Maintain Collection

Gathering of Unions / 1832
THE GATHERING OF THE UNIONS Three meetings organised by the Birmingham Political Union, held at New Hall Hill during May, maintain the pressure for electoral reform

The Five ALLs - John Kay
Satirical cartoon by Scottish caricaturist John Kay (1742-1826) entitled The Five All s, depicting five characters and their interpretations of their reltion to All

WW2 poster, Britains Sea Power, Destroyers in line ahead, maintain it with your savings. Date: circa 1940

de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk G-AOUO of Air Service Training. AOUO was purchsed by the Royal Air Force Gliding and Soaring Association in the early 1970s and converted to a Supermunk

Central City Park, Hanoi, Vietnam, Indochina, South East Asia, Asia

R. A. F. ground crew clean the guns of a bomber. Pilots are ready to praise
R.A.F. ground crew clean the guns of a bomber. Pilots are ready to praise the ground staff and say there would be no raids if the guns weren t cleaned and the planes regularly checked

Aviation - RAF St Athan - Part of the collection of aircraft at the RAF St Athan Historic Aircraft Museum. In the foreground Messerschmitt ME 163B (Komet) - 15th January 1987

Aviation - RAF St Athan - W / Comdr Malcolm Bartlett (foreground)
Aviation - RAF St Athan - W/Comdr Malcolm Bartlett (foreground), officer commanding aircraft engineering wing at St Athan with one of three shifts of civilian

Harold Godwinson Swearing Oath Maintain Rights
Harold Godwinson, swearing an oath to maintain the rights of the Duke of Normandy to the English throne, 1064. Harold Godwinson, c. 1022 -1066, aka Harold II. Last crowned Anglo-Saxon English king

Photograph showing two Civil Guardsmen cleaning their kit in their barracks, Spain, 1936. The Civil Guard were a cross between a military unit and a police force

A Civil Guard Parade on a tiered building at their barracks, Spain, 1936. This was deemed a necessary alternative to drilling on the middle of the parade ground

A Civil Guardsman having dinner with his family in their private rooms at a Civil Guard Barracks, Spain, 1936. The Civil Guard were a cross between a military unit and a police force

The soldiers of the National Peoples Army maintain close friendship with the soldiers of the Soviet Army (b / w photo)
3638396 The soldiers of the National Peoples Army maintain close friendship with the soldiers of the Soviet Army (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coronation of the King of Hungary, the King swearing to maintain the Constitution in front of the Church at Pesth
1611185 Coronation of the King of Hungary, the King swearing to maintain the Constitution in front of the Church at Pesth (engraving) by Robinson

Ground maintenance of Hawker Hurricanes. Circa 1941

Aviation - RAF St Athan - Mr Charlie Burke of Trealow, an air frame fitter and Junior technician Kevin Fish (right) check the dorsal fin of a RAF Victor - 9th June 1982

Aviation - RAF St Athan - Rebuilding and restoring - a 1940 Farey Battle is the centre of attention for RAF voluteers and a Community Task Force team - 17th January 1987

Globe showing the Americas
Globe With Dark Background Showing The Americas

WWI Poster, Your King & Country Need You
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, design by Lawson Wood (1878-1957). Your King & Country Need You to Maintain the Honour and Glory of the British Empire

3210 Servicing Commando RAF Memorial ALG B3
The RAF Commando Units were trained and organised in a similar way to the Army and Royal Marines Commandos. They accompanied forward Units into battle to maintain the air strips made by

A walk on a windy day
A girl with a billowing dress struggles to maintain her composure due to high winds. Artist: Xavier Sager Date: circa 1925

Breakdown train lifting another train off the track

WaF mechanics learn how to rig a Westland Lysander
WaF mechanics learn how to rig and maintain a Westland Lysander

Reign Henry VII: Testing weights and measures. At bottom right measures which do not come up to standard are being burned

Unemployed Men Outside West Ham Workhouse
A crowd of unemployed men stand outside the West Ham Union workhouse demanding poor relief during a period of high unemployment. Police officers, some mounted, are present to maintain order

India / Paliacatta
The town of Paliacatta, also known as Gesdret, in southern India, where the Portuguese maintain a trading post or settlement. Date: 1671

