House Hold Collection (page 8)

Energy Recovery Facility, Southampton, UK
Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), located at Marchwood on the banks of Southampton Water, UK. This ERF helps Hampshire to divert 85 per cent of its household waste away from landfill

Electricity meter. This piece of equipment, called an electromechanical induction meter, measures the amount of electricity used by a domestic customer

Electrical batteries. Collection of electrical batteries. Batteries are chemical systems designed to store and slowly release electrical energy

Edison screw fitting of an energy-saving light bulb. This is a type of light bulb connector developed by Thomas Edison in 1909

Changing light bulb
Changing an electric light bulb

Light bulb research. Researcher holds a prototype low energy light bulb. Photographed at the research laboratory of Osram Sylvania, Massachusetts, USA

Soap and water. Bar of soap next to a plughole in a sink, with running tap water. Cleaning the hands with soap removes dirt and some bacteria. This can help prevent the spread of bacterial diseases

Cleaning hands with soap under running water from a tap. Cleaning the hands with soap removes dirt and some bacteria. This can help prevent bacterial contamination of objects such as food

Household waste recycling. Three sacks on a drive ready for collection. The green sack contains compostable plant materials

Garden waste recycling. Green sack containing compostable plant material on a drive

Energy saving light bulbs in the sky, composite image

Domestic circuit breakers in a house. The circuit breakers (right) cut the electricity supply to a device when a fault develops. At left is the electricity meter

Energy efficiency rating label on the back of a light bulb packet. This label must be displayed on all domestic appliances, light bulbs and cars for sale in the European Union

Solar powered garden lights

EcoMeter current sensor in a fuse box. This household has been installed with an EcoMeter, a device that can keep track of energy use by monitoring gas, water

EcoMeter wireless transmitter on a fuse box. This household has been installed with an EcoMeter, a device that can keep track of energy use by monitoring gas, water

Coloured SEM of trachea surface with pollen & dust

Dust mite allergy, conceptual artwork. Dust mites (Dermatophagoides sp.) are tiny arachnids that live in the home, feeding on shed skin cells

Testing for bacteria. Bacteriologist using a strip of growth medium gel to sample bacteria from a chopping board. This is being done to study the number

Bacterial colonies. Petri dish containing colonies of bacteria cultured from a hand print found in a house. The print was lifted from a surface on a growth medium gel

Drying clothes. Thermogram of clothes on a household radiator. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through yellow, orange and red to purple (coldest)

Soda crystals. These are used as a domestic cleaner

Household radiator. This system of metal pipes is designed to fill with hot water (through the valve at lower right) and heat a room

Plughole food trap. Food debris in a food trap for protecting a sink plughole. Food debris can clog up household plumbing. This device allows the debris to be trapped and disposed of properly

Unprotected plughole without a food trap. The food debris seen here may clog up the plughole and the pipes. A food trap should be used instead, as seen in image H130/428

Cleaning cloth
Wet cleaning cloth being used by a hand to clean a steel surface in a kitchen. Hygiene in the kitchen is an important part of preventing food poisoning

Dishwasher display panel. The dishwater is on an economy cycle

Running water
Running tap water draining down a sink plughole. Tap water in houses is used for drinking, cooking and cleaning. Dirty water is disposed of down a plughole

Cleaning sponge
Wet cleaning sponge and detergent being used by a gloved hand to clean a steel surface in a kitchen. Hygiene in the kitchen is an important part of preventing food poisoning

Cleaning the dishes. Bare hands using detergent, a sponge and water to clean a plate in a sink

Clean utensils in a dishwasher
Clean utensils. Crockery and cutlery stacked in a dishwasher after being washed

Household dust taken from a vacuum cleaner. Such dust comprises skin cells, dust mites, hairs, soil and earth, pollen grains, fungal spores and food particles

Household boiler (white cabinet above fruit bowl), mounted on the wall of a kitchen. This is a gas boiler, which burns natural gas, heating water for use in the kitchen, as well as baths

White bread, SEM
(SEM) of white bread. Magnification unknown

Clean laundry. Pile of clean towels and a sock

Toys on the wooden floor of a room

Indoor games. Board and skill games stacked on a shelf

Copper water pipes

Glue droplet, SEM
Dried glue droplet. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the cracked surface of a dried droplet of glue. Magnification unknown

Bedbug, artwork

Open dishwasher

Digital thermometer. The reading of 36.3 degrees Celsius is a normal human body temperature

Woman holding a spirit level
MODEL RELEASED. Woman using a spirit level

Woman joking while doing DIY
MODEL RELEASED. Woman joking while doing DIY. She is holding the cables to a high-voltage mains box, threatening to touch the ends together

Woman holding a saw
MODEL RELEASED. Woman holding a saw incorrectly

Woman holding wood sanders
MODEL RELEASED. Woman holding wood sanders

Woman doing DIY
MODEL RELEASED. Woman doing DIY. She is reading instructions on assembling flatpack furniture

Candles burning in glass containers

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Step into the world of vintage household items and discover a treasure trove of timeless elegance and practicality. From Lucas Lamps Advert illuminating your home with grace to an Advertisement for linoleum manufacturers, ensuring style meets functionality underfoot, these hints from yesteryears will transport you back in time. Imagine a grand entrance adorned with a Cast iron Victorian walking stick stand, welcoming guests with its regal charm. And as you stroll through the house, catch sight of the DOLLY TUB, reminding us of simpler times when laundry was done by hand. Delight in the vibrant hues offered by the Paint Chart from 1908, allowing homeowners to express their personality on every wall. Explore Houses for Sale in the 1920s and envision yourself living amidst architectural marvels that have stood strong for decades. Indulge your senses with an Advert for Shelley Vogue China from 1931 – delicate teacups and saucers that add sophistication to any tea party. Savor each sip as you hold onto a warm teapot while admiring its thermogram design. Discover craftsmanship at its finest with Wertheims Sewingmachine - a testament to precision engineering that has empowered countless individuals over generations. Unleash your creativity alongside Knitting Expert tools that turn yarn into wearable art. As Christmas approaches, immerse yourself in festive nostalgia through Christmas Cookery C1905 recipes - traditional flavors passed down through time. And keep your abode spotless effortlessly using an Upright Hoover vacuum cleaner - innovation designed to simplify daily chores without compromising on cleanliness. These glimpses into domestic life across different eras remind us of our shared history and how everyday objects can become cherished heirlooms. So embrace the beauty of household essentials past and present; they are not just functional but also tell stories waiting to be discovered anew.