Pump Collection (#5)

A small portable fire engine
5310005 A small portable fire engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a small portable fire engine carrying an initial charge of 36 gallons of water thus enabling it to attack a blaze without a delay)

Sectional view of a typical 18/19th century fire engine
5309996 Sectional view of a typical 18/19th century fire engine; (add.info.: Sectional view of a typical 18/19th century fire engine)

A chest fire engine
5309995 A chest fire engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a chest fire engine of the type in use in Holland during the 17th century. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting Thomas Savery's steam engine of 1699 used for pumping water from mines
5311302 An engraving depicting Thomas Savery's steam engine of 1699 used for pumping water from mines. Double furnaces (right) with boilers, whose steam passes to cylinders (p, p)

Fire engine. From Georg Andreas Bockler Theatrum Machinarum Novum, Nuremberg, 1673. Engraving
530356 Fire engine. From Georg Andreas Bockler Theatrum Machinarum Novum, Nuremberg, 1673. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG

The working of the handle of the pump
5310272 The working of the handle of the pump; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the working of the handle of the pump (a bent lever) in order to draw water

Servant of Pont-Audemer
5855746 Servant of Pont-Audemer; (add.info.: Servant of Pont-Audemer. Her bonnet is similar to that of Pont l'Eveque, but the back is folded, perhaps a personal twist of the wearer)

An early gastroscope by Leitner of Vienna
5311896 An early gastroscope by Leitner of Vienna; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an early gastroscope by Leitner of Vienna. Prisms at the bend enabled the stomach to be observed)

An engraving depicting a hand-operated suction pump, similar to the majority of village pumps in the latter half of
5311593 An engraving depicting a hand-operated suction pump, similar to the majority of village pumps in the latter half of the nineteenth century

An engraving depicting Thomas Savery's steam engine of 1699 for pumping water from mines
5311355 An engraving depicting Thomas Savery's steam engine of 1699 for pumping water from mines. Double furnace (right) with boilers, whose steam passes to cylinders (P, P)

Gavarni, Hippolyte-Guillaume-Sulpice Chevalier, called Paul (1804-1866). Edmond
CUL4854756 Gavarni, Hippolyte-Guillaume-Sulpice Chevalier, called Paul (1804-1866). Edmond and Jules de Goncourt in a box at the theatre. 1853. GONCOURT, Edmon Huot of (1822-1896)

The Machine de Marly (engraving)
3480646 The Machine de Marly (engraving); (add.info.: The Machine de Marly, also known as the Marly Machine or the Machine of Marly, was a large hydraulic system in Yvelines, France)

An experiment showing how a condensing pump can supply air to an inverted vessel surrounded by water, 1850
3359194 An experiment showing how a condensing pump can supply air to an inverted vessel surrounded by water, 1850; (add.info)

Inventor John Ericsson's Machine, 1884 (engraving)
1574799 Inventor John Ericsson's Machine, 1884 (engraving); (add.info.: Swedish/American inventor John Ericsson's machine, 1883)

Fire engine. From Isaac de Caus Nouvelle Invention de Lever l'Eau Plus Hault, London, 1664. Engraving
530355 Fire engine. From Isaac de Caus Nouvelle Invention de Lever l'Eau Plus Hault, London, 1664. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG

Waterworks at York Buildings, Strand, supplying water to London from the Thames. Westminster Bridge in background
531769 Waterworks at York Buildings, Strand, supplying water to London from the Thames. Westminster Bridge in background. Savery steam engine unsuccessful: Newcomen engine installed 1726

Robert Boyle (1627-91) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, in his laboratory with Denis Papin (1647-1712)
541673 Robert Boyle (1627-91) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, in his laboratory with Denis Papin (1647-1712) French physicist.; (add.info.: Papin is pointing to Boyle's air pump)

Temptation
Jukyong Park

Working Late
Gary Perlow

Conceptual boot
Jesús M. García

Yamuna Ghat, early in the morning
Giovanni Cavalli

Route 66
Michel Romaggi

Foad Mirzaie

Tyrolean Landscape. Study, c.1836. Creator: Louis Gurlitt
Tyrolean Landscape. Study, c.1836

"The House on Fire on Christmas Eve", 1860. Creator: Unknown. "The House on Fire on Christmas Eve"
"The House on Fire on Christmas Eve", 1860. Illustration from a short story published in "Illustrated London News", 1860

Progress of the Embankment of the Thames at Chelsea, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the Embankment of the Thames at Chelsea, [London], 1857. View of...a portion in progress by Mr. Jay, the contractor, under the Woods and Works

After Milking Time, c1650. Creator: Hendrick van der Burch
After Milking Time, c1650

