Recruits Collection (page 8)

Chinese female police recruits
Students at the Hangzhou (Hangchow) Police School for Girls parade during the Sino-Japanese War Date: 1938

Land girls in training 1939
Ploughing theory is studied by means of using model plough on a tray of sand. This class of studies were at an argricultural college in kent

City of London recruits, Tower of London, WW1
Young men answering the call to enlist at the start of the First World War. All of them employees of City firms, they were joining the City of London Battalion, consisting of 1300 men

Lord Roberts inspecting City of London recruits, WW1
Lord Roberts in the Temple Gardens, inspecting City of London recruits in the early days of the First World War. From here the recruits marched to the Tower of London to take the oath of allegiance

Inns of Court Brigade on the march, WW1
Men of the Inns of Court OTC (Officer Training Corps) Brigade on the march in London during a drilling exercise at the start of the First World War. They are all members of the legal profession

Drilling recruits in Temple Gardens, London, WW1
Drilling recruits in Temple Gardens, London, at the start of the First World War, while a tennis match goes on in the background

Cartoon, three views of Recruiting, WW1
Cartoon, showing three views of Recruiting at the start of the First World War. As It Was (plying men with drink during the Napoleonic era)

Recruits training at Lambeth HQ. Date: 1930s

Wake-up call
An early morning wake up call at a naval college. A trumpet sounds and two big drums are banged in order to get the recruits out of their sleeping hammocks. Date: 1885

The General Strike - civil constabulary reserve 1926
A unit of new recruits to the new civil constabulary reserve, equipped with steel helmets, truncheons and armlets, leaving headquarters at Buckingham Gate in London during the General Strike

LFB recruits taking part in hosepipe training at HQ

LFB recruits taking part in hook ladder training at HQ -- having reached the top of the tower with a single hook ladder, the recruits learn the two-man hook ladder drill

LFB recruits taking part in escape training at HQ
LFB recruits taking part in escape ladder training at HQ -- team spirit is essential as speed can save lives

New LFB recruit marking his gear
A new LFB recruit, having been kitted out with his uniform, is marking his gear with his name

Height measurement of LFB applicant
An LFB applicant has his height measured by a senior instructor, Station Officer Butt. The brigade minimum is 5 feet 7 inches in stockinged feet

Chest measurement of LFB applicant
An LFB applicant has his chest measured by A D O Packer, commandant of the Training School. The brigade minimum is 36 inches with a two-inch expansion

LFB strength test for recruits
LFB strength test -- every recruit must carry a man of approximately his own weight 100 yards in one minute

The Crisis in Egypt: a Detachment of Recruits

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The Czar of Russia Marking Recruits with the Number of their Regiments, in the Winter Palace, St. Petersburg

Untitled, Seven Mewatis, recruits for the regiment of Skinners Horse. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes, and tribes of India, 1825

Album of the Siege of Paris, Enrolment of volunteers at the Pantheon (pen & brown
XIR414939 Album of the Siege of Paris, Enrolment of volunteers at the Pantheon (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 16.9x23.1 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris

ROUT OF THE LOYAL RECRUITS, 1870s engraving

Recruitment poster for the Fifth Regiment (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR220422 Recruitment poster for the Fifth Regiment (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Musee de l Armee, Paris

Confederate Roll-call, engraved by Ernst Heinemann (1848-1912), illustration from Battles
BAL122912 Confederate Roll-call, engraved by Ernst Heinemann (1848-1912), illustration from Battles and Leaders of the Civil War

The War in South America, Recruiting for the Peruvian Army in the Cordillera, 1881: 1
THE WAR IN SOUTH AMERICA, RECRUITING FOR THE PERUVIAN ARMY IN THE CORDILLERA, 1881: 1. The Raw Material and the Finished Article : Cavalry. 2. Returning to Lima: Crossing an Indian Bridge. 3

Falstaff and the recruits, from Henry IV, Part II, John Cawse, 1779-1862
Falstaff and the recruits, from " Henry IV, Part II", John Cawse, 1779-1862, British

The General Strike Members of the newly formed force of civil constabulary reserve

Territorial Army recruiting week at Sidcup, Kent. Potential recruits having their medical test. March 1938

Great Days of the French Revolution: No 2. Top: The Federation: Preparing the Champs de Mars, 1790. The Marseillaise. Bottom: Battle of Valmy, 1792. France in Danger: Army Recruits signing

