Appliances Collection (page 4)

LCC-MFB Dulwich fire station and horse steamer
A seven man crew from Dulwich fire station pose on the forecourt with their Merryweather steam pump. One member of a firemans family peers through the lace curtains of the accommodation at first

Massey Shaw fireboat demonstrates pumping
Moored at its Blackfriars river station on the Victoria Embankment, the newly commissioned Massey Shaw fireboat demonstrates its massive pumping capacity by discharging a vast amount of water

LCC-LFB in Lord Mayors Show, City of London
London firefighters and Auxiliary firefighters with appliances taking part in the annual Lord Mayors Show through the City of London. A Bedford heavy pump unit with crew leads the LFB contingent

Fire crew and horse drawn pump

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

Surgical Instruments / C18
Variety of surgical instruments

Forceps and Bandages
A selection of medical appliances, including forceps and a hook to extract bullets (fig 8). Also bandage application diagrams

FOULIS GAS FIRE / 1889
Foulis Patent Regenerative Gas fire, supplied by the Carron Company. Universally admitted to be the most efficient gas fires by the trade both at home and abroad

German pole axe and halberd from the late 15th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Wife kissing a young man behind her husbands back. German fashions of the late 15th century. From a color illustration by a German master in Berlin Print Room, Kupferstichkabinet

1970S Chest Freezer
A trendy chest freezer. Date: 1970s

Italian male fashion, late 15th century. Costume of Italian noblemen A-C, and costume of Italian soldiers, archer, pikeman and axe man in small metal helmet

German fashions of the 15th century, including mi-parti
German costumes of the 15th century. Man and woman in mi-parti clothes, and others in characteristic fashion of the era. From the Duke of Saxonys lineage book in Dresden State Archive

Italian heraldic shield or targe from the mid-15th century. With escutcheon and coat of arms, great helm crested with a swans head, the crest of the Chigi family of Sienna

German knight in armour of the late 14th century. In bascinet with vizor and camail, surcoat and cape, chainmail and plate armour, holding a lance and mace. St

A siren seducing a merman knight, 14th century
A mermaid or siren in German womens costume from the 14th century seducing a merman knight. Scenes below show knights and ladies holding family crests

Gottfried Count of Arensberg, 14th century armour
Gottfried, Count of Arensberg, Graf von Arensberg, 1370. In suit of armour, leather surcoat with coat of arms, iron arm harness. From a grave effigy in Frankfurt Cathedral

Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330
Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, Prior of the Order of Saint John or Johanniter-Ordens, died 1330. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Portrait of a German maiden in late 16th century garb. She wears a lace ruff, a painted glass brooch with her own likeness, and holds a prayer book bound in painted parchment

Ceremonial dress of orders of chivalry, 16th century
Ceremonial robes of knights of the Golden Fleece A, Order of the Garter B, Teutonic Knights C, D, and sword and wreath of Georg Hund von Wenkheim E

Women of Venice dying their hair using a solana (a wide brim hat with a hole in the centre), one with a sponge A, and one with comb in front of a mirror after Cesare Vecellio B, and wooden comb C

Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, London, 1939 (b / w photo)
1812629 Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, London, 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Model Nicki Howarth poses in the kitchen, holding a broom and smoking a cigarette. 27th September 1972

In Paddington three families share a terrace house. The two bedroom house means that one family has to sleep in the kitchen October 1953

Contrasting Bathroom

Kitchen with Yellow Sink Date: 1950

Australian Gas Light Company Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for The Australian Gas Light Company, the image shows a woman doing household chores in an all-gas home

Advert for Belling electric cooker
Advert for the latest Belling electric cooker, highlighting the inner glass door. Date: circa 1939

Advert for Wellstood cooking ranges, from Smith and Wellstood. Date: 1932

An advert for Belling Electric Fires, suggesting that as well as creating warmth, they can also help to generate daydreams. Date: circa 1932

Fire drill at Southwark headquarters. Date: 1896

1969 1960s 60s Sixties Electric Man Men Electricity
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CEGB linesmen doing maintenance work, Kent
CEGB (Central Electricity Generating Board) linesmen doing routine maintenance work on the Supergrid transmission line between Northfleet and Canterbury, 24 July 1961

Electricity Council appliance testing lab, Leatherhead
Electricity Council appliance testing laboratories, Leatherhead, Surrey. A new extension was opened on 16 May 1969. Showing the Housecraft Department

Matthias Klotz Monument, violin maker monument, Mittenwald, district of Garmisch Partenkirchen, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria
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Tools and equipment for the production of butter, Holstein milk cellar with Destinon milk containers, Germany
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An oil mill according to the Anglo-American system by R. P. fisherman & Co
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Brick cutter by Richard Raupach, the cutter is used to separate the clay slab into even pieces
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The Elmauer Haltspitze in the Kaisergebirge, with summit cross, Tyrol, Austria, Historic
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Nursery appliances (engraving)
6005611 Nursery appliances (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nursery appliances)

Wide view of the United Electric Light & Power Company window display at W
1078938 Wide view of the United Electric Light & Power Company window display at W. 138th Street and Hamilton Place, New York City, December 17, 1914 (b/w photo) by Hassler

The International Electricity Exhibition In Como, The Great Main Facade (colour litho)
2798175 The International Electricity Exhibition In Como, The Great Main Facade (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Couple in an Appliance Store Buying a New Wall Oven, 1956 (screen print)
2630052 Couple in an Appliance Store Buying a New Wall Oven, 1956 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092503 Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town)

German female haberdasher in a shop selling thread, 1492
German female haberdasher in a shop selling colorful ropes of thread and buttons, 1492. She wears a tall hennin with veil, popular in France and Holland at the time

Stained glass window portrait of a lady with armorial
Stained glass window portrait of a lady in hennin hat with tiara, next to unknown states armorial shield, helm and crest, 1495. Shield shows a wicker fence

Steel plate gauntlets of the late 15th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Illustration by Dr

Stained glass portrait of Abbot Sebastian Hafele
Abbot Sebastian Hafele von Ebersburg, Catholic prelate, 1472-1500. With mitre, crook and coat of arms. From a stained glass window in the church in Haslach, Bavaria

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"Appliances: The Unsung Heroes of Firefighting" From the historic LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station in Bermondsey to the bustling New Paddington Fire Station in West London, they have played a crucial role in safeguarding our communities. These powerful machines are not just mere vehicles; they symbolize bravery and resilience. Firefighters working at the scene of a pub fire in SE London rely on their trusty appliance, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and tools designed to combat even the fiercest flames. As Chris Reynolds' Victorian fire engine cartoon reminds us, these lifesaving contraptions have come a long way since their humble beginnings. The iconic LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station proudly showcases its crews alongside their reliable appliance, standing tall as a testament to unity and dedication. Meanwhile, multi-service emergency vehicles demonstrate that they can not limited to firefighting alone but also serve as vital resources during other emergencies. At LCC-LFB Kennington fire station in Lambeth or GLC-LFB New Lewisham fire station's appliance room, one can witness the meticulous organization behind maintaining these essential machines. From Triplex Grate C Pattern engines to Dennis motorized Hatfield fire engines from yesteryears – each holds its own unique story within the annals of firefighting history. During World War II, NFS 60ft hand-operated turntable ladders proved indispensable for reaching great heights amidst chaos and destruction. These remarkable appliances exemplify courage under extreme circumstances. As firefighters parade proudly before their trusted companion, we are reminded that it is through teamwork and unwavering commitment that they protect lives and property day after day. Let us salute these unsung heroes who stand ready at all times - our brave firefighters and their steadfast appliances.