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Howard Carter / Men Tomb
Howard Carter and companions inspect the sarchophagus of Tutankhamen in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor

Wandsworth Prison, south west London
A galleried wing of Wandsworth Prison in south west London. Two warders inspect the cells

Queen Elizabeth reviews female LFB dispatch rider, WW2
Visit to LFB by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth. Queen Elizabeth reviews a female dispatch rider at the Lambeth Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade

Queen Elizabeth II inspecting firefighters, London
Visit of Queen Elizabeth II to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth, on 9 June 1977

NFS - Home Office hose tests at Wimbledon, WW2
London Region NFS/AFS firefighters assisting in Home Office trials to improve water delivery systems to emergency dams and onto fires after the fire service was nationalised in August 1941

British Howitzer inspected by Maharaja of Patiala, WW1
A British 12 inch Mark III railway Howitzer being inspected by the Maharaja of Patiala (Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, 1891-1938) on the Western Front near Borre in France during the First World War

Army Education Exhibition at Eltham Palace: inspecting a German miners dress uniform in the section " Germany Under Control". Date: 1946

Napoleon at Danzig
Siege of Danzig - Napoleon inspects the siege works: the town will be surrendered later in the month, following negotiations. Date: 9 May 1807

Women sorting grapes for wine
3078053 Women sorting grapes for wine; (add.info.: Print showing women sorting grapes for wine in Champagne, France. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Policeman inspects a work pass for a man collapsed on the pavement. 1890 (french engraving)
5617247 Policeman inspects a work pass for a man collapsed on the pavement. 1890 (french engraving); (add.info.: 02/02/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A warden inspecting a cell
5307388 A warden inspecting a cell.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a warden, at HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs, inspecting a cell before locking a prisoner up for the night. Dated 19th century)

Man standing on tail of plane
adult, airplane, aviation, back, balance, balancing, classic, day, fly, high angle view, inspect, journey, jumbo, man, one person only, outdoor, plane, runway, safety, service, tail, transportation

Lunch time
Carmel Tadmor

Woman Looking Through a Magnifying Glass

The Dreadnought Hoax
THE DREADNOUGHT HOAX The Emperor of Abyssinia and his suite prepare to inspect the Royal Navy : Virginia Stephen (Woolf) on left, Horace Cole on the right Date: February 1910

WW2 - Home Front - King George VI meets a young boy munition worker (15 year-old Leonard Fiske) during his inspection of a famous munitions factory - the lad continued to feed revolver bullets into

RMS Queen Mary, hull and propellers
RMS Queen Mary's hull and propellers were subjected to minute inspection before her official trials Date: 1930s

Shipyard workers cheering King Edward VIII in Glasgow
Shipyard workers cheering King Edward VIII on his visit to inspect the RMS Queen Mary in Glasgow Date: 1936

King Edward VIII visiting RMS Queen Mary at Glasgow Date: 1936

Woman inspecting peas in Birds Eye factory
Woman inspecting peas in a Birds Eye factory before they are quick-frozen. Date: circa 1970s

The Looking Glass, (oil on canvas)
823109 The Looking Glass, (oil on canvas) by Blenner, Carle J. (1884-1952); 61x50.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Looking Glass. Carle John Blenner (1864-1952). Oil on canvas

Foreigners with an Elephant (colour woodblock print)
1766570 Foreigners with an Elephant (colour woodblock print) by Yoshitora, Utagawa (fl.c.1836-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foreigners with an Elephant. Utagawa Yoshitora (fl.1840-1880)

The Valuation of Jewels, (oil on canvas)
989928 The Valuation of Jewels, (oil on canvas) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 39.4x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Valuation of Jewels. Juan Pablo Salinas (1871-1946)

Umpire Billy Bowden & Steve Harmison Inspect The Ball Um
Umpire Billy Bowden & Steve Harmison Inspect The Ball 4th Ashes Test Match 4th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 Headingley, Leeds, England 07 August 2009 Date: 07 August 2009

A Rug Bazaar, Tangier, 1878 (oil on canvas)
989321 A Rug Bazaar, Tangier, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 70.4x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Rug Bazaar, Tangier. Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903). Oil on canvas

Daisy, Princess of Pless in the Artists Studio, 1907 (oil on canvas)
658891 Daisy, Princess of Pless in the Artists Studio, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927); 118x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Daisy)

The Sundial (oil on brown paper)
3744183 The Sundial (oil on brown paper) by Pott, Laslett John (1837-98); Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Berbers inspect the truffles for sale in the market in Tunis (chromolitho)
736026 Berbers inspect the truffles for sale in the market in Tunis (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Very Jolly Afternoon - his majesty King George V attends Harrow School Speech Day. Date: 1912

Building progress inspection, Paris
City officials inspect the progress of a building under construction, Paris. Date: circa 1930s

Dancer Looking at the Sole of her Right Foot; Danseuse Regardant la Plante de son Pied
1768841 Dancer Looking at the Sole of her Right Foot; Danseuse Regardant la Plante de son Pied Droi, c.1895 (bronze with dark brown patina) by Degas

