Pump Collection (page 9)

Advertisement for John and Henry Gwynne, 89 Cannon Street, London, manufacturer of the Invincible centrifugal pump
584645 Advertisement for John and Henry Gwynne, 89 Cannon Street, London, manufacturer of the Invincible centrifugal pump (colour litho) by English School

Scientific Equipment, from The Elements of Chemistry
BAL140617 Scientific Equipment, from The Elements of Chemistry by Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier (1743-94) engraved by D. Lizars, 1796 (engraving) by French School

Illustration showing how new long fire hoses could reach all parts of a building
STC190090 Illustration showing how new long fire hoses could reach all parts of a building, from a book on Firefighting in Holland, published c.1700 (engraving) by Dutch School

Views and elevations of an 18th century beer pump machine
Views and elevations of an 18th century beer pump with levers, taps and pipes contained in a cabinet. Copperplate engraving by Mutlow after an illustration by J. Farey Jr

Wensleydale knitters, from Costume of Yorkshire
STC256635 Wensleydale knitters, from Costume of Yorkshire engraved by Robert Havell (1769-1832) 1814 (colour litho) by Walker

Liquidating old debts, 1826 (coloured engraving)
559085 Liquidating old debts, 1826 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Liquidating old debts, 1826.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Chinese agriculture. Peasants planting a field with a seeding machine (a hopper with two pipes leading to pronged feet), man irrigating a field on a water pump

Otto von Guericke, German scientist (1602-1686) with the famous Magdeburg hemispheres (chromolitho)
724738 Otto von Guericke, German scientist (1602-1686) with the famous Magdeburg hemispheres (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Guericke)

J Bradwell, plumber, brass and iron founder, whitesmith and bell hanger, trade card (coloured engraving)
731624 J Bradwell, plumber, brass and iron founder, whitesmith and bell hanger, trade card (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J Bradwell, plumber)

Types of hydraulics systems and pumps: Persian wheel or sakia, Tantalus or Pythagorean cup, Ctesibiuss ancient pump, and sucking, forcing, lifting and chain pumps

Captain Jekylls improved ship pump and Benjamin
Hydraulic pumps including Captain Jekylls improved ship pump and Benjamin Martins pump. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

The Sipho Wirtembergicus and Archimedes screw
Examples of hydraulic siphons including natural springs, waves, syringe, rope pump, the Duke of Wirtembergs siphon or the Sipho Wirtembergicus and Archimedes screw

Balling furnace and finery used in iron manufacture
Sections and elevations of balling furnace and finery used in iron manufacture, along with tools and pump. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees

Airfield B16 pumping station Moulineaux Normandy
This is proably the only remaining such structure and was stone built for its purpose to pump fuel to the airstrip at Villons le Buissons. Inspection will reveal the signs CARPE DIEM and JULY 1944

Wine Street Pump and demolition of houses nearby (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831829 Wine Street Pump and demolition of houses nearby (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Pithay Pump (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831837 Pithay Pump (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Bequest of William Jerdone Braikenridge

Pompe a incendie a vapeur (colour litho)
2780382 Pompe a incendie a vapeur (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pompe a incendie a vapeur)

La pompe a feu de Chaillot (engraving)
2787718 La pompe a feu de Chaillot (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La pompe a feu de Chaillot)

The Magdeburg Hemispheres (engraving)
3627894 The Magdeburg Hemispheres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Magdeburg Hemispheres)

Horse drinking from a trough (colour photo)
3091242 Horse drinking from a trough (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse drinking from a trough)

Fifth Congress Of Italian Firefighters, The Great Maneuver In The Milan Arena, On Last Sunday (Colour Litho)
2798217 Fifth Congress Of Italian Firefighters, The Great Maneuver In The Milan Arena, On Last Sunday (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Royal Pump Room, Harrogate, West Yorkshire. Date: circa 1908

Dickens Estate: lee way hand pump, 1933 (b / w photo)
1812585 Dickens Estate: lee way hand pump, 1933 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Bermondsey)

A boy in Frogmore, London, 1888 (b / w photo)
1812912 A boy in Frogmore, London, 1888 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: The premises is possibly a haberdashers)

Cailletets apparatus for the liquefaction of oxygen
Louis Paul Cailletets apparatus for the liquefaction of oxygen. Date: 1885

The Star Hotel, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, as it appeared in the time of Nelson, who often stayed there. circa 1900

Exact time, France 1880
The unification and distribution of time using pneumatic chronometers, France - scene in the shop where the clocks are sold. Date: 1880

The Great Schools of England, Christs Hospital (engraving)
1627499 The Great Schools of England, Christs Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Schools of England, Christs Hospital)

A Canvas City, the Boer Refugee Camp at Volksrust (b / w photo)
1629056 A Canvas City, the Boer Refugee Camp at Volksrust (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Canvas City, the Boer Refugee Camp at Volksrust)

The Steam-Gun, at the Polytechnic Institution (engraving)
1601966 The Steam-Gun, at the Polytechnic Institution (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Steam-Gun, at the Polytechnic Institution)

Evening on the pier at Swinemunde
Women cyclists enjoying a quiet evening on the pier at Swinemunde (Swinoujscie), a port on the Baltic Sea, north-west Poland, near the border with Germany. circa late 19th century

Royal Pump Room, Harrogate, Yorkshire. circa 1900

Interior, Royal Pump Room, Harrogate, Yorkshire
Interior of the Royal Pump Room, Harrogate, Yorkshire. circa 1900

Montpelier Pump Room, Harrogate, Yorkshire. circa 1900

The Northumberland Prize Life-Boat (engraving)
1102449 The Northumberland Prize Life-Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Northumberland Prize Life-Boat)

Merryweather fire-engine 1905
New motor fire-engine just adopted by the London Fire Brigade, could do 50 h.p and was capable of delivering 500 gallons a minute. Date: 1905

Typical Victorian manual parish fire pump
A typical Victorian manual parish fire pump of the type used in London by the Insurance fire brigades prior to the creation of the London Fire Engine Establishment under its Chief Fire Officer

Typical Victorian manual parish water supply on wheels
A typical Victorian manual parish water supply consisting of a barrel on wheels of the type used before the creation of the London Fire Engine Establishment under its Chief Fire Officer

LCC-LFB - Dennis pump escape fire engine
LCC-LFB 61 - Dennis pump escape fire engine, 30 April 1950. Date: 1950

First Steam Fire Engine, England
First Steam Fire Engine constructed in England, by Braithwaite and Ericsson, inventors and constructors of London. Date: 1830

First Steam Fire Engine, USA
First Steam Fire Engine constructed in the United States of North America, by Paul R Hodge, inventor and constructor of New York. Date: 1840

Firefighting training display at Southwark Headquarters
London Fire Brigade special training event at Southwark Headquarters, open to the public, with jets of water pointing down towards the centre of the courtyard. Date: circa 1910s

John Keelings appliance for putting out fires, from a trade card. Date: 1670s

National Fire Brigades Association certificate, confirming First Prize to Southend Fire Brigade in the Combined Motor Pump Competition held at Basingstoke, dated 8 September 1922

LCC-LFB officers group photo with vehicle (enclosed pump). Date: circa 1930s

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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.