Lorry Collection (#40)

London Fire Brigade breakdown lorry rescuing a horse
London firefighters extricating a horse from an excavation in Portland Place, London, using a special horse sling. The Brigades breakdown lorry is lifting the horse to safety using its crane and winch

LCC-LFB emergency tender at Lambeth fire station
Crew of an emergency tender demonstrating the range of equipment it carries including breathing apparatus, hot cutting equipment and a smoke extraction unit

LCC-LFB Lee Green hose laying lorry at Lambeth HQ
Lee Green fire stations hose laying lorry at Lambeth HQ. The side roller shutter doors are open, showing the stored hoses which can be easily layered out from the rear access door while the lorry is

LCC-LFB hose laying lorry
A hose laying lorry from Lee Green fire station, SE London, with its side roller shutters closed

London Region NFS / AFS breakdown lorry with crew, WW2
AFS wartime crew on an NFS breakdown lorry. The NFS came into force in August 1941 and the London Fire Brigade was enlarged into the London Region which covered the Greater London area

Two river ferries in tandem, carrying truck over river, Lohit River, Assam, India, january

Dairy farming, milk being collected off farm in tanker, England, november

Livestock lorry driving on motorway, M6 Motorway, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, march

Women transport drivers, World War Two, 1939
A female driver handling a big Army Service Corps lorry during World War II. Date: 1939

German prisoners marching, Balkan Front, WW1
German prisoners under British escort, being marched to a railhead on the Balkan Front, at the time of the Battle of Machukovo during the First World War. Date: September 1916

Lorry delivery at RASC MT Depot, Rouen, France, WW1
A lorry being delivered at the RASC MT (Royal Army Service Corps Motor Transport) Depot in Rouen, northern France, during the First World War. Date: May 1918

Russian troops halted on Balkan Front, WW1
Russian troops halted on the road on the Balkan Front during the First World War. They have been issued with French pattern steel helmets. Date: September 1916

American and French ammunition, France, WW1
American and French ammunition being transported to the front at the start of the Aisne-Marne Offensive in northern France, towards the end of the First World War. Date: 18 July 1918

Lorry Going over Bridge
A lorry going over the narrow Farndon Bridge over the River Dee, Cheshire, England. Date: 1960s

Warehouse Lorry
A Long Vehicle lorry, delivering a load of barrels to a London warehouse. Date: 1960s

Unloading Sheep
Unloading sheep at Ipswich Cattle Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, England. Date: 1930s

Howitzer towed by lorry near Merris, France, WW1
A British 6 inch howitzer being towed across a railway line by a lorry near Merris, northern France, at the time of the Battle of Hazebrouck (during the Battle of the Lys), First World War

Iranian Earthquake - Koppeh Dargh - 1st May 1929. Food being brought for the refugees. Date: 1929

Italian infantry in wood near Rheims, France, WW1
Italian infantry in France during the First World War. Showing transportation trucks and men on a road in a wood near Rheims, north eastern France. Date: June 1918

American troop transport near Moulins, France, WW1
American troop transport on a road west of Moulins, northern France, during the First World War. The men of the 7th Infantry are being transported away from the western front for a well-earned rest

German field gun on a lorry, France, WW1
A German field gun on a lorry in France during the First World War. Both the gun and the lorry have camouflage paint on them. Date: March 1918

Scene behind the lines on the Western Front, WW1
Scene behind the lines on the Western Front during the First World War, showing a lorry and a horse-drawn cart silhouetted against the sky towards evening. Date: 1914-1918

Mail delivery to ASC workshop behind the lines, WW1
A delivery of mail to men at an ASC (Army Service Corps) travelling workshop, working behind the lines during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Lorries passing mine crater on way to Western Front, WW1
Lorries passing round a mine crater on their way to the Western Front during the First World War. The makeshift road is lined with tree trunks. Date: 1914-1918

Enemy plane shot down, Orne valley, France, WW1
German troops salvaging an enemy plane (possibly a French Spad) which has been shot down in the Orne valley, north east France, during the First World War. Date: 5 May 1918

Italian Fiat 30 prime movers in use during WW1
Italian Fiat 30 prime mover lorries in use during the First World War for the transport of heavy artillery. Seen here with troops on a winding mountain road. Date: 1917