Exiled Communards 1
Fleeing France after the Commune, communist refugees establish a community in London : they maintain a co- operative kitchen in Newman Passage, near Charing Cross. Date: 1872

India / Cranganor
The town and harbour of Cowlang in southern India, where the Portuguese maintain a trading post or settlement. Date: 1671

India / Cowlang
The town and harbour of Cowlang in southern India, where the Portuguese maintain a trading post or settlement. Date: 1671

Checking oil level in tractor engine using dipstick, England, october

Grease nipple points on loader tractor, with grease being added, England, october

Removing oil filter from tractor engine block, England, october

Mechanic with worn cable on tractor which could be dangerous, England, october

Mechanic checking tyre pressure in tractor tyres, England, october

Astronaut performing a spacewalk
Astronaut performing a space walk. Composite image of an astronaut performing a space walk, or extra-vehicular activity (EVA), during the STS-115 mission. The Earth is seen in the background

Nuclear submarine maintenance
Nuclear-powered submarine under preventive repairs

Three boys playing inside a large barrel. One of them has lost his footing and has fallen over

LMR Dual-Purpose Maintenance Depot
The Depot at Allerton on the outskirts of Liverpool, opened to serve the maintenance needs of the London Midland Railway (LMR) to maintain and service electric and diesel rolling stock

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - fixing telegraph wires
Fixing telegraph wires on the road to the Prah river. The Ashanti warriors had crossed this river to reach the coast where they tried to maintain a stronghold

The Crowd, Band and Police at the F. A. Cup Final, 1923
Photograph of the crowd at Wembley Stadium before the start of the 1923 F.A. Cup Final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United

Transporting patients through busy London streets
Method of transporting patients before the introduction of ambulances. In 1905 a proposal was put forward to Parliament to establish and maintain a street ambulance service

Sunbeam-Talbot 1948
The first innovative post-war design, the Sunbeam-Talbot 80 and 90 maintain their pre-war reputation for elegance

Rotating Barrel
Three boys trying to maintain their footing on a rotating barrel or wheel!

Channel Radio Link
This micro-ray radio link between Lympne in England and Saint-Inglevert in France enables cross-Channel aircraft to maintain contact with the land

Reform Riot, Hyde Park
The Reform League meeting in Hyde Park, London, dissolves into rioting as the crowd pull down railings on Park Lane; the police struggle to maintain control

Reform League Riot / 1866
Rioting during the Reform League demonstration in Hyde Park, London: the mob pull down the railings while the police struggle to maintain order

Argentine Native Interio
A Puelche cabana : these native Argentinian Indians maintain their traditional lifestyle rather than assimilating with the conquerors of the country. Date: early 20th century

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Maintain: Preserving Peace and Order Through Time In the realm of history, maintaining peace and order has always been paramount. From the early days of civilization to modern times, societies have strived to uphold harmony amidst chaos. The Five ALLs - John Kay's guiding principles in 1832 - emphasized that "all must work, all must pay, " highlighting the collective effort required to maintain a stable society. One significant example can be found in Spain during 1936 when Civil Guardsmen diligently cleaned their kit in barracks. These dedicated individuals served as a crucial link between military forces and law enforcement, working tirelessly to preserve tranquility during both war and peace. During that same year, an alternative approach was taken by organizing a Civil Guard Parade on a tiered building at their barracks. This innovative solution allowed for drilling under the scorching summer sun while maintaining discipline within their ranks. The concept of maintenance extends beyond human endeavors; it also applies to machines and technology. The de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk G-AOUO is part of aviation history preserved at RAF St Athan Historic Collection. This aircraft stands as a testament to the meticulous care needed to ensure its longevity. Furthermore, maintaining national security has often relied on strong alliances. In World War I, posters urging citizens with slogans like "Your King & Country Need You" highlighted the importance of individual contributions towards safeguarding nations' interests. Even everyday products played a role in promoting stability throughout history. Hudson's Soap Advertisement showcased how cleanliness could help maintain personal hygiene standards essential for overall well-being. Additionally, camaraderie among soldiers was vital for upholding defense systems worldwide. A black-and-white photograph captured soldiers from the National Peoples Army fostering close friendships with their counterparts from the Soviet Army—a bond critical for preserving global peace during challenging times such as World War II. Lastly, financial responsibility played its part in sustaining national strength during conflicts.