Prevention Collection

WW2 - Home Front - Woman in her Gas Mask. Date: circa 1941

British passport

Soviet cholera vaccination poster, 1967
Soviet cholera vaccination poster. Poster which appeared in the USSR in 1967, urging citizens to get themselves vaccinated against cholera

Storm waves at Chesil Beach
Storm waves breaking on Chesil Beach, also known as, Chesil Bank, near Chiswell. This protects Weymouth and Portland Harbour from Atlantic storms driving up the English Channel

Worshipping the God of Smallpox, India
Under the Hindu faith, if you want protection against getting smallpox, pray to Shitala, the Goddess of Smallpox

Fire Safety Hop Pickers
Notice to Hop-pickers giving advice as to fire prevention and what to do in case of a fire. Issued by Fire Offices Committee Fire Protection Association

British passport

Laboratory technician
MODEL RELEASED. MODEL RELEASED. Laboratory technician wearing a face mask and hair net

U. S. FOREST SERVICE, 1924. Republican senators holding fire prevention posters
U.S. FOREST SERVICE, 1924. Republican senators holding fire prevention posters issued by the United States Forest Service

Plague doctor, France, 18th century
Plague doctor. Artwork of the clothing used by doctors during plague outbreaks. This design, though in use much earlier, is from The Great Plague of Marseilles, France, in 1720

Damp-proofing in a house. Impermeable layer of tar-like material (diagonal black line) inserted in the bedding joint between two courses of brickwork in the wall of a house

National Fire Prevention Campaign, Brixton, London
National Fire Prevention Campaign, London -- Station Officer Albert Benjamin of Clapham Fire Station talking to children in Sommerleyton Road, Brixton, South London. Date: circa 1960s

Blitz in London -- Old Compton Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action in Old Compton Street, W1, where a gas main was ignited by a high explosive bomb and buildings were damaged by the blast, 24 February 1944

IUD contraceptive and sperm cells. Computer artwork of an intrauterine device (IUD, red and white, centre) in a womans uterus, surrounded by sperm cells (white, not to scale)

Cartoon - Swallowing a yarn
A little blackbird fails to consume a length of twine: " I can t swallow that yarn." Date: circa 1915

Heart shape in clouds, conceptual image

Testing for viruses. A technician using a pipette to fill small sample vials. These are being used to test animal tissue samples for viruses such as avian influenza (bird flu) and swine fever

combating malaria, infants who previously assumed quinine, July 1926
3574284 combating malaria, infants who previously assumed quinine, July 1926 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Touring Club Italiano/Alinari Archives Management.

Adroit Fire Club bucket, 1830-40 (painted leather with iron rings)
PEM199354 Adroit Fire Club bucket, 1830-40 (painted leather with iron rings) by American School, (19th century); height: 45.7 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Poor John Bull - The Free Born Englishman - Deprived of his Seven Senses By the Six New Acts
527780 Poor John Bull - The Free Born Englishman - Deprived of his Seven Senses By the Six New Acts? Castlereagh, the Prime Minister sits on top of the six acts pressing on John Bull's head.;

Depiction of Vaccination. 19th century (print)
672836 Depiction of Vaccination. 19th century (print); (add.info.: Vaccination is the administration of antigenic material (a vaccine)

A rearguard remain to prevent the advancing Germans from repairing the bridge blown up by the retreating Belgians at
3502695 A rearguard remain to prevent the advancing Germans from repairing the bridge blown up by the retreating Belgians at Termonde, Belgium during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century

Depiction of Vaccination. 19th century (engraving)
672838 Depiction of Vaccination. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Patrolman Matsui Yasumichi Prevents a Double Suicide, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Patrolman Matsui Yasumichi Prevents a Double Suicide, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 603

Guards Subdue the Prisoner Yoshizo after His Attempted Jailbreak, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Guards Subdue the Prisoner Yoshizo after His Attempted Jailbreak, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 525

Venus asks Neptune to prevent Telemachus from landing on Ithaca, c.1719-c.1775. Creator: Ruik Keyert
Venus asks Neptune to prevent Telemachus from landing on Ithaca, c.1719-c.1775.. Design for a wall painting

Allegory, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Allegory, unknown date

Fifty-seven year old sharecropper woman, Hinds County, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Fifty-seven year old sharecropper woman. Hinds County, Mississippi. Thin dimes around the ankles to prevent headaches

