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WW2 - The Motor Launches of E-Boat Alley. (2/2) Date: 1942

Champion (Scissors) Ltd, Sheffield, Yorkshire
Champion (Scissors) Ltd, Champion Works, Petre Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire -- Rebuilding British Kitchens. Offer of Kumfi-Kut kitchen scissors when limited supplies permit, in a postwar letter

York Building Company water tower, The Strand, London
Water tower of the York Building Company, The Strand, London. early 18th century

Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu (msn 565, allied reporting name Rex ), on display at Willow Grove Naval Air Station circa 1957. After capture it was taken to Patuxent River Naval Air Station

United States Air Force - Convair B-36D Peacemaker 44-92065
United States Air Force - Convair B-36D-45-CF Featherweight Configuration II Peacemaker 44-92065 (msn 62), of the 326th Bombardment Squadron, 92nd Bombardment Wing, from Fairchild AFB, Spokane, WA

A novel village pump, this one at Steyning, Sussex, England, is approached by some steps, and the water flows down a long trough. Date: 19th century

Canada - Ontario - Mining Town - South Porcupine - A fire behind a Supply Store on Julyy 11, 1911. Date: 1911

Coastel 2 ? RAF Stanley
The widely detested Coastel 2 near RAF Stanley, with the much more favourably looked on NaFI bar to the right.(At one stage)

Bursa, Turkey - Yeni Kaplica (New Hot Spring Baths)
The Road leading to the historic, spring-fed Yeni Kaplica Hamami (New Hot Spring Bathhouse), a famous Turkish bath in Bursa, Turkey. Date: 1903

Eski Kaplica Hamami, Old Hot Spring Bathhouse, Cekirge Bursa
The historic, spring-fed Eski Kaplica Hamami (Old Hot Spring Bathhouse), the largest, oldest, and most famous Turkish bath in Bursa. Date: circa 1930s

A windimill at sunset in the Argentine pampas, Las Flores, Argentina

A windmill in a field of the Argentine pampas at twilight, Colman, Argentina

USA, New York, Adirondack Mountains, Long Lake, Hosss outdoor supply store, detail

Moving Shades
Andrea Comari

If Not Now, When?
Andrea Comari

Satire on polluted water supply in London
Fun makes a comment on diseased water supply. 18 August 1866

Stone water pipes, London, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Belgian antarctic expedition 1897-8, fetching snow for water supply

Belgian Antarctic Expedition 1897 to 1899 - crew returning with snow for water supply

Beginning of World War Two, where sailors are relaxing in a destroyer escorting a Convoy. Date: 1939

WW2 - Westland Lysander Supplies
A photograph of some supply cannisters being fitted to the racks of a British WW2 Westland Lysander cooperation aircraft. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Food And Supply Cylinder
A photograph of a food and supply cylinder being attached to the underside of a British WW2 plane's wing. Date: circa 1940s

Village Pump at Ockley, near Dorking, Surrey - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Claerwen Dam, Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, Wales - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Garreg Ddu Reservoir, Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, Wales - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

The Water Tower, Croydon, Surrey Date: 1914

Portuguese woman drawing water from ancient well, Lisbon
Portuguese woman drawing water from an ancient well, York House, Lisbon, Portugal Date: circa 1895

L'Offre Et La Demande
This illustration, titled Supply and Demand shows a large gentleman having dinner at a fine restaurant, with a lady opposite, a red coated waiter is standing between

Turkey. Istanbul. The aqueduct of Uzunkemer
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). The aqueduct of Uzunkemer near Belgrade Forest. It is an Ottoman aqueduct bridge on the northern branch of the Kirkcesme Supply System

Turkey. Constantinople - Cistern of Philoxenos
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Cistern of Philoxenos or Binbirdirek Cistern, The 1001 columns. It was constructed under a palace in the 5th century

P & O Sketches in Pen and Ink, by Harry Furniss
Cover design, P & O Sketches in Pen and Ink, by Harry Furniss. Rare hardbound volume, published by The Studio of Design and Illustration Supply Agency, London, 204 pages