Italian Fiat 18P lorry in use during WW1
An Italian Fiat 18P multi-use lorry or van in use during the First World War for the transport of troops and materials. Date: 1915-1920

Italian Fiat 30 prime mover in use during WW1
An Italian Fiat 30 prime mover lorry in use during the First World War for the transport of heavy artillery. Date: 1915

Italian Fiat 20B prime mover in use during WW1
An Italian Fiat 20B prime mover lorry in use during the First World War for the transport of heavy artillery. Date: 1915-1920

Italian Fiat 15 Ter lorry in use during WW1
An Italian Fiat 15 Ter lorry in use during the First World War. Date: 1913-1922

Austro-Hungarian soldiers towing a vehicle, WW1
Austro-Hungarian soldiers towing a broken-down vehicle along a muddy road during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Austrian infantry in trucks, Western Front, WW1
Austrian infantry travelling in trucks through a French town on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

British anti-aircraft gun in action near Nieppe, France, WW1
A British 18 pound anti-aircraft gun mounted on a lorry under the command of Captain C A Montimore, 4th Division RA (Royal Artillery), in action near Nieppe, northern France

Portable searchlight on wheeled trolley, WW1
A large portable searchlight on a wheeled trolley used during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Haymaking during Graffham Evangelist Week
The Bishop and the rector of Graffham with farm workers during the Village Evangelist Mission, February 1950 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N33119

Abandoned tipper lorry in quarry, Powys, Wales, august

Sheep farming, sheep flock in wagon at market, Welshpool auction mart, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, august

Milk tanker driving down snow covered farm track, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, november

Tuna fisherman with catch being unloaded on quayside, caught using pole and line fishing method, Pico Island, Azores, august

OMSCO Organic Milk Cooperative tanker, used for collecting organic milk, Chipping, Lancashire, England, may

Sheep farming, sheep flock being loaded onto wagon at market, Welshpool auction mart, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, august

Lorry with grapple loading logs onto timber barge, Archipelago Sea, Baltic Sea, Sweden, june

Warning, Timber Lorries Loading and Do not climb on timber stacks signs beside track in forest, Dunwich Forest, Suffolk, England, july

Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) crop, workers loading cut stems onto lorry, Theni, Tamil Nadu, India

Metal recycler collecting assorted scrap metal with mechanical grabber on farm, Powys, Wales, july

Council gritter lorry gritting snow covered rural road, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, november

Lorry on motorway in snow, M6 Motorway, Tebay Gap, Cumbria, England, december

Ortolan Bunting (Emberiza hortulana) adult female, migrant sheltering under wheel of lorry during blizzard, Kazbegi, Great Caucasus, Caucasus Mountains, Georgia, april

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"The Mew, River Dart, Devon, c1920s: A quaint lorry traverses the picturesque countryside, carrying goods and stories of a bygone era. " "Scania X5 Flat bed truck: A powerful beast on wheels, this lorry effortlessly transports heavy loads across vast distances. " "Bomb damage in Kilgour Road, SE London, WW2: Amidst the destruction caused by war, a resilient lorry stands tall as a symbol of hope and resilience. " "Preston Docks, Lancashire: The heart of trade and industry comes alive as lorries bustle with activity at the bustling docks. " "DAF 95 XF wide: With its sleek design and impressive capabilities, this modern-day lorry is ready to conquer any road it encounters. " "Richhill, Co. Armagh: Rolling through the charming countryside of Northern Ireland is a trusty lorry that connects communities far and wide. " "Workers are unloading sacks of flour from a Bedford truck belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd: In an age where manual labor prevailed, this hardworking lorry played its part in sustaining livelihoods with every delivery made. " "NFS 60ft hand-operated turntable ladder, WW2: As flames engulfed cities during wartime chaos, this heroic fire service lorry rose above adversity to save lives and protect communities. " "Motorway traffic cones: Guiding vehicles safely along busy highways is made possible by these humble yet essential companions - lorries equipped for maintenance work on our roads. " "Biba move to Kensington Church Street: Witnessing an iconic fashion brand's relocation journey is incomplete without mentioning the trusty lorries that transported Biba's glamourous creations to their new home in Kensington Church Street. GLC-LFB - Foam Tender at East Ham : Standing strong amidst emergency situations was this foam tender lorry operated by GLC-LFB (Greater London Council - London Fire Brigade), ready to combat fires and protect lives.