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"Unseen Heroes: The Backbone of Every Endeavor" From the grandeur of St

Background imageStaff Collection: Victorian family group - Rodbourne House, Wiltshire

Victorian family group - Rodbourne House, Wiltshire
A Victorian family group and servants pose in the garden of Rodbourne House, St Paul Malmesbury Without, Wiltshire. This fine house was the home of the Hungerford Pollens who had an active interest

Background imageStaff Collection: Fazakerley Cottage Homes Treat

Fazakerley Cottage Homes Treat
A treat - probably in the form of a country picnic - for boys from the Fazakerley Cottage Homes in Liverpool, accompanied by staff and other helpers

Background imageStaff Collection: Bugandan Royalty (card 1 of 2)

Bugandan Royalty (card 1 of 2)
Card 1 of 2. The young King Daudi Cwa II of Uganda, seated on his elaborate golden throne (topped with a very British crown!), holding a staff of office, with his feet on a cheetah skin

Background imageStaff Collection: Tarot Card 9 - L Ermite (The Hermit)

Tarot Card 9 - L Ermite (The Hermit)

Background imageStaff Collection: Flannan Islands Lighthouse Keepers Disappearance 1901

Flannan Islands Lighthouse Keepers Disappearance 1901
Page from The Sphere reporting on the mysterious disappearance of three staff from the Flannan Islands Lighthouse. James Ducat, principal keeper

Background imageStaff Collection: The Vaux Brewery in Sunderland - on the day that it was announced that the North East

The Vaux Brewery in Sunderland - on the day that it was announced that the North East hotel was quitting its brewing and wholesaling business to concentrate on its Swallow Hotels

Background imageStaff Collection: Helmut Carl Bernhard, Graf von Moltke - German Field Marshal

Helmut Carl Bernhard, Graf von Moltke - German Field Marshal
Helmut Carl Bernhard Graf von Moltke (1800-1891) - German Field Marshal - Chief of Staff of the Prussian army for thirty years. Date: circa 1885

Background imageStaff Collection: Knight Templar, knight and Bishop

Knight Templar, knight and Bishop
Knight Templar stands on a Mediterranean shore, wearing the red cross on his cloak authorised by pope Eugenius III in 1146. Knight in chainmail, robe and holding shield and sword, and bishop

Background imageStaff Collection: Queen Victoria at the Hotel Excelsior, Nice, France

Queen Victoria at the Hotel Excelsior, Nice, France
Queen Victoria arriving at her home from home on the Riviera, the Hotel Excelsior, Regina Palace, Cimiez, Nice, France Date: circa 1901

Background imageStaff Collection: Queen Elizabeth II opening the new LFB Headquarters

Queen Elizabeth II opening the new LFB Headquarters
Queen Elizabeth II with Commissioner Ronald James Dobson at the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1

Background imageStaff Collection: GLC-LFB - Ford Cortina staff car at Lambeth HQ

GLC-LFB - Ford Cortina staff car at Lambeth HQ
The GLC-LFB was created on 1st April 1965. A series of pictures was commissioned, photographing each type of fire engine and other vehicle either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire

Background imageStaff Collection: LCC-LFB Fire engines in the HQ drill yard

LCC-LFB Fire engines in the HQ drill yard
Lambeth fire station appliances in the drill yard together with senior officer staff cars, and a lorry delivering stores

Background imageStaff Collection: Williton Union Workhouse

Williton Union Workhouse
The Union workhouse at Williton, Somerset. Some of the workhouse staff and some local residents are visible. The building, designed by George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt

Background imageStaff Collection: Union Workhouse, Thame, Oxfordshire

Union Workhouse, Thame, Oxfordshire
A view of the Thame Union workhouse from one of its internal yards with the workhouse chapel in the background. Posed for the photographer are what appear to be the workhouse master (standing)

Background imageStaff Collection: Union workhouse, Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Union workhouse, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
The Market Harborough Union workhouse. The inscription on the pediment reads HARBOROUGH UNION WORKHOUSE 1836. At the doorway stands a man and a woman, presumably the master and matron

Background imageStaff Collection: Wandering Uzbek Dervishes from Samarkand

Wandering Uzbek Dervishes from Samarkand. Dervish or Darvesh in Persian usually refers to a person who is a seeker of the truth i.e. universal truth

Background imageStaff Collection: No. 2 (Battle) War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire

