Warden Collection (#3)

Ancient Salt Cellar at New College, Oxford (engraving)
3631533 Ancient Salt Cellar at New College, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Salt Cellar at New College, Oxford)

Traitors Gate, Tower of London and a Yeoman of the Guard, 1890 (photo)
DGC398061 Traitors Gate, Tower of London and a Yeoman of the Guard, 1890 (photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Antonio Perez (1540-1611) Released from Prison by the Rebels in 1591 (oil on canvas)
XJL186941 Antonio Perez (1540-1611) Released from Prison by the Rebels in 1591 (oil on canvas) by Ferran, Augustus or Augusto (fl.1850); Academia de Bellas Artes, Barcelona

Newgate - Exercise Yard, from London, a Pilgrimage
STC377537 Newgate - Exercise Yard, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-84) & engraved by Heliodore Joseph Pisan (1822-90) pub

Thomas Bickley, Bishop of Chichester (engraving)
6020913 Thomas Bickley, Bishop of Chichester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Bickley, Bishop of Chichester)

The Prince of Wales at Winchester (engraving)
1627294 The Prince of Wales at Winchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at Winchester)

Imperial wardens sitting by their watch fire, illustration from a poem by Yoshinobu
BCC17720 Imperial wardens sitting by their watch fire, illustration from a poem by Yoshinobu, (colour woodblock print) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Womens Suffrage in the USA: Women Voting in the Wyoming Territory after Winning That
PNP383870 Womens Suffrage in the USA: Women Voting in the Wyoming Territory after Winning That Right in 1869 (colour engraving) by American School

Queen Mary escaping from Loch Leven Castle, illustration from David Humes
STC429695 Queen Mary escaping from Loch Leven Castle, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R. Bowyer, London, 1812 (engraving) by English School

The First Greek Play performed in Victoria, the "Alcestis"at Melbourne (b / w photo)
1063628 The First Greek Play performed in Victoria, the " Alcestis" at Melbourne (b/w photo) by English photographer

Staalmeesters, After Rembrandt, 1876-77 (oil on canvas)
3937486 Staalmeesters, After Rembrandt, 1876-77 (oil on canvas) by Josephson, Ernst (1851-1906); 186x278 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: The Sampling Officials)

The young lady stood fuuly revealed
930995 The young lady stood fuuly revealed by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Monkey Tricks (w / c on paper)
NCO403563 Monkey Tricks (w/c on paper) by English School; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Scene from the French Revolution (oil on canvas)
SAG186601 Scene from the French Revolution (oil on canvas) by Ouless, Walter William (1847-1933); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

East Hill Estate: arms of James Hulbert, Newlyn House, London, 1930 (b / w photo)
1812608 East Hill Estate: arms of James Hulbert, Newlyn House, London, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Sir William Reynell Anson (b / w photo)
1063888 Sir William Reynell Anson (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Reynell Anson, the New Vice-Chancellor of Oxford)

Children search for bomb shrapnel in the gutters of Edward Street, Redfield, Bristol during the Second World War. These trophies of war were proudly shown off and even swapped with others

The Civil Defence Service was a civilian volunteer organisation in Great Britain during World War II. (Picture) Civil defence group warden. September 4th 1941

New Civil Defence services badges. A Group Warden, or District Warden, as they are called in London. Senior Officers will be allowed to wear the collar of the uniform open to show a light blue or

Air Raid Victims of the Blitz, London. The girl being led away is Miss J W Stokes (eyes closed). She was working in the London office for the Welfare of the Blind when it was struck by a bomb

A Liverpool air raid warden fully equipped with his whistle and bell ready to sound the warning for an air raid evacuation, 5th September 1939

A warden fitting context masking tape to a civilian air respirator commonly known as a gas mask. 22nd May 1940

Kingston on Thames, southwest London. Girl air raid warden sounds the gas alarm. 1st April 1941

Britains first Traffic Warden to control traffic as opposed to booking cars for parking offences, Mrs Joyce Roffey, on point duty at a busy crossroads in Croydon, Surrey

A woman helping to direct traffic through the thick fog in Central London. Circa 1955

One of Coventrys A. R. P. wardens in full proctective clothing. 6th May 1941
One of Coventrys A.R.P. wardens in full proctective clothing. 6th May 1941

Warden Bill Watson at the bedside of Mrs. R. Foster. With bombs falling round, as Mrs. Foster lay on that bed in darkness, and shattered glass, Mr

Spool Races. ARP Wardens with gas Masks and Helmets study race cards. April 1940 P012208

