Units Collection

The Battle of Eylau, 8th February 1807 (w / c on paper)
XIR177943 The Battle of Eylau, 8th February 1807 (w/c on paper) by Fort, Jean Antoine Simeon (1793-1861); ChAteau de Versailles

Coloured shoulder patches of the Australian Corps
Souvenir of the Greatest War showing coloured shoulder patches of the Australian Corps. The design is laid out in the shape of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge

Bedford Heavy Unit in the NFS (London Region)
About 1000 of the pumps were built on a Bedford chassis and most were capable of pumping water at 700 gallons per minute. Here a heavy unit and crew are undertaking hose drills at Lambeth

Elizabeth Ann kitchen units advertisement
Advertisement for the Elizabeth Ann kitchen unit in stainless steel for the aristocrat of kitchen equipment for...a bright, easy kitchen. c.1955

The British Second Army in Valkenswaard, Holland; Second Wor
Photograph showing advance units of the British Second Army in the Dutch village of Valkenswaard, September 1944. This was the first settlement in Holland to be liberated

English Rose kitchen advert, woman with desserts
Advertisement for English Rose Kitchen Equipment featuring a young housewife with a tea trolley and a selection of desserts, cakes and tea. Date: 1952

LFCDA-LFB Fire Rescue tenders
The 1990s saw a new breed of fire rescue tenders, large and small, introduced into the London Fire Brigade. The heavy rescue unit carried a comprehensive range of cutting and spreading equipment

Glutamine synthetase enzyme computer model. This is a ligase enzyme, which forms chemical bonds between molecules. The different colours show the different subunits that comprise the protein

LFCDA-LFB Heavy fire Rescue tenders
The 1990s saw a new breed of fire rescue tenders, large and small, introduced into the London Fire Brigade. The heavy rescue unit carried a comprehensive range of cutting and spreading equipment

LFCDA-LFB Fire Rescue tenders
The 1990s saw a new breed of fire rescue tenders, large and small, introduced into the London Fire Brigade. The heavy rescue unit carried a comprehensive range of cutting and spreading equipment

Freikorps / Munich 1919
Freikorp troops march through Munich. A propaganda photo claiming that the city had been liberated by these Bavarian right wing & antiparliamentary units

Advert for English Rose kitchens 1952
Young housewife cooking in her new English Rose fitted kitchen. Comes with a cause of softglow worktop colours, scarlet red, steel blue and amulet green. Date: 1952

LFB major control unit in operation at a fire
LFB firefighters in action, and a major Control Unit vehicle in attendance at a fire, 7 October 1955. The Control Unit had its own dedicated operational staff

LCC-LFB Interior of Brigade Control Unit
The inside of the control unit and the preparation of the fire ground map, showing the layout of the affected building. It is used for planning the disposition of crews and lines of attack on the fire

LCC-LFB major control unit at Lambeth HQ
Major control unit, based at Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth, with dedicated operational control unit staff. The unit attended all major fires and incidents

LCC-LFB emergency dam unit and trailer pump, WW2
Emergency water supplies were vital to supplementing the available mains supply for fighting the vast swathe of fires that swept parts of London during the Blitz

Space suits hanging in a row from hooks. These space suits, known as Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMUs), have been designed for use during shuttle missions

Standard Metre in the Petit Luxembourg, Paris. Engraving, 1904
542320 Standard Metre in the Petit Luxembourg, Paris. Engraving, 1904.; (add.info.: Set up when Metrification introduced by the French National Assembly between 1791 and 1795)

Tony Harlock Designs tailor made kitchen. 19th June 1963

Black GIs at Rainbow Corner, London American Red Cross Club
Black GIs in the Information Bureau at Rainbow Corner, the London American Red Cross Club. Thousands of messages are written on a large blackboard

Europe, UK, England, London, Borough of Lambeth, Vauxhall. New development & old buildings: the Sky Gardens building (Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher, CJCT)

Fairchild EC-82A-15-FA Packet 44-23004
United States Air Force - Fairchild EC-82A-15-FA Packet 44-23004 (MSN 10048) converted to EC-82A with tracked all-terrain undercarriage units 1945-1951. Date: 1948

Cover design, Do it yourself, January 1966 - wall units you can make Date: 1966

Interior design with a hint of Scandinavian influence and G plan style units. Date: circa 1965

Cunard Line, QE2 turbine blade limited edition
Cunard Line, QE2 turbine blade. In 1986 the Queen Elizabeth 2 underwent a £90 million refit that marked the end of her life as a steamship as her turbine engines were replaced by a diesel

Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry
The Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, originally the Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Cavalry. Date: 1939

Heinkel He 111 H-20 WerkNummer 701152
Heinkel He 111 H-20/R1 WerkNummer 701152, a troop-carrying version seen before restoration for display at the RAF Museum Hendon, London marked as NT+SL

Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)
3259825 Decimal clock, c.1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel) by Destigny, Pierre Daniel (1787-1855); height: 48.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

The dancers of Variety in 1929. Hope Minor and Edward Root (Top left), Janet Martine an RKO headliner (top middle), Neva, an acrobatic dancer with Dave Apollon (top right)

Polish Airborne Units Memorial, Polish Cemetery, Lommel
Operation Market Garden consisted of two distinct parts - airborne forces and land forces. The airborne forces were the Market part and the land forces the Garden

The Memorials area St Aubin, Juno Beach, Normandy
The main infantry and armoured forces landed centrally on each of the five landing beaches. Between them landed Special Forces tasked with taking out German strongpoints

German Bunker Asnelles Gold Beach Normandy
This defensive bunker posed considerable problems to the units of 231 Brigade who landed here - the Dorsets, the Hampshires and supporting armour of the Essex Yeomanry & Sherwood Foresters

Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)
3259824 Decimal clock, c.1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel) by Destigny, Pierre Daniel (1787-1855); height: 48.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

LCC-MFB horse drawn escape cart and ladder
A horse-drawn 50ft wheeled escape ladder. These could be very quickly slipped by the crew and extended up to a window. Their sole purpose was rescue, and these units

Advert for Gamages kitchen cabinets 1929
A place for everything and everything in its place. Three stand alone units for the kitchen, made from wood, available with easy payment terms. 1929

German tank WWII
German armoured and mechanised units advance under cover of smoke bombs in France during World War II. Date: 1940

The anti-aircraft defence units of the National Peoples Army are able to combat with success any approaching enemy
3638421 The anti-aircraft defence units of the National Peoples Army are able to combat with success any approaching enemy target (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

Teapot, 960-1127 (celadon)
6184629 Teapot, 960-1127 (celadon) by Chinese School, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127); Xi an Beilin Museum, Shaanxi Province, China; (add.info.: Celadon teapot, with flower patterns)

Compton electronic organ (litho)
6009436 Compton electronic organ (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Compton electronic organ)

Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)
3259828 Decimal clock, c.1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel) by Destigny, Pierre Daniel (1787-1855); height: 48.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)
3259826 Decimal clock, c.1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel) by Destigny, Pierre Daniel (1787-1855); height: 48.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)
3259827 Decimal clock, c.1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel) by Destigny, Pierre Daniel (1787-1855); height: 48.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

The Battle of Germantown, 4th October 1777 (oil on canvas)
PHD29482 The Battle of Germantown, 4th October 1777 (oil on canvas) by Gatta, Saviero Xavier della (fl.1777-1820); Valley Forge Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: The Battle of Germantown)

Mrs Singleton of Croydon has had her kitchen done up by a new cheap method that entails all the surfaces being refurbished with new made to measure surfaces. 13th May 1982

New Council Business Units, North Oxbridge, Stockton, County Durham. 11th July 1979

McDonnell F-4D Phantom II 64-0972A
United States Air Force - McDonnell F-4D-26-MC Phantom II 64-0972A (msn 1443), at RAF Alconbury in May 1967, with three others during delivery to USAFE units

National Guard camping in the Luxembourg Gardens
Units of the National Guard camping in the Luxembourg Gardens, during manoevres in preparation for forthcoming action against the Prussians or the Republicans. Date: 9-10 May 1870

TELEVISION 1950
A state-of-the=art home entertainment centre - matching units contain record player, television and radio. The screen may be small, but just admire the finish ! Date: 1950

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"From Bedford Heavy Unit to Australian Corps: A Glimpse into the World of Units" The NFS (London Region) showcases the powerful Bedford Heavy Unit, ready to tackle any emergency on the streets. Coloured shoulder patches proudly represent the unity and strength of the Australian Corps in their missions. Elizabeth Ann kitchen units advertisement tempts us with its sleek design and functionality, making every cooking experience a delight. The British Second Army leaves its mark in Valkenswaard, Holland during World War II - a testament to their bravery and determination. An English Rose kitchen advert captures a woman's joy as she presents her delectable desserts from within her stylish kitchen unit. LFCDA-LFB Fire Rescue tenders stand tall, always prepared to rush towards danger and save lives at a moment's notice. When it comes to heavy-duty fire rescue operations, LFCDA-LFB Heavy Fire Rescue tenders are there to provide unparalleled support and assistance. Freikorps/Munich 1919 reminds us of historical units that fought for their beliefs during challenging times in Germany's history. An advert for English Rose kitchens from 1952 takes us back in time, showcasing how these they have evolved over the years while maintaining their timeless charm. Once again, LFCDA-LFB Fire Rescue tenders prove their reliability by being mentioned multiple times - a true symbol of trustworthiness in critical situations. In this diverse collection of captions about various "units, " we explore different contexts where these units play significant roles.