Colleagues Collection

Too Many Cooks -- photograph of four chefs (possibly French). circa late 19th century

Firefighters in display at Lambeth HQ, London
Firefighters in a display at Lambeth HQ, London, on 28 July 1937, following a presentation of certificates for bravery by Mr E Cruse, Chairman of the London Fire Brigade Committee

Diver and Octopus
Divers are periodically at odds with octopi, and diver Palmer, at Cape Town, is one of many - but a tug on his line brings help from his colleagues

Manfred Von Richthofen
MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN Known as the " Red Baron", " Red Devil" and " Red Knight of Germany" ; he was Germanys greatest WWI pilot

Gutenbergs printing press
Gutenberg inspects the first sheet of his Bible, which has just come off the press

Amundsen at the Pole
Norwegian explorer Amundsen and his colleagues at the South Pole

Denis Compton and Patsy Hendren at The Oval, London
Denis Compton (1918-1997) and Patsy Hendren (1889-1962) at The Oval, London, coming out to bat in a match between Surrey and Middlesex, 1st innings, Monday 10 August 1936. Date: 1936

WW2 Christmas card, Lloyds Bank, showing the white cliffs of Dover. Date: 1944

WW2 poster, The Girl Who Isn t There must realise that absenteeism lets her pals and her country down. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

Works send-off Ron Hill, Britaines marathon runner for the Olympic games, as he leaves courtauldes factory in Droylsden, for the last time before leaving for Tokyo

Rudi Schneider Tested
Austrian medium Rudi Schneider is tested in London by Harry Price and colleagues. The findings suggest psychic powers but are controversial

Operation / Paris
Eminent surgeon Dr Doyen performs an operation at the Maison de Sante, Paris, watched by students and colleagues

Operation / Charing X
An operation at Charing Cross Hospital, London, watched by students and colleagues

Group of working men with a dog, France
Group of working men sitting on barrels, with a dog, France. Date: circa 1920s

LCC-LFB firefighters with old hose cart
Four LCC-LFB firefighters with a 60-year old hose cart, 17 August 1938. The cart was housed in the HQ in Cherry Garden Street

Chemist Demonstrates

Science / Claude Bernard
Claude Bernard, French physiologist, with a group of colleagues, discussing the anatomy of a rabbit

Lambeth Gasworks, 19th century, engraving
530403 Lambeth Gasworks, 19th century, engraving; (add.info.: From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage, London, 1872)

A lawyer being tossed in a blanket by his colleagues in the yard at King's Bench Prison
FLO4619006 A lawyer being tossed in a blanket by his colleagues in the yard at King's Bench Prison. Debtors and creditors inside a debtor's prison

Female workers, possibly munition workers on their break time. Far right is Annie Rowley, eating her boiled egg. Her three colleagues look at her in amazement. Picture taken 1st February 1943

Danny McLaughlin in the Daily Record office with other staff members. Danny was apparently recorded in the Guiness Book of Records as the smallest Pageboy in the world. Circa 1950

Office party, 1930s
Delightful photograph taken at what looks like an office party in the 1930s. Whatever the occasion, everyone looks to be having an extremely jolly time. Date: c.1935

Post war prefabrication P_H00212_006
Two men constructing the upper storey of a Spooner house using plywood panels, 1947. Spooner houses were produced by Hull based manufacturer J L Spooner Ltd and were timber framed with a brick skin

Iraqi Minister of Development Mohammad Ghussein & colleagues
The Iraqi Minister of Development Mohammad Ghussein, colleagues and their spouses at the Department of Development - Baghdad, Iraq. Date: circa 1950s

Cartoon, Retribution, or the Greenwich Dinner, with Lord Palmerston, Liberal Prime Minister (L) and Lord John Russell, Liberal Foreign Secretary (R)

RMS Titanic - Artie Frost's measuring instruments
RMS Titanic - Anthony (Artie) Wood Frost was a member of the Harland & Wolff Titanic Guarantee Group, one of nine employees chosen to oversee the smooth running of Titanic's maiden voyage

White Star Line - silver plate cruet, wedding present
White Star Line - silver plate cruet engraved D.F. Isaac from his colleagues in the White Star Line on the occasion of his marriage. Date: early 20th century

Sergeant John Hannah, VC and Pilot Officer C. A. Connor
Royal Air Force Sergeant John Hannah, VC and Pilot Officer C.A. Connor, WW2 Date: 1942

NUS President Charles Clarke and three colleagues
NUS President Charles Clarke (standing, b.1950, later a Labour MP and Cabinet Minister)) with NUS executive colleagues, from left to right, Alastair Stewart (b)

Tailors in a workshop. Date: circa 1960s

Cartoon, A good idea, WW1
Cartoon, A good idea. A French soldier says he has asked his father to write to say he is dead: that way, he will be able to get leave of absence from the Front. Date: 1916

Ww1 Wwi World War One First Great 1st Wartime
ww1, wwi, world, war, one, first, great, 1st, wartime, plants, flowers, british, soldiers, men, army, troops, tend, tending, grave, graves, cross, death, burial, cemetery, graveyard, lost, dead