Farmhouse near Helvoirt, 1814-1816. Creator: Pieter Barbiers
Farmhouse near Helvoirt, 1814-1816

Drawings of the new steam engine for nine pumps in Hellevoetsluis, 1802. Creator: Jan Blanken
Drawings of the new steam engine for nine pumps in Hellevoetsluis, South Holland, 1802. Technical drawing of a steam engine: four elevations

The Royal Observatory, Cape Town, 1857. Creator: Hare
The Royal Observatory, Cape Town, [South Africa], 1857....however numerous observations may be in the northern hemisphere

Pump in Ray-Street, Clerkenwell-Green, supplied from the Clerks Well, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Pump in Ray-Street, Clerkenwell-Green, supplied from the Clerks Well, [London], 1857. A relic of old Clerkenwell has just been removed...it is associated with, and is the representative of

The Waardpoort and the Oude Gracht in Utrecht, 1814. Creator: Jan Hendrik Verheyen
The Waardpoort and the Oude Gracht in Utrecht, 1814. Note water pump on right

Landscape with two men at a noticeboard near a water pump, c.1750-1808. Creator: Bartholomeus Barbiers
Landscape with two men at a noticeboard near a water pump, c.1750-1808

The Rear Courtyard of Charlottenborg Palace, 1828. Creator: Frederik Hansen Sodring
The Rear Courtyard of Charlottenborg Palace, 1828

Après la pompe a sang, la pompe à or, 1871. Creator: Honore Daumier
Apres la pompe a sang, la pompe a or, 1871. After the blood pump the gold pump

Wartime at Windsor, 1941, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Wartime at Windsor, 1941, (1947). King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with daughters Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret Rose

Pump Stock Reamer, c. 1940. Creator: Oscar Bluhme
Pump Stock Reamer, c. 1940

Water supply, Migratory camp for cotton pickers, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Water supply. Migratory camp for cotton pickers. San Joaquin Valley, California. American River camp

Water supply, American River camp, California, San Joaquin Valley, CA, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Water supply, American River camp, California, San Joaquin Valley

Farm Security Administration camp, Klamath Falls, Oregon, 1941. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm Security Administration camp. Klamath Falls, Oregon

Fire Engine Pumper, c. 1937. Creator: Elmer G Anderson
Fire Engine Pumper, c. 1937

Pumping plant for irrigation powered by a natural gas engine, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
This pumping plant for irrigation is powered by a natural gas engine which operates at about half the cost of electricity. Tulare County, California

A Philosopher Shewing an Experiment on the Air Pump, 1769. Creator: Valentine Green
A Philosopher Shewing an Experiment on the Air Pump, 1769

Irrigation pump on edge of field, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Irrigation pump on edge of field. Electric power typical of San Joaquin Valley farming. Tulare County, California

Irrigation pump on edge of field, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Irrigation pump on edge of field. Electric power typical of San Joaquin Valley farming. California

The Fire-Brigade, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Fire-Brigade, 1850. Fire in Lambeth, south London: The flames were first discovered by a policeman of the L division, and engines from various stations quickly arrived at the scene

The Pump, 1771. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le Prince
The Pump, 1771

Norman Reeves showroom and garage, High Street, Uxbridge, Circa 1960

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"Pump: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step back in time to 1911, in the charming town of Leamington Spa. The streets buzz with excitement as a vibrant red beauty roars past - a 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe in Signalflare Red. Its powerful engine echoes through the air, leaving onlookers captivated by its timeless allure. But let's not forget that pumps have played an essential role beyond just automobiles. In London, during the annual review of the Firefighters and hoses at Lambeth HQ LFB150, we witness their heroic efforts to combat fires and protect lives. It reminds us of an insightful 1866 cartoon called "Deaths Dispensary, " which highlighted water pollution as a source of disease - emphasizing how crucial clean water is for our well-being. Intriguingly, even inventions like pumps faced rejection by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson. However, this setback didn't deter progress; instead, it fueled innovation further. Enter the Bedford Heavy Unit in the NFS (London Region), showcasing resilience and determination. The journey continues to Tooley Street fire station where crews from LCC-LFB work tirelessly to keep communities safe. Their dedication is matched by those at Shoreditch fire station in Hackney under GLC-LFB's watchful eye. Venturing outside London takes us to Finchingfield, England - picturesque scenery blending harmoniously with history. Here lies Red House Restaurant and Donald Healeys Garage around 1925—a testament to how pumps serve various industries beyond firefighting. As we conclude this captivating journey through time and innovation surrounding "pump, " one thing becomes clear: whether it be roaring engines or life-saving equipment, pumps have left an indelible mark on our world throughout history—forever driving progress forward.