Propelled Collection

Cutaway Diagram of the V-1 Flying Bomb; Second World War
Cutaway diagram of the German V-1 Flying Bomb, showing the inner workings of this rocket propelled bomb, 1944

Finchleys Zwicky Fire Engine
Finchleys engine - a " Zwicky" built in Tottenhams council works around 1907 by Jean Zwicky who also designed it

LCC-LFB Merryweather self-propelled Hatfield pump
Merryweather Hatfield pump, with crew. This was one of the first motorised fire engines used by the London Fire Brigade, capable of 30 mph

LCC-LFB Merryweather self-propelled Fire King pump
First introduced into the UK by Merryweather of Greenwich, SE London, in 1899, by 1907 twenty-one Fire Kings were in operational use around the country, including the London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB Holloway fire station appliance room
Station 76 was Holloway fire station, North London, located in Mayton Street, opened in 1907. Here its self propelled pump and pump-escape stand ready in the appliance room

Self-propelled fire engine at LFB Southwark HQ
A self-propelled fire engine at LFB Southwark Headquarters, with firemen training

LCC-LFB Shand Mason motor steam fire engine
The motor steam fire engine with independent pumping and propelling engines was developed later than the Merryweather Fire King self-propelled steam engine

LCC- MFB motorised senior officers car
At the turn of the century motorised transport was making its presence felt in Londons fire brigade, Seen here is Superintendent Cs Egerton

Jet Propelled Monorail
Jet-Propelled Monorail

Japanese River Boats
Various types of boat on a river, some with sails, others propelled with poles

Electric Fire Engine
Merryweathers electrically propelled fire-engine, which enabled 12 men to travel on the vehicle

A coracle, 1850
3330863 A coracle, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a coracle, a small round boat made of wickerwork covered with a watertight material, propelled with a paddle)

A coracle, 1850
3330845 A coracle, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a coracle, a small round boat made of wickerwork covered with a watertight material, propelled with a paddle)

A coracle, 1850
3330847 A coracle, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a coracle, a small round boat made of wickerwork covered with a watertight material, propelled with a paddle)

Aa felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850
3331126 Aa felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a felucca, a small boat propelled by oars or lateen sails or both)

A canoe, 1850
3330651 A canoe, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a canoe, a lightweight narrow boat, typically pointed at both ends and open on top)

A canoe, 1850
3330647 A canoe, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a canoe, a lightweight narrow boat, typically pointed at both ends and open on top)

A coracle, 1850
3330851 A coracle, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a coracle, a small round boat made of wickerwork covered with a watertight material, propelled with a paddle)

A coracle, 1850
3330846 A coracle, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a coracle, a small round boat made of wickerwork covered with a watertight material, propelled with a paddle)

A coracle, 1850
3330849 A coracle, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a coracle, a small round boat made of wickerwork covered with a watertight material, propelled with a paddle)

A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850
3331123 A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a felucca, a small boat propelled by oars or lateen sails or both)

A coracle, 1850
3330850 A coracle, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a coracle, a small round boat made of wickerwork covered with a watertight material, propelled with a paddle)

A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850
3330541 A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a felucca, a small boat propelled by oars or lateen sails or both)

Model of John Blenkinsops rack-rail engine. Being a steam locomotive propelled by a toothed wheel engaging in a rack on one of the rails

Model of Matthew Murrays steam locomotive propelled by a toothed wheel engaging in a rack on one of the rails, used 1812-1835. Date: circa 1900

How a railway train is propelled -- two diagrams of a locomotive engine, showing firebox, boiler, smoke box, steam chamber, cylinder and piston, safety valves, steam whistle and feed pipe. Date: 1841

Sexton Self Propelled Gun Ver sur Mer Normandy
The 25pr is in Espace Robert Kiln named after Dr Kiln who presented it. His father fought here. Initially the gun was mobile but the engine had to be sold to raise finance

A B C propelled by steam velocipede 1869
Two wheeled steam-powered velocipede, consisting of oscillating cylinders situated behind the carriage, driving a small cranked stage

Miranda in a Boat propelled by Caliban (litho)
1056097 Miranda in a Boat propelled by Caliban (litho) by Romney, George (1734-1802) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miranda in a Boat propelled by Caliban)

Recent Developments of Electricity as an Industrial Art (engraving)
1595218 Recent Developments of Electricity as an Industrial Art (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Developments of Electricity as an Industrial Art)