Cyril Smith and David Steel, Liberal politicians
Sir Cyril Smith (1928-2010), British Liberal Party politician, MP for Rochdale, Lancashire from 1972 until he retired in 1992

David Steel and David Owen, SDP colleagues
David Steel (David Martin Scott Steel, Baron Steel of Aikwood, b 1938), Liberal and Liberal Democrat MP and Liberal Party leader, Member of the Scottish Parliament and of the House of Lords

Group of smiling Labour politicians
A group of smiling Labour politicians, including Tony Blair, John Smith, Neil Kinnock, Gordon Brown, Margaret Beckett and John Prescott. Cherie Blair can be seen in the lower left-hand corner

Norman Tebbit and Willie Whitelaw, Conservative politicians
Norman Beresford Tebbit, Baron Tebbit (b 1931), Conservative politician and government minister. Seen here with his colleague Willie Whitelaw (William Stephen Ian Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw)

Ron Todd, General Secretary of the TGWU
Ron (Ronald) Todd (1927-2005), General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU) from 1985 to 1992. Seen here (left) with a colleague at a conference

Mstislav Rostropovich, renowned Russian cellist
Mstislav Rostropovich (1927-2007), renowned Russian cellist and conductor. Seen here (centre) with the Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich (left) and the English composer Benjamin Britten (right)

James Ramsay MacDonald and Stanley Baldwin
James Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937), British Labour politician, Prime Minister in 1924, and again 1929-1935. Seen here with Stanley Baldwin (1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, 1867-1947)

Tony Benn, John Silkin and Denis Healey at a conference
Tony Benn (Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn, formerly 2nd Viscount Stansgate, 1925-2014), Labour politician, former Cabinet Minister and currently President of the Stop the War Coalition

WWI/GERMAN DEAD IN SNOW
German infantry lie dead in the snow while their remaining colleagues fight on in the ruins of a small house Date: 1914 - 1918

Directors meeting tonight (colour litho)
2800779 Directors meeting tonight (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Directors meeting tonight. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Elisabeth Schumann with Richard Strauss (b / w photo)
3823015 Elisabeth Schumann with Richard Strauss (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); (add.info)

Elisabeth Schumann with Richard Strauss (b / w photo)
3823012 Elisabeth Schumann with Richard Strauss (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); (add.info.: Elisabeth Schumann (1888-1952)

Elisabeth Schumann with Richard Strauss and his son Franz (b / w photo)
3823014 Elisabeth Schumann with Richard Strauss and his son Franz (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); (add.info)

Elisabeth Schumann with Richard Strauss and his son Franz, (b / w photo)
3823013 Elisabeth Schumann with Richard Strauss and his son Franz, (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); (add.info)

The Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition, Mr Jackson and his Colleagues on the "Windward"(b / w photo)
1048119 The Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition, Mr Jackson and his Colleagues on the " Windward" (b/w photo) by English photographer

Hotel staff including Chef, Scarborough, August 1952
Hotel staff including Chef, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, August 1952 Date: 1952

Samuel Rogers house facing Green Park. Samuel Rogers (1763-1855), an English poet, during his lifetime one of the most celebrated

Samuel Rogers (1763-1855), an English poet, during his lifetime one of the most celebrated, although his fame has long since been eclipsed by his Romantic colleagues and friends Wordsworth

Cartoon, The Waits; or, Out in the Cold (Liberal Party)
Cartoon, The Waits; or, Out in the Cold -- a satirical comment on the opposition Liberal Party, waiting patiently for a General Election so that they can return to power

Cartoon, A Friend in Need (Gladstone and Bright)
Cartoon, A Friend in Need -- a satirical comment on the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874) in West Africa. William Gladstone congratulates John Bright on his appointment as Chancellor of the Duchy

Buonaparte leaving Egypt, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191263 Buonaparte leaving Egypt, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A hero of the mission field (b / w photo)
6009107 A hero of the mission field (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hero of the mission field)

Cicely Hamilton and Edith Craig, suffragettes
Cicely Hamilton (1872-1952) and Edith Craig (1869-1947). Edith was the daughter of the actress Ellen Terry, a theatre director, producer, costume designer and pioneer of the womens suffrage movement

Captain G E T Eyston with Albert Denly, his co-driver and mechanic. 20th century

Martin Luther with his family and some of his contemporaries enjoying the summer (engraving)
3647736 Martin Luther with his family and some of his contemporaries enjoying the summer (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London
538775 The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 14 September 1872 showing the patronising attitude women in the medical profession could expect

Dundee factory girls, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
FMB409195 Dundee factory girls, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Fashion Museum Bath; eFashion Museum Bath; English, out of copyright

Group of men of the National Cash Register Co. posed in front of the Broadway
MNY380928 Group of men of the National Cash Register Co. posed in front of the Broadway and 28th Street branch, New York, 1916 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Portrait of the employees of the Alinari Brothers photographic establishment, in Florence, 1899 (glass plate)
494199 Portrait of the employees of the Alinari Brothers photographic establishment, in Florence, 1899 (glass plate) by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); Alinari

