Operated Collection (#5)

Burrell Road Tractor CYB558 at Walford Cross, near Taunton, with the 1926 Babcock and Wilcox 6 ton Steam Roller - Toby. Works No. 95/4009 - Reg. No. YB 7976

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive HO5993 May Queen (msn 3447), built 1913, at the 1959 Crystal Palace Steam rally. (Charles Burrell & Sons were builders of steam traction engines)

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive PB9624 King George VI (msn 3489), built 1913, at the 1959 Crystal Palace Steam rally. (Charles Burrell & Sons were builders of steam traction engines)

Agusta-Bell AB. 206A Jet Ranger G-AWGU
Agusta-Bell AB.206A Jet Ranger G-AWGU (msn 8044), of BEA Helicopters at Gatwick Airport. Built by Construzioni Aeronautiche Giovanni Agusta S.p.A in Italy in 1968

Royal Air Force Consolidated Liberator GR Mk. III (Special R
Royal Air Force Consolidated Liberator GR Mk.III (Special R.P.). The use of rockets against submarines got mixed reactions from the aircrew

Royal Air Force de Havilland DH. 98 Mosquito B Mk. IV DK336
Royal Air Force de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito B Mk.IV DK336. Seen in the photo is the common affliction of the Mosquito; drooping main Undercarriage doors

Sopwith Pup N5182. Built by Sopwith Aviation Co. at Kingston upon Thames in 1916, N5182 was operated by several Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) squadrons in Belgium and Northern France

de Havilland Canada DHC-6-100 Twin Otter N245GW (msn 129) of Roberts Farms, operated by Golden West. Date: circa 1977

Miles M. 65 Gemini 3A G-AKHC
Miles M.65 Gemini 3A G-AKHC (msn 6490) at Baginton. Converted to Gemini 3A in 1954, G-AKHC was operated by Flight magazine until broken up at White Waltham in 1965. Date: 1961

Bristol Freighter Mk. 32 G-AOUV
Bristol Freighter Mk.32 G-AOUV at Southend. Channel air Bridge operated the long-nose Mk.32 Freighters from 1955 to 1963, when the airline merged with Silver City Airways to form British United Air

Napoleon III, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub. 1870
3588315 Napoleon III, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Napoleon III)

Machine Gun, Light, Vickers, . 303 In K Gas Operated
Vickers. 303 in gas operated Class K light machine gun 1940 (c), deactivated, Special Forces/Long Range Desert Group World War Two, Middle East, with drum magazine, anti-aircraft sights

Rifle, Self-Loading, Walther, 7. 92 Mm Gewehr 43
Gewehr Model 43 7. 92 mm self-loading rifle, 1943-1945 (c); used by the German Army in World War Two; gas operated and air cooled; cocking handle on left hand side of the rifle; crude manufacture

Saunders-Roe SR. N4 Princess Anne Hovercraft
The Saunders-Roe SR.N4 (Saunders-Roe Nautical 4) Princess Anne, otherwise known as the Mountbatten-class, the biggest hovercraft to have been completed upon its introduction

Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher-designed as a scout to be catapulted from warships, many operated from shore bases on coastal patrols

Training Ship, Exmouth, Grays, Essex
Ships company on the TS Exmouth, operated from 1876 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board on the Thames off Grays, Essex. In 1903

Carrington House, Deptford
Carrington House was erected in Deptford in 1903 by the London County Council as a hostel for working men. It was operated along similar lines to Londons commercially run Rowton Houses

The drawing frame or spinning frame, a machine for drawing, winding and twisting yarn operated by drawing cotton or wool through pairs of successively faster rollers

The Pneumatic Despatch Tube, the Holborn end of the Euston to Holborn line on the day of its opening. This was an underground railway system for the carrying of mail

A Nineteenth Century Three Wheeled Velocipede On A Railroad Track. From The Strand Magazine, Published 1896

146 Typhoon Wing RAF Memorial ALG B3
The Memorial plaque is on the wall of the small commemorative area in Ste Croix-sur-Mer. Both RAF and RCAF Squadrons operated from here. It is thought that 126 Wing RCAF flew into here on 13 June

RMS Victorian
The Royal Mail Ship RMS Victorian, operated by the Allan Line, and one of the vessels used for the emigration of orphaned and pauper children to Canada. Date: Date unknown

Standon Boys Farm Home, Eccleshall, Staffordshire
Boys churning butter Standon Boys Farm Home, Eccleshall, Staffordshire. Run by the Waifs and Strays Society, the home operated as an Industrial School and later as an Approved School. Date: circa 1900

Macpherson Distributing Home, Knowlton, Quebec
The Distributing Home in Knowlton, Quebec, operated by childrens emigration promoter Miss Annie Macpherson to receive a distribute children she brought to Canada from England

Culver PQ-14 near B-29 tail -this diminutive lightplane was normally operated as a target drone, but could be piloted