The Sleeping Beauty; La Bella Addormentata, (oil on panel)
823490 The Sleeping Beauty; La Bella Addormentata, (oil on panel) by Martens, Willem Johannes (1838-95); 46x36.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sleeping Beauty; La Bella Addormentata)

Oyster-Culture, the Famous Beds at Cancale, Brittany (b / w photo)
1601351 Oyster-Culture, the Famous Beds at Cancale, Brittany (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oyster-Culture, the Famous Beds at Cancale, Brittany)

Fitz-Ooftish and his Patent Motor Gun, an Invention that failed (litho)
1039465 Fitz-Ooftish and his Patent Motor Gun, an Invention that failed (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fitz-Ooftish and his Patent Motor Gun)

The Meeting of the Emperors of Russia and Germany at Kiel (engraving)
1056256 The Meeting of the Emperors of Russia and Germany at Kiel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Under Nelsons Shadow: Bluejackets Inspecting Wreaths at the Foot of the Admiral
KAT323426 Under Nelsons Shadow: Bluejackets Inspecting Wreaths at the Foot of the Admirals Statue, published in The Graphic October 27th 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour, Scenes at Gibraltar (b / w photo)
1593516 The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour, Scenes at Gibraltar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Roberts Visit to Pietermaritzburg on 4 December, the Commander-in-Chief leaving the Platform to inspect the Troops
1593149 Lord Roberts Visit to Pietermaritzburg on 4 December, the Commander-in-Chief leaving the Platform to inspect the Troops and Indian Bearers

Gulliver is inspected by residents of Brobdingnag, from Gullivers Travels
3514755 Gulliver is inspected by residents of Brobdingnag, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

The scientists of Lordbruldrud examine Gulliverfrom French Edition of Gulliver
3514764 The scientists of Lordbruldrud examine Gulliverfrom French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni

Development of the Goldfields in Western Australia (litho)
1051237 Development of the Goldfields in Western Australia (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Development of the Goldfields in Western Australia)

In the Garden; Dans le Jardin, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
656255 In the Garden; Dans le Jardin, c.1885 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 65x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Garden; Dans le Jardin. Berthe Morisot (1841-1895)

The Gypsy (oil on panel)
3822390 The Gypsy (oil on panel) by Marshall, Thomas Falcon (1818-78); 30.4x50 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright

Army Reorganization in Morocco, 1872 (oil on canvas)
989487 Army Reorganization in Morocco, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Hodgson, John Evan (1831-95); 153x87 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Army Reorganization in Morocco. John Evan Hodgson (1831-1895)

Sir William Maccormac on his Way to Inspect a Hospital at Pietermaritzburg (litho)
1048721 Sir William Maccormac on his Way to Inspect a Hospital at Pietermaritzburg (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Introduction, 1800 (pen & wash on paper)
SAG186640 The Introduction, 1800 (pen & wash on paper) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Extinct Types of Old London Life (engraving)
1626816 Extinct Types of Old London Life (engraving) by Petherick, Horace (1839-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extinct Types of Old London Life)

Visitors to the Paris Exhibition listening to the Phonograph (engraving)
1596227 Visitors to the Paris Exhibition listening to the Phonograph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"From Wandsworth Prison to Buckingham Palace: A Glimpse into the World of Inspections" In the heart of south west London, Wandsworth Prison stands tall as a place where inspections reveal both order and chaos. During World War II, even Queen Elizabeth found herself under inspection as she reviewed female LFB dispatch riders, showcasing their bravery and resilience. London's firefighters faced scrutiny from none other than Queen Elizabeth II herself, who inspected their courage and dedication in protecting the city. The Home Office conducted rigorous hose tests at Wimbledon during WWII, inspecting the National Fire Service's readiness to combat fires that threatened Britain's safety. Witnessing history unfold during WWI, Maharaja of Patiala meticulously inspected a British Howitzer, highlighting international alliances forged on battlefields. Howard Carter ventured deep into ancient tombs with his team of men for an inspection like no other – uncovering treasures that had been hidden for centuries. Eltham Palace became a hub for knowledge as an Army Education Exhibition allowed visitors to inspect military advancements and learn about strategic warfare tactics. Napoleon himself made his presence felt in Danzig when he inspected troops stationed there – a powerful display of authority during his reign. Children eagerly explore nature's wonders by fishing with nets, inspecting each catch with wide-eyed curiosity and delight in discovering underwater secrets. Cockermouth reveals the devastating effects of climate change as we witness a beehive infected and damaged by Varroa mites – reminding us to inspect our impact on nature's delicate balance. Lunchtime offers a momentary pause from daily routines; it is when colleagues gather around tables to share stories while simultaneously inspecting each other’s meals with envy or admiration. The mighty RMS Queen Mary unveils her grandeur through hull and propeller inspections - marvels of engineering that propelled her across the vast oceans, carrying dreams and aspirations.