Service Collection (#91)

Firefighters in costume for an entertaining evening
Men and women in costume for an entertaining evening at Stoke Newington Fire Station, 17 March 1920

Firefighters with smoke extractor in drill yard
Firefighters with smoke extractor equipment in a drill yard

LFB firefighters pulling manual hose cart
LFB firefighters at Fire Station D (Floating) pulling a manual hose cart and ladder, August 1938

Blitz in the City of London - AFS firefighters, WW2
Blitz in the City of London - AFS firefighters at work with hoses following a bombing raid

Blitz in London -- fire damage at Docks, WW2
Blitz in London -- fire damage at the Docks, with billowing smoke, on 7 September 1940

Working fire alarm outside ruined church, WW2
A firefighter making a call from a working fire alarm outside a ruined church during the Second World War

LFB towing unit (rear view)
London Fire Brigade towing unit (rear view)

Firefighters in action, Willow Walk, SE London
Firefighters in action at a fire in Willow Walk, London SE1, 7 May 1955. The roof of the single storey structure was lightly built, damaged by fire on the underside and would not carry any weight

Motorised fire vehicle and crew, Twickenham
Motorised fire vehicle and crew of Twickenham Fire Brigade

Browns fire alarm head (closed) with instructions
Browns fire alarm head (closed), with instructions in English and Hebrew

Controls of a Leyland Metz fire engine, WW2
Controls of a Leyland Metz TLP (turntable ladder pump) fire engine, showing extension and elevation dials, 3 November 1944

Group photo of men and women at an LFB social event

Seven women and a man in cowboy costume
Seven women and one man performing in cowboy costume

Birmingham firefighters in historical costumes
Birmingham firefighters in 17th, 18th and 19th century firemens costumes, in a display to raise money for a proposed superannuation fund

LFB monitor on dual purpose appliance
LFB monitor at work on a dual purpose appliance

Old manual fire engine in a museum
An old manual fire engine in a museum, on loan from the Merryweather Museum, Greenwich

Lord Mayor of London presenting a cup, WW2
The Lord Mayor of London, Sir George Wilkinson, presenting a cup to a firefighter on 28 August 1941

Red Cross instructors in caring for the sick at the American Womens National Service School, 1916
RED CROSS NURSE, 1916. Red Cross instructors in caring for the sick at the American Womens National Service School, 1916

The Bellevue Hospital Ambulance in New York City. Photograph, 1895
NEW YORK: AMBULANCE, 1895. The Bellevue Hospital Ambulance in New York City. Photograph, 1895

Nurses serving soldiers at an American Red Cross canteen in France during World War I, c1918
WW1: RED CROSS, 1918. Nurses serving soldiers at an American Red Cross canteen in France during World War I, c1918

Red Cross instructions in care of the sick at the American Womens National Service School, 1916
RED CROSS, 1916. Red Cross instructions in care of the sick at the American Womens National Service School, 1916

The New York Ambulance Service receiving a patient at a fire and transporting him to Bellevue Hospital
NEW YORK: AMBULANCE, 1884. The New York Ambulance Service receiving a patient at a fire and transporting him to Bellevue Hospital. Wood engraving, American, 1884

Nurses serving soldiers at an American Red Cross canteen in France, c1918
WORLD WAR I: RED CROSS. Nurses serving soldiers at an American Red Cross canteen in France, c1918

(1728-1774). Anglo-Irish writer. Goldsmith, James Boswell, and Samuel Johnson at the Mitre Tavern in London
OLIVER GOLDSMITH (1728-1774). Anglo-Irish writer. Goldsmith, James Boswell, and Samuel Johnson at the Mitre Tavern in London. Steel engraving, 19th century

An absinthe drinker in a Paris caf
ABSINTHE, 1887. An absinthe drinker in a Paris caf

An English gentleman being served a drink at his club: wood engraving from Punch, c1855
GENTLEMAN AT CLUB, c1855. An English gentleman being served a drink at his club: wood engraving from " Punch", c1855

A Beer Garden at W├╝rzburg, Germany. Wood engraving, American, 1870
BEER GARDEN. A Beer Garden at W├╝rzburg, Germany. Wood engraving, American, 1870

