Appliances Collection (page 9)

Shadwell Fire Station crew and fire engines on display. Date: circa 1920

Advert for Mappin & Webb Edwardian items 1907
Selection of Princes plate and sterling silver items from 1907. Date: 1907

Shand and Masons steam fire-engine 1859
Shand Mason, British company that designed and manufactured steam powered fire engines in the 19th century and early 20th centuries. Date: 1859

Brussels Exhibition (engraving)
1602377 Brussels Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brussels Exhibition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 July 1876)

Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia
3709909 Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co

Tinman (engraving)
668402 Tinman (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tinman. Illustration for Manners, Customs, and Dress during the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (Bickers)

Appliances for the sick-room (engraving)
6005628 Appliances for the sick-room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Appliances for the sick-room)

Old-Fashioned Stove and Oven, 1925 (colour litho)
2629965 Old-Fashioned Stove and Oven, 1925 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Ancient besiegement tools (coloured engraving)
997514 Ancient besiegement tools (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Telegraphs (coloured engraving)
997722 Telegraphs (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Medical appliances (engraving)
3623328 Medical appliances (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medical appliances)

Family About to Enjoy a Dinner Cooking in Their Kitchen Oven, 1950 (screen print)
3034755 Family About to Enjoy a Dinner Cooking in Their Kitchen Oven, 1950 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a couple, their daughter)

Unidentified woman demonstrating the use of the Apex vacuum cleaner, c
1078893 Unidentified woman demonstrating the use of the Apex vacuum cleaner, c.1913-14 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Unidentified little girl demonstrating the use of an electric iron, c. 1913-14 (b / w photo)
1078888 Unidentified little girl demonstrating the use of an electric iron, c.1913-14 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Inside the Kitchen, educational print published by the Revue de l
CHT178349 Inside the Kitchen, educational print published by the Revue de l Education Nouvelle, engraved by Auguste Thiollet, mid 19th century (colour litho) by Renard

Mechanical appliances for deformities (engraving)
5223917 Mechanical appliances for deformities (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mechanical appliances for deformities)

Interior view, front to rear, of the United Electric Light & Power Company, W
1078939 Interior view, front to rear, of the United Electric Light & Power Company, W. 138th Street and Hamilton Place, New York City, December 17, 1914 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Unidentified woman demonstrating the use of an electric iron, watched by little girl, c
1078890 Unidentified woman demonstrating the use of an electric iron, watched by little girl, c.1913-14 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Marshalls patented freezers for creating iced foods (litho)
6015064 Marshalls patented freezers for creating iced foods (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marshalls patented freezers for creating iced foods)

Simple machines (coloured engraving)
997519 Simple machines (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

The diving bell (coloured engraving)
998325 The diving bell (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

United Electric Light & Power Company storefront decorated for
1078966 United Electric Light & Power Company storefront decorated for Electrical Prosperity Week, November 29 to December 4, 1915, New York City (b/w photo) by Hassler

Unidentified man demonstrating the use of an electric iron, watched by another man, c
1078891 Unidentified man demonstrating the use of an electric iron, watched by another man, c.1913-14 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Young woman in a maids costume demonstrating the use of an electric iron, c
1078887 Young woman in a maids costume demonstrating the use of an electric iron, c.1913-14 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Cooking by microwaves. Circa 1962

Liverpool and England international footballe Jimmy Melia soothes his injured foot in a bucket of cold water at home. 22nd April 1963

Chicken in the Oven, wherever he is, the Armstrongs cockerel likes to find a warm corner, indoors, his favourite roost is the oven in the kitchen, May 1966

Door to Door Salesmen sell Domestic Appliences to homeowners in London. 26th November 1952Door to Door Salesmen sell Domestic Appliances to homeowners in London. 26th November 1952

Door to Door Salesmen sell domestic appliances to homeowners in London. 26th November 1952

Double Omelette Pan, January 1956

Bacon Grill, January 1956

Cooking a celebration meal on a troublesome oil stove on her 38th birthday, Mrs. Jane McFarlane of Horns land cottage, Fillington Sussex thought how nice it would be to have a Caller gas stove

Domestic scenes: A woman cooking in her kitchen at home, 1954

A Housewife cooking in the kitchen, 1957

A Housewife cooking spaghetti in the kitchen, 1957

A man mowing his lawn with doing a hand stand on the handles of an electrical lawn mower September 1976

A young girl warms her hands by the oven. February 1957

A woman kneels down to clean her continuous burning coal fire May 1945

American soldier shows his English wife how he likes his steak done, circa 1944

Miss Doreen Haines of Kensington. poses with a vacuum cleaner at Fillerys store. September 1954

A man a woman living in a sububan area of Manchester at home. Woman sitting an appliances, washing machine with man serving food on a plate. November 1969 Z11203-014

Lita Rosa opens Home Comforts Exhibition. She still tries the iron the old fashioned way, by holding it to her cheek, although this very modern model has an elaborate control system. October 1954

Sales at Selfridges in Oxford street. Customers were buying up the television sets and musical equipment, as well as other large electrical items. April 1975

A man a woman living in a sububan area of Manchester at home. November 1969 Z11203

Hawker-Siddeley HS-125-1A N77D
Hawker-Siddeley HS-125-1A/522 N77D (msn 25093) of Mines Safety Appliances Company. 1966: G-ATSN - Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Date: circa 1969

A Philips food blender or liquidiser in a trendy shade of 70s orange. Date: 1974

The Stirling series of electric fires, with one, two or even three panels of electric filaments

The Swansea electric fire, single bar, chrome-plated, price one guinea

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"Appliances: The Unsung Heroes of Firefighting" From the historic LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station in Bermondsey to the bustling New Paddington Fire Station in West London, they have played a crucial role in safeguarding our communities. These powerful machines are not just mere vehicles; they symbolize bravery and resilience. Firefighters working at the scene of a pub fire in SE London rely on their trusty appliance, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and tools designed to combat even the fiercest flames. As Chris Reynolds' Victorian fire engine cartoon reminds us, these lifesaving contraptions have come a long way since their humble beginnings. The iconic LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station proudly showcases its crews alongside their reliable appliance, standing tall as a testament to unity and dedication. Meanwhile, multi-service emergency vehicles demonstrate that they can not limited to firefighting alone but also serve as vital resources during other emergencies. At LCC-LFB Kennington fire station in Lambeth or GLC-LFB New Lewisham fire station's appliance room, one can witness the meticulous organization behind maintaining these essential machines. From Triplex Grate C Pattern engines to Dennis motorized Hatfield fire engines from yesteryears – each holds its own unique story within the annals of firefighting history. During World War II, NFS 60ft hand-operated turntable ladders proved indispensable for reaching great heights amidst chaos and destruction. These remarkable appliances exemplify courage under extreme circumstances. As firefighters parade proudly before their trusted companion, we are reminded that it is through teamwork and unwavering commitment that they protect lives and property day after day. Let us salute these unsung heroes who stand ready at all times - our brave firefighters and their steadfast appliances.