Control Collection

Map of the Roman Empire
A map showing the extent of the Roman Empire

Pedro Miguel Locks, Panama Canal, Panama, Central America

White Horse Final
Mounted policemen control the crowds overflowing onto the pitch before the FA Cup Final between West Ham United and Bolton Wanderers at Wembley Stadium

Air Traffic Control flight information strips

Female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses
Two women jockeys with riding crops, spur on their steeds - not horses, but top-hatted and tailed gentlemen who wear bridles in their mouths

Apollo Lunar Module interior. Designed for a crew of two, the controls were used by the pilot to descend from lunar orbit to the Moons surface

Motorway traffic cones. Row of traffic cones being used to manage traffic on a motorway

LCC-LFB Aftermath of a fire in Hare Street, SE18
A retail shop and dwellings above were seriously affected by a fire in Hare Street, London SE18, requiring additional fire engines to combat it

NFS London Region control room and officers, WW2
With the Fire Service nationalised in 1941 the London Fire Brigade was combined with its surrounding Fire Brigades to form the London Region of the NFS

Gatwick airport, 1936
The improved Gatwick airport at the time of its official opening, 1936. The new Martello tower-style design enabled the airport to deal with six big air liners at once. 1936

World War Two recruitment poster
Poster from the Second World War encouraging women to join the Royal Observer Corps

Hundred Years War. 1337 to 1453. Battle. Miniature. 15th c
Hundred Years War. Conflicts waged from 1337 to 1453, pitted the Kingdom of England against the Valois Capetians for control of the French throne. Battle. Miniature. 15th century

Coach and horses in the snow on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

Interior view from tuk-tuk, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

A speed camera
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Sun on Dartmoor Devon horizon illuminates rolling landscape of fields and woodland with foreground rich crop of poppies
HAR-87 Sun illuminates rolling landscape of fields and woodland with foreground of rich crop of poppies (arable weed) amid ripening barley, backlit. Organic farming. Dartmoor, Devon horizon

Winston Churchill and his daughter unite for the war effort
Mr. Churchill at a London gun site during a raid:drawing made on the spot. The premier watches his daughter, subaltern Mary Churchill, in the control room

The Launch of R. M. S. Queen Mary, Clydebank, September 1934
Photograph of the launch of R.M.S. Queen Mary from John Browns shipyard, Clydebank, 26th September 1934. The ship is seen under the control of a number of tugs

Feudal Map of Japan in 1615, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Feudal Map of Japan in 1615, (1903). The feudal period of Japanese history was a time when powerful families (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun) ruled Japan

Young smiling man wearing underwear standing in front of nostalgic wallpaper

Feudal Map of Japan between 1564 -73, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Feudal Map of Japan between 1564 -73, (1903). The feudal period of Japanese history was a time when powerful families (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun) ruled Japan

Feudal Map of Japan before Sekigahara, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Feudal Map of Japan before Sekigahara, 1903. The feudal period of Japanese history was a time when powerful families (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun) ruled Japan

Young man in a suit and without shirt lying on a couch

Young man in a suit and without shirt kneeling on a couch

A general view of the scene outside Silverdale House, Hampstead Road, London when large crowds assembled to hamper the progress of police who had arrived to give bailiffs support in their attempt to

Advert for the Radiation New World Gas Cooker 1933
Radiation porcelain enamelled New World Gas Cookers, the only gas cookers with regulo control. Ask to see the unrivalled Radiation New World Gas cooker at your gas showrooms

Children Flying a Kite on a Hill
Mandy Pritty, dv1233008

Illustration Of Black Union Regiment, Civil War, 1860s
Recruitment illustration of a Black Union regiment of soldiers and their White commanding officer, labeled Come and join us, brothers, 1860s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

The cockpit of a P-51 Mustang

Portrait of a young man

Young man in white shirt and blue jeans jumping

Man with a naked torso wearing long underwear in a horse barn sitting on bales of hay

