Control Collection (page 2)

Woman walking through security gate, carrying bag, contents made visible

Swimming pool, swimmers on start blocks

Girl, teenager, serious

HMA R100 control car

Scientist Working In A Fusion Reactor F003 / 6438
Scientist Working In A Fusion Reactor

The General Strike - Elephant & Castle
Burnt out bus incident at the Elephant & Castle, showing a portion of the bus on the left while mounted policemen control the crowds

LCC-LFB Interior of Brigade Control Unit
The inside of the control unit and the preparation of the fire ground map, showing the layout of the affected building. It is used for planning the disposition of crews and lines of attack on the fire

LCC-LFB major control unit at Lambeth HQ
Major control unit, based at Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth, with dedicated operational control unit staff. The unit attended all major fires and incidents

Travellers at Jersey Airport, Channel Islands
A group of travellers make their way towards a small aeroplane on the tarmac at the States of Jersey Airport, Channel Islands. Date: circa 1970s

Russian agitprop poster of 1930
Agitprop poster. A poster printed in 1930, urging the population toward the industrialisation of the Soviet Union. In this

Power and control in R101
The first diesel-engined airship: power and control in R101. Illustrations of some of the features of R101: a power car, the chart room, and mooring arrangements

Dead Mans Handle
A dead mans handle is a switch that is automatically operated in case the human operator becomes incapacitated. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

The method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums
Undated photograph showing the method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums by means of electrical control. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into

Abandoned rural branch line signal box, Worcestershire, England. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Early TV Remote Control
An early remote control, or an Armchair Programme Control. Manufactured by Ferranti, this device came with 15 feet of cord which enabled the TV to be operated from a distance

Yoga Girl Apprentices
A group of Indian girls, yoga apprentices. While squatting in this position, they must control their breathing and concentrate upon a perfect balance of mind and body. Date: 1930s

Lookout man operating signalling lamp, Croydon Airport
Lookout man operating signalling lamp from the Control Tower, Croydon Airport Date: 1930s

Horse and drunk huntsman crashing through a shop window, 19th century. Caingey Thornton in hunting pinks on Hercules, followed by Mr. Sponge on Multum in Parvo

The Archaic Artemis, Diana was the goddess of the hunt, the moon and childbirth, associated with wild animals and woodland

French Customs officers X-Ray for smuggled goods 1897

Battle of Legnano
Fighting at the Battle of Legnano, near Milan, 1176, in which the forces of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa, were finally defeated in their attempts to control the Italian city states of

WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander taking charge
WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander C P McDuell takes charge at a major fire. Senior Company Officer Jimmy Syrett operates the walkie talkie set and Company Officer Obie Walker

Screenshot of a boiler control system used at Fawley power station, Hampshire, UK. Each boiler (as seen here) is powered by heavy fuel oil

Signal Room 1940S
A signal box at Surbiton for the Southern Railway

Army Education Exhibition at Eltham Palace: inspecting a German miners dress uniform in the section " Germany Under Control". Date: 1946

Illustration of MIDI system connected to desktop PC

Illustration of two men in Apollo 11 control room

Home safety is home defense Men: to learn proper fire control join the fire department auxiliary corps at the nearest fire house

Russians Visit Oxford
Crowd control police on motorbikes during a visit of Soviet leaders to Oxford, England. Date: April 1956

Railway signal at night
Colour-light signalling, a modern innovation in the early 1960s, on an electrified railway line. Electrification of busy routes demanded a system of train control that was rapid

setting the central heating thermostat at a cooler temperature to save energy
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Sport / Football / Guyana
Native Guyanese Indians play a regional variant of football, reliant it appears on keeping the ball in the air using clever ball skills

Rama Iv(Mongkut) of Siam
CHAO FA MONGKUT Pictures with Queen Ramphuy. Worked to modernise Siam (modern Thailand), relinquishing control of Cambodia to the French (1867)

Rocket Control Cabin
Control Cabin of a Space Rocket

Policeman & Young Crowd
A policeman keeps his eye on a crowd of young sightseers, keeping them on the pavement and well out of the path of the No. 8 Routemaster bus to Maida Vale, London

On the turning away
Tal Paz-Fridman

1987 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - JANUARY 26: Lotus 99T Honda sidepod electronics detail during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on January 26, 2006 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy.