Bristol Boxkite replica, flying at Wainfleet for filming of Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines, at Wainfleet, Lincolnshire in September 1964

Avro Triplane IV replica G-ARSG, of the Shuttleworth Trust at Old Warden, Beds. Date: circa 1968

Gloster Gladiator I G-AMRK - K8032
Gloster Gladiator I G-AMRK / K8032 (msn FLWA25488) of the Shuttleworth Trust from old Warden in Bedfordshire. The aircraft is seen at the 50th Anniversary of the RFC air display at RAF Upavon

Royal Aircraft Factory SE. 5A G-EBIA - D7000
Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5A G-EBIA / D7000 (msn 654/2404) of the Shuttleworth Trust from old Warden in Bedfordshire. The aircraft is seen at the 50th Anniversary of the RFC air display at RAF

Bristol F. 2b Fighter G-AEPH - D8096
Bristol F.2b Fighter G-AEPH / D8096 (msn 7575) of the Shuttleworth Trust from old Warden in Bedfordshire. The aircraft is seen at the 50th Anniversary of the RFC air display at RAF Upavon. Date: 1962

Avro 621 Tutor G-AHSA - K3215
Avro 621 Tutor G-AHSA / K3215 of the Shuttleworth Trust from old Warden in Bedfordshire. The aircraft is seen at the 50th Anniversary of the RFC air display at RAF Upavon. Date: 1962

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Cierva C30 Rota used by the wartime RAF photographed at Old Warden by Hugh W Cowin

French prison wardress
A surveillante (or wardress) at Saint-Lazare prison, Paris. Date: 1850

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Traffic Warden issuing parking ticket

de Havilland DH. 82a Tiger Moth G-AIXD
de Havilland DH.82a Tiger Moth G-AIXD at Old Warden. Date: 1969

Roe IV Triplane replica - G-ARSG
Roe IV Triplane replica G-ARSG at Old Warden in company with Bristol F.2b Fighter D8096. Date: 1966

Arrow Active 2 G-ABVE at Old Warden Date: circa 1965

Mignet HM. 14 Pou de Ciel G-AEBB
Mignet HM.14 Pou de Ciel G-AEBB at Old Warden Date: circa 1965

Airspeed Consul G-AIKR at Old Warden Date: circa 1950

Sea Hurricane Mk Ib - Z7015
Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk Ib Z7015 at the Shuttleworth collection, Old Warden. Date: 1970s

Mignet H. M. 14 - G-AEBB
Mignet H.M.14 - G-AEBB, at Old Warden, with the Shuttleworth collection. In the background from left, Avro Tutor K3215, Sopwith Pup N5180, Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk Ib Z7015. Date: 1970s

Colomban Cri-Cri - F-PYEA at Old Warden. Date: 1989

Parnall Elf - G-aIN and Southern Martlet - G-aYX of the Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden

RAF / aC Auster AOP Mk. 6
Royal Air Force / Army Air Corps Taylorcraft Auster AOP Mk.6 TW536 - at Old Warden Date: 1989

Swale ME12 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swale ME12 4

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"Warden: Guardians of Safety and Order in the Face of Adversity" In 1936, the Dunfermline Athletic FC football team showcased their unwavering determination on the field, embodying the spirit of a true warden. Amidst air raid drills at the Windmill Theatre, an air raid warden diligently set a blackout time clock indicator on London's outskirts in 1939. Their commitment to protecting lives during World War II was unparalleled. Not limited to gender roles, even female traffic wardens assumed their duties with grace and authority, ensuring smooth flow amidst bustling streets. A Victorian church warden kindled a warm fire on Christmas Eve, spreading joy and comfort within their community. They were guardians of tradition and faith. Picture No. 10868395 captures an iconic moment when Miles M. 2L Hawk Six - G-ADGP soared through the skies under careful watch by vigilant wardens who safeguarded aviation safety. During times of perilous air raids, brave individuals donned gas masks as they fulfilled their duty as air raid wardens – protectors against unseen threats that loomed overhead. ARP training exercises tested wardens' preparedness for worst-case scenarios. Arriving swiftly after a gas attack or mastering stretcher carrying techniques exemplified their dedication to saving lives. In moments when danger struck close to home, removing contaminated clothing became imperative; burning it symbolized resilience and ensured safety for all around them. Through adversity and chaos, these unsung heroes emerged as beacons of hope – steadfastly upholding order while shielding society from harm's way. The title "warden" epitomizes strength in service; they are our guardians when darkness threatens to engulf us all.