Replacing Collection

Kaman HH-43F Huskie 62-4450 (msn 176), fire-fighting and rescue helicopter. Delivered as a Kaman HH-43B Huskie 62-4450 was converted to an HH-43F by replacing the original piston engine with a

Lohengrin and the Dove of the Holy Grail who will tow his boat (replacing the swan) to Monsalvat Date: first performed 1850

Your Britain - Fight for it NOW - World War 2 public information Poster designed by Abram Games for the War Office - first published in 1942. Date: 1942

Runcorn Bridge 1905
This bridge connected Runcorn and Widnes across the river Mersey. It opened 29 May 1905, replacing the previous ferry. Known locally as " The Car" after its suspension bridge

Spare kidneys. Conceptual computer artwork of spare kidneys stored in jars. This may represent the growth of human tissue to produce material for transplant surgery to replace defective or old body

Surgery Cures Stupidity
SATIRE:RESULTS OF ETHER - surgery as a cure-all: young mans stupidity cured by replacing straw head- stuffing with a brain!

LCC-LFB Fireman in his fire kit with new cork helmet
A London fireman in his fire kit, including the new style compressed cork helmet with its LFB crest, which replaced the traditional brass helmets used since the days of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade

England / Chester / Eastgate
The famous Eastgate at Chester, erected in 1769 at the expense of Lord Grosvenor, replacing a former gate. The clock commemorates Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee

Cromer Pier
A glimpse of the fine pier at Cromer, Norfolk, England. Built in 1901 and extended over the years, replacing a series of earlier piers. Date: 1960s

Cartoon, Waitress, WW1
Cartoon, Waitress, showing a pretty young woman in a white apron serving a beer to a French soldier in uniform. Date: 1915

Electricity Ramsden
Jesse Ramsden of London demonstrates his improvement on Guerickes electric machine, replacing the sphere by a rotating disc

Replacing the Statue of Napoleon I. on the Vendome Column, Paris, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Replacing the Statue of Napoleon I. on the Vendome Column, Paris, 1876. The original column was started in 1806 at Napoleon's direction and completed in 1810

The introduction of electric trams in the cities of Britain were becoming more popular due to being cleaner, cheaper, smoother, roomier and safer

The apostles gathered for the replacement of Judas by Matthias, folio from the Rabula Gospels
3506811 The apostles gathered for the replacement of Judas by Matthias, folio from the Rabula Gospels, 586 AD (tempera on vellum) by Byzantine School

Canadair CF-104 Starfighter 104828
Canadian Armed Forces - Canadair CF-104 Starfighter 104828 (Canadair CL-90), of 442 Squadron, 1st Canadian Air Group. (from 1970 the CAF F-104s were re-serialled)

Replacing a Fuse (litho)
5217814 Replacing a Fuse (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Replacing a Fuse)

Cartoon, How election matters stand in Birmingham
Cartoon, How election matters stand in Central Birmingham - Would you mind getting outside, sir, so as to make room for this civil-spoken young man

The Fighting in Samoa, in and about Apia (engraving)
1051859 The Fighting in Samoa, in and about Apia (engraving) by Destez, Paul (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fighting in Samoa, in and about Apia)

A tally to show womens homefront effort in agriculture, local government service, public utility services and transport, shipping and fishing. Date: 1944

Replacing the Statue of Napoleon I on the Vendome Column, Paris (engraving)
1105831 Replacing the Statue of Napoleon I on the Vendome Column, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Danaids (chromolitho)
975905 Danaids (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danaids, Danaides or Danaides, the fifty daughters of Danaus)

Notes in a Lighthouse (engraving)
1059363 Notes in a Lighthouse (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes in a Lighthouse)

The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa, repairing Railway Lines cut by the Boers (litho)
1593148 The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa, repairing Railway Lines cut by the Boers (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Western Railway (GWR) (litho)
6014175 The Great Western Railway (GWR) (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Western Railway (GWR)

Victoria Street, Bristol, wooden pavement blocks being repaired & replaced by North British Rubber Road Blocks, Circa, 1920

Thomas-Morse XP-13A Viper 29-453 (Wright Field number P-559). The XP-13A was converted from the XP-13, with a 450hp Pratt & Whitney SR-1340-9 radial engine

South Aisle and Choir, Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire. Replacing a Norman building begun in 1085, the present building was built between 1195 and 1330s. Date: 1950s

SURGERY CURES INFIDELITY
SATIRE:RESULTS OF ETHER - surgery as a cure-all: infidelity cured by replacing much-pierced heart Date: 1847

SURGERY CURES STUPIDITY
SATIRE:RESULTS OF ETHER - surgery as a cure-all: young mans stupidity cured by replacing straw head- stuffing with a brain! Date: 1847

