Warden Collection (#4)

Northumberland NE46 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Northumberland NE46 4

Llandrindod Wells LD8 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Llandrindod Wells LD8 2

Parking meter with Los Angeles parking control officer 1958. Creator: Unknown
Parking meter with Los Angeles parking control officer 1958

Refuge - Applying for Admittance, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Refuge-Applying for Admittance, 1872. A group of destitute men wait outside a night shelter in London. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Traffic warden, Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
The wrinkled face of traffic warden in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia. He wears a chechia hat and has a large metal badge pinned to his jacket (see also pic 12478426 for similar image in B/W). Date: 1987

Taffic warden, Tunisia
Wrinkled face of traffic warden, Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia. He wears a chechia hat and has a large metal badge pinned to his jacket Date: 1987

Rolls-Royce Hawk Aero-Engine Serial Number 1. 75. 72 at Ol?
Rolls-Royce Hawk Aero-Engine Serial Number 1.75.72 at Old Warden, UK Off-Aircraft on a Trolley Date: 1970s

Group portrait of wardens, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group portrait of wardens, c1935

Show girl to ARP warden, 1939
Miss Judy McCrea, a show girl at the Windmill Theatre, London fulfilling her other role as an air raid warden in Paddington in October 1939. Date: 1939

Old Bill and Co by Bruce Bairnsfather
An ARP warden stands on a rooftop during a very lively air raid and looks down a chimney pot with his binoculars telling those hiding inside, I said, I reckon its time you went to the shelter. 1940

Henry Howard Earl Of Northampton, 1540-1614. Lord Warden Of The Cinque Ponts. From The Book " Lodges British Portraits" Published London 1823

WW2 - ARP man with horse and flashlight wishing the recipient of this card a Happy Birthday. Note the helmet on the horse and the black and white legwear on both horse and watchman

Sopwith Pup taxying - Photo by Hugh W. Cowin Ol; d Warden, 7 Aug 05

WW2 greetings card, rabbit ARP warden
WW2 greetings card, a rabbit ARP warden with a torch. Date: circa 1942

Four o clock, known also as Closing of the annual Salon of Painting partly installed
XIR661386 Four o clock, known also as Closing of the annual Salon of Painting partly installed then in the Great Gallery at the Louvre, c.1847 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Biard

Alcoy Forest ranger with Cebu Flowerpecker logo on shirt Alcoy Forest Cebu Philippines

Highlander / Yeoman Warder / Drum Major / Life Guard
(Left to right) Officer from the Gordon Highlanders - A Yeoman Warder of the Tower of London (Yeoman Gaoler) - Drum Major from The Grenadier Guards - Corporal from The Life Guards

Simon Renard and Winwike the warden on the roof of the White Tower, 1553 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Simon Renard and Winwike the warden on the roof of the White Tower, 1553 (1840). Renard was Ambassador of the Holy Roman Empire Charles V to England from 1553-1555

British officers on prison ship Royal Edward moored just off Southend, November 1914

British troops on prison ship Royal Edward moored just off Southend, November 1914

Warden and students of Ruskin Hall, Oxford
The warden (Mr Dennis Hird M. A.) and students of Ruskin Hall, shortly after it had opened in 1899. Ruskin College, originally known as Ruskin Hall, Oxford

English Cathedrals - Manchester Choir - Choir, screen, organ pipes. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals

Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Jail. Date: circa 1910s

Queen Elizabeth with Superintendent Peto, WW2
Queen Elizabeth accompanied by Superintendent D.O.G. Peto of the Metropolitan Police, taking part in a visit to Pembridge Hall Section House during the Second World War

John Chambre
JOHN CHAMBRE Physician to Henry VIII, Warden of Merton College, Oxford. Date: 1470 - 1549

John Chambre (Holbein)
JOHN CHAMBRE physician to Henry VIII, warden of Merton College, Oxford. (Described here as aged 88, but he died at age 79 !) Date: 1470 - 1549

George Charles Brodrick
GEORGE CHARLES BRODRICK Warden of Merton College, Oxford Date: 1831 - 1903

Sopwith Pup aloft - Photo by Hugh W. Cowin 7 Old Warden, Aug 05

Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a - Photo by Hugh W. Cowin - Old Warden. Created by Henry Folland, this single-seat fighter was the finest design to come from the Royal Aircraft Factory

Royal Aircraft Factory RE 8 with Snipe - Photo by Hugh W. Cowin - Old Warden

L. V. G. CIV (forward view) - Photo by Hugh W. Cowin - Ol
L.V.G. CIV (forward view) - Photo by Hugh W. Cowin - Old Warden, 5 Oct 03

Bristol M1C under (side view) aloft - Photo by Hugh W. Cowin - Old Warden 050807

Bristol F2B - Photo by Hugh W. Cowin - Old Warden, 5 June 94

Bristol M1C - Photo by Hugh W. Cowin - Old Warden, 7 Aug 2005

Avro 504K (aft) - Photo by Hugh W. Cowin - Old Warden, 7 Aug 05

Albatros DVa towing-out D7343-17 - Photo by Hugh W. Cowin - Old Warden

Albatros D Va beside RAF RE 8 - Photo by Hugh W. Cowin - Old Warden

Village Entrance, Old Warden, Lancashire
Village Entrance, Old Warden, Biggleswade, near Bedford, Lancashire, England. Date: 1900s

A pixie checks that the flowers are sleeping
A pixie night warden inspects the flowers at night time to make sure they are sleeping. Date: c. 1930

WW2 Christmas card, Tin Hats and the different people who wear them. Date: 1939

WW2 Christmas card, air raid wardens on bicycles
WW2 Christmas card, two air raid wardens on bicycles. Date: circa 1942

WW2 Christmas card, female air warden (ARP). Date: 1945

Group photo, Air Raid Wardens, WW2
Group photo, Air Raid Wardens in Tasburgh Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire. Date: circa 1941-1943

WW2 Christmas card, dog in wardens helmet
WW2 Christmas card, dog in an air raid wardens tin helmet. Date: 1941

Taking a snow depth measurement - boreal forest after a heavy snowfall. Wildlife reserve Denezhkin Kamen - North Ural Mountains - Russia

Ranger with binoculars - watching for Kopet Dag Arkal sheep. slopes of Kopetdag mountains - Turkmenistan. April - spring

Finnish boy scout as ARP warden, Helsinki, WW2
Finnish boy scout as ARP warden at the headquarters of the Finnish Boy Scouts Association, Helsinki. Date: circa 1940s

Finnish boy scout in wartime service, Helsinki, WW2
Finnish boy scout in wartime service, Helsinki. Date: circa 1940s

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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.