Steve Brodies bar in New York City, c. 1895
TAVERN. Steve Brodies bar in New York City, c. 1895

Bartenders working on a showboat on the Mississipi River at St. Louis, Missouri. Photographed c1974
ST. LOUIS: SHOWBOAT. Bartenders working on a showboat on the Mississipi River at St. Louis, Missouri. Photographed c1974

FLAPPERS, 1928. Two young women, on their way to San Francisco on an East Bay ferry, enjoying a refreshment, 1928

Japan Post post office postbox, Tokyo, Japan

Decorated rural bus shelter, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, June

Service on the Home Front. American poster for the Pennsylvania State Council of Defense, c1943
WORLD WAR II POSTER, c1943. Service on the Home Front. American poster for the Pennsylvania State Council of Defense, c1943, encouraging participation in civil defense efforts during World War II

Interior of the Cadet Chapel at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Bronze sculpure of vintage WW11 aircraft in front of the Cadet Chapel at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

United States flags on display in honor of Veterans Dat at Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, Alabama, USA

Uruguay, Montevideo, Old Car, Dodge

Mexico, dining room

Argentina, Jujuy, Tilcara, bakery delivery

Colville General Store and Petrol Station, Colville, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand

Roadhouse, Marree, Oodnadatta Track, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Old Petrol Pump, Oodnadatta, Oodnadatta Track, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Austria, Salzburg. Coffee service

Villa on Fregate Island

Florencio Arciniega, Jr. (right), a college student working for the Arizona State Employment Service under the federal
STUDENT VOLUNTEER, 1972. Florencio Arciniega, Jr. (right), a college student working for the Arizona State Employment Service under the federal UYA (University Year for ACTION) program

Rother Squadron Air Training Corps
Storrington Rotation Service and Procession. Bishop Bell holding crook reading from Service Sheet. Photography by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N22242

Roosevelt & Gifford, 1907
ROOSEVELT & GIFFORD, 1907. President Theodore Roosevelt and Chief of the U.S. Forest Service Giffort Pinchot on the river steamer Mississippi on a trip of the inland waterways

Cleveland Cartoon, 1884
CLEVELAND CARTOON, 1884. President-elect Grover Cleveland, the Hercules of civil service reform, opposing the Tammany tiger of patronage. American cartoon, 1884, by Thomas Nast

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"Service: A Tribute to Heroism and Compassion" In the face of danger, a heroic fireman fearlessly rescues a young girl from the clutches of a raging fire. Their selflessness and bravery embody the true essence of service. Amidst solemnity, at a Welsh funeral, we witness the profound service offered to bid farewell to loved ones. Henry Clarence Whaite's poignant painting captures the deep connection between humanity and nature in this act of final reverence. A Goldendoodle with snow on its nose reminds us that even our furry friends can provide unwavering loyalty and companionship. Their playful presence brings joy while silently teaching us about unconditional love and service. Sacrament Sunday symbolizes devotion as William Teulon Blandford Fletcher portrays individuals coming together for spiritual nourishment. This sacred gathering exemplifies how service extends beyond physical needs, nurturing souls in times of solace or celebration. The London Fire Brigade's annual review showcases firefighters equipped with hoses, ready to combat any blaze that threatens lives or property. At Lambeth HQ LFB150, their dedication is honored as they stand united against adversity. New Paddington Fire Station stands tall in West London—a testament to progress and innovation within emergency services. It represents an ongoing commitment to safeguarding communities through modern infrastructure designed for efficient response times. A red English post box nestled within a brick wall serves as more than just a receptacle for letters; it symbolizes connectivity across distances—a reminder that acts transcend borders and bring people closer together. Firefighters in action on Eagle Street demonstrate their unwavering resolve amidst chaos—running towards danger when others flee—an embodiment of courage under fire that epitomizes what it means to serve selflessly. During World War II's Blitz, firefighters stood by valiantly amid relentless bombings—guardians protecting lives amidst destruction. These brave men exemplify resilience during dark times when hope seemed scarce.