Extended Collection

The Royal Family of Great Britain 1897 (the year of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee). 1897

Fire at 298 Old Brompton Road, London SW5, 25 February 1956. An escape ladder is extended to the second floor, with Sub Officer Kirby of A9 Fulham carrying a 19-month-old child

NFS 60ft hand-operated turntable ladder, WW2
An Austin K4-Merryweather 60 foot hand-operated turntable ladder (TL). A total of 50 such appliances were built and mounted on Austin K4 chassis for the Home Office between 1942 and 1943

Neck vertebrae extended, X-ray
Bending of the neck. Coloured X-ray of a side view of the neck of a man showing extension of healthy cervical vertebrae (bones)

Victorian family group - Rodbourne House, Wiltshire
A Victorian family group and servants pose in the garden of Rodbourne House, St Paul Malmesbury Without, Wiltshire. This fine house was the home of the Hungerford Pollens who had an active interest

Normal childs head, X-ray
Normal childs head. Coloured X-ray of the head of a 13 year old

NFS (London Region) mobile kitchen vehicle
Donated to the London Region of the NFS by the Canadian Red Cross, the mobile kitchen unit displayed at the Regional (Brigade) Headquarters, Lambeth, SE1 is seen here with its side canopies extended

Large Italian Picnic Party
A large Genoese extended family group take the car into the hills for a summer picnic. Date: 1930s

1867 Tory Seamanship
The Abandoned! or Tory Seamanship The Constitution lies wrecked and adrift. A comment on Disraelis Reform Act, which extended the franchise. Date: 1867

Cromer Pier
A glimpse of the fine pier at Cromer, Norfolk, England. Built in 1901 and extended over the years, replacing a series of earlier piers. Date: 1960s

Kenya - Masai man with extended earlobe ornament (weighed to increase the distension of the skin). Date: circa 1910s

Khaki Chums Christmas Truce Cross, St Yvon, Belgium
At Christmas 1914, over the 24th/25th December, a truce was held here between the 1st Battalion the Warwickshire Regiment and the 7th Bavarians in which Bruce Bairnsfaher took part

The Attard Family, 3rd February 1987. The family of 17, 7 adults and 10 children, live together in a four bedroom council house on the Trowbridge Estate in Cardiff

Florida, Marco Island, Beach, woman beachcombing
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Royal Air Force de Havilland Mosquito NF Mk. XV high-altitude fighter. This is an example of the rare NF Mk. XV with the extended wing-span wings, pressurised cockpit, 70 series Merlin engines

Royal Air Force Short Stirling B Mk. III
Royal Air Force Short Stirling B Mk.III. This very leaky Stirling is flying with the tail-wheels extended, probably due to the notoriously unreliable electric retraction mechanism

Extended family group enjoy some summer sunshine and a cup of tea on the beach (possible in Dorset? South Coast of England?)

RMS Titanic, table of English composer Archibald Joyce
An important piece of musical and Titanic history, a late 19th/early 20th century oak barley twist gateleg table on which the composer and ?English Waltz King? Archibald Joyce (1873)

English Electric Canberra PR. 9 WH793
English Electric Canberra PR.9 WH793 (msn EE-242), the prototype PR.9, at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show from 3-9 September 1956

Malvern College Chapel
A photograph of the chapel of Malvern College, Malvern, Worcestershire, opened in 1899 by Arthur Blomfield, then extended in 1908 by his son, the architect, Charles James Blomfield. Date: circa 1908

Heath Robinson Hill-Side Clutch
An illustration which comically depicts a motor vehicle traversing an abnormally steep slope, with an inventive contraption of extended back wheels. Date: circa 1919

Yokohama Pier, Yokohama, Japan - Customs Office
Yokohama Pier, Yokohama, Japan - The brick building housed the Yokohama Customs Office Inspection Bureau - built in 1894 and designed by Japanese architect Yorinaka Tsumaki

Douglas C-54P 50851 (msn 10428, ex 42-72323). Used for radar tests at NATC Patuxent River, MD. under designation R5D-2-2. Had two pods mounted under each outer wing

Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander G-BAAE
Britten-Norman BN-2A-35 Islander G-BAAE (msn 308), on 4 September 1972, at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show, held between 4-10 September, demonstrating the extended nose

The Zulu war. The entrenched position at Rorke's Drift
The scene as reinforcements arrive at Rorke's Drift, successfully defended by the British from 3, 000 Zulus. Extended caption

United States Air Force - Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak 49-2430 FICON parasite, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, seen with the retractable nose hook extended

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Africa, Uganda, Kibale Forest Reserve, Portrait of adult Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) resting in rainforest clearing Date: 19/02/2005

