Service Collection (page 4)

Blitz in City of London -- Newgate Street, WW2
Blitz in the City of London -- three firefighters in action with a hosepipe outside Newgate Street post office, 30 December 1940

Blitz in London -- warehouses, Surrey Docks, WW2
Warehouses in a smoky atmosphere following heavy bombing raids on the Surrey Commercial Docks in Rotherhithe, SE London. This raid took place on 7 September 1940

The Courtyard Of Post Headquarters At The United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, America, As Seen In The Early 20Th Century

Pots of mint tea & glasses, The Souk, Marrakech, Morocco

Cadiz, Costa de la Luz, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Firefighter adjusting turntable ladder mechanism

Massey Shaw fireboat on the River Thames with firefighters standing to attention on deck

Firefighters in action with hosepipes, London
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a blazing fire, London

Fire crew and horse drawn pump

Gas compressor servicing. Engineers checking a compressor at a petrochemical factory. Compressors are usually used to compress gases, such as natural gas for transportation

British War Medal, First World War 1914-1918
This medal was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel F. Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Street cafe in Brunnen at the promenade at Lake Lucerne, Canton Schwyz, Switzerland

Gondola service sign and Church of San Giorgio Maggiore in the background at sunrise Venice, Veneto, Italy

Gondola service sign and Church of San Giorgio Maggiore in the background at sunrise Venice, Veneto, Italy

Juba, South Sudan. Restaurant on the banks of the river Nile

Minley Manor kitchens BL17959A
Minley Manor, Hampshire. Staff in the kitchen at a French chateau style country house that was erected between 1858-60 to the designs of architect Henry Clutton

Engraving depicting villagers going to church for the Easter service, 19th century
5308600 Engraving depicting villagers going to church for the Easter service, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting villagers going to church for the Easter service)

A Sunday service at Newgate Prison
5307537 A Sunday service at Newgate Prison.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Sunday service at Newgate Prison chapel. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the 'Despatch' delivery tricycle by Messrs Starly & Sutton
5310650 An engraving depicting the 'Despatch' delivery tricycle by Messrs Starly & Sutton, Coventry - which cost approximately £30

The Paddlesteamer "Comet", built by Henry Bell in 1812
3083163 The Paddlesteamer "Comet", built by Henry Bell in 1812.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900).

King Charles II (Carlos II) (1661 - 1700) last Habsburg ruler of Spain celebrates Eucharist (print)
3520631 King Charles II (Carlos II) (1661 - 1700) last Habsburg ruler of Spain celebrates Eucharist (print); (add.info.: King Charles II (Carlos II) (1661 - 1700)

Print titled 'The Vigil': a Knight of the Middle Ages Dedicating His Arms to the Service of Christianity by
3521329 Print titled 'The Vigil': a Knight of the Middle Ages Dedicating His Arms to the Service of Christianity by John Pettie; (add.info.: Print titled 'The Vigil')

Solitaire tea service 1760 and Solitaire coffee service of pot, sugar bowl, cup, saucer and plate
FLO4633233 Solitaire tea service 1760 and Solitaire coffee service of pot, sugar bowl, cup, saucer and plate. Chromolithograph by Gillot of an illustration by Edouard Garnier from The Soft Paste

Congregation, 1872
3479409 Congregation, 1872; (add.info.: Congregation leaving church after Sunday morning service. London, dated 1872.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Air Commodore Charles Rumney Samson and his men patrolling the French and Belgian countryside (litho)
3252900 Air Commodore Charles Rumney Samson and his men patrolling the French and Belgian countryside (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Corps of Siberian Amazons: Female Cossacks
2603895 Corps of Siberian Amazons: Female Cossacks; (add.info.: A corps of Siberian Amazons: Female Cossacks on military exercises on the plain of Nikolsk - Oussourisk, Russia)

Tom being taken to the village fair by Old Benjy
2604898 Tom being taken to the village fair by Old Benjy; (add.info.: Tom being taken to the village fair by Old Benjy, left)

Elevation of the Cross during a Russian Orthodox service, Palekh Museum of Arts. 19th century (chromolithograph)
535202 Elevation of the Cross during a Russian Orthodox service, Palekh Museum of Arts. 19th century (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Wells Fargo messenger from their Express Delivery service via the Isthmus of Panama
534013 A Wells Fargo messenger from their Express Delivery service via the Isthmus of Panama. From Harper's New Monthly Magazine New York 1875

Itinerant Knife Grinder sharpening blade by turning grindwheel with treadle
531809 Itinerant Knife Grinder sharpening blade by turning grindwheel with treadle. Red can over grindwheel contains lubricant. Brazier hangs on handle of cart

Family at Sunday church service in their Box Pew. Wood engraving from The Cornhill Magazine, London, 1862
530206 Family at Sunday church service in their Box Pew. Wood engraving from The Cornhill Magazine, London, 1862.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Grover Cleveland as a shepherd amongst his flock, 1885
1576751 Grover Cleveland as a shepherd amongst his flock, 1885; (add.info.: A civil service reform version of an old fable' Grover Cleveland as a shepherd standing among his flock labelled)

