Training Collection (page 2)

Trent Park Teacher Training College, North London (later part of Middlesex University). Being remote from road access and water supply

LCC-LFB Fire display at Brigade HQ Southwark
The London Fire Brigade encouraged, for very many years, a good public image by opening its doors to the public to special fire brigade displays

LCC-LFB Recruit firefighters training at Brigade HQ SE1
During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters in Lambeth. Here they are undertaking hook ladder drills on the stations nine-storey drill tower

British Mark IV tank with Canadian soldiers, WW1
A British Mark IV tank on a training exercise, with a large number of Canadian soldiers sitting on top of it, on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: February 1918

Met Police cadets giving a display
A group of Metropolitan Police cadets in sports gear, giving a display of their athletic skills. Seven poles are held in place so that seven cadets can climb up and sit at the top

Training Ship Mercury, River Hamble, Hampshire
The Training Ship Mercury was established in 1885 by the London philanthropist Charles Hoare. The ship, a barque previously named Illova, was originally moored at Binstead on the Isle of Wight

His Broadcast Masters Voice by George Studdy
A spoof on the famous His Masters Voice logo featuring a dog listening to a gramophone; Bonzo, the comic canine creation of George Studdy

Nurses Watch Surgery
Nurses watch a surgical demonstration from a balcony

Ta Poster / Bairnsfather
A recruitment poster for the Territorial Army featuring Bairnsfathers WWI creation, Old Bill

Birmingham City footballers left to right: Bob Hatton the new signing from Carlisle, Trevor Francis and Bob Latchford put their heads together at a team training session ahead of their match against

The Gymnasium - Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon
circa 1910s

English Bulldog, on a down and stay command, hopeful for a treat. (PR)

Travel poster advertising winter sports in Arlberg, Austra, c1910. Private Collection

RAF training aircraft. From left: Scottish Aviation Jetstream T1, XX489; the first production British Aerospace Hawk T1, XX154; company demonstrator Scottish Aviation Bulldog

Blitz in London -- AFS firefighter on ladder, WW2
Blitz in London -- an AFS firefighter on a ladder with hose attached, in a training exercise at HQ

NFS firefighters at assault course training camp, WW2
With a dramatic reduction in enemy attacks on London after the Blitz (1940-41) firemen and firewomen had to be kept gainfully employed and a high level of fitness and preparedness maintained

NFS firefighter at a training camp, WW2
With a dramatic reduction in enemy attacks on London after the Blitz (1940-41) firemen and firewomen had to be kept gainfully employed and a high level of fitness and preparedness maintained

Women dispatch riders in training, WW2
Women dispatch riders in training during the Second World War

Bucking bronco
Cowboy riding a bucking horse. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Grassmoor colliery and training centre, Mining
Grassmoor, North Derbyshire Area Training Centre for miners was opened in 1957. A group of trainees in shorts run across a field, the colliery sits on the hillside above

A young Police Dog
A Police Dog puppy sitting in an upturned MET Police Officers cap

ASC Barracks, Grove Park, Lewisham
Entrance to the ASC (Army Service Corps) Barracks on Marvels Lane, Grove Park, Lewisham, south east London. Two officers and a large dog stand at the entrance

A Miscarriage of Justice
A rather wicked looking Bonzo sniggers to himself as his brother gets a telling off for some naughty prank of which is entirely innocent

HMS Implacable, 1920
Photograph of HMS Implacable, formerly the Duguay-Trouin, 1920. This ship was built in France in 1789, served at Trafalgar, and was captured by the Royal Navy shortly thereafter

Poster for Ovo Sports Food
Advertising poster for Ovo Sport, a special food developed to provide nourishment during sport and training. The tagline claims Instant Fortification

Elephant painting with his trunk, Mae Sa Elephant Camp, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asia

CUTTY SARK CLIPPER
China clipper, though she only made 8 voyages to China before steamships destroyed the clipper business : she then became a wool carrier, then a training ship

Air Raid Drills at the Windmill Theatre
At the Windmill Theatre, London, the showgirls are given a crash course in fire-fighting and first aid. 1940

Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London. Date: circa 1910

Tower Bridge jams in summer heat
Tower Bridge, London, jams when the metal expands in the summer heat on 2 July 1968. The bridge is closed for two hours while firefighters cool it down with their hoses

