cornwall's coast ensure energy reaches our homes while Cunard Liner RMS Scythia ferried passengers across vast oceans—both examples showcasing how global connectivity relies upon uninterrupted supplies. However, history is not without its darker moments; Sherman's March to the Sea saw plantations plundered as troops sought essential provisions amidst chaos and destruction—an unfortunate reminder that desperation can lead to dire actions. Supply disruptions can have catastrophic consequences too; train derailments during World War I halted critical shipments at a time when every resource was vital for survival.