No. 2 (Battle) War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire
Staff and patients in Ward A13 at the No. 2 War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire - the First World War deployment of Battle School, Cranbury Road, Reading

Background imageStaff Collection: Row of houses overlooking the sea, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Row of houses overlooking the sea, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageStaff Collection: Stilt fishermen at Welligama

Stilt fishermen at Welligama, south coast, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean, Asia

Background imageStaff Collection: Chaucer, the Friar

Chaucer, the Friar
The Friar carrying a staff

Background imageStaff Collection: Asklepios / Aesculapius

Asklepios / Aesculapius
Greek - Roman god of medicine and healing : the serpent twined round a staff was his attribute

Background imageStaff Collection: Reading Signal Works, September 1936

Reading Signal Works, September 1936
Construction of a locking frame

Background imageStaff Collection: Medical Fund Hospital staff and patients, c1890

Medical Fund Hospital staff and patients, c1890
The Medical Fund Hospital was established in 1871. It opened due to a increase in the size of Swindon Works and the number of accidents occuring

Background imageStaff Collection: GWR Notice, 1888

GWR Notice, 1888
A GWR public notice issued by General Manager Henry Lambert discouraging them to give fees to members of staff

Background imageStaff Collection: Newspaper Train on Platform 4 at Paddington Station, 1937

Newspaper Train on Platform 4 at Paddington Station, 1937
An image showing Paddington station staff on Platform 4 receiving the daily newspapers from the 12.50am Newspaper Train, 1937

Background imageStaff Collection: Platform 8 at Paddington Station, 1905

Platform 8 at Paddington Station, 1905
Arrival of an Ocean Mail Special from Plymouth. Staff unload mail from carriages to horse drawn Royal Mail vans ready for delivery

Background imageStaff Collection: Hotel chefs relaxing, Central London

Hotel chefs relaxing, Central London
Chefs outside a Central London hotel take a break from their labours, in the fresh air. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageStaff Collection: The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel)

The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel)
989236 The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 55x41.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chess Game. Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1896

Background imageStaff Collection: Platform at Rugby railway station, Warwickshire, England

Platform at Rugby railway station, Warwickshire, England
Down platform at Rugby railway station, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1894

Background imageStaff Collection: Set of thirteen Apostles Spoons (1626) (engraving)

Set of thirteen Apostles Spoons (1626) (engraving)
6006903 Set of thirteen Apostles Spoons (1626) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Set of thirteen Apostles Spoons (1626)

Background imageStaff Collection: Arthur Russell, who retires from the Liverpool Echo today, outside the newspapers office

Arthur Russell, who retires from the Liverpool Echo today, outside the newspapers office. 27th April 1990

Background imageStaff Collection: Dr. Steve Atherton and Mr P. J. Gill, Chairman of the health authority, with sister B. K

Dr. Steve Atherton and Mr P. J. Gill, Chairman of the health authority, with sister B. K
Dr. Steve Atherton and Mr P.J. Gill, Chairman of the health authority, with sister B.K. Thind at the official re-opening of the Whiston Hospital intensive care unit. 11th May 1982

Background imageStaff Collection: Queen Elizabeth II visits Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry. 30th June 1970

Queen Elizabeth II visits Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry. 30th June 1970

Background imageStaff Collection: Man Bulgarian Coast Bulgarian coast Standing

Man Bulgarian Coast Bulgarian coast Standing
Man from the Bulgarian Coast, A Bulgarian from the coast. Standing, full-length, in front of a ruin, the staff over the left shoulder, folk costume, regional costume, standing figure, Turkey

Background imageStaff Collection: Fall / Papillon / 1984

Fall / Papillon / 1984
RINGLANDS SOLO owners: Staff & Munn Date: 1984

Background imageStaff Collection: St. Hilda of Whitby holding an ammonite, West window, Hereford Cathedral, 20th century

St. Hilda of Whitby holding an ammonite, West window, Hereford Cathedral, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
St. Hilda of Whitby holding an ammonite, West window, Hereford Cathedral, 20th century. Medieval stained glass window in Hereford Cathedral depicts Hilda of Whitby or Hild of Whitby (c)

Background imageStaff Collection: Paternoster lift, usage and drive wheels, wood engravings, published 1888

