Ladder Collection (page 5)

Men building the Camden Town Sub-Station, London, 1908
Men building the Camden Town Sub-Station, 102-116 Arlington Road, London, 1908. Site of an electricity sub-station with workmen and scaffolding

Thousands Were Suddenly Made Homeless, c1940 (1942). Families made homeless by the blitz of World War II. From Frontline 1940-1941. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]

Fruit Picking Ladder
An abandoned ladder resting in an apple tree while a basket of freshly picked apples lies on the ground. 1906

Firefighting at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
Firefighting at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion

LFB fire appliance on the road, London
An LFB fire appliance on the road, London, 16 April 1955. Date: 1955

Steam engine with crew, Southgate, North London
Steam-driven fire engine with crew -- SDFB, Southgate District Council fire service. The date on the vehicle is 1894. The driver standing on the appliance is D Gibbons. Third from right is G Walton

Schneider contest nerve centre by G. H. Davis
The Schneider contest nerve centre: timing at over 300 mph. How the amazing speeds of the seaplanes were recorded: the timekeepers and their work on Ryde Pier. Date: 1929

Two manual workers on ladders painting house exterior, (B&W)

Smoke and flames pouring from a building in London Berkeley Square 1968

Dennis fire engine with crew
A Dennis fire engine with crew in cork helmets

LCC-LFB battery-electric pump-escape at Southwark
An early electric wheeled escape ladder vehicle, Cedes battery-driven pump/50ft escape, based at Bow fire station, seen here in the drill yard at Southwark Headquarters

LCC-LFB battery-electric pump-escape at Southwark HQ
An early electric wheeled ladder escape vehicle, a Cedes battery-driven pump/50 foot escape, based at Bow fire station, seen here in the drill yard of Southwark Headquarters

LCC- MFB Blackheath fire station
Blackheath fire station, located at Brigade Street, Tranquil Vale, SE3 (very near the Mary Evans Picture Library), with the escape ladder stored at the side

LFDCA-LFB Vintage fire engine in a Clapham street
A former Middlesex Fire Brigade pump escape which was visiting Clapham fire station. Middlesex was absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade in 1965 with the creation of the Greater London

LCC-LFB Motorised pump escape at Southwark HQ
The pump escape of No 1 station, the Brigade Headquarters fire station located at Southwark Bridge Road SE1. The adoption of motorised fire engines by the LFB would lead to a reduction in the number

Scrubing Doorstep / 1920S
A Charwoman, who goes to work in her motorcycle and side car, kneels whilst scrubbing the steps of no. 47

Chicago Fire
9th October 1871: Firemen at the scene of a blaze during the Chicago Fire of 1871, which resulted in 250 deaths and losses of $196 million. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Picking orange flowers for making perfume
People picking orange flowers for the manufacture of perfume on the Cote d Azur, France. Date: circa 1905

County Kerry. Muckross Traditional Farms. Killarney National Park. Ireland. UNESCO biosphere Reserve. Cottage with straw roof

East End Woman scared of dog making her to walk under ladder
" You never know you Luck." " Hi! Come back, yer Silly! Do yer want to spile yer Luck?" Date: 1892

Firefighter adjusting turntable ladder mechanism

1960s fashion, eloping in Victor Stiebel
A couple elope in the most elegant way possible; she wearing a long evening dress in apple green taffeta by Victor Stiebel, with bows added for extra charm

Harvest workers near St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Harvest workers gathering and threshing near St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Harbour with sailing boat and religious statue
View of a harbour with a sailing boat at the centre, and two men climbing a ladder to repair or clean a religious statue on the right

Picking Apples by Millicent Sowerby
Two girl guides and a brownie lend a hand by picking apples in a picturesque orchard

Military Firemen - Turkish
Turkish Military Firemen in their uniforms

Robbery in Paris Home
An audacious robbery: gold and jewellery worth 110, 000 francs are stolen from a Paris home. The robbers get in through a hole in the ceiling!

Nautical Pin-Up / Shorts
Saucy sailor pin-up girl in a naughty nautical outfit of white t-shirt, very short shorts & naval cap

Thatcher at work renewing thatch on cottage, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Elephant Ride 1
Elephant rides for children at Regents Park Zoo : the passengers mount by ladder

Electric Fire Engine
Merryweathers electrically propelled fire-engine, which enabled 12 men to travel on the vehicle

Jewelers Shop Raided
Two thieves break into a jewelers shop by making a hole in the ceiling, catching the debris in an umbrella, and using a ladder to get in and out

Stairs lead into the ocean at a cove (Cala) in Mallorca, Spain

2016 24 Hours of Le Mans test day
JUNE 03: Audi Sport Team Joest pit area during the 24 Hours of Le Mans test day on June 03, 2016. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

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A Delicate Balance
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A lost water world
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In the fog
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A lost water world
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A lost water world
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Margarita tub
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"Ascending to the Divine: The Ladder of Saint John Climacus" In the realm of spiritual enlightenment, few have reached the pinnacle as Saint John Climacus did. As an Abbot of Mount Sinai in the 6th century, he crafted a metaphorical ladder that would guide souls towards heavenly ascent. This late 12th-century icon depicts St. John at the top rung, symbolizing his profound wisdom and connection with God. Meanwhile, across time and space, other ladders tell their own stories. In 1926-1927 London, an old pub on the River Thames witnessed laughter and camaraderie as locals climbed its wooden steps to enjoy pints and conversations that echoed through history. On Polkanuggo Quarry in Cornwall during 1903-1904, sturdy ladders were essential tools for miners seeking precious minerals deep within Earth's embrace. Each step taken was a testament to human resilience and determination. But not all they are meant for earthly endeavors alone. Zazel, known as the Human Cannonball, defied gravity itself by soaring through the air propelled by explosive force – her ladder becoming a launching pad into awe-inspiring heights. Even within iconic structures like Big Ben's clock face or towering oil rigs in Iran's deserts, ladders serve as gateways to hidden worlds where brave individuals venture daily. Firefighters battling infernos on Eagle Street or responding swiftly to serious house fires in Notting Hill rely on these trusty companions to ascend towards danger with unwavering courage. And then there are those unique instances where nature intertwines with human craftsmanship – Meoto-Iwa (Wedded Rocks) standing tall amidst crashing waves off Japan's coast beckon visitors who dare climb their sacred path towards unity and harmony. From ancient monastic teachings to bustling city streets or remote corners of our planet – each ladder holds significance beyond its physical form. They represent our innate desire for growth, progress, and connection.