Coastguards and civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey
Commemorative postcard, Heroes All! Five brave coastguards and two civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, who rescued 20 members of the 2nd Walworth Boy Scouts Troop who got into difficulties

St Vincent Sailing Ship
Sailing warship of the Royal Navy, later a training ship at Portsmouth, Hampshire. Date: in 1908

The Brigantine " Steadfast" - a companion vessel to the Metropolitan Asylums Board Training Ship " Exmouth"

A Border Collie dog in bluebells in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Cub Scout on skis, Snowy Mountains, Australia
A group of Cub Scouts of the 1st Kosciusco Troop, on skis in the Snowy Mountains of Australia. Scoutmaster Bernie Jarratt is demonstrating a kick turn. Date: 1960s

Gun transport exercise, Wentworth Woodhouse, Yorkshire
An emergency gun transport exercise taking place at Wentworth Woodhouse, Lord Fitzwilliams residence at Rotherham, Yorkshire

Oscar Battling Nelson. Danish-American pugilist. American lightweight champion for 1908-10, at practice in 1920
BOXING: BAT NELSON, 1920. Oscar Battling Nelson. Danish-American pugilist. American lightweight champion for 1908-10, at practice in 1920

NFS training / instructional photo, use of hose, WW2
How not to make a length of rolled up hose flat -- dont jump on it!

CONFEDERATE CAMP, 1861. Confederate troops from Mississippi practicing with the Bowie knife in camp. Wood engraving from a Northern American newspaper of 1861

Bonzo - Bostocks remarkable Sea lion
Bonzo a remarkable performing Sea Lion at Bostock and Wombwells Travelling Circus - pictures with trainer Zetta Hills Date: circa 1926

Ballet dancers training
A group of ballet dancers training in a rehearsal studio. circa 1940s

Fireboat Massey Shaw with eight hoses pumping

Firefighter
MODEL RELEASED. Firefighter in a smoke-filled training room

TED WILLIAMS (1918-2002). Theodore Samuel Williams. American baseball player. Batting against the New York Yankees as a member of the Boston Red Sox during a spring training exhibition game in St

Soldiers doing target practice on a shooting range
A group of men doing target practice on a shooting range before the outbreak of the First World War. Their success or otherwise is written up on various blackboards

Training Ship Exmouth, dumb bell drill
Uniformed boys on the deck of the Training Ship Exmouth perform dumb bell drill. The Exmouth, moored off Grays in Essex, was used by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a naval training establishment

Training Ship Exmouth
The Training Ship Exmouth, operated from 1876 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board on the River Thames off Grays, Essex. In 1903

Boys Band, Training Ship Indefatigable
The Boys Band of the Training Ship Indefatigable pose for their photograph in a field, near a tent -- probably at a local fete where they were performing

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"Embarking on a journey of growth and skill development, STS Malcolm Miller sets sail under full force, epitomizing the essence of training. " "Inspired by the resilience of our ancestors, a WW2 poster showcases the unwavering determination instilled through the activities of 52 (Lowland) Division. " "Ticked Off by Cecil Aldin captures the spirit of discipline and focus required in training, reminding us that success comes to those who persevere. " "The cockpit of Grob Tutor Two Seat Training Aircraft becomes a sanctuary for aspiring pilots, where dreams take flight amidst rigorous training sessions. " "HMS Worcester stands tall in Greenhithe, Kent as a testament to the transformative power of naval training. A beacon guiding future seafarers towards excellence. " "Training Ship Arethusa II serves as a haven for young minds seeking adventure and knowledge. Here they learn invaluable skills that shape their futures on land or at sea. " "With watchful eyes scanning horizons from RNLI lookout stations, dedicated individuals undergo continuous training to ensure safety at sea remains paramount. " "HMS Valiant proudly represents British strength and valor during WW1 - an emblematic reminder that rigorous training is key to triumphing over adversity. " "Mastering precision with every compass drill aboard Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent. These cadets navigate towards success one step at a time. "Training Ship HMS Conway symbolizes tradition and heritage while nurturing future leaders who will steer our world towards greatness with their acquired wisdom. "At LFB annual review in Lambeth HQ LFB150 event, firefighters demonstrate their bravery as they train relentlessly to protect lives and communities using powerful hoses. " "Piper Cherokee 140 G-AYJR takes flight into boundless skies as eager learners embark on thrilling journeys through aviation training programs.