Purpose Collection

Mount Pleasant Hotel, Kings Cross, London
The Mount Pleasant Hotel at the corner of Kings Cross Road and Calthorpe Street, Central London. The building was originally erected in 1894 as one of Londons six Rowton Houses - large

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
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

Sherlock Holmes 1921
Sherlock Holmes is filmed by Stoll at Cricklewood; Baker Street is reconstructed for the purpose

Rose-ringed / ring-necked parakeets (Psittacula krameri) in flight on way to roost in an urban cemetery, London, UK. January

LCC-LFB Dual purpose pump escape at Lambeth HQ
A Dennis F7 pump escape at Lambeth HQ, a classic postwar fire engine newly in service in London. It was powered by a 150 bhp 5.7 litre Rolls-Royce engine and served initially at Lambeth Fire Station

LCC-LFB Dennis motorised fire pump and crew
The introduction of the Dennis fire appliances would see the creation of dual-purpose fire engines capable of carrying either the 50 foot wheeled escape or, as here, adapted as a pump

Female Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) in flight. Returning to its nest. Pousada Currupira d Araras, south west Brazil

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
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

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump-escape fire engine
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

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump-escape fire engine
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

LFDCA-LFB Vintage fire engine at Clapham fire station
A former Middlesex Fire Brigade pump escape at Clapham fire station. Middlesex was absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade in 1965 with the creation of the Greater London Council

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
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

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
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 general purpose lorry
A general purpose lorry, manufactured by Dennis of Guildford

Foundling Hospital Schools, Berkhamsted
The Foundling Hospital Schools, Berkhamsted. The Hospital was founded in 1739 by Captain Thomas Coram and in 1741 began construction of premises at Bloomsbury Fields, London

LFDCA-LFB Volvo dual purpose diesel pump ladder
Pictured on Blackheath in SE London, the pump ladder from Greenwich fire station

Orcas / killer whales (Orcinus orca) swimming in open water, Three Kings Islands, New Zealand. Pacific Ocean

GLC-LFB ERF diesel pump-escape fire engine
The ERF pump escape attached to Millwall fire station, the latest addition to the Brigades appliance fleet. It was a dual-purpose appliance that could carry either the 50 foot wheeled escape ladder

Black-throated Diver (Gavia arctica) Rokua, Finland, May

Tadpoles of the Common toad (Bufo bufo) swimming seen from below, Belgium, June

RF- African elephant (Loxodonta africana) at sunset. Chobe National Park, Botswana. Endangered species

Phoenix Paper Mills and Pond - Dartford, Kent, England, with the large mill pond which helped to power the facility. Wellcome took over in 1889 and turned the site over to a pharmaceutical purpose

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) diving near ice flow, Antarctica. Small reproduction only

LCC-LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump-escape
The Dennis dual-purpose pump-escape from D66 station Brixton (Gresham Road, SW4), pictured on Lambeth Bridge. The hose-reel tubing

Burrell General Purpose Engine number 2613 Brenda, reg. BJ 7694, at Bressingham on 23 July 1972. Date: 1972

LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump, Lambeth HQ
Lambeths (D61) pump at its base station, on display in Brigade headquarters drill yard. Side mounted pump outlets together with hose-reel tubing and two hook ladders can be seen

Station 28, Whitechapel BA pumps crew
Firefighters from Whitechapel fire station posing with their Proto Mark IV oxygen breathing apparatus sets with their open Dennis dual purpose appliance which could carry either an extension ladder

LCC-LFB Dual purpose appliances (pump escape)
Introduced into the London Fire Brigade in 1934, dual purpose appliances meant that the ladders the fire engines carried were interchangeable

LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump, Lambeth HQ
Lambeths (D61) pump at its base station, on display in Brigade headquarters drill yard. Side mounted pump outlets together with hose-reel tubing and two hook ladders can be seen

League of Nations / 1922
The opening session of the League of Nations in Geneva. The purpose of the League, set up in 1919 & written into the WW1 peace treaties, was to keep peace through arbitration

Burrell General Purpose Traction Engine TA369 Red Gauntlet (msn 3798) at the 1959 Andover Steam Fair. (Charles Burrell & Sons were builders of steam traction engines, agricultural machinery)