Launch propelled on the "Zephyr"System, built by Messers Yarrow and Company, Poplar (engraving)
1595793 Launch propelled on the " Zephyr" System, built by Messers Yarrow and Company, Poplar (engraving) by English School

Excursion steamboats leaving London 1900
Excursion steamboats leaving fresh Wharf, London Bridge. Date: 1900

MAN SHOT FROM GUN
A human shell is seemingly shot from a cannon. In truth, he is propelled by a spring, and the explosion occurs a fraction of a second later... Date: 1884

The first successful trial run of John Fitchs steamboat Perseverance on the Delaware River
3588312 The first successful trial run of John Fitchs steamboat Perseverance on the Delaware River, America, August 22, 1787, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870

The army shoots at Konga
in a scene from the film directed in 1961 by John Lemont

CRAMP UFO
Leonard Cramps impression of a gravitationally propelled spacecraft, depicted hovering in a lunar crater Date: 1966

Self-propelled fire engine at LFB HQ, Southwark
The Hatfield motor pump was the first petrol driven engine appliance in which the engine was used to operate the fire pump

One of the first Atlantic twin-screw steamers. A twin-screw steamer (or steamship) is a steam-powered vessel propelled by two screw propellers, one on either side of the plane of the keel

Ernest Shackletons air-propelled sledges, and a tent
Sir Ernest Shackletons air-propelled sledges, intended for use in the Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917). Shown here operating as air-propelled water boats

Gloster E28 / 39 W4041 the UKs first jet-propelled aircraft
Gloster E28/39, W4041, the UKs first jet-propelled aircraft

de Havilland DH106 Comet 1 G-ALYP of BOAC
de Havilland DH106 Comet 1, G-ALYP, of BOAC. This aircraft operated the first scheduled passenger service of a jet-propelled airliner on 2 May 1952

LCC-LFB Whitefriars fire station with Fire King pump
Whitefriars fire station with a Fire King pump and crew. First introduced into the UK by Merryweather of Greenwich in 1899, by 1907 21 Fire Kings were in operational use around the country

Paddle boat
Boats, Hand Propelled side wheelers. Three men in a hand propelled side wheeler named Queen Dido; piers and other boats visible

The Dandy-Horse Bicycle of the 1820 s
Photograph of a cyclist and his Dandy-Horse ; an early bicycle or running machine without pedals or gears, propelled only by foot. This type of bicycle became popular in the 1820s to 1830 s

Lady and Dog in Boat
A lady and her dog are propelled along the river at sunset by an unseen oarsman. Date: 1907

Licence for a mechanically propelled vehicle, otherwise known as a road tax disc, issued by Surrey County Council and valid until 31 December 1951

John Fitchs Steamboat, Philadelphia, PA, USA
John Fitchs Steamboat on the Delaware River at Philadelphia, PA, USA. It was the first boat in America to be successfully propelled by steam

Self-propelled fire engine at LFB Southwark HQ
A self-propelled fire engine at LFB Southwark Headquarters, with firemen training. Date: 1910

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"Revolutionizing Warfare and Rescue: The Power Technology" Discover the incredible advancements in propelled machinery that shaped history during the Second World War. From the Cutaway Diagram of the V-1 Flying Bomb to Finchleys Zwicky Fire Engine, witness how propulsion transformed warfare forever. But it wasn't just on the battlefield where propulsion made its mark. Explore the LCC-LFB Merryweather self-propelled Hatfield pump and Fire King pump, marveling at their ability to extinguish flames with unprecedented efficiency. Step into the LCC-LFB Holloway fire station appliance room, where self-propelled engines stood ready to protect lives and property. The ingenuity continued with inventions like the LCC-LFB Shand Mason motor steam fire engine, a true testament to human innovation. And let's not forget about transportation - behold the sleek lines of an LCC-MFB motorized senior officer's car, showcasing how even high-ranking officials embraced propelled technology. Venture beyond land as we delve into fascinating modes of water transport such as Jet Propelled Monorails and Japanese River Boats. Witness their speed and agility as they navigate through rivers with ease. Innovation knows no bounds when it comes to propelled technology – even electric fire engines emerged as a viable option for firefighting missions. Experience firsthand how these silent yet powerful machines revolutionized emergency response systems. Finally, return to Southwark's LFB HQ where another self-propelled fire engine awaits your admiration. Stand in awe at its capabilities while reflecting on how far we've come since those early days of mechanical advancement. Join us on this captivating journey through time and witness how propelled technology changed warfare tactics, rescue operations, transportation methods, and ultimately our world forever.