Sterilising Collection

An engraving depicting various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles together with a
5311324 An engraving depicting various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles together with a kettle for sterilising

Advert for Milton against influenza 1918
Advertisement for Milton sterilising fluid, recommended for preventing and relieving influenza at a time when Spanish flu was rapidly spreading across the world. 1918

Paddington Street, from Baker Street, London
Paddington Street, looking from Baker Street, London, with the Apollo public house on the left, and the corner of East Street (now Chiltern Street) in the middle distance on the right

Mrs Lawrence & Mrs Mason carbonising garments for troops, WW1
Mrs Lawrence and Mrs Barry Mason, pictured in workrooms where military garments were carbonised, in order to give protection from vermin

Purification of water, Western Front, France, WW1
The purification of water by British troops on the Western Front in France during World War One. Poisons were removed and the water was sterilised

Listers steam spray
XJF3037898 Listers steam spray by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Joseph Lister (1827-1912) ); English, out of copyright

Early disinfection in Germany, 1880s C017 / 6874
Early disinfection in Germany. 19th-century artwork of the first public institution for disinfection in Berlin, Germany. The need to practice cleanliness to prevent infection

Making Shaving Brushes
Two women washing and sterilising bristles, an important part of the dressing and preparation of badger hair for the manufacture of shaving brushes. Date: 1 March 1933

Sterilising cans at a fish cannery. Worker operating lifting machinery to remove sterilised cans from an autoclave. The autoclave has been used to heat the cans to a high temperature so that they are

Solar cooking device, artwork. This device works by using foil to reflect rays of sunlight (yellow arrows) inside a plastic bag or other transparent container

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"Protecting Lives: The Power of Sterilising in History" Step back in time to 1918, when the world was battling the deadly influenza pandemic. An advert for Milton against influenza captures the urgency to safeguard lives during this devastating outbreak. In bustling Paddington Street, London, amidst the chaos and fear, Mrs Lawrence and Mrs Mason were on a mission. They diligently carbonised garments for troops during World War I, ensuring that soldiers remained safe from infections on the battlefield. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away on the Western Front in France, another battle was being fought – one against contaminated water. Witness the purification process as brave soldiers strive to provide clean drinking water for their comrades amidst war-torn landscapes. Traveling back further in time to Germany in the 1880s unveils early disinfection techniques pioneered by Listers steam spray. This revolutionary method laid foundations for modern sterilisation practices we rely upon today. But sterilisation wasn't limited to medical settings alone; it extended its reach into various industries. Discover how shaving brushes were meticulously made with utmost hygiene standards or witness cans being sterilised at a fish cannery before they reached our tables - preserving both taste and health. The concept of harnessing solar energy even found its way into cooking devices designed for sterilisation purposes. Marvel at an artwork showcasing a solar cooking device that not only cooked food but also ensured it was free from harmful bacteria. Yet sometimes nature itself can unleash powerful forces beyond our control. Imagine Earth being struck by a gamma ray burst – an astronomical event capable of altering life as we know it. In such moments, sterile environments become crucial sanctuaries protecting us from unseen dangers lurking outside. Finally, let's not forget those who dedicate their lives to caring for others' well-being - nurses like those seen at Hendon Medical Centre armed with advanced equipment ready to combat any threat through meticulous sterilisation protocols. Throughout history and across diverse contexts, the power has been a constant force in preserving lives.