Nuclear Collection (page 7)

Building Sizewell B JLP01_11_47189_01
Sizewell B Power Station, Leiston, Suffolk. View from a tower crane showing the John Laing construction site. Photographed in November 1990

Building Sizewell B JLP01_10_49276
Sizewell B Power Station, Leiston, Suffolk. John Laing construction works on the reactor containment building. Photographed in April 1991

Civil Defence exercise June 1952 Car with sign on boot saying Warning This Vehicle is Carrying Radioactive Material It Is Carried In Containers At Back Of Vehicle Containers Are Safe To Handle For

Workers wearing protective clothing at Dounreay Atomic Reactor near Thurso, Scotland Circa 1955

Workers wearing protective clothing at Dounreay Atomic Reactor near Thurso, Scotland Circa 1955

A worker wearing protective clothing at Dounreay Atomic Reactor near Thurso, Scotland Circa 1955

Firemen checked with geiger counter for nuclear radiation

Atoms Geiger Counter measuring radioactivity in soil around Sellafield

Anti-nuclear power demonstration, Gwithian, Cornwall
Anti-nuclear power demonstration at Gwithian, Cornwall, with a CEGB drilling rig and site office in the background. Date: 1970s

Civil Defence Handbook, preparing the house
Civil Defence Handbook provides instructions on preparing the house in the event of an attack

Fleet of warships, Bikini target, by G. H. Davis
The original Bikini Atoll target: the fleet of more than 70 warships at anchor in the lagoon awaiting their fate. The fleet included famous American and ex-enemy warships, most of which

SS-N-20 Russian nuclear missile, digital illustration

Illustration of neutron hitting Uranium-235 nucleus, nucleus becoming unstable and splitting, releasing energy and neutrons (nuclear fission)

Atomic Damage
14th October 1945: Atomic bomb damage in Hiroshima. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

In the Lab of Human Affairs: American cartoon by D. R. Fitzpatrick, 1945, on the two major
CARTOON: ATOM BOMB, 1945. In the Lab of Human Affairs: American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1945, on the two major and contradictory questions facing the world following the use of the atomic bomb

An American family in a backyard bomb shelter, Garden City, New York, 1955
BOMB SHELTER, 1955. An American family in a backyard bomb shelter, Garden City, New York, 1955

Reactor vessel of Veronezh nuclear station, Russia
Interior of a nuclear power station. View of the reactor vessel of an RBMK-type nuclear power reactor. The RBMK design is used extensively throughout the CIS and eastern Europe

Nuclear reactor of Sizewell B power station
Pressurised water reactor (PWR) at Sizewell B nuclear power station. The reactor (grey, at lower centre) uses enriched uranium as a fuel. Energy is released as the atomic nuclei split (fission)

Beryllium, atomic model. Beryllium has five neutrons (white) and four protons (pink) in its nucleus (centre). The atom also has four electron (blue) orbiting the nucleus

Helium, atomic model
Heium, atomic model. Helium has two neutrons (white) and two protons (pink) in its nucleus (centre). The atom also has two electron (blue) orbiting the nucleus

Boron, atomic model. Boron has six neutrons (white) and five protons (pink) in its nucleus (centre). The atom also has five electron (blue) orbiting the nucleus

Signing of stratetic arms limitation talks treaty (salt 1) in the kremlin, moscow, ussr, on may 26th, 1972, principle signatories: richard nixon, president of the united states and leonid brezhnev

Anti-nuclear power demonstration, Cornwall
Anti-nuclear power protest in Cornwall, with one protester wearing a gas mask and white protective suit. Date: 1970s

Civil Defence Handbook
Advising the Householder on Protection against Nuclear Attack cover

Civil Defence Handbook, warnings
Civil Defence Handbook, what to do if it happens and warnings

Civil Defence Handbook, what to do and life after attack
Civil Defence Handbook, what to do immediately after attack and life under fall-out conditions

Civil Defence Handbook, continuation of life after attack
Civil Defence Handbook, a continuation of life under fall-out conditions

Civil Defence Handbook, basic facts continued & protection
Civil Defence Handbook with continued basic facts, and instructions for protection measures in the event of an attack

Civil Defence Handbook, warnings continued

Civil Defence Handbook, continued emergency equipment and supplies in the even of an attack. Such equipment consisted of food, water and a safeguard for the water supply

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"Nuclear Power: A Force to be Reckoned With" From the depths of the ocean to the towering power stations, nuclear energy continues to shape our world. The HMS Superb, Vigilant, and Ambush stand as formidable guardians of the seas, their nuclear capabilities ensuring a constant watch over our waters. On land, Sizewell A Magnox nuclear power station may have closed its doors, but its legacy lives on alongside its newer counterpart. These structures symbolize mankind's pursuit of clean and efficient energy sources in Suffolk, England. Meanwhile, in Scotland's HMNB Clyde, Nuclear Submarine HMS Vanguard returns home after fulfilling her duty with unwavering commitment. This vessel represents the strength and security that nuclear technology provides for our nation. The Royal Navy's Submarine HMS Splendid silently patrols beneath the waves while Dungeness Nuclear Power Station stands tall on Kent's headland - both testaments to humanity harnessing atomic power for progress. In 2013, Hms Tireless showcased how advancements in nuclear engineering continue to push boundaries. And as Royal Navy Submarine HMS Triumph enters HMNB Clyde alongside her sister ship Victorious and Trident-powered VIGILANT submarine from 1996 – we witness an unyielding dedication towards maintaining peace through technological prowess. As HMS Ambush arrives at HMNB Clyde once again, it serves as a reminder that nuclear power is not just about destruction but also protection, and is a force that can be harnessed responsibly for the greater good of society. Whether deep below or soaring above ground level – these images paint a picture of how far we've come in utilizing this incredible source of energy. Nuclear power remains an integral part of our present and future endeavors; one that promises both challenges and opportunities as we strive towards a cleaner and more sustainable world.