Lunch service with simple decoration called Solitaire, with teapot, sugar bowl, plate, cup and saucer
FLO4633137 Lunch service with simple decoration called Solitaire, with teapot, sugar bowl, plate, cup and saucer, painted by Pithou Jr., 1779

An engraving depicting a young countrywoman on her train journey to her first job 'in service' in a town
5311207 An engraving depicting a young countrywoman on her train journey to her first job 'in service' in a town, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1882); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An illustration depicting a maid carrying a tray, 19th century
5310740 An illustration depicting a maid carrying a tray, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1892); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna at St Petersburg
2603891 Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna at St Petersburg; (add.info.: Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna at St Petersburg, 29 April 1904, receiving the heroic sailors)

A Pastor holding a service on board a ship, 1850
3330759 A Pastor holding a service on board a ship, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Pastor, from the London Water-side Mission, holding a service on board a ship)

A British Hydroplane during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919
3502806 A British Hydroplane during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919; (add.info.: A British Hydroplane during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c)

The Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2, British single-engine tractor two-seat biplane
3502743 The Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2, British single-engine tractor two-seat biplane, in service with the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) from 1912 until the end of World War I

Late but Welcome, 1948 (oil on canvas)
658364 Late but Welcome, 1948 (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 59.6x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Late but Welcome. Frank Moss Bennett (1874-1953). Oil on canvas

President Rutherford B. Hayes, 1875
1576319 President Rutherford B. Hayes, 1875; (add.info.: President Rutherford B. Hayes. Hayes was the 19th President of the United States)

Large group of people in opposition to President Cleveland's civil service reform agenda, 1885
1576734 Large group of people in opposition to President Cleveland's civil service reform agenda, 1885; (add.info.: The resistless march of reform the "hostiles" must go)

Chartists in church, 1839. To demonstrate their power and numbers, they would process to church well before time for
527840 Chartists in church, 1839. To demonstrate their power and numbers, they would process to church well before time for the service, and peacefully fill the pews

The Last of the Coaches'. The Royal Mail coach service, begun in the 1780s
541229 The Last of the Coaches'. The Royal Mail coach service, begun in the 1780s, flourished until the coming of the railways in 1830. (c1845)

Sevres Royal Porcelain teapot, chocolate pot, creamer and sugar bowl made for Louis-Phillipe (1773-1850)
CJP107524 Sevres Royal Porcelain teapot, chocolate pot, creamer and sugar bowl made for Louis-Phillipe (1773-1850) in 1845 and a bonbon dish made for Napoleon III (1808-73) in 1860 (porcelain)

Work manager at a factory communicating with a foreman
5615884 Work manager at a factory communicating with a foreman; (add.info.: Work manager at a factory communicating with a foreman, via a wall-mounted Phelp's Duplex internal telephone.; 1879)

Pieces from a porcelain service in gold and white (teapot, coffee pot, platter and plates)
FLO4633418 Pieces from a porcelain service in gold and white (teapot, coffee pot, platter and plates). Chromolithograph by Gillot of an illustration by Edouard Garnier from The Soft Paste Porcelain

Sorb apples from a service tree, Sorbus domestica. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640560 Sorb apples from a service tree, Sorbus domestica. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine,"

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"Service: A Tribute to Heroism and Compassion" In the face of danger, a heroic fireman fearlessly rescues a young girl from the clutches of a raging fire. Their selflessness and bravery embody the true essence of service. Amidst solemnity, at a Welsh funeral, we witness the profound service offered to bid farewell to loved ones. Henry Clarence Whaite's poignant painting captures the deep connection between humanity and nature in this act of final reverence. A Goldendoodle with snow on its nose reminds us that even our furry friends can provide unwavering loyalty and companionship. Their playful presence brings joy while silently teaching us about unconditional love and service. Sacrament Sunday symbolizes devotion as William Teulon Blandford Fletcher portrays individuals coming together for spiritual nourishment. This sacred gathering exemplifies how service extends beyond physical needs, nurturing souls in times of solace or celebration. The London Fire Brigade's annual review showcases firefighters equipped with hoses, ready to combat any blaze that threatens lives or property. At Lambeth HQ LFB150, their dedication is honored as they stand united against adversity. New Paddington Fire Station stands tall in West London—a testament to progress and innovation within emergency services. It represents an ongoing commitment to safeguarding communities through modern infrastructure designed for efficient response times. A red English post box nestled within a brick wall serves as more than just a receptacle for letters; it symbolizes connectivity across distances—a reminder that acts transcend borders and bring people closer together. Firefighters in action on Eagle Street demonstrate their unwavering resolve amidst chaos—running towards danger when others flee—an embodiment of courage under fire that epitomizes what it means to serve selflessly. During World War II's Blitz, firefighters stood by valiantly amid relentless bombings—guardians protecting lives amidst destruction. These brave men exemplify resilience during dark times when hope seemed scarce.