Supply Collection (page 43)

Pipes on a construction site to lay a pipeline from east to west coast of the UK for importing gas from
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Jebel al-Qal a (Citadel). Cistern, dug 5m deep by 16m across to supply water to the Umayyad palace, Amman, Jordan, Middle East

Eugene Peligot
EUGENE MELCHIOR PELIGOT French chemist, particularly associated with water supply

Amundsen / Supply Depot
Roald Amundsen, the first to reach the South Pole, did so on 14 December 1911 and returned home safely. Sledge at a supply depot

Military Water Carriage
A horse-drawn water carriage; water is contained in a barrel as a supply for the troops

Boer War: Boer Ambush
BOER AMBUSH Boer guerillas attack a British supply column

Construction / Hoover Dam
A Caterpillar engaged in excavating the approach cut to one of the diversion tunnels on the Hoover Dam, which was completed in 1935

Party at Crossness
A sumptous luncheon is served to mark the opening of drainage works at Crossness, London

Coaling a Battleship
Vast quantities of coal are required to keep the worlds navies operating : purpose- built coal supply ships carry the coal to a fuel-hungry warship of the Royal Navy

Smoke Helmets in Use
Smoke helmets in use by two members of a colliery rescue brigade, allowing breathing in a smoky or poisonous atmosphere for several hours if necessary

Water Supply / Dam 1936
An unidentified dam

Water Supply for London
There may be a shortage of clean water in London, but theres no shortage of plans for what should be done about it : the trouble is, they are all different !

Chelsea Waterworks
Chelsea waterworks in the 18th century : the Newcomen steam engine which provides the pumping power can be seen between the two brick buildings

English Well
England : country girls gossiping at the village well

Bulgarian Well 1915
Bulgaria : a peasant woman fetches water from the well

Egyptian Shadoof 2
Egyptian farmers raise water from the Nile to irrigate their fields, by means of a Shadoof

How to Drink Sewage
How people drink sewage - it leaves the house, soaks into the soil and enters the well from which people pump their drinking water

Water in Winter
A mother and her children go to the stream for water, where they have to break the ice. The duck will be pleased, too

Battersea Power Machine
BATTERSEA POWER STATION, London Electricians at work on a stator for one of the 80, 000 kilowatt turbo-alternators, supplying power to London

Perrier Source, Interior
The bottling plant at the Source Perrier, near Nimes, Gard, France

Electricity Supply / 1884
Electricity supply : Edisons Central Station, New York

Water Pump / Cornhill 1800
A water pump (designed by architect Nathaniel Wright) in Cornhill, London

Compton Acres Fountains
The fountains in the lovely Italian Garden in the Compton Acres Gardens at Canford Cliffs, Dorset, England

Public Well, Austria
A public well in the streets of Vienna - the women seem to bring their own ropes as well as buckets

C. W. Jones General Store
The exterior of C W Jones Cash Supply Stores at 393 High Street, East Ham in London

Nazareth Fountain
This is the actual fountain at Nazareth where Mary, mother of Jesus, came to fetch water for drinking, laundry and washing the dishes

British Supply Wagons
The war has just begun - and the British troops are already hungry. Supplies on the way to the Front pass through the Place d Armes at Albert (Somme) watched by locals

Lots Choice
When Lots herdsmen quarrel with Abrahams men due to the inadequacies of the water supply, they agree to part company

Water Supply / House
System for the supply of hot and cold water throughout a residence

C17 Water Carriers / 11
Two water carriers carry their water in a heavy container suspended from a yoke

Paris Sewer Visit
Visiting the sewers of Paris - the ladies are conducted by a special boat

New River Water Works
The New River Head Works, London, a lovingly laid-out construction, and with a view of St Pauls Cathedral !

Revolutionary War, Malta
EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN To assure his supply lines, Napoleon takes Malta from the governing Order

London water carrier with two barrels
A London water carrier with two barrels hung on a frame resting across his shoulders -- The New River Water

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"Supply: The Lifeline of Exploration and Triumph" From the treacherous slopes of Mount Everest to the battlefields of World War II, it has always been the backbone of success. Sir Edmund Hillary, a legendary New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, understood this well as he stood near the summit alongside Tenzing Norgay on that historic day in 1953. The Royal Logistic Corps, with their unwavering dedication, ensured that supplies reached soldiers during crucial moments like D-Day. As supplies poured ashore amidst chaos and uncertainty, they became a beacon of hope for those fighting for freedom. Innovation also played its part in ensuring supply efficiency. The steam engine with its governor revolutionized transportation by enabling goods to be transported swiftly across vast distances. Meanwhile, a French bathroom from 1906 showcased how even mundane necessities were not exempt from advancements in supply technology. During WWI, German soldiers relied on gas masks stored meticulously in metal containers to protect themselves against deadly chemical attacks. These vital supplies served as armor against an unseen enemy. The Normandy Landings on June 6th, 1944 marked a turning point in WWII. Behind the scenes lay meticulous planning aided by detailed Ordnance Survey maps copied by German forces who marked bombing targets—a testament to both sides recognizing the significance of strategic supply routes. Even beyond warfare lies the importance of supply; oil rigs such as Dixilyn Field off Cornwall's coast ensure energy reaches our homes while Cunard Liner RMS Scythia ferried passengers across vast oceans—both examples showcasing how global connectivity relies upon uninterrupted supplies. However, history is not without its darker moments; Sherman's March to the Sea saw plantations plundered as troops sought essential provisions amidst chaos and destruction—an unfortunate reminder that desperation can lead to dire actions. Supply disruptions can have catastrophic consequences too; train derailments during World War I halted critical shipments at a time when every resource was vital for survival.