Services Collection (#48)

A homeless woman sleeping rough and begging on the streets of Leeds UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A group of police wearing protective suits in Carnforth UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A crashed car in Cumbria UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Night Watchman / Scrap
A NIGHT WATCHMAN

London Nightman
A London NIGHTMAN offers to cart away the contents of your privy (loo) at reasonable rates

Wwii / Ats / Refreshment
A group of women of the A.T.S. along with members of the army, queue at a refreshment van and enjoy a cup of tea during a break from work

Wwii / Ats in Tea Queue
Members of the A.T.S. in overalls queue up for refreshments during a work break

Chimneysweep (Petherick)
London characters: the CHIMNEY SWEEP walks the streets with his brushes, offering his services - for every home is heated with coal fires which clog the chimneys with soot

Glasgow Clothes Shop
A modest haberdashery, run by a nice-looking young couple in a Glasgow side street; the photographer evidently toured the city offering his services to residents and tradesmen

New Recruits / Wwi / Wells
New recruits at Wells. A crowd of men in suits gather to offer their services

Chimney Sweep / Boy
A young chimney sweep cleans the pipe of a stove with his brush

Window Cleaners / Stamford
Cleaning the sash windows of a Georgian house in Stamford Le Hope

London / Cries / Dustman
The dust man who carries with him a bell to let people know he is coming

Chinese Magician
All Chinese divinities are more-or-less possessed of magical powers, but CHENG-KOU is a full-time practitioner of magic arts, and her services are sought for that reason

Early Christians Harassd
Early Christians in Rome, holding their services in the Catacombs, are discovered and harassed by soldiers

China Services (12)
English real ironstone dinner services (plate 12)

China Services (8)
Wedgwood banquet service (plate 8)

China Services (7)
Wedgwood stoneware dinner, tea and breakfast services (plate 7)

China Services (21)
English china tea and breakfast services (plate 21)

Dustman and Basket
Dust, ho ! - a dustman stands with his basket, calling out for custom

English Chimneysweeps
A London chimneysweep offers his services - or rather, those of his two lads who will go down the chimneys getting rid of the accumulated soot which they cart away in sacks

CAB RUNNER
He waits at a railway station for passengers with a lot of luggage, then he runs beside their cab hoping to be paid for helping to unload the luggage at their destination

Sifting Dust, Paddington
Sifting dust beside the canal, Paddington : dustmen hope to make their living from what they find among the rubbish

London Dustman (Harris)
Dust Ho ! - a London dustman cries and rings his bell for householders to bring out their waste

Ratcatcher in Sewer 1870
A ratcatcher at work in the sewers of London

Hungarian Window Cleaner
A window cleaner in Budapest, Hungary, who also washes down doors

Swedish Recruits Ww2
A recruitment drive for the National Security Services in Stockholm is led by a naval band

Town Crier Circa 1800
A Town Crier advertises the disappearance of Mr Guinea - an allusion to the inflation caused by the wars with France

TOWN CRIER / 1890 S
A town crier announces the latest news

Ratcatcher / Kent / 19th C
Relations between rats and people have never been very friendly, and this Kentish rat-catcher is dedicated to diminishing the rat population by fair means

Dumping Rubbish 1940S
Men working at a rubbish dump, unloading a lorry of waste paper for Kingston-upon-Thames Health Department, Surrey, England

London Nightmen (Mayhew)
LONDON NIGHTMEN

Climbing Chimney Sweep
Climbing chimney sweep

AIR MAIL
Postal services will be revolutionised - flying postmen will collect the mail even from country villages without even needing to make a landing !

Port Sunlight Brochure
The front cover of a brochure describing PORT SUNLIGHT with emphasis on working conditions and the many services provided for the workers from Soap Packers to Engine Drivers

Pyne - Rabbit Woman
A RABBIT WOMAN A procession of street traders bring goods and services from house to house throughout the day : this rabbit woman also has a few ducks to sell

YMCA FLAG
Flag sold in the streets in aid of the lodgings provided by the Young Mens Christian Association

Drainage / Peckham Sewer
Tunnelling for a sewer in Peckham, London : The bottom of a shaft in the southern high-level sewer

Chimney Sweep / Mr Soot
Mr Soot the Sweep, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Puritan Town Crier
Puritan town crier, sent through town to prohibit Christmas Junketings

DRAINAGE
London Metropolitan Main Drainage : the southern outfall works at Crossness - opened by Edward, Prince of Wales

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"Exploring the Rich History of Services: From Aviation to Chimney Sweeps" Take a trip down memory lane with the vintage Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster, showcasing the early days of air travel and the services that made it possible. Discover the adorable Mini Police Britain poster, highlighting community services and inspiring young minds to protect and serve their neighborhoods. Dive into maritime history at Preston Docks, Lancashire, where bustling trade relied on essential services to keep ships sailing smoothly. Step back in time with the Jersey Airways Poster, reminding us of how aviation services connected distant islands and opened up new horizons for travelers. Let your imagination soar as you explore a bygone era through a poster advertising trains to the Cote d'Azur – an invitation to experience luxury travel services along stunning Mediterranean coastlines. Uncover colonial history through an intriguing Anti-Mau Mau poster featuring a caricatured rebel figure from 1952 Kenya – shedding light on political tensions and efforts to maintain law and order during turbulent times. Witness an unlikely friendship between Queen Victoria and Munshi Abdul Karim in 1900 – a testament to cultural exchange and personal service that transcended boundaries during Victorian England's imperial reign. Experience traditional craftsmanship with Mobile Chimney Sweep services; these skilled professionals ensured homes were safe from chimney fires while preserving cozy hearths for families throughout generations. Transport yourself back in time with Male Chimney Sweep 1909 imagery, capturing both nostalgia for simpler times and appreciation for those who provided vital cleaning services amidst industrialization's sooty aftermaths. Pay tribute to brave firefighters who risked their lives battling flames in Lostwithiel, Cornwall during September 1991 – reminding us of selfless emergency response services protecting communities when disaster strikes.