Warden Collection (#7)

American World War II poster for the Philadelphia Council of Defense, c1942
WORLD WAR II POSTER, c1942. American World War II poster for the Philadelphia Council of Defense, c1942, seeking volunteers for air raid wardens (men and women), auxiliary firemen

An Air Raid Warden adjusts the Blackout Time indicator at an ARP Post near London in 1939. Date: 1939

The Naval Engagement Off Cartagena, Spain: Sketch Of The Engagement From H.m.s. Lord Warden, 1873 Engraving

At Warden, Uk
AT WARDEN, UK

Anti-poaching ranger training. Trainee putting on a full backpack kit as part of his training to become a ranger for Protrack. Protrack is a private anti-poaching company

Anti-poaching rangers, South Africa. Members of the Protrack anti-poaching unit chasing suspected rhinoceros poachers. Protrack are a private anti-poaching unit in South Africa

Anti-poaching ranger, South Africa C015 / 0809
Anti-poaching ranger, Thornybush private game reserve, South Africa. A member of the Protrack anti-poaching unit examining human footprints thought to belong to a rhinoceros poacher

Firefighters arriving after flying bomb attack, WW2
Firefighters arriving on the scene after a flying bomb (V1) attack next door to an engineering works building (Palace Engineering Works)

CHURCHWARDENS, c1840. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

BLACKWELLs ISLAND, 1876. Prisoners at Blackwells Island, New York City, surrendering their spoons after meal time. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1876

HOGARTH: BAMBRIDGE TRIAL. The examination of Thomas Bambridge, acting warden of the Fleet Prison, by a committee of the House of Commons presided over by James Oglethorpe, 1729

All Clear by Helen McKie - ARP wardens on bicycles
Jolly illustration by Helen McKie showing a rather lecherous looking older male Air Raid Patrol warden cycling alongside a young, pretty female colleague. Date: c.1940

Cottage Garden Well
An old well in a cottage garden at Old Warden, Bedfordshire, England. Date: 1930s

Traffic Warden 1960S
An irate old lady gesticulates in frustration at a traffic warden, aggrieved at the parking fine he has just given her. A man takes a sneaky peek at them! Date: 1960s

Station Masters Office
The Station Master in his office at Warden Central with the coat of arms for Midland and South Eastern Railway on the door Date: 1960s

View of coastline with distant wardens house and ferry crossing, Noss from Bressay across Noss Sound, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Armed game wardens walking along track, Kruger N. P. Mpumalanga, South Africa
Armed game wardens walking along track, Kruger N.P. Mpumalanga, South Africa

Armed game warden, close-up of cartridge belt, Kruger N. P. Mpumalanga, South Africa
Armed game warden, close-up of cartridge belt, Kruger N.P. Mpumalanga, South Africa

Volunteer warden performing annual reedbed cutting around Island Mere Hide, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, november

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) and Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) flock, fed by warden during cold weather, Caerlaverock W.W.T. Dumfries, Scotland, january

Incendiary by W. Heath Robinson
Sequential cartoon by Heath Robinson showing some rather over exuberant ARP wardens spraying a hose into the window of a house where they see smoke

WWII recycling: Tin hat soup tureen / W H Robinson
A retired warden makes use of his old tin hat to eat his soup from. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Turkish Firewarden
Turkish firewarden, holding a ceremonial rod in his right hand and a roll of hose in his left. Most of the houses in Constantinople were made of wood and cooking done on charcoal

George Skinner, elderly tricyclist
Mr George Skinner, an elderly tricyclist. At the age of 92 he is still getting out and about, and has been re-elected Vicars Warden of St Marys Parish Church, Rushden, Northamptonshire

Well, Warden, Hows this for a siren suit? by Merlin Enabnit
Red-headed pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) dressed in a transparent negligee. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

The Tower of London, 1848
Engraved decorative title, published in the Illustrated London News, for an article on the Tower of London, 1848. This image shows the view of the Tower of the south bank of the River Thames

Police Officers / Blitz
Dust-covered police officers help with the rescue effort in the bombed areas of London during World War II

Nature Reserve. Martin Mere WWT - feeding time in the winter
JD-21345 Nature Reserve. Martin Mere WWT - feeding time in the winter UK John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Elephants competing for food strip bark of trees in the Ngulia Black Rhino Sanctuary in Kenya's Tsavo National Park
MAB-132 Elephants competing for food strip bark off trees Ngulia Black Rhino Sanctuary in Kenyas Tsavo National Park West

Game guards patrolling on elephant back, Kaziranga National Park, Assam state, India, Asia

Beefeater and Guardsman
Guardsman and Tower Warden at the Tower of London

Yellowstone Bear Attacks
In Yellowstone, a bear pats a woman in a car, but her friend gets angry, so the bear starts to drag her out of the car... until the park warden stops him

Dresden Prison 1930S
The interior of a prison in Dresden, Germany, which in its day was one of the most up-to- date in Europe. The central tower was built so that one person could watch 800 inmates

Bismarck / Rohling / Page 12
Bismarck works as a dyke- warden

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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.