SNCAC-Nord NC. 854 F-BDZL
SNCAC-Nord NC.854 F-BDZL (msn 41) converted from an NC.852 by replacing the Minie 4.DC.32 engine with a Continental A65. Date: 1960s

GL Bakers 5954 cc Minerva undergoing a rear wheel change at Brooklands. Artist: Bill Brunell
Minerva 5954 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. PN1223. Event Entry No: 66. Driver: Baker, G.L. Rear wheel change. Place: Brooklands

Track replacement on a Israel Defense Force Merkava Mark IV main battle tank
An Israel Defense Force Merkava Mark IV main battle tank during track replacement drill

Blacksmith Gray Farrier working replacing horseshoe
Blacksmith with Gray, Farrier working on replacing the horseshoe of a horse, farrier, shoeing-smith, George Hendrik Breitner, c. 1880 - c

Cartoon, Replacing those who are at the Front, WW1
Cartoon, Replacing those who are at the Front, showing French women taking on mens jobs during the First World War: shaving a man in a barbers shop, punching a travel ticket, selling newspapers

Methodist English School - Rangoon - Mrs. Logie was Headmistress. Construction work at back during school holidays, replacing the Junior classroom wing

Francois De LA Noue
FRANCOIS DE LA NOUE Protestant general, known as Le Bayard Huguenot for his bravery, and Bras de Fer for the artifical left arm replacing one lost in battle. Date: 1531 - 1591

Workers Repair a Roof
Three men working on replacing damaged roof tiles Date: 18th century

Cartoon, Metro Gate Closer, WW1
Cartoon, The Metropolitan Anastasie, a woman working in the Paris Metro during the First World War, taking the place of a man who is away fighting

Cartoon, Chancellor Bethmann and his work, WW1
Cartoon, Chancellor Bethmann and his work, showing the German Chancellor, Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg, replacing the German eagle with a duck (canard, an idiom for a hoax or rumour). Date: 1916

Cartoon, Replacing the maid, WW1
Cartoon, Replacing the maid. A middle class couple are forced to do the household chores themselves during a period of wartime austerity

Cartoon, Logic, WW1
Cartoon, Logic. Two French women out for an autumn walk gossip about another woman who is working in a factory, making shells as part of the war effort. Date: 1915

Tachikawa Ki-55 Ida -employed as standard Army basic trainer, replacing Ki-9

Torbay Express diesel train
The Torbay Express diesel train, which ran from London Paddington to the West Country, drawn by locomotive 332. Seen here near Paignton, Devon

The everlasting fuel, atomic power, by G. H. Davis
The everlasting fuel: atomic power replacing the consumption of hundreds of thousands of tons of coal. The probable compact layout of an atom-powered municipal electricity generating station in

Building merchant ships by G. H. Davis
How pre-fabricated sections are used in the building of merchant ships in British shipyards during the Second World War. Rapid construction of cargo vessels to make good the losses sustained by

Replacing a window

Repairing a leaking tap, winding new length of string around spindle and pushing it in with screwdriver

Sikorsky-built S-58, XL722, re-engined by Westland with ?
Sikorsky-built S-58, XL722, re-engined by Westland with a Napier Gazelle turboshaft replacing the radial piston engine. June 1957

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"Replacing the Old with the New: A Glimpse into Britain's Transformative Era" Step back in time to 1905, where Runcorn Bridge stood tall as a symbol of progress and change. In a world grappling with uncertainty, the rallying cry "Your Britain - Fight for it NOW" echoed through the air, urging citizens to embrace innovation. Amidst this backdrop, spare kidneys became more than just organs; they represented medical advancements that would forever alter lives. Surgery emerged as a beacon of hope, proclaiming that it could cure not only physical ailments but also societal ignorance – truly an extraordinary feat. In another realm of heroism, LCC-LFB Fireman donned their fire kits adorned with new cork helmets. These brave souls embodied resilience and adaptability while safeguarding communities from raging infernos. Meanwhile, soaring high above was Kaman HH-43F Huskie 62-4450 – a testament to aviation's rapid evolution. Its presence reminded us that progress knows no bounds and dreams can take flight even amidst adversity. Journeying further across England's landscapes brought us to Chester's Eastgate and Cromer Pier. These architectural marvels showcased how tradition intertwined seamlessly with modernity – bridging gaps between past and future. But it wasn't just infrastructure undergoing transformation; society itself experienced profound shifts during World War I. Through poignant cartoons depicting waitresses replacing soldiers at the front lines, we glimpsed both sacrifice and empowerment in equal measure. Back on home soil, electricity surged through Ramsden thanks to its introduction in trams across British cities in 1897. Cleaner, cheaper, smoother – these electric wonders rendered horse-drawn buses obsolete while promising safer journeys for all who embarked upon them. As we reflect on these moments of change throughout history, let us remember that progress is not merely about replacing what came before; rather it is about embracing innovation while honoring our roots.