Gas Collection (page 74)

A Softer Landing
The prudent aviator will wear protective clothing in case of accident, such as this gas- filled jacket which enables the victim to bounce when he hits the earth

Spensers Gas Lighting
The Spenser system, using gas from ordinary petrol, provides lighting, heating and cooking throughout the house, including irons, towel rail, hot water by day or night

Main Gas Cooker
Main gas cooker - mum has dads supper ready on time !

French Incubators-
Dr Tarniers Couveuse pour Enfants (= incubators) in use at La Maternite Hospital, Port Royal, Paris; introduced in 1881, gas heating maintains temperature at 32o Celsius

Lighting Gas Lamps / Paris
An employee of the Compagnie du Gaz de Paris lighting street lamps with the aid of the universal lamp of M Gustave Trouve

Gas Light / Lamplighter
Lamplighter carrying out his duty up ladder

Imperial Gas Works
Retort house of the Imperial Gas Works, Kings Cross, London, stoking the burners

Ww1 / Oct 1916 / French Gas
French soldiers using gas masks during combat near Combles

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"Exploring the Cosmic Gas: From Orion Nebula to Pillars of Creation" Step into the vastness of space as we journey through celestial wonders like the mesmerizing Orion nebula and awe-inspiring Pillars of Creation. These captivating gas formations, millions of light-years away, remind us of the infinite beauty that exists beyond our earthly realm. In a different context, gas takes on a more tangible meaning in our everyday lives. Imagine being recruited for the Corps of Military Police during times of conflict, where a powerful recruitment poster urges you to protect your nation against unseen threats. Transport yourself back to 1966 with a vibrant Signalflare Red Ford Mustang Coupe, symbolizing an era when gas-guzzling muscle cars ruled the roads and ignited passions wherever they went. During World War II's Home Front, women played crucial roles while donning their protective gas masks. Witness their resilience and strength as they faced adversity head-on in defense against potential attacks. In dark underground mines, miners relied on canaries to detect toxic gases—a testament to both human ingenuity and nature's interconnectedness. The miner's safety depended on this tiny bird acting as an early warning system amidst hazardous conditions. Returning once again to cosmic marvels, let us marvel at the breathtaking Antennae colliding galaxies captured by Hubble—an extraordinary dance between colossal masses fueled by intergalactic gases. The Eagle Nebula beckons us further into deep space exploration—its majestic pillars resembling celestial sentinels guarding secrets yet unknown. As we gaze upon these stellar nurseries filled with swirling gases giving birth to new stars, we are reminded that even within chaos lies creation itself. Closer to home but no less enchanting is London's Thames Embankment adorned with glowing streetlights powered by natural gas—a reminder that even mundane aspects can possess a certain charm if observed closely enough. Lastly, harkening back to wartime horrors etched in history books, a chilling WW2 poster warns of the ever-present threat attacks.