Franco-British Exhibition - We are Enjoying the Exhibition
British Comic Postcard - Franco-British Exhibition of 1908 at White City (in West London near Shepherds Bush) - " We are Enjoying the Exhibition" (written in French and English!). Date: 1908

Suffragette Womens Freedom League Caravan. The Womens Freedom toured the South of England in a purpose built caravan, beginning in May 1908

LFDCA-LFB Vintage fire engine in a Clapham street
A former Middlesex Fire Brigade pump escape which was visiting Clapham fire station. Middlesex was absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade in 1965 with the creation of the Greater London

AIRCO DH-4
Designed by Geoffrey De Havilland, this two-seat biplane is Britains first purpose-built bomber

Male Mandrake plant.Woodcut from Johannis de Cuba Ortus Sanitatis, Strasbourg, 1483
527503 Male Mandrake plant.Woodcut from Johannis de Cuba Ortus Sanitatis, Strasbourg, 1483. A soporific was obtained from the root and its properties were probably known to the Babylonians

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German Reich (1871-1914)
3600101 German Reich (1871-1914); (add.info.: German Reich (1871-1914). Caricature about the cultural struggle (1878). Conflict known as Kulturkampf

Longhorn cattle owned by Sir John Harpur-Crewe, Calke Abbey. Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) of Dishley, Leicestershire
531780 Longhorn cattle owned by Sir John Harpur-Crewe, Calke Abbey. Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) of Dishley, Leicestershire, improved the breed. Dual purpose, beef and dairy

RF- Wild male Jaguar (Panthera onca palustris) running through shallows of backwater of Cuiaba River in late afternoon sunlight. Northern Pantanal, Brazil

Blue-lined snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) shoal. Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) in flight over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Canada goose (Branta canadensis) adult swimming leading five goslings, Ithaca, New York, USA

Juvenile male Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight chasing his parent who has Feral pigeon (Columba livia) kill in claws, Bristol, England, UK, June

RF- Small group of Pink-footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in flight at dawn, The Wash Estuary, Norfolk, England, UK, October 2011

Chilean flamingos (Phoenicopterus chilensis) group of three in flight, Lago Amarga, Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile

Female Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) swimming in line with young after escaping a Jaguar attack (Panthera onca palustris) in a lagoon off the Paraguay River

Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) walking in habitat, Hato El Cedral. Llanos, Venezuela

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"Finding Purpose in the Heart of London: From Mount Pleasant Hotel to Kings Cross" In the bustling city of London, amidst its vibrant streets and iconic landmarks, lies a profound sense of purpose. Whether it's capturing the beauty of nature or safeguarding lives, this diverse metropolis holds stories that inspire. Witness the mesmerizing sight of rose-ringed parakeets gracefully soaring through the urban landscape on their way to roost in a peaceful cemetery. This captivating image earned its place as a finalist in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards, reminding us that even amidst concrete jungles, nature finds its purpose. Step back in time to 1921 when Sherlock Holmes graced our screens with his brilliant mind and unwavering dedication to solving mysteries. His pursuit for truth reminds us that they are be found within ourselves and our relentless pursuit for knowledge. The Lambeth HQ stands tall as a symbol of protection and service. The LCC-LFB Dual-purpose pump escape showcases how firefighters embody purpose by fearlessly rushing into danger to save lives and property from devastating fires. A Dennis motorized fire pump accompanied by an exceptional crew further exemplifies how individuals come together with a shared goal - protecting communities from harm. Their selflessness embodies true purpose. Marvel at the majestic flight of a female Harpy Eagle, showcasing her strength and determination as she soars high above all obstacles. Her presence reminds us that we too have wings capable of reaching great heights if we embrace our unique purposes. London's firefighting heroes continue their noble mission with GLC-LFB dual-purpose pump fire engines ready at any moment's notice. These remarkable machines serve not only as tools but also symbols representing courage and resilience against adversity. At Clapham Fire Station, an antique vintage fire engine stands proudly, reminding us of those who paved the way before us - pioneers who dedicated their lives to protect others without hesitation or compromise. Their legacy ignites our own sense of purpose.