Repair Collection (#25)

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

good Samaritan Cyclist
The Helping Hand : A male cyclist helps three distressed females to mend a punctured bicycle tyre! Date: 1930s

New York Road Repairs
Workmen mending roads, New York, U.S.A. Date: 1960s

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

Sailors repairing a boat on a ship, WW1
Men of the British Royal Navy undertaking repairs on a boat on board a ship during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Damaged plane on an airfield, WW1
Men examine a damaged plane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Women refugees sewing army clothing, Baghdad, WW1
Women refugees sewing army clothing in Baghdad, Mesopotamia (now Iraq) during the First World War. One woman is using a Singer automatic sewing machine. Date: 1917

British gun hospital in Flanders, WW1
A British gun hospital or workshop in Flanders for the repair of Howitzers, with artillerymen, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

British gun repair, ordnance workshop, WW1
A British heavy gun in for repair at the gun hospital, an ordnance workshop in Flanders during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Boy repairing a clock -- Something Wrong with the Works

Howitzer beyond repair, Calais, France, WW1
A 4.5 inch Howitzer beyond repair at the Ordnance Depot, Calais, France, during the First World War. Date: 19 April 1917

Interior of tank repairing workshop, WW1
View inside a tank repairing workshop during the First World War, containing a large number of captured British tanks. Date: September 1918

Canadian armourers repairing rifles, Salisbury Plain, WW1
Canadian armourers repairing Ross straight-pull rifles on Salisbury Plain at the start of the First World War. Another man in the background is repairing a bicycle. Date: 27 September 1914

Diving Bell (Card)
A twentieth century bell used for underwater repair work and investigation. Date: 1915

Clarendon House
Piccadilly : built for 50, 000 by Lord Clarendon, using stone intended to repair St Paul s, it was both a scandal and a financial embarrassment, and sold, became Albemarle House Date: 1660s

Close-up of traditional drystone wall in good repair, England, april

Drystone wall in poor state of repair, gaps filled with barbed wire, England, april

Bricks used for flood defence repairs, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India

Repairs to riverbank to divert stream back under old packhorse bridge, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, october

Farmer repairing combine harvester clutch at harvest time, West Sussex, England, august

Fixing a flat tyre in the African bush Uri 4 wheel drive

Farmer repairing New Holland tractor with plough in field, Lochmaben, Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, april

Crystal River and Fidelity BH92 fishing trawlers in dry dock at harbour, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, july

Excavator on beach, repairing sea defences with boulders, Happisburgh, Norfolk, England, august

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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.