Saving Collection (#27)

Firefighters in training with resuscitation stretcher
Firefighters in training, rocking a resuscitation stretcher

Rescue following V2 rocket attack, Manor Park, London, WW2
Rescue of a woman following a V2 rocket attack in Manor Park. Although many rescues took place, hundreds of Londoners died in these attacks, launched in the latter stages of WW2

Rescue following flying bomb attack, London, WW2
Rescue following a flying bomb attack -- a firefighter helps a man to carry an injured woman away from a bombed house. (4 of 4)

Firefighter in a flying bomb film, WW2
Firefighter in a flying bomb film -- taking a moment to relax after a job well done

Spain. Francos dictatorship. Camarada ahorra
" Spain. Francos dictatorship. " Camarada ahorra!" (Comrade, save). Poster by P. Clapera. SPAIN. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)."

The Miracle at the Well. Cano, Alonso (1601-1667). Oil on canvas. Saint isidore is depicted after saving a child from a well

Advert for buying Defence Bonds in WW2 1941
Advert issued by The National Savings Committee, london. When the axis crumbles before the thunder of British tanks, will you be able to say.... I played my part to the full. Buy 3% Defence Bonds

Advert for buying 3% savings bonds in WW2 1942

Advert for The National Savings Committee 1940
This year make your holiday weeks National Savings Week ! In 1940 The National Savings Committee asked that the general public put aside the thought of going away on holiday

Eco-friendly car wash recycling over 85% of water and using biodegradable chemicals Cheltenham UK
MAB-226 Eco-friendly car wash recycling over 85% of water and using biodegradable chemicals Cheltenham UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Energy efficient light bulbs or Saverlamp, Compact fluorescent energy efficient spiral light bulbs or Saverlamps use
MAB-87 Energy efficient light bulbs or Saverlamp Compact fluorescent energy efficient spiral light bulbs or Saverlamps use 80% less energy than traditional bulbs and last up to 10 times longer

Water conservation - placing water hippo saveaflush bags, provided free by Severn Trent Water
MAB-786 Water conservation - placing water hippo saveaflush bags, provided free by Severn Trent Water, in toilet cistern helps conserve water each time the toilet is flushed UK Mark Boulton contact

Garden - hosepipe connected to rainwater diverter on drainpipe taking rainwater to pond through hosepipe Cotswolds UK
MAB-243 Garden - hosepipe connected to rainwater diverter on drainpipe taking rainwater to pond through hosepipe Cotswolds, UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Water Tank - rainwater diverter on downpipe from roof with pipe connecting to green water butt, Cotswolds, UK
MAB-242 Water Tank - rainwater diverter on downpipe from roof with pipe connecting to green water butt Cotswolds, UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Banque et Caisse D Epaargne de L Etat Luxembourg, Luxemboutge

Domaine Cazeneuve in Lauret. Pic St Loup. Languedoc. Bottle cellar. France. Europe. Bottle. Bins with bottles

A corner in the cellar where older vintages are stored. Chateau de Beaucastel, Domaines Perrin, Courthezon Courthezon, Vaucluse, France

LCC-MFB Print of fire brigade rescues
A Victorian print giving an artists impression of the bravery of two firemen in the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, rescuing those trapped by fire from the top floor of a house on fire

NFS-London Region 100ft turntable rescue sling, WW2
A turntable ladder rescue sling being demonstrated at the Regional fire headquarters, Lambeth SE1

Scaling ladder rescue drill demonstration, WW2
The position in which a line is attached to a scaling ladder in order to perform a rescue from the upper floors of a building

Curb service 10, 000 current books - convenient, free, time saving : Chicago Public Library, Randolph St. corridor. Poster for bookmobile service of the Chicago Public Library

Help him win by saving and serving - Buy War Savings Stamps. Poster showing a soldier solemly clasping the hands of two children. Date c1918

Don t let up - Keep on saving food. Poster showing a man standing over a fallen German soldier. Date 1918

Saving daylight ends, for 1918, Sunday, Oct. 27th Set your clock back one hour at 2 AM Sunday October 27th. Poster showing Uncle Sam shaking hands with a clock-headed figure

Ninety and nine or the lost sheep. Date c1878

National Savings - Growth up to 1945
See how your Savings Certificates have grown already The healthy growth of value of National Savings plotted against a growing boy. Date: 1945

Itinerant preacher from South Carolina saving the souls of the construction workers at Camp Livingston job near Alexandria, Louisiana. Date 1940 Dec

Two lifeboat coxswains, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Retiring lifeboat coxswain John Byford (left) and new coxswain Thomas Bloom, pictured at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. John Byford had been cox from 1929 and Thomas Bloom, known locally as Puggy

Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat, Walton, Essex
The first National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, donated by and named after The Honourable Artillery Company whose Drama Club sponsored it, was launched in 1884

Humane Society Iceman and boat for rescuing
An iceman of the Royal Humane Society who warned people from venturing out skating on thinly-frozen lakes and helped them when they got into trouble, and a boat for saving persons from drowning

Prince George naming the new lifeboat, Walton, Essex
Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942), at the naming ceremony of the new lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. The boat was named EMED

Four Scout badges and awards -- the Life Saving Bronze Cross, the Medal of Merit, the Life Saving Silver Cross, and the Ambulance Badge. circa 1912

Joseph Rodgers, Able Seaman
Joseph Rodgers, (b. 1830 in Malta - ?), seaman of the Royal Charter, a ship which sank off the coast of Anglesey on 26th October 1859 in terrible storms

Goalkeeper
A goal-keeper in action, Landskrona 1950s. Date: 1950s

Electric devices 1913
Modern electrical devices from 1913: A lady fries herself some eggs for her breakfast in an electric frying pan. A nurse heats some water in a hot water cup

Coverack Lifeboat
Launching the Coverack Lifeboat, Cornwall, England. Date: 1960s

Swimming medal, Life Saving Championship
Medal of the Derby & District Swimming & Life Saving Association, awarded to JHW (J. H. Watson) for coming 3rd in the Individual Life Saving Championship. Date: 1912

Dog Saves Doll from Sea
This brave dog leaps into the sea, regardless of danger, and rescues his mistresss doll from what might otherwise have been a watery grave. circa 1912

Italian Patriotic Card - Do your Duty, do your best! - extolling the national virtue of contributing to a bank savings scheme to aid the underwriting of the Italian war effort. Date: circa 1910s

Albert Medal 1877
ALBERT MEDAL: Introduced on 7th March 1866. A Royal Warrant of 1867 created two classes of medal & in 1877 was altered to allow the saving of life on land to be eligible. Date: 1877

UNSINKABLE LIFEBOAT
Our lovely model demontrates a novel and unsinkable lifeboat at the British Industries Fair, Olympia, London. Date: 17 February 1930

Large Ships Buoy
A large ships buoy, with an anchor chain attached, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Date: 1950s

Town mice and country mice
Two couples eating at a restaurant at separate tables, one couple looking smug dressed up in the latest attire with their wine and bowl of fruit

Swimming medal, 100 Yards Breast Stroke
Medal of the Derby & District Swimming & Life Saving Association, awarded to K. W. Watson for coming 2nd in the 100 Yards Breast Stroke. Date: 1933

Swimming medal, Derby Peace Celebrations
Swimming medal of the County Borough of Derby Peace Celebrations, Life Saving Competition, awarded to J. H. Watson. Showing the Derby emblem at the centre, the Deer in a Park. 1919

Serbian troops in retreat, WW1
Serbian troops in retreat during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Badge, Royal Life Saving Society
Badge of the Royal Life Saving Society, featuring a lifebelt design. Date: early 20th century

Wartime poster advertising Savings Certificates, said to be safe as the British Empire (marked red on the map). Showing returns on investments over 5 years and 10 years. 1940s

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"Saving Lives: Tales of Heroism and Resilience" Grace Darling, a beacon of bravery, rowing with her father to rescue stranded sailors amidst treacherous waves. The Oval cricket ground witnesses not only thrilling matches but also moments where the sport unites to raise funds for noble causes, saving lives beyond the boundary. In times of scarcity during war, even pigs play their part in saving lives by becoming a vital source of food through an inspiring poster campaign. A Wessex helicopter defies gravity as it skillfully winches up a survivor from the unforgiving sea, showcasing the unwavering dedication of our brave rescuers. Corporal Joan Pearson's WW2 greetings card spreads hope and love among soldiers on distant battlefields, reminding them that they are never alone in their fight for freedom. RNLI lifeboat Arab II stands tall at Harlyn Bay, Cornwall - a symbol of courage and selflessness exhibited by its crew who risk everything to save those lost at sea since 1908. Postcard for the Budget League reminds us that every penny saved can make a difference when pooled together towards noble causes like saving lives or aiding communities in need. RNLI lifeboat Arab I rests proudly at Padstow quay; its history intertwined with countless tales of heroism spanning from 1883-1900 – proof that bravery knows no time limits. Behind sturdy doors lies a bank vault safeguarding not just wealth but also dreams and aspirations - investments made towards building brighter futures and securing loved ones' well-being. Appledore's lifeboat station serves as both sanctuary and launching point for courageous crewmen who navigate treacherous waters to save lives along Devon's unpredictable coastline. Glamour meets utility as a female model poses confidently beside her trusty Goblin Teasmade.