Skills Collection (page 15)

Building a new NFS fire station, Rudolph Road, Bushey, WW2
With the longer lulls in enemy bombing following the Blitz on London, fire service personnel were put to more productive work in addition to their normal training and drills

NFS (London Region) dispatch riders display team, WW2
NFS dispatch riders demonstrate their motorcycle riding skills with a acrobatic display at Regional headquarters, Lambeth SE1

NFS (London Region) assault course training exercises, WW2
With a dramatic reduction in enemy attacks on London after the Blitz (1940-41) firefighters had to be kept gainfully employed and a high level of fitness and preparedness maintained

Turntable ladder display, London Fire Brigade HQ Lambeth
London regular firefighters operating extended turntable ladders in Lambeth Headquarters drill yard for a demonstration of firefighting skills

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Works Progress Administration presents an exhibition of selected skills of the unemployed Div. of Womens & Professional Projects

Sea Scouts practising their knotting skills. circa 1970s

Scout patrol during Wood Badge course, Dominica
A Scout Patrol during a Wood Badge Course in Dominica, West Indies. 1977

Large number of early Scout badges
A large number of early Scout badges. early 20th century

Sea Scouts on emergency training
Sea Scouts getting under way for emergency training on RSS Discovery. 5 March 1939

Sea Scouts charting a course. circa 1920

School teacher and pupils in filmmaking project, Walton
Walton-on-the-Naze Secondary School teacher Mr Lou Broom encouraged his pupils to learn various skills during the making of several award winning films

Sea Scouts receiving sailing instruction from Eric Evans, Master of RSS Discovery. circa 1950

Sea Scouts signal lamp training
Sea Scouts undergoing signal lamp training. circa 1944

Sea Scouts receiving training on RSS Discovery
Senior Sea Scouts receiving training in rope splicing on RSS Discovery. circa 1950s

Senior Sea Scouts training course, London
Senior Sea Scouts of Greater London attending a training course. Showing a boy walking the rope bridge. 13-15 May 1966

Sea Scouts receiving instruction in a field. circa 1920s

Sea Scouts undergoing training, Poole
Sea Scouts undergoing training on board the Margaret Leigh Guard Ship, Poole. October 1933

School of carpet making, Algiers
Children employed at Madame Delfaus school of carpet making at 84 Boulevard Valee, Algiers, Algeria, North Africa. Date: 20th century

Poster: Simple jobs that girls can do to help win the war. 1940s

Two young men thatching a cottage
Two young men at work, thatching a cottage, somewhere in the West Country. Date: 1970s

Boys in training, physical drill, Shotley Barracks, WW1
Boys in training, doing physical drill in a field before breakfast at Shotley Barracks during the First World War. They are naval cadets attached to HMS Ganges, a Royal Navy training ship

Elderly Native American women weaving baskets Date: 1909

Maori Woodcarving
Westernised schoolboy descendents of Maori tribes are taught the woodcarving skills of their forefathers, at a school in New Zealand. Date: 1940s

Learning to Drive by Mallet
Tck, Tck! First gear once again, Mrs Turner and this time see if you can t drive RIGHT round the bend. A nervous learner driver has difficulty mastering the most basic of motoring skills. Date: 1953

Boys in training on battery work, Shotley Barracks, WW1
Boys in training on six inch battery work at Shotley Barracks during the First World War. They are naval cadets attached to HMS Ganges, a Royal Navy training ship. Date: 1914-1918

Boys in training, oarsmanship, Shotley Barracks, WW1
Boys in training, receiving their first lesson in oarsmanship at Shotley Barracks during the First World War. They are naval cadets attached to HMS Ganges, a Royal Navy training ship. Date: 1914-1918

Craftsman at a cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London
An old craftsman finishes off a drawer with a plane, at a Shoreditch cabinet makers. 1940s

Lacemakers outside their home, Bruges, Belgium
Two elderly women making lace on the pavement outside their home in Bruges (Brugge), Belgium. Date: circa 1920

Potter making large garden pots, England

Thatcher thatching roof with reed, Cley, Norfolk, England

Man hedge laying, England, december

Man hedge laying, England, february

Craftsman working Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) wood on lathe, Morocco, january

Drystone wall under construction, men using Cotswold stone, Gloucestershire, England

Walking stick making, man using traditional methods, Singleton, Sussex, England

Traditonal carpenters workshop with peddle lathe, England

Man hedge laying, England, january

Reedcutter cutting coastal reedbed in snow, Norfolk, England, winter

Farmer repairing old hedge in snow, cutting out old growth and relaying branches to make field boundry, Cumbria, England, december

Farmer repairing old hedge in snow at evening, cutting out old growth and relaying branches to make field boundry, Cumbria, England, december

Hurdle made from traditional weaved willow branches, England, july

Newly made wooden sheep hurdles outside workshop, Shropshire, England

Farmer scything roadside verge, Leicestershire, England

Masai tribesmen lighting fire at edge of village, Masai Mara, Kenya

Working mother and child, Uganda
Working mother and child. Mother looking after her child while she works in a sewing school. Photographed in the Gulu region of Uganda

Android software update. Conceptual computer artwork of an android human with a card inserted in her forehead that is installing new software in her brain

Working parents and children, Uganda
Working parents and children. Parents with their children while they work in a sewing school. Photographed in the Gulu region of Uganda

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"Unleashing the Power of Skills: From Shoemaking to Fencing, Carpentry to Firefighting" Step into a world of craftsmanship as various shoemaking tools weave their magic, creating masterpieces that stand the test of time. During the First World War, women's skills shone bright at the Women's Institute activities, proving their mettle in every aspect and supporting the war effort. Explore the artistry behind fencing positions – where agility and precision combine to create an exhilarating display of skill and strategy. Enter the workshop of a cooper (barrel maker) and witness firsthand how age-old techniques blend with modern expertise to craft sturdy vessels for storing precious liquids. Hockey enthusiasts showcase their footwork, dribbling finesse, and passing accuracy on the field – a testament to their dedication in honing these essential skills. Journey into the workshop of a carpenter and joiner where wood is transformed into functional works of art through meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. Witness bravery unfold as NFS firefighters undergo rigorous training at a camp during World War II – preparing themselves for any challenge that comes their way. Met Police cadets captivate audiences with their impeccable discipline and precise movements during an impressive display showcasing their acquired skills. Set sail towards excellence aboard Training Ship Mercury on River Hamble, Hampshire – nurturing young minds with invaluable life skills while fostering camaraderie among future leaders. Delve into leather making and tannery tools - witness artisans transform raw materials into luxurious goods through skillful techniques passed down through generations. Relive history as NFS firefighters conquer challenging assault courses during World War II training camps - pushing boundaries while mastering vital firefighting skills under pressure. William Heath Robinson shares his golfing notes; discover his whimsical yet insightful take on this beloved sport - reminding us that even in leisure they can be honed and perfected.