Miss England 1959 Miss Pamela Searle receives her polio vaccination in public to encourage more young people to have their jabs. She was given the jab by Dr

Canada, Quebec, Montreal, The Biosphere, Environment Museum

A baby being vaccinated at Halton Road divisional health centre in Runcorn, looking dismayed by quickly reassured by the nurse

The West Denton Wild Bunch are cleaning up their image. They ve been out and about washing Graffiti off walls at the Westerhope Community Centre and West Denton Shopping Precinct for charity

New York Police Department car, NYPD, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
USA, New York City, Manhattan, New York Police Department car, NYPD

Preparing for the Evacuation of Warsaw, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Preparing for the Evacuation of Warsaw, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Removing church bells and other metal objects - capable of being melted for munition purposes - to prevent them from falling

Road Safety Week poster
No accident, please - a bold and jolly poster promoting National Road Safety Week. Date: c.1960

Straw Jack Labour Socialist Socialism Politics
straw, jack, labour, socialist, socialism, politics, political, british, john, whitaker, 1946, party, mp, member, parliament, government, cabinet, minister, politician, thames, barrier, london

Advertisement for Eau des Jacobins de Rouen, mid nineteenth century (colour litho)
CHT237152 Advertisement for Eau des Jacobins de Rouen, mid nineteenth century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

The Revd Benjamin Waugh, 1839 - 1908. Victorian social reformer and campaigner who founded the UK charity NSPCC
2603474 The Revd Benjamin Waugh, 1839 - 1908. Victorian social reformer and campaigner who founded the UK charity NSPCC. From The Review of Reviews, published 1891 by English School, (19th century)

Member of the committee... erects sign on U.S. 99 highway, near Hanford, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Hanford, California. On U.S. 99. A member of the committee from adjoining town erects sign on the highway. [Sign: Abstinence Not Moderation, Will Reduce Accidents. W.C.T.U

Member of the committee... erects sign on the highway, U.S. 99, near Hanford, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Hanford, California. On U.S. 99. A member of the committee from adjoining town erects sign on the highway. [Sign: Abstinence Not Moderation, Will Reduce Accidents. W.C.T.U

Dr Nicolai Feodorovitch Gamaleia (engraving)
1041682 Dr Nicolai Feodorovitch Gamaleia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Nicolai Feodorovitch Gamaleia)

Prevention of Crib-Biting (engraving)
1102424 Prevention of Crib-Biting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prevention of Crib-Biting)

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"From the Home Front to Global Health: The Power of Prevention" During World War II, women on the Home Front donned gas masks as a precautionary measure against potential attacks. Their resilience and preparedness were vital in safeguarding their communities. A British passport became more than just a travel document; it symbolized prevention and protection, allowing citizens to navigate uncertain times with caution and vigilance. In 1967, a Soviet cholera vaccination poster highlighted the importance of preventive measures in combating deadly diseases. It served as a reminder that prevention is key to preserving public health. Storm waves crashing at Chesil Beach showcased nature's power while emphasizing the significance of coastal defense systems—a testament to humanity's efforts in preventing disasters caused by natural forces. In India, worshipping the God of Smallpox demonstrated how ancient civilizations sought divine intervention for disease prevention—an early recognition of the need for proactive measures against infectious outbreaks. Fire Safety Hop Pickers exemplified how individuals working together could prevent devastating fires during labor-intensive activities like hop picking—showcasing collective responsibility towards fire safety precautions. Laboratory technicians play an essential role in preventing outbreaks through meticulous research and testing. Their dedication ensures early detection and containment of potential threats to public health. The plague doctor from 18th-century France serves as a haunting reminder that throughout history, societies have relied on preventative measures such as quarantine and personal protective equipment to combat epidemics effectively. Damp-proofing houses safeguards against structural damage caused by moisture infiltration—a crucial preventive measure ensuring long-term stability and protecting homes from decay. The National Fire Prevention Campaign held in Brixton, London aimed at raising awareness about fire safety practices within local communities—empowering individuals with knowledge that can save lives during emergencies. Amidst the Blitz bombings in London during WWII, Old Compton Street stood resilient—a testament to effective urban planning strategies focused on minimizing casualties through preventative measures such as air raid shelters and blackout regulations.