Efficiency Collection

Hospital nurse warning jacket. This jacket is worn by nurses who are delivering medication to patients, to warn other staff and patients not to disturb them

RAFs new gyro gun sight by G. H. Davis
Details of the RAFs new gyro gun sight, which makes every fighter pilot an accurate marksman. By means of two simple adjustments in action

British soldier bears to the firing line WWI
Double page showing a British private soldier, commonly know as a Tommy, showing a diagram of tools and equipment that he would have carried when marching to the trenches in World War One. 1915

Wind turbines at Pincher Creek, Alberta, with the Rockies beyond, Canada

An alien being directing its spacecraft to make crop circles

Square tomato. Conceptual image of a tomato that has a cuboid shape. This could represent a tomato that has been genetically modified to form this shape to allow more efficient packaging

Insulation in a house loft or roof space. Insulating your loft can save a significant amount of household heat loss
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A man measuring the depth of insulation in a house loft or roof space. Insulating your loft can save a significant
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Birdseye view of the late Prince Consort's model farm at Windsor, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Birdseye view of the late Prince Consort's model farm at Windsor, 1862. Show farm...erected with the view of benefiting the agricultural community by showing the most approved systems of

The Rolls Rapide Twin Tub washing machine - look what you get! A bargain at 39 guineas! Date: 1961

Eolian turbines park at sunet, warm light. Wind power concept

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Wind turbines, Parco eolico dei Poggi Alti, Murci, Scansano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy. Date: 22/01/2010

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Wind turbines, Parco eolico dei Poggi Alti, Murci, Scansano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy. Date: 22/01/2010

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Wind turbines, Parco eolico dei Poggi Alti, Murci, Scansano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy. Date: 22/01/2010

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Wind turbines, Parco eolico dei Poggi Alti, Murci, Scansano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy. Date: 22/01/2010

Organized for maximum efficiency, A modern bakery (b / w photo)
6008246 Organized for maximum efficiency, A modern bakery (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organized for maximum efficiency, A modern bakery)

Bactrian camels pulling American harvesting machines on the Russian Steppes in the Caucasus, 1909 (photo)
5999871 Bactrian camels pulling American harvesting machines on the Russian Steppes in the Caucasus, 1909 (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert, Bristol Aeroplane Company Ltd, Filton - Reliability and Efficiency. 1922

The first British troops disembark from the specially designed landing ladders
STC368756 The first British troops disembark from the specially designed landing ladders. In the middle soldiers carry a scooter, 6 June 1944 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Coal - Save Your Bit (colour litho)
747142 Coal - Save Your Bit (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; English, out of copyright

Card index systems that are in popular use to-day, a selection of models that have proved their efficiency in many
6008316 Card index systems that are in popular use to-day, a selection of models that have proved their efficiency in many offices (b/w photo) by English Photographer

W. Pitt, (1759-1806), 1830. Creator: Unknown
W. Pitt, (1759-1806), 1830. William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) British Tory, educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge and Lincolns Inn

Henry I, (c1068-1135), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Henry I, (c1068-1135), 1830. Henry I (c1068-1135) also known as Henry Beauclerc, fourth son of William the Conqueror educated in Latin and the liberal arts

You cannot have efficiency without discipline. 1940. From I m A Firegirl, booklet on the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS), in Tucks Better Little Book series

Rumfords fireplace, c1880. Devised by Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814), Anglo-American scientist and administrator

Hydraulic coal cutting machine, named The Iron Man, 1867
Hydraulic coal cutting machine, named The Iron Man, in position on rail track undergground in a coal seam. Made by Carrett, Marshall & Co. and shown at the Paris International Exposition of 1867

History, Europe, Industrial Revolution, Steam Engines, Fuel, Shovelling Coal, Stoker, Clocks, Efficiency, Frank Lillian Gilbreth, Hand, Laborers, Shoveling, Shovels, Stokers, Stop, Timing, Watches

Art image of a wrist watch overlooking dramatic sky
Wrist watch overlooking dramatic sky

Responsibility: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Responsibility - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Let us all take more responsibility, not only for ourselves and our families, but for our communities and our country

World War Two Propaganda, General Motors, circa 1942; Artwork

War Propaganda, World War 2, circa 1940; Artwork

War Propaganda for factory work, World War 2, circa 1942; Artwork

Wind Turbines With Low Fog Patches On Pillar Mountain, Kodiak, Alaska, Fall

An Oncoming Train

Hen standing in line with five eggs; British columbia canada

australia, business, challenge, chaos, clock, cloud, cog, color image, complexity
Decorative clock reflected in still water

A UFO flying above an ocean wind farm at sunset

World War II propaganda poster of Rosie the Riveter operating a drill
Vintage World War II propaganda poster featuring Rosie the Riveter operating a drill, with troops and planes fighting in the background. It reads, Itas Our Fight Too!

World War II propaganda poster of a hand holding a large white star
Vintage World War II propaganda poster featuring a hand holding a large white star. It reads, Our War Production Has Earned A Star

Businessman giving thumbs up

Telephone operator working at switchboard

Steam ploughing engines, wood engravings, published 1875
Steam ploughing engines: 1) Steam plough system by James & Frederick Howard in action, 2) Grubber by James & Frederick Howard, 3) Balance Plough by John Fowler (1826 - 1864)

WW1 poster, Don t... 1. Don t use a motor car or motor cycle for pleasure purposes. 2. Don t buy new clothes needlessly. Don t be ashamed of wearing old clothes in wartime. 3

WW2 poster, Work carefully, avoid scrap
WW2 poster, Accidents sometimes happen... Work carefully, avoid scrap. HMSO, Ministry of Aircraft Production. Date: 1940s

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Efficiency is the key to progress, whether it's a hospital nurse donning a warning jacket to swiftly attend to patients or a British soldier bravely bearing the firing line during World War I. Even an alien being directing its spacecraft to create intricate crop circles understands the importance of maximizing resources. In Pincher Creek, wind turbines gracefully spin, harnessing nature's power and converting it into clean energy. Just like the square tomato that efficiently utilizes space on our plates, these turbines make efficient use of land while reducing our carbon footprint. Speaking of efficiency, insulating your house loft or roof space can save significant heat loss and combat climate change. A man meticulously measures insulation depth in his home, knowing that every inch counts in preserving energy and reducing environmental impact. At Ascension Auxiliary Airfield, wind turbines continue their silent dance with the breeze, providing sustainable electricity for all who call this place home. Meanwhile, a paper boat crafted from euro notes reminds us that even currency can be repurposed efficiently when creativity strikes. But efficiency isn't limited to earthly matters; propeller cavitation teaches us about optimizing performance in marine engineering. And as we delve into history through notes from the Board of Trade Titanic inquiry, we realize how crucial efficiency is for safety and disaster prevention. Lastly, let's not forget about everyday conveniences like The Rolls Rapide Twin Tub washing machine – an embodiment at just 39 guineas. This marvel showcases how innovation can simplify our lives while saving time and resources. From hospitals to battlefields and beyond Earth itself, these diverse examples highlight one common thread: Efficiency drives progress towards a brighter future for all.