Repair Collection (#24)

Hip replacement surgery C013 / 4946
Hip replacement surgery. Surgical team in theatre during a hip replacement operation

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4945
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of a cannula in the hand of a patient undergoing surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4940
Hip fracture surgery. Surgeons operating on a patient during surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4944
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of a cannula in the leg of a patient undergoing surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4943
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of a surgeon closing an incision at the end of surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4941
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of surgeons operating on a patient during surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4942
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of a surgeon holding thread while stitching an incision at the end of surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4939
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of surgeons operating on a patient during surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4938
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of surgeons operating on a patient during surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Gene therapy, conceptual image C013 / 4716
Gene therapy, conceptual image. Computer artwork of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules inside pill capsules, representing treatments to repair abnormally functioning genes

Gene therapy, conceptual image C013 / 4717
Gene therapy, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule inside a pill capsule, representing treatments to repair abnormally functioning genes

Gene therapy, conceptual image C013 / 4715
Gene therapy, conceptual image. Computer artwork of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules inside nano-robots, representing the use of nano-robots to repair abnormally functioning genes

Gene therapy, conceptual image C013 / 4690
Gene therapy, conceptual image. Computer artwork of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules inside pill capsules, representing treatments to repair abnormally functioning genes

Massey Shaw fireboat under repair

English newspaper advertisement, 1892
DAVYs DIAMOND CEMENT. English newspaper advertisement, 1892

Fisherman repairing nets on harbour, Vlychada, Santorini, Cyclades, Aegean Sea, Greece, September

View from Kipling Pagoda - Moulmein - The site has been occupied by a pagoda since 700AD. Gold pagoda under repair. Wide terraces with dipping roofed steps leading down the steep hill

Mending household items 1943
Make Do and Mend. During World War Two women became very resourceful, they tackled repairs and maintenance of many clothing and household items, that today we would just throw away and replace. 1943

Learning to Mend Shoes
A class of London County Council schoolboys being taught how to repair shoes. Date: early 1930s

Television Repair Man
People You See: The TV Man. From Teddy Bear (29 February 1964)

Accident Averted
While under repair, a locomotive runs away but mechanics succeed in halting it before it can do any damage to itself or others. Date: 1924

Romania, Transylvania, Brasov. Old building in historic downtown

Old City Baths, Sofia, Bulgaria

NFS Heavy Unit vehicle appliance awaiting repair
NFS Heavy Unit vehicle which has been in an accident, awaiting repair

NFS (London Region) repaired LFB fire engine, WW2
The former red fire engines of the London Fire Brigade were painted grey in WW2 and during the time of the NFS. Here a previously damaged dual purpose pump has been repaired and repainted

NFS (London Region) damaged LFB fire appliance, WW2
The former red fire engines of the London Fire Brigade were painted grey in WW2 and during the time of the NFS. Here a damaged dual purpose pump has been delivered to the Regional headquarters

NFS (London Region) pump repairs, Lambeth workshops
A damaged LCC London Fire Brigade fire engine, after repair, at the Headquarters station, Lambeth. The appliance is without its ladders and equipment and painted in a wartime battleship grey colour

Blitz in London -- clearance and repair of bomb damage in King Street, Hammersmith, West London

TELEGRAPH REPAIRMEN, 1881. Two workers for the Sheffield, England, Telegraph and Light Company on their way to a telegraph pole repair job. Wood engraving, English, 1881

TELEGRAPH REPAIR MAN, 1873. A telegraph repair man on the American frontier. Wood engraving, American, 1873

SHOEMAKER, 19th CENTURY. The Country Cobbler. Illustration from an American literary magazine, 19th century

FLOOD: MISSISSIPPI RIVER. Mending a levee after a flood on the Mississippi River. Wood engraving, 1882, after a drawing by Charles Graham

LONDON: FLEET STREET SEWER. Repair of the Fleet Street Sewer in 1854. Contemporary wood engraving

GOLD MINING CAMP, 1853. Gold miners spending a rainy day in camp mending their clothes. Wood engraving, American, 1853

TELEPHONE LINES, 1891. Making repairs at the back of the multiple switchboard. The telephone in New York City. Line engraving from an American newspaper of 1891

TELEPHONE LINES, 1891. Outer terminals of underground cables - testing a cable for cross-talk The telephone in New York
TELEPHONE LINES, 1891. Outer terminals of underground cables - testing a cable for " cross-talk" The telephone in New York City. Line engraving from an American newspaper of 1891

WINDMILL, c1870. A windmill at Potsdam, Germany. The wings are being repaired. Line engraving, c1870

TELEGRAPH REPAIR MAN, 1873. Wood engraving, American

A natural hole formed when a tree branch has broken off and the tree slowly grows over the damaged area. Beech tree trunk

Russian businessman talking to two workmen attempting to repair a damaged Russian battleship. Date 1904

Dusting plane hedge-hopping after spraying swath on beanfield. These planes can spray 100 acres an hour, can usually fly one or two hours unless it rains or storms in an average day

Family between Dallas and Austin, Texas. The people have left their home and connections in South Texas, and hope to reach the Arkansas Delta for work in the cotton fields. Penniless people

Poster: Pots and Pans
Poster giving advice on looking after Pots and Pans so that they last as long as possible. 20th century

Railway workers

Repairing a windmill
Repair of a windmills sails, Sabyholm, Sweden. 1964 Date: 1964

Highway Building, U. s. A
Highways under construction, U.S.A. Date: 1960s

Belgian Air Force 4
Michel Donnet and Leon Divoy, after the German defeat of Belgium, find and repair an old aeroplane and make a daring escape to England where they fight with great success. Date: 1916+

Road collapse, Paris
A collapse at Place Saint Philippe du Roule in Paris on 15th June 1910 as a direct result of prior damage caused during the severe flood which hit the capital in January of the same year. Date: 1910

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"Repairing the Past: From Mechanical Diggers to Vintage Locomotives and Beyond" A mechanical digger tirelessly digs deep, showcasing the power in action. In the trenches of WW1, an Australian soldier skillfully repairs his motorcycle and sidecar, symbolizing resilience amidst chaos. Steam locomotives find solace in a shop as skilled hands meticulously repair them, preserving history for future generations in 1957. The majestic HMS Implacable undergoes repairs in 1920, reminding us that even mighty vessels need tender care to conquer the seas once more. Whitehall witnesses road works bustling with activity in 1882 - a testament to repairing infrastructure for progress and connectivity. After an arduous 8, 000-mile rescue operation, RFA Sir Tristram enters River Tyne triumphantly; proof that they are restore hope even after immense challenges. Linden Gardens transforms into a magical wonderland as Christmas cards are repaired with love and creativity at Notting Hill Gate in London. United States Air Force's McDonnell F-4C-18-MC Phantom II stands tall after undergoing meticulous repairs - a true embodiment of precision engineering. An anterior view total shoulder joint repair showcases medical advancements restoring mobility and healing bodies with utmost care. Rows of old wrecked cars await their turn for parts and repairs at a junkyard near Alexandra Louisiana - where automotive restoration breathes new life into forgotten treasures. A Fountain Pen Repair Shop thrives in Indianapolis, Indiana - reviving cherished writing instruments one stroke at a time since time immemorial. The starting point of Morris Motors back in 1912 echoes through history till its peak moment captured by an unknown creator's lens during1933 – illustrating how humble beginnings can lead to remarkable journeys through continuous innovation and repair efforts.