Turkey. Istanbul. Aqueduct of Uzunkemer near Belgrade Forest
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). The aqueduct of Uzunkemer near Belgrade Forest. It is an Ottoman aqueduct bridge on the northern branch of the Kirkcesme Supply System

The Tank Stream
This watercolour painting shows the Tank Stream, the main water supply of the early settlement of Sydney, named after the holding tanks which were built by the convicts. Date: circa 1842

Advert for Min Cream Polish. Supply of the product was restricted during the war. Date: 1943

Front cover, The British Gazette, General Strike, 1926
Upper part of front cover, The Briitish Gazette, covering the General Strike, 8 May 1926 Date: 1926

Grenoble 1925 Exposition Internationale de la Houille blanche et du Tourisme (International Exhibition of Hydropower and Tourism) - The Grand Entrance Gateway. Date: 1925

Cartoon, Bread and Circuses, WW1
Cartoon, Bread and Circuses. The figure of Death kneels by his broken sword. He says he's done enough now, and would like some bread to eat. Date: 1916

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Los combatientes necesitan prendas de abrigo (Fighters need warm clothes). Poster ob the International Red Help. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Way to Increase your Greengage Jam Ration
Owing to the short supply of sugar, it was necessary to cut down the amount used in the jam production. Illustrated by William Heath Robinson showing inside a jam factory where every part of

Advert for Burberry women's equipment WWII
During the Second World War Burberry supplied the British Army with a range of military clothing and accessories. Advertisement for a range of Auxiliary Service equipment for women Date: 1941

Advert for Metropolitan Drinking Fountain 1878
Metropolitan drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association, set up in London by Samuel Gurney, a Member of Parliament and philanthropist to supported by voluntary contributions

Decorative cast iron electric lamp pillar with drinking fountain for horses and driver, dog trough optional. Date: 1906

Cast iron circular horse trough with drinking fountain. Date: 1906

Case iron circular horse trough with drinking fountain. Date: 1906

Public cast iron water trough for horses, dogs and driver. Date: 1906

Men wearing heavy oilskin protective clothing would go into the tunnels under the streets of London to unblock the sewers with a combing method. Date: 1881

LIGHTHOUSEKEEPERS DIE
The keepers at this Spanish lighthouse die of hunger and thirst because rough weather prevents their supply boat from reaching them. Date: circa 1912

Laying big main water pipes, Southwark and Vauxhall 1900
Photograph showing engineers and assistants lifting up heavy large circular piping with a crane ready to be put underground, in the streets of South London

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"Supply: The Lifeline of Exploration and Triumph" From the treacherous slopes of Mount Everest to the battlefields of World War II, it has always been the backbone of success. Sir Edmund Hillary, a legendary New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, understood this well as he stood near the summit alongside Tenzing Norgay on that historic day in 1953. The Royal Logistic Corps, with their unwavering dedication, ensured that supplies reached soldiers during crucial moments like D-Day. As supplies poured ashore amidst chaos and uncertainty, they became a beacon of hope for those fighting for freedom. Innovation also played its part in ensuring supply efficiency. The steam engine with its governor revolutionized transportation by enabling goods to be transported swiftly across vast distances. Meanwhile, a French bathroom from 1906 showcased how even mundane necessities were not exempt from advancements in supply technology. During WWI, German soldiers relied on gas masks stored meticulously in metal containers to protect themselves against deadly chemical attacks. These vital supplies served as armor against an unseen enemy. The Normandy Landings on June 6th, 1944 marked a turning point in WWII. Behind the scenes lay meticulous planning aided by detailed Ordnance Survey maps copied by German forces who marked bombing targets—a testament to both sides recognizing the significance of strategic supply routes. Even beyond warfare lies the importance of supply; oil rigs such as Dixilyn Field off Cornwall's coast ensure energy reaches our homes while Cunard Liner RMS Scythia ferried passengers across vast oceans—both examples showcasing how global connectivity relies upon uninterrupted supplies. However, history is not without its darker moments; Sherman's March to the Sea saw plantations plundered as troops sought essential provisions amidst chaos and destruction—an unfortunate reminder that desperation can lead to dire actions. Supply disruptions can have catastrophic consequences too; train derailments during World War I halted critical shipments at a time when every resource was vital for survival.