Horse having operation under chloroform, WW1
A horse is operated on under chloroform by the Army Veterinary Corps during the First World War. Date: 1915

Vickers Viscount 803 EI-AOI
Vickers Viscount 803, EI-AOI, operated by British Air Ferries but was leased from Aer Lingus

de Havilland DH106 Comet 1 G-ALYP of BOAC
de Havilland DH106 Comet 1, G-ALYP, of BOAC. This aircraft operated the first scheduled passenger service of a jet-propelled airliner on 2 May 1952

West Derby Union, Liverpool - Deysbrook House
Deysbrook House - a childrens convalescent home operated by Liverpools West Derby Union. Date: 1925

Eddystone Lighthouse cross-section, 1759
Engraving, showing the rooms of John Smeatons Eddystone Lighthouse (built 1759). This lighthouse operated between 1759 and 1882, being replaced due to erosion of its foundations

Motor Bus / London C1900
A single-decker London bus operated by the London Power Omnibus Company (route from Marble Arch to Kilburn)

Indian soldiers using a Bren gun
Photograph of Indian soldiers using a Bren gun. A gas-operated weapon, the Bren used the same. 303 ammunition as the standard British rifle, the Lee-Enfield

Advert for Portable hand-held electric lights 1902
A selection of Christmas portable electrical presents. 1902

Modder River near Kimberley, South Africa, with people on a pont (hand-operated foot ferry). Date: circa 1904

Waifs and Strays Society Cold Ash Industrial School
The Cold Ash Industrial School for Girls operated by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: 1890

Willow Park, Philadelphia
Willow Park, also known as Willow Grove Park due to its location within Willow Grove, Philadelphia. Operated as an amusment park from 1896-1975

Turner Working a Lathe
A turner using a treadle- operated turning-lathe to carve a piece of wood Date: 1827

Maxim / Hiram / Cig Card
SIR HIRAM STEVENS MAXIM British inventor, born in America, best known for the Maxim recoil-operated machine gun (1884) Date: 1840 - 1916

Letter Press Printing
A letter press printer being operated with both hands and feet. A typesetter works in the background and sheets of printed paper are drying on lines above him. Date: 1827

POTTERS 1827
Potters at work, using a manually-operated wheel. Date: 1827

Four Wheeler Scrap
A four-wheeler (Victoria) operated by the Great Western Railway Date: late 19th century

Macpherson Home, Stratford, Ontario
The distributing home at Stratford, Ontario, operated by emigration promoter Miss Annie Macpherson. A horse-drawn sledge stands in the snow. Date: early 1900s

Craven Hall Wesleyan Cr裨e
Interior of the cr裨 e operated by West London Mission of the Methodist Church. Between 1894 and 1907 the cr裨 e was based at Craven Hall, Fouberts Place, Westminster. Date: circa 1896

Craven Hall Wesleyan Cr裨e - Sister Hope
Sister Hope who, for 44 years, ran the cr裨 e operated by West London Mission of the Methodist Church. Between 1894 and 1907 the cr裨 e was based at Craven Hall, Fouberts Place

WW1 - Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in Gallipolli
WW1 - The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), was a First World War army corps of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force that was formed in Egypt in 1915

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"Operating through time and history: From HMAS Melbourne to Lewisham Military Hospital" Step aboard the Her Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21), a vessel that has fearlessly operated across vast oceans, protecting our shores. In the world of boxing, names like Boxer and Daniel Mendoza resonate with strength and skill. Their powerful punches have operated as inspiration for generations of fighters. At Sandbanks Chain Ferry No. 1 - Entrance to Poole Harbour, witness the marvel of a hand-operated turntable ladder from World War II. A symbol of resilience, it served as a lifeline during challenging times. Lewisham Military Hospital on High Street stands tall as a testament to compassion and care. Here, dedicated medical professionals have tirelessly operated to heal wounded soldiers returning from battlefields. Transportation takes center stage with the iconic ROBERTS R RADIO from the 1970s providing entertainment on long journeys. Meanwhile, Thames Steamer Timetable ensures smooth sailing along London's majestic river. The Leyland Tiger Bus operated by Liptrot Brothers in Wigan showcases how public transportation has connected communities throughout Greater Manchester, and is an emblem of unity and convenience. Witnessing the Burrell General Purpose Traction Engine TA369 Red Gauntlet in action is like stepping back in time. This magnificent machine once operated tirelessly on farms, powering agricultural endeavors. Taking flight above Gatwick Airport in 1961 was none other than Douglas DC-3 G-AGJV Derby Airways—a true pioneer that revolutionized air travel for millions worldwide while operating at remarkable heights. Holborn Military Hospital in Mitcham holds stories untold within its walls—where brave souls fought battles against injuries sustained while serving their countries selflessly; here hope operates eternally. From naval vessels to hospitals, radios to buses—these diverse entities have all played significant roles in shaping our world by operating efficiently and leaving indelible marks on our collective memory.