Bulto (Saint with Hands Extended), c. 1938. Creator: Carl O Bergh
Bulto (Saint with Hands Extended), c. 1938

Illustration for The Adventures of Don Quixote (colour litho)
5200257 Illustration for The Adventures of Don Quixote (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: I saw extended a knight, not of brass, or marble)

A Haida Woman of Queen Charlotte Island (North-West America) (colour litho)
727697 A Haida Woman of Queen Charlotte Island (North-West America) (colour litho) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Knole House, Sevenoaks, Kent, England. This great mansion, the seat of the Sackville family, was built in the 15th century by Archbishop Bouchier and was extended 1605-1607. Date: 1961

HMS Hermes, Highflyer-class protected cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Hermes, a Highflyer-class protected cruiser, before conversion to an experimental seaplane carrier / tender

Sitting room in town (colour litho)
3096753 Sitting room in town (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sitting room in town)

Queens Head and Artichoke
The original Queens Head pub was in what is now Regents Park. It re-located to Albany Street in 1811 and the name was extended to Queens Head & Artichoke by 1825

English Middle Class wedding party - group photograph outside an elegant detached home. Date: circa 1930s

Large extended family group - Bournemouth Beach
Spectacular large extended family group photograph taken on the beach at Bournemouth, Dorset. Date: circa 1940

Large group of extended family and friends on British beach
A superb seasdie candid photograph of a large group of extended family and friends on a British coastal resort beach. Date: circa 1920

Extended family outside stone county home
A countryside scene with parents, son and Grandmother all stood outside their lovely stone cottage. The son appears to be holding two pails of milk. Date: circa 1910s

Large group of holidaymakers on a British beach - looking up at the photographer (possibly stood on the promenade?) - the photograph was taken at 8pm on July 11, 1925

Cartoon, Mr Gladstone Sent For -- a satirical comment on the General Election success of the Liberal Party, headed by William Gladstone

The Palatial General Offices of the Canadian Pacific Railway, as Recently Extended and Enlarged (b / w photo)
6027712 The Palatial General Offices of the Canadian Pacific Railway, as Recently Extended and Enlarged (b/w photo) by Canadian Photographer (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christabel Pankhurst self-exiled in Paris 1912
Christabel Pankhurst (1880 - 1958), British suffragette, photographed buying a newspaper in Paris, following the discovery of her whereabouts after she left London six months before to avoid arrest

Patagonian, Brazil, Objiboway (colour litho)
3657054 Patagonian, Brazil, Objiboway (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patagonian, Brazil, Objiboway)

Extended family on board the Kemusa - April 1921. 1921

London Fire Brigade extended ladder with a man standing near the top. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1930s

London Fire Brigade operating extended ladder
London Fire Brigade operating an extended ladder. Date: circa 1920s

LFB firefighters in action in a London street
LFB firefighters in action with ladders and hoses at a fire in a London street. Date: mid-20th century

LCC-MFB horse drawn escape cart and ladder
A horse-drawn 50ft wheeled escape ladder. These could be very quickly slipped by the crew and extended up to a window. Their sole purpose was rescue, and these units

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"Unveiling the Extended History: A Glimpse into the Royal Family of Great Britain, 1897" Step back in time to witness a remarkable moment captured in 1897, as we delve into the intriguing world of the British monarchy. This captivating photograph showcases The Royal Family of Great Britain during an era when tradition and grandeur reigned supreme. Amidst this historical journey, our attention is drawn to another significant event - a daring feat that unfolded during World War II. Behold the NFS 60ft hand-operated turntable ladder, an awe-inspiring invention that symbolizes bravery and resilience amidst chaos. Its towering presence reminds us of those who risked their lives to protect others. Yet, history has its share of tragedies too. In London's Old Brompton Road at number 298, flames engulfed a building with fierce intensity. The fire serves as a haunting reminder of how destructive forces can leave scars on our cityscape but also inspire unity and resilience within communities. Shifting gears from calamity to medical marvels, we encounter an X-ray revealing extended neck vertebrae - a fascinating glimpse into human anatomy's intricate wonders. Similarly captivating is another X-ray showcasing normal child's head development; reminding us that growth takes many forms and each individual possesses unique qualities. Venturing further through time and space, we stumble upon Rodbourne House in Wiltshire - frozen in Victorian elegance with its family group portrait adorning its walls. This snapshot transports us back to an era where familial bonds were cherished above all else. The allure continues as we join a vibrant Italian Picnic Party brimming with laughter and joyous camaraderie under sunlit skies. Such gatherings remind us of life's simple pleasures shared amongst loved ones. Returning closer to home, we encounter NFS (London Region) mobile kitchen vehicle - emblematic of selfless service provided by firefighters who tirelessly nourish both body and soul during times of crisis.