Drills Collection (#8)

Wartime drills at the London Stock Exchange, 1940
With the threat of German invasion looming, workers at the London Stock Exchange receive basic military training on the trading floor

Women WW1 Work Carpenters
A group of women working as carpenters making ammunition boxes or wooden storage cases. Most hold tools such as drills, planes and hammers

Parisian Street Hardware salesman - Paris, France. Date: circa 1930s

French Seed Drill
French seed drill modified from Tull and Duhamel Date: 1760

Boys Brigade Drills 19C
Boys in the Boys Brigade practising first aid drills Date: 1891

Drill-dodging: The new exercise, H. M. Bateman cartoon, WW1
" Drill-dodging: Everyone can test it gratis: the new exercise for onlookers in the park." This World War One cartoon jokes that the sheer quantity of volunteers to the British Army by 1915

Drilling an Oil Well - Boring by Turbine. Liquid mud is pumped at high pressure through a non-revolving pipe to a turbo drill (shown in the inset enlargement) at the bottom of the well

Firefighters taking part in a hose training drill
Two firefighters taking part in a hose training drill

LFB water relaying drills, Hyde Park, London
LFB water relaying drills taking place in Hyde Park, London, on 12 February 1938, watched by mothers and their children. Date: 1938

Firefighter taking part in a hose training drill

Trainee lowered from tower during exercise drill, WW2
National Fire Service trainee being lowered from a tower during exercise drill. Date: 1940s

Firefighters taking part in a hose training drill, WW2
National Fire Service firefighters taking part in a hose training drill during the Second World War. Date: 1940s

Woman countersinking detonator tube hole and filling hole in hand grenade at Westinghouse
XOS909418 Woman countersinking detonator tube hole and filling hole in hand grenade at Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co. East Pittsburgh, Pa

The forges of Ivry, illustration from Les Grandes Usines by Julien Turgan
XIR253249 The forges of Ivry, illustration from Les Grandes Usines by Julien Turgan (engraving) (b/w photo) by Rose, Laurent Victor (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Conscripts fail to impress their sergeant
WW2 - " I can see that you ve done this drill before - once." Conscripts fail to impress their sergeant with their drilling... Date: 1945

Children from Dartford Technical College in Kent perform a drill display in the main arena. 1938

Contractor with McCormick MC120 tractor and ERTH Agriseeder precision slot seeder, drilling clover seed into field on organic farm, Powys, Wales, June

Picture No. 10760651
Namibia - A Kung Bushman / San woman drills holes into small pieces of the shell of ostrich eggs, which then are put together to a necklace. Date:

Russian coal miners working underground using drills and a coal-cutting machine. Poster c1930

Massey Ferguson tractor cultivating and drilling grass seed during dry dusty conditions, Oulton, Cheshire, England, April

Farmer loading seed drill with Spring Barley seed, Cumbria, England, April

Farmer washing Vaderstad Rapid A 600S seed drill with pressure washer, Upplands Vasby, Sweden, may

Farmer checking how much to sow on Vaderstad Rapid A 600S seed drill, Upplands Vasby, Sweden, may

Case 225 CVX tractor with Vaderstad Rapid A 600S seed drill, drilling arable field, Upplands Vasby, Sweden, may

Valtra tractor with Vaderstad Rapid 400C seed drill, drilling arable field, Sweden, may

Seeds in seed driil, sowing arable crop, Sweden, september

John Deere 2140 tractor with Tume seed drill, sowing arable crop in dusty field, Sweden, may

New Holland TM150 tractor with Vaderstad seed drill, with wind blown dust in field, Sweden, may

Close-up of Vaderstad Spirit 800S cultivator drill, in arable field with stony soil, Sweden, may

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"Drills: Unveiling the Art of Preparedness in London's Rich History" Step into the past and witness the Bedford Heavy Unit in action, as it roars through the streets of NFS (London Region), a symbol of strength and readiness. At Brigade HQ SE1, LCC-LFB recruit firefighters undergo intense training drills, honing their skills to protect lives and property. The heat is on as they face challenges head-on, preparing themselves for any emergency that may arise. In a different era, air raid they were conducted at the iconic Windmill Theatre. Amidst glitz and glamour, performers seamlessly transitioned from captivating audiences to ensuring their safety during turbulent times. Meanwhile, skilled wheelwrights meticulously crafted cart wheels with precision. Their rhythmic hammering echoed through workshops as they prepared essential transportation tools for an ever-evolving city. A jeweler delicately sat at his bench adorned with leather covers. With utmost focus, he transformed raw materials into exquisite pieces of artistry - a testament to dedication and craftsmanship passed down through generations. Firefighters engaged in hose training drills displayed unwavering determination. They embraced teamwork while mastering techniques that would enable them to combat even the fiercest infernos with confidence and efficiency. The sight of an LCC-LFB horse-drawn 75ft turntable ladder (TL) evokes awe-inspiring admiration. This majestic apparatus stands tall as a reminder of historic firefighting methods employed by brave men who risked their lives for others' safety. Open Training on April 11th provides an opportunity for all to witness firsthand these remarkable displays of skill and bravery within London's fire service community. It serves as a reminder that preparedness is key when facing adversity head-on. Hyde Park becomes a stage where LFB water relaying drills take place - an orchestrated symphony involving hoses stretching across vast distances like lifelines connecting firefighters determinedly battling flames together. H. M.