St Pauls Bomb Damage
20th October 1940: St Pauls Cathedral after a direct hit during the blitz in London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers 1938
Providing ample accommodation for all the food and untensils required in cooking for a family of 6 to 8. This is one of the popular Main gas cookers obtainable in all-enamel

GLC-LFB Eastern Command Control Unit
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB Breathing apparatus communications set
A Sub Officer from Lambeths (D61) emergency tender crew demonstrating the Southampton communications equipment that was worn with a full face mask on the Proto (oxygen) breathing apparatus set

London Fire Brigade, second Brixton Riots
On 28 September 1985 the second Brixton riot erupted. After the arrest of a man following a shooting incident, a largely black crowd protested at Brixton Police station in Lambeth, South London

Anger, conceptual artwork. Drawing of a mans head with a small man inside holding a hammer, representing anger and aggression

Southern Railway Ratcatcher
Official Rat catcher for Southern Railway with Terriers and quarry. Date: 1924

City of Living Dead
CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD (L Manning and F Pratt) Virtual reality foreseen : these sleepers choose to live adventures transmitted to them by sensory control

English League Division One match at Hillsborough. Sheffield Wednesday 1 v Manchester United 0. Uniteds Denis Law tries to take the ball past Wednesday goalkeeper Ron Springett. 4th October 1962

Kensitas cigarettes advertisement - they re slimming
Advertisement for Kensitas cigarettes advising that the best way to avoid eating between meals, gaining unslightly fat and avoiding the future shadow (that of a portly older woman)

LFB major control unit in operation at a fire
LFB firefighters in action, and a major Control Unit vehicle in attendance at a fire, 7 October 1955. The Control Unit had its own dedicated operational staff

WW2 - Map showing Flying Bomb hits during Blitz on London in the LCC-London Fire Brigade Control Room at Lambeth HQ, SE1

Grafiti Wall, Belfast, 1973
?Graf?ti Wall?, Belfast, 1973 - Oil on board, by Ralph Lillford, 1973. Associated with Northern Ireland (1969-2007). During ?the Troubles

Woman walking through security gate, carrying bag, contents made visible

Swimming pool, swimmers on start blocks

Girl, teenager, serious

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"Unveiling the Power of Control: From Ancient Empires to Modern Times" Exploring a map of the Roman Empire, we witness how control shaped an entire civilization, dictating its boundaries and destiny. Pedro Miguel Locks at the Panama Canal in Central America stand as a testament to human ingenuity and control over nature's mighty forces. The final gallop of White Horse signifies not only strength but also the delicate balance between control and freedom. Stepping inside the Apollo Lunar Module, we marvel at astronauts' mastery over technology, showcasing humanity's quest for ultimate control beyond Earth's limits. Air Traffic Control flight information strips meticulously organize chaos in our skies, ensuring safe journeys for millions around the globe. Defying stereotypes, female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses symbolize women breaking barriers while maintaining grace and precision under their command. Motorway traffic cones guide us through bustling highways with controlled efficiency, keeping us on track during our daily commutes. In NFS London Region's WWII control room, officers strategized tirelessly to maintain order amidst chaos – a testament to human resilience even in times of darkness. The IRA bombing of Westminster reminds us that sometimes those who seek power will challenge society's norms by attempting to seize control through violence – yet unity prevails against such acts. Amidst charred remnants after a fire in Hare Street SE18, LCC-LFB showcases their unwavering commitment to controlling destructive elements and protecting lives within communities they serve. A World War Two recruitment poster serves as a reminder that individuals willingly sacrifice personal freedoms when called upon by their nations – highlighting both patriotism and collective responsibility under strict controls during wartime. Peering out from an interior view of a tuk-tuk in Bangkok reveals Southeast Asia's vibrant chaos harmoniously balanced by skilled drivers maneuvering through crowded streets with remarkable control.