Ventilators Collection

Work in a Coal Mine
Various workings of a coal mine in Northumberland, England

An engraving depicting the bottom of a pit shaft showing the corves being sent to the surface
5311243 An engraving depicting the bottom of a pit shaft showing the corves being sent to the surface, a pony drawing clear corves back to the coal face and, left

Ratner Safe Co Ltd (b / w photo)
3650527 Ratner Safe Co Ltd (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ratner Safe Co Ltd)

Notes in a Lighthouse (engraving)
1059363 Notes in a Lighthouse (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes in a Lighthouse)

Stream-Lined Train (litho)
2812555 Stream-Lined Train (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stream-Lined Train. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on The World of Tomorrow)

Underground Rifle Range, Headquarters 4th Battalion Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment (engraving)
1596669 Underground Rifle Range, Headquarters 4th Battalion Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Underground Rifle Range)

Metro network ventilators
Building the Slavyansky Boulevard station of the Moscow metro networks Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line

Hospital shelters at South Wharf, Rotherhithe, London
View of hospital shelters at South Wharf, Trinity Street, Rotherhithe, south east London, where smallpox patients waited before being transported down the Thames to hospital ships moored at Long

Ventilation Systems
A selection of ventilation systems, making use of man- powered and natural air currents

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Ventilators have played a crucial role in various industries throughout history, ensuring safety and comfort in challenging environments. From the depths of coal mines to the bustling train stations, these devices have been instrumental in maintaining breathable air for workers. In the dimly lit tunnels of a coal mine, miners relied on ventilators to combat suffocating conditions. The Ratner Safe Co Ltd's black and white photo captures their unwavering commitment to worker safety, showcasing the importance of these life-saving machines. Meanwhile, atop a lighthouse stands an engraving depicting notes about ventilators. This serves as a reminder that even those guiding ships through treacherous waters needed fresh air to carry out their duties effectively. Moving away from maritime settings, we find ourselves aboard a stream-lined train depicted in a lithograph. As passengers whizzed by picturesque landscapes, ventilators ensured proper airflow within crowded compartments – making travel not only efficient but also comfortable. Delving deeper into history, an underground rifle range used by Headquarters 4th Battalion Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment comes into view through another captivating engraving. They were essential here too; they provided clean air for soldiers honing their marksmanship skills while being shielded from potential hazards. Architects also recognized the significance of ventilation systems when designing structures for human habitation. Pages from The Architects Compendium showcase intricate details and plans that incorporated ventilator placements strategically – emphasizing how this technology was seamlessly integrated into architectural designs. The Architect's Surveyors and Engineers Compendium further highlights this integration with engravings dating back to 1892. These pages serve as valuable historical artifacts demonstrating how professionals prioritized indoor air quality long before it became widely acknowledged as vital for occupant well-being. As we reflect on these glimpses into history captured within lithographs and engravings alike, one thing becomes clear: they have always been at the forefront of preserving health and safety.