French map of territories controlled by the colonial empires in Africa, 1899
3480879 French map of territories controlled by the colonial empires in Africa, 1899; (add.info.: French map of territories controlled by the colonial empires in Africa 1899)

Map showing the British Control over India
3523302 Map showing the British Control over India; (add.info.: Map showing the British Control over India. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Map of South Africa during the 19th Century
3523214 Map of South Africa during the 19th Century; (add.info.: Map of South Africa during the 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The head of a 'Catchpole'
5616118 The head of a 'Catchpole'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the head of a 'Catchpole', an instrument used to control prisoners when it was placed around their necks)

The head of a 'Catchpole'
5616117 The head of a 'Catchpole'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the head of a 'Catchpole', an instrument used to control prisoners when it was placed around their necks)

The Conquest of the Moluccas Islands
3499738 The Conquest of the Moluccas Islands; (add.info.: The Conquest of the Moluccas Islands, by Bartolome Juan Leonardo de Argensola (1562-1631). Spanish priest, poet and historian

A team of horses from a British battery stampede in fright from bursting German shells during WWI (litho)
3252877 A team of horses from a British battery stampede in fright from bursting German shells during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

German Reich (1871-1914)
3600101 German Reich (1871-1914); (add.info.: German Reich (1871-1914). Caricature about the cultural struggle (1878). Conflict known as Kulturkampf

Travelers in quarantine during cholera epidemic
2603951 Travelers in quarantine during cholera epidemic; (add.info.: Cholera epidemic in Europe: travelers from Switzerland en route for Italy being kept in quarantine at Bardonnechia, Italy)

Stahmer's railway lever frame mechanism used for signalling trains, a system used to direct railway traffic
3473206 Stahmer's railway lever frame mechanism used for signalling trains, a system used to direct railway traffic , from Meyers Lexicon, pub

Interior of invitation for one-woman exhibition
The (folded-open) interior of the invitation card to Nancy Sandys Walker's one-woman exhibition 'Feminine Eye View' at the Ilford Gallery, 106/7 High Holborn, London - December 1955

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"Unveiling the Power of Control: From Ancient Empires to Modern Times" Exploring a map of the Roman Empire, we witness how control shaped an entire civilization, dictating its boundaries and destiny. Pedro Miguel Locks at the Panama Canal in Central America stand as a testament to human ingenuity and control over nature's mighty forces. The final gallop of White Horse signifies not only strength but also the delicate balance between control and freedom. Stepping inside the Apollo Lunar Module, we marvel at astronauts' mastery over technology, showcasing humanity's quest for ultimate control beyond Earth's limits. Air Traffic Control flight information strips meticulously organize chaos in our skies, ensuring safe journeys for millions around the globe. Defying stereotypes, female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses symbolize women breaking barriers while maintaining grace and precision under their command. Motorway traffic cones guide us through bustling highways with controlled efficiency, keeping us on track during our daily commutes. In NFS London Region's WWII control room, officers strategized tirelessly to maintain order amidst chaos – a testament to human resilience even in times of darkness. The IRA bombing of Westminster reminds us that sometimes those who seek power will challenge society's norms by attempting to seize control through violence – yet unity prevails against such acts. Amidst charred remnants after a fire in Hare Street SE18, LCC-LFB showcases their unwavering commitment to controlling destructive elements and protecting lives within communities they serve. A World War Two recruitment poster serves as a reminder that individuals willingly sacrifice personal freedoms when called upon by their nations – highlighting both patriotism and collective responsibility under strict controls during wartime. Peering out from an interior view of a tuk-tuk in Bangkok reveals Southeast Asia's vibrant chaos harmoniously balanced by skilled drivers maneuvering through crowded streets with remarkable control.