ROUT OF THE LOYAL RECRUITS, 1870s engraving

LCC-London Fire Brigade recruits undergoing examination in pump drill, connecting a pump to a hydrant

LFB strength test for recruits
LFB strength test -- every recruit must carry a man of approximately his own weight 100 yards in one minute

LFB recruits taking part in hook ladder training at HQ -- the squad instructor, O Kitching, demonstrates how to pick up a hook ladder

LFB recruits taking part in escape training at HQ
LFB recruits taking part in escape ladder training at HQ, learning how to extend the escape. Close supervision is essential for safety purposes

New LFB recruit marking his gear
A new LFB recruit, having been kitted out with his uniform, is marking his gear with his name

LFB recruits taking part in hosepipe training at HQ

New LFB recruit being kitted out with uniform
A new LFB recruit being kitted out with his uniform

LCC-London Fire Brigade training in use of telephone
LCC-London Fire Brigade training recruits in taking messages over the telephone, at Lambeth HQ

Height measurement of LFB applicant
An LFB applicant has his height measured by a senior instructor, Station Officer Butt. The brigade minimum is 5 feet 7 inches in stockinged feet

New LFB recruit being measured for uniform
A new LFB recruit being measured for his uniform

NFS recruits training on control panel, WW2
National Fire Service recruits training on a control panel

LCC-MFB Recruitment strength test
There were many applications to join the MFB and there were about 99% rejections. A stern standard of physical fitness was laid down by the LCC and the Brigade

AFS volunteers undergoing hose drill, WW2
The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) was created in 1938 to supplement the regular London Fire Brigade. Some 21, 000 volunteer firefighters would be recruited

LCC-LFB-AFS training -- tying a knot
The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) was created in 1938 to supplement the regular London Fire Brigade. Some 21, 000 volunteer firefighters would be recruited

LCC-LFB AFS recruitment drive
A member of the Auxiliary Fire Service fronting an advertising campaign to seek additional volunteers for the service

London firefighters training at Brigade HQ, Lambeth SE1
LCC-LFB firefighters (recruits) under instruction on the wheeled escape ladder and hook ladder. The wheeled escape ladder is wound out of its carriage

London firefighters drilling at Brigade HQ, Lambeth SE1
LCC-LFB firefighters (recruits) under instruction and drill in the drill yard of Brigade Headquarters at Lambeth (also a fire station)

Military Service in Sweden
Young men are to do their compulsory military service, because the danger of war. The will be recruits int the Royal Navy. Skepsholmen, Stockholm, 8/9 1939 Date: 8th September 1939

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"From the Streets to Service: A Glimpse into Recruits' Journey" The Metropolitan Police recruitment poster beckons aspiring officers, promising a path of honor and protection for their city. With a promotional recruitment card for the U. S. Navy in hand, young individuals envision adventures on vast oceans and opportunities to serve their nation. The WaC and WRNS recruitment poster empowers women, inviting them to break barriers and contribute to the war effort with courage and resilience. At Brigade HQ SE1, LCC-LFB recruit firemen undergo rigorous training, preparing themselves for life-saving missions amidst blazing infernos. Sweat-drenched faces of LCC-LFB recruit firefighters reflect determination as they train relentlessly at Brigade HQ SE1, readying themselves to combat any blaze that threatens London's safety. The Territorial Army Poster calls upon men eager to defend their homeland, offering them an opportunity to showcase bravery while safeguarding national interests. Armed with assegais, members of Natal Native Contingent (NCC) stand tall - recruits who embrace duty with pride while protecting their land during challenging times. ASC Barracks in Grove Park becomes a sanctuary where recruits find camaraderie and discipline as they prepare themselves for military service under British colors. 9 & 10: British Military Recruitment Posters from WW1 depict valiant soldiers joining forces against adversity; these posters inspire recruits by showcasing patriotism's call during turbulent times. 11: In the inter-war period, another British Military Recruitment Poster emerges - urging new recruits forward once more; it symbolizes hope amid uncertainty. 12: Once again at Brigade HQ SE1, LCC-LFB recruit firemen push boundaries during intense training sessions; forging bonds that will last through countless emergencies. These hints collectively paint a picture of diverse individuals answering different calls – be it upholding law enforcement or defending nations.