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Mevagissey coastguard
The uniformed coastguard at Mevagissey, Cornwall, England, sits in his office and takes a phone call, perhaps an emergency call

Noahs Ark - Animals and the Ark

Bones Make Explosives - World War II poster
World War Two poster encouraging civilians on the Home Front to save all bones for salvage as they can be made into bombs for the war effort

Hand knitteds conserve coupons
Instructions on how to make a ribbed sweater with peep bo front, and a green jerkin with full pink sleeves and detachable dicky-collar

Bones Wanted for Salvage - World War II poster
Ministry of Information poster during World War Two encouraging people to save bones for salvage

Temples of Philae, being moved to prevent submersion, the Tutunkhamun Exhibition in London part-financed this operation. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Animal rescue squad WWII
Women of the Animal Rescue Squad saving a cat from the rubble during World War II

Aberdyfi (Aberdovey), Wales - Motor Launch
The Motor Launch The Pride of the Midlands, bound for Aberdovey (now Aberdyfi). The three portraits above the photograph of the boat are of the Skipper, the Mate and the ships Engineer

Post Office Savings Bank
A coal carter opening an account with Her Majesty at the Post Office Savings Bank. In 1861 the Palmerston government set up the Post Office Savings Bank

Remarkable Life-saving Body Suit
A rather remarkable and very unusual life-saving body suit, comprising of flexible leg and domed upper section, complete with breathing tube and flotation ring

Los Angeles firemen in new lifesaving suits
Los Angeles Harbour sea-going firemen of the LA City No.2 testing out new lifesaving suits in the water

Saving the processional cross - The Blitz
Saving the processional cross from a church demolished by a night raiders bomb in a London suburb on 5th September, 194"

Appledore lifeboat, Devon
View of the local lifeboat and crewmen sailing offshore at Appledore, on the North Devon coast

Victoria Cross, The New Order of Valour
Special colour supplement from the ILN, June 1857 to commemorate the introduction of the Victoria Cross, a new order of valour first bestowed by Queen Victoria upon Crimean War veterans

River bed gold sifting on the Turon, Australia
River bed sifting on the Turon river, a sketch from the Turon gold fields, New South Wales. The pump is lowered 12 feet from the surface of the river

George William Manby
GEORGE WILLIAM MANBY Inventor of equipment for saving life at sea

Saving Guns at Maiwand
BATTLE OF MAIWAND Saving the guns : though the British force was defeated by the Afghans, they were able to retreat to Kandahar in relatively good order

Lifeboat on Roadside
Shiver my timbers! What a strange roadside sight! Once the pride of Falmouth, Cornwall, this old lifeboat lay for many years in quiet country lane in Surrey

Girl Saved from Water
A little girl is rescued from an early and watery grave by a brave and kindly lifeboatman

British Lifeboat C1880
A lifeboat of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution - it is equipped with a sail to assist the oarsmen if the wind is in a favourable direction

Cullercoats Lifeboat
Launching the lifeboat at Cullercoats, Tyne and Wear : the boat is dragged into the water on its carriage

Saving their servants and enjoying themselves with easy cons
Restaurant scene to illustrate the fashion among society to dine at a grand restaurant or hotel on a Sunday evening, to give their servants a rest

Old Dutch Cleanser 1919
Old Dutch Cleanser keeps all cooking and kitchen utensils spotless and sanitary, saving time, money and labor

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; A marine
A sketch showing an example of a curious design sent to the Patent Office in 1920, of a marine life saving apparatus which was also submersible

Dog Saves Mistress
At Poteaux, Mme Prevel is att- -acked by disgruntled employee Auguste Belloin, who knifes friend Francois when he inter- -venes but Porthos, Mme Ps Newfoundland knocks him down

Dramatic Mountain Rescue
A dramatic mountain rescue

Wizard of Oz / Queen
The Queen of the field-mice thanks the Tin Woodman for saving her life

Mother Skinflint / Thrift
MOTHER SKINFLINT, THE THRIFTY HOUSEWIFE You re a genius for saving! Yes, everyone knows. You would skin a flint and starve the crows!

Dog Saves Boy
A dog rescues a boy who has fallen into the water while retrieving his toy boat

Robot servant polishing shoes
The servant of the future -- a robotic servant polishes a mans shoes while he sits reading in his armchair

Wales Air Ambulance helicopter in flight after rescuing a casualty at Solva harbour, Solva, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Wales Air Ambulance helicopter and crew carrying a casualty on a stretcher at Solva harbour, Solva, Pembrokeshire
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Wales Air Ambulance helicopter and crew rescuing a casualty at Solva harbour, Solva, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

RNLI inshore rescue boat demonstration rescue, Little Haven Summer Regatta, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Water free urinals in a gents toilet for saving water
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Head chef Tommi of the Lindblad Expedition ship National Geographic Endeavour at play in Antarctica. No model release
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Flying Doctor Service, Broome, Western Australia

Noah Thanks God
After the flood has subsided, Noah thanks God for saving him, and a rainbow is Gods sign of his good intentions

Saving Vines Beaujolais
French wine-growers in the Beaujolais area bombard menacing clouds with a mortar, to cause premature precipitation of rain before it freezes into hail

1795 / Cartoon / Powder
Leaving Off Powder, or A Frugal Family saving the Guinea. A response to Pitts tax on hair-powder

Advert / Beechams Pills
Beechams Pills - for saving life

Goodyears Lifeboat
Charles Goodyear of New Haven, Connecticut, best known for his tyres, also displays an india-rubber lifeboat and pontoon at the Crystal Palace

Kaffirs shoot at Storm
Kaffirs fire their arrows at storm clouds in hope of saving their crops : French wine growers try similar methods

PRITCHARDs MAGIC BOX
Young William Pritchard and his invention, the Magic Box, which is capable of detecting dangerous gases and thus saving 300 lives a year down Great Britains mines

Red Cross of the Sea
A lifeboat saves passengers from a sailing vessel : note the insignia, The Red Cross of the Sea which we have not seen elsewhere

Girl Rescued from Ship
Rescued! A small girl is carried ashore from a sinking ship by one of the rescue team

Man Overboard
Having fallen off his ship, this man is jolly pleased that his shipmates were able to lower a boat and come to his rescue

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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.