Autograph letter signed ( C. Darwin ), to an unnamed recipient (W. B
3736718 Autograph letter signed ( C. Darwin ), to an unnamed recipient (W.B. Tegetmeier), Down, Bromley, Kent, 7 March 1858 (pen & ink on paper) by Darwin

Munition working ladies in their factory. They are enjoying their moment together for the photograph, and have a great role together, helping the war effort.. Picture taken 17th August 1942

WW2 greetings card, RAF pilot
WW2 pop-up greetings card (inside), RAF pilot shaking hands with a colleague. Date: circa 1942

Science - Claude Bernard
Claude Bernard, French physiologist, with a group of colleagues, discussing the anatomy of a rabbit Date: 1889

BARRISTER CARRIED AWAY
BRITAIN A barrister in court is carried away by his feelings, to the astonishment of his colleagues Date: 1893

Evening with Dr Johnson
This artists impression of an evening with Dr Johnson depicts an intense session with earnest friends and colleagues. Date: 19th century

Two women police officers at work in a station, London
Two women police officers at work in a London police station, having a discussion in an office. Date: circa 1950s

Two police officers in SPG van, Met Police, London
Two police officers, one male, one female (WPC McKay), in an SPG (Special Patrol Group) van, Met Police, London. The SPG was set up in 1961 to provide a centrally-based mobile capability for dealing

Inspector Janet Knott, Met Police, London
Inspector Janet Knott, first woman inspector in the Traffic Division of the Met Police, London. Seen here speaking on a motorcycle radio, with a male colleague on the right. Date: circa 1970s

Male and female police officers on duty in London, walking along a pavement with traffic on the road in the background. The WPC (Siobhan Clark)

Two women police officers in updated uniform, London
Two women police officers posing in the updated uniform introduced in 1977, with a range of mix and match options. The checkered cravat replaced the bow tie, though here the cravat is not patterned

Two women police officers outside a police station. On the left is a sergeant, on the right WPC Daphne Acton in the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Male and female police officers in a London street, with a building called Benson Court behind them (probably in N19). The WPC is wearing the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985

Richthofen, Baron Manfred von (centre) & colleagues

Karl Friedrich Steinmetz
KARL FRIEDRICH von STEINMETZ Prussian military commander, with colleagues general von Jastrow and general von Goeben. Date: 1796 - 1877

Two German pilots in relaxed mood, WW1
Two German pilots in relaxed mood during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

British soldiers at Le Touquet, France, WW1
British soldiers manning defences at Le Touquet, France, during the winter of 1914-1915, First World War. Date: 1914-1915

British flag and drum with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Steam fitters at loco shed, Exeter St Davids, Devon
A group of four steam fitters outside the locomotive service shed at Exeter St Davids station, Devon. Date: 1959

Construction workers outside a large building, USA
Large group of construction workers (possibly carpenters, painters, builders, etc) outside a large building, North America. Date: circa 1910s

On board HMS Queen Emma en route for Normandy, WW2
On board HMS Queen Emma en route for Normandy, France, D-Day, June 1944. 1944

Five naval colleagues, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2
Five naval colleagues at Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, where the main naval base for the British fleet, Scapa Flow, was based during WW2. 1943

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"Colleagues: A diverse tapestry of stories, talents, and adventures. Just like the saying 'Too Many Cooks, ' our team at work brings together a multitude of skills to create something extraordinary. " "At Lambeth HQ in London, even firefighters become colleagues as they display their bravery and unity in the face of danger – a true testament to teamwork. " "Like the unlikely friendship between a diver and an octopus they can form unexpected bonds that transcend boundaries and bring out the best in each other. " "Just as Manfred Von Richthofen led his squadron with precision and camaraderie, our colleagues inspire us to reach new heights of excellence every day. " "Much like Gutenberg's printing press revolutionized communication, our they can catalysts for innovation and progress within our organization. " "Inspired by Amundsen's triumph at the Pole, we navigate uncharted territories together with unwavering support from our fellow colleagues. " "The Travis Walton abduction reminds us that even during challenging times or mysterious circumstances, we rely on one another for strength and resilience as trusted colleagues. " "As depicted in the powerful WW2 poster 'The Girl Who Isn't There, ' sometimes it is those absent who remind us of the importance of collaboration among colleagues – their presence felt through shared goals and dedication. " "At The Oval in London, Denis Compton and Patsy Hendren showcased how teamwork can lead to remarkable achievements both on and off the field – a shining example for all colleagues striving towards success. " "When Rudi Schneider was tested for his paranormal abilities, it highlighted how unique talents within our group make us stronger when combined – proving that diversity truly enhances collective capabilities among colleagues. " "Whether it's Operation Paris or Operation Charing X, complex projects require trust amongst teammates. Our dedicated group of professionals demonstrates unwavering support as reliable allies throughout any mission.