Paternoster lift, usage and drive wheels, wood engravings, published 1888
Schematic representation of use, and the drive wheels of a paternoster lift. Created by Peter Hart (British engineer). Wood engravings, published in 1888

Background imageStaff Collection: Princess Beatrice Ward, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel

Princess Beatrice Ward, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel
The Princess Beatrice Ward (for Children), The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Date: circa 1906

Background imageStaff Collection: Statue of the Goddess Sakhmet. Egypt

Statue of the Goddess Sakhmet. Egypt
Statue of the Lion Goddess Sakhmet. Diorite. Reign of Amenophis III. C. 1400-1365 BC. Origin unknown. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageStaff Collection: Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory - Inmates at Work in Laundry

Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory - Inmates at Work in Laundry
Staff supervise inmates ironing washing in laundry of Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory. Date: 1908

Background imageStaff Collection: Pickering Garth Waifs and Strays Home, Hull

Pickering Garth Waifs and Strays Home, Hull
Children and staff outside the Pickering Garth Waifs and Strays Home, Hull

Background imageStaff Collection: Charles, Maitre d of Claridges

Charles, Maitre d of Claridges
" Charles, " the maitre d hotel at Claridges, known to everyone, who had ever had a meal in the hotels dining room

Background imageStaff Collection: General Moltke and Kaiser Wilhelm II

General Moltke and Kaiser Wilhelm II
The Chief of General Staff, General Helmuth von Moltke and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany observing the German troops in training. Date: 1914

Background imageStaff Collection: ADIRONDACKS: HOTEL, c1890. Dining room at the Hotel Champlain in the Adirondacks, New York

ADIRONDACKS: HOTEL, c1890. Dining room at the Hotel Champlain in the Adirondacks, New York. Photograph, c1890

Background imageStaff Collection: Illustration of a bible scene, Exodus 3, Moses and the Burning Bush, God reveals himself to Moses

Illustration of a bible scene, Exodus 3, Moses and the Burning Bush, God reveals himself to Moses and instructs him to lead the Israelites out of Israel

Background imageStaff Collection: Moment of Departure - all the staff line up to say Goodbye

Moment of Departure - all the staff line up to say Goodbye
A quite wonderful German postcard illustrating the Moment of Departure - all the staff line up to say Goodbye! Date: circa 1910s

Background imageStaff Collection: A Pagoda in the East Indies, by Thomas Daniell

A Pagoda in the East Indies, by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840). Date: 1800

Background imageStaff Collection: Firefighters outside mobile kitchen, WW2

Firefighters outside mobile kitchen, WW2
Firefighters enjoying a mug of tea outside a mobile kitchen presented to the National Fire Service by the Order of the Eastern Star, Manitoba, Canada, during the Second World War




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"Unseen Heroes: The Backbone of Every Endeavor" From the grandeur of St. Peter's Square to the humble corners of a local pub, staff members are the unsung heroes who keep operations running smoothly and make every experience memorable. Whether it is Pope Francis presiding over Easter Holy Mass in Vatican City or The Royal Logistic Corps ensuring efficient supply chains, their dedication is unparalleled. In Italy, even statues like Augustus at The Vatican have witnessed the relentless commitment members who maintain its splendor for generations to come. Similarly, an icon depicting St. Joseph of Arimathea with the Holy Grail and a flourishing staff at Glastonbury reminds us that sometimes miracles happen through their hands. The name Stauffenberg may evoke thoughts of bravery and sacrifice during World War II, but behind this historic figure lies a team whose unwavering support enabled his mission. Likewise, a landlord tending to patrons under a bar sign symbolizes how they are create warm and welcoming environments where memories are made. Drawing inspiration from mythology, we find Odysseus returning home to his loyal dog Argos - an embodiment of loyalty that only dedicated they are offer. Even in remote locations like Ferryside Railway Station in South Wales or Adlestrop Railway Station in Gloucestershire, diligent staff ensure smooth journeys for countless travelers. George Jackson Churchward's legacy lives on as loco staff meticulously clean No 5029 Nunney Castle locomotive - preserving history one scrub at a time. Meanwhile, Roman statue Asclepius stands tall as a reminder that healthcare professionals throughout history have been vital pillars within society. Today we celebrate these everyday heroes - those who work tirelessly behind-the-scenes to make our world function seamlessly. Let us acknowledge their efforts and express gratitude for their invaluable contributions because without them, no endeavor could truly flourish.