Materials Collection (#27)

Fire at supply depot, Limmer Wharf, Barking, Essex
Panoramic view of a fire which broke out at a Ministry of Supply depot, Limmer Wharf, Barking, Essex, on 27 October 1947. Seen here is the fire in its early stages

The London Fire Brigade, Lambeth headquarters
The London Fire Brigades new Lambeth headquarters, with work in progress on the drill yard and tower

Cliff Swallow (Hirundo pyrrhonota) adult, collecting nesting material in beak, Rockport, Texas, U. S. A. april
Cliff Swallow (Hirundo pyrrhonota) adult, collecting nesting material in beak, Rockport, Texas, U.S.A. april

Advert for Imperial Chemical Industries; shortage of rubber
During World War Two, Britain got 90% of their suppies of natural rubber from Japan, due to this, rubber became scarce. Old rubber was collected from old tyres and worn hose-pipes

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pleated skirts 1942

Painting a duck, Sally and Jake
Painting a duck - a Sally and Jake story in Playhour

Plastic - variety of household items in plastic packaging including food containers, ice cream, magaraine, jam
MAB-327 Plastic - variety of household items in plastic packaging UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

LCC-LFB - A lowered theatre safety curtain
A safety curtain is a fire safety precaution used in large proscenium arch theatres. It is usually a heavy fibreglass or iron curtain located immediately behind the proscenium arch

German Wasp (Vespula germanica) adult, close-up of head, chewing wood from boardwalk to make paper for nest, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, august

Bug hotel covered in snow, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, february

Little Corella (Cacatua sanguinea) adult, collecting stick from ground, Northern Territory, Australia

European Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) adult female, with leaves in beak for lining nest, at nest entrance in tree trunk, Powys, Wales, march

Exhibition Materials for the artist. Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition. Date between 1936 and 1939

Dodge & Co. Manufacturers of lumber. Dodge & Co. Manufacturers of lumber

Advertisement for railway equipment
Advertisement for W B Dick & Co of London, Manufacturers of Light Railways and Tramway Materials. Showing various railway items, with a depiction of Kerrs Patent Portable Railway at the centre

Silhouettes of soldiers in wartime
Some of our lads -- silhouettes of soldiers in wartime. Including a piper playing the bagpipes, men standing on guard or chatting, a drummer, men carrying tools and materials for trench digging

Royal wedding 1893 - buying trousseau materials
Buying materials for the wedding trousseau of Princess May of Teck(later the Duchess of York, then Queen Mary)(1867-1953) for her marriage to George Duke of York(later King George V)(1865-1936)

Microdensitometer
The Analytical Research Unit, Harwell, is a service for industry to identify and control impurities in industrial materials : Using a microdensitometer and computer Date: 1973

Electron Microscope
The EM 300 transmission electron microscope, which is used to study tiny voids or dislocations in materials or very small crystallites, A.E.R.E. Harwell. Date: October 1971

Brookes Ltd. of Halifax - Road building Materials
Stall for the European granite of Brookes Ltd. of Halifax at the 3rd International Road Congress Exhibition, London - June 1913

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

The Nonslip Stone Company - Road Congress Exhibition
The Stand/exhibit of the Nonslip Stone Company - at the 3rd International Road Congress Exhibition held in London in June 1913. Date: 1913

Wartime salvage poster asking for rags, paper, bones and metal. Waste is wanted for war weapons. This week and every week salvage is essential. 1940s

Irish Scouts washing up on camp
Two Scouts of the Catholic Boy Scouts of Ireland washing up in camp. The wash stand cum dresser has been built by them out of the natural materials available on the campsite. 1966

Troops at a railhead unloading supplies, South Africa, WW1
Troops at a railhead where supplies are being unloaded, somewhere in South Africa during the First World War. An encampment with tents can be seen in the background. Date: 1915

Harbalist at Work
A herbalist prepares her materials. Date: 1526

19th Century Dive Bell
A diving bell in use, collecting materials from the sea-bed : note the lights, powered from the boat anchored overhead. Date: late 19th century

Peach (Prunus persica) stones, used as carpark surface, Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa

Close-up of flint walls of Norman round-tower, largest Norman round-tower in country, St. Marys Church, Wortham, Suffolk, England, october

Peppermint perfume spraying over green compost heap at municipal waste site, near Chester, Cheshire, England, march

Doppstadt portable trommel screen, used to filter rubbish from green compost at municipal waste site, near Chester, Cheshire, England, march

Workers removing agricultural building roofing sheets containing asbestos, sheets put into skip and covered with plastic sheeting for transport to landfill site, Yorkshire, England, january

Volvo loader turning green compost waste for aeration at municipal waste site, near Chester, Cheshire, England, march

Close-up of hands holding green compost waste at municipal waste site, near Chester, Cheshire, England, march

Rubbish filtered from green compost waste at municipal waste site, near Chester, Cheshire, England, march

View of sandy beach and sea cliffs, Jurassic cliffs made from many layers of different material which erodes at different rates, Burton Bradstock, Dorset, England, february

Worker forming loam bricks, Uganda

Insect Hotel habitat creation on primary school premises, Cumbria, England, may

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

Assorted scrap metal on farm, awaiting collection for recycling, Powys, Wales, july

Norwegian Wasp (Dolichovespula norwegica) adult worker, collecting wood pulp for nest building material, Powys, Wales, april

Eurasian Linnet (Carduelis cannabina) adult female, collecting nesting material in beak, perched on flowering gorse, Norfolk, England, april

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) adult female, in flight, with nesting material in talons, landing at nest with chicks, Finland

Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) adult, collecting nesting material, Queensland, Australia

Red-headed Weaver (Anaplectes rubriceps) adult male, breeding plumage, stripping bark for nest building material, Kenya

American Robin (Turdus migratorius) adult female, collecting nesting material, standing in shallow water, Nebraska, U.S.A. april

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"Exploring the Enduring Legacy of Materials: From Bakelite Telephones to Gorringes Fashion Fabrics" Delving into the past, we uncover a vintage treasure - a Bakelite telephone that revolutionized communication in its time. Witnessing history unfold, HMS Habbakuk sails alongside HMS Indefatigable in 1946, showcasing the strength and resilience used during wartime. In East Ham, London during World War II, recycling cans became an act of patriotism as they aided the war effort and demonstrated how materials could be repurposed for a greater cause. Hookes Law springs to life through an illustration depicting the elasticity of materials; it reveals how stretching a spring can unlock its potential energy. Step back in time with an enchanting advert from 1932 featuring Gorringes fashion fabrics, highlighting their exquisite quality and timeless appeal. Dive deep into adventure as a German diver fearlessly explores unknown depths using specialized materials designed for underwater exploration. Celebrating Marie Curie's groundbreaking contributions to science, her caricature immortalizes her pioneering work on radioactive materials that forever changed our understanding of physics and medicine. A page from The Architect's Surveyors and Engineers Compendium (1892) showcases intricate engravings detailing various construction techniques utilizing different building materials such as stone, wood, and metal. Discovering innovative solutions for damp-proofing houses unveils how modern technology has advanced over time to protect structures against moisture damage using cutting-edge material applications. Marvel at Clifton Bridge's majestic beauty captured in a stunning photograph; this architectural marvel stands tall thanks to durable construction materials that have stood the test of time. Journey along Kashmir's River Jhelum where tradition meets craftsmanship - witness a woman gracefully paddling a wooden boat crafted from locally sourced timber; showcasing nature's bounty transformed into functional materials.