Warden Collection

Victorian church warden lighting fire on Christmas Eve
Vintage engraving of from the childrens story of The Robins Christmas Eve, 19th Century

Dunfermline Athletic FC football team 1936. Back row: Dowie (Trainer), Johnman, Warden, Steele, Bolt, Crawford, Donald. Front row: Thomson, Syme, M Gowan, Thomson (Captain), Dobson. Date: 1936

Air Raid Drills at the Windmill Theatre
At the Windmill Theatre, London, the showgirls are given a crash course in fire-fighting and first aid. 1940

Traffic Warden
A London traffic warden issuing a parking ticket to a hapless motorist. Not a popular profession. Date: 1980

An air raid warden setting a blackout time clock indicator at an Air Raid Precautions post on the outskirts of London
WORLD WAR II: AIR RAIDS. An air raid warden setting a blackout time clock indicator at an Air Raid Precautions post on the outskirts of London, England, following the outbreak of World War II, 1939

Female Traffic Warden
A female traffic warden in Chelsea, London, issuing a parking ticket to an unfortunate motorist. Date: late 1960s

Miles M. 2L Hawk Six - G-ADGP
Miles M.2L Hawk Six - G-ADGP at Old Warden. Date: 1989

Picture No. 10868395
Two cheetah standing on roof of Landrover Date:

Illustration depicting a prison warden saluting a superior officer, 1902 (engraving)
5616300 Illustration depicting a prison warden saluting a superior officer, 1902 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Warder inspecting a prison cell, 1889
3479511 Warder inspecting a prison cell, 1889; (add.info.: Warder inspects a prison cell, before locking up prisoner for the night. Wormwood scrubs prison, London)

A warden inspecting a cell
5307388 A warden inspecting a cell.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a warden, at HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs, inspecting a cell before locking a prisoner up for the night. Dated 19th century)

Jailer, 1837-1895. Creator: David van der Kellen
Jailer, 1837-1895

Gilyak the warden, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Gilyak the warden, 1890. This collection consists of forty-four photographs of Sakhalin Island and the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskii in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Guests at the Bicester and Warden Hill Hunt Ball at Kirtlington Park, home of the Budgett family. Pictured in the Monkey Room, with the magnificent painted ceiling by Clermont in 1745. Date: 1964

The Aztec Calendar Stone, or Stone of the Sun, National Museum, Mexico City, c1930s. A name glyph of Aztec ruler Moctezuma II suggests the basalt Aztec sun stone was carved c1502- 1521

Churchill in uniform of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
On 14th August 1946, King George VI conferred upon Winston Churchill (1874-1965) the ancient honour of the appointment as Lord Warden

House destroyed by German bombing during World War 1
3786778 House destroyed by German bombing during World War 1; (add.info.: House destroyed by German bombing during World War 1. 1916. Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK)

The new blue battledress uniform for members of ARP services as announced by Herbert Morrison, Minister for Home Security. May 1941

Comic Postcard - WW1 Home Front - Air Raid Alert - Take Cover - an eager volunteer
Comic Postcard - WW1 Home Front - Air Raid Alert - " Take Cover" - an eager volunteer warden shouts down an alert of any occupants of a Ladies Public Convenience! Date: circa 1917

The Artist's Father, Bendix Grodtschilling the Elder, Warden of the Royal Kunstkammer, 1590-1690

Air Raid Warden Date: early 1900s

Air raid warden in gas mask Date: early 1900s

Arriving after a gas attack, ARP training exercise during WW2

Removing clothing and burning it after a gas attack, ARP training exercise during WW2

Stretcher carrying technique, ARP training exercise during WW2

Giving treatment after a gas attack, ARP training exercise during WW2

Helping someone on fire, ARP training exercise during WW2

Applying artificial respiration, ARP training exercise during WW2

Using a stirrup pump, ARP training exercise during WW2

A Fire Party, ARP training exercise during WW2

Incendiary devices, ARP training exercise during WW2

Building an Anderson shelter, ARP training exercise during WW2

Removing an unexploded incendiary bomb, ARP training exercise during WW2

Helping to put on gas masks, ARP training exercise during WW2

English Electric Wren G-EBNV - 4
English Electric Wren G-EBNV / 4 (msn 4), at the Shuttleworth Trust, Old Warden, Beds. Date: circa 1982

WW2 - Death In The A. R. P
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Death In The A.R.P. written by G. Davison. The image shows an Air Raid Precautions warden lying dead on his front. Date: 1939

WW2 - Daddy's Uniforms
A selection of illustrated cards from a WW2 children's book in which members of a family can be dressed in different military uniforms

WW2 - John Brown's Body
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, John Brown's Body, written by Gordon Boshell. The image portrays the title character

The Case Of The Shot Looter
An illustrated front cover for The Case Of The Shot Looter, written by Martin Frazer, no. 5 in the pulp fiction series, The Sexton Blake Library. The image shows a warden being shot in the back

WW2 - Paddy Finds A Family
A WW2 short story illustration which shows a mother and child searching the wreckage of a home that has been devastated by an enemy air raid, a warden helps them, the child races towards a poor dog

WW2 Valentines Card, Warden Love Birds
A WW2 Valentines greetings card, the illustration shows a pair of love birds wearing warden's helmets, perched on a branch, a nest labelled A. I. Post is visible on the right. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Valentines Card, Wartime Fireman
A WW2 Valentines greetings card, You set my heart on fire! The image portrays a wartime warden hosing water on a flaming heart. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Christmas Card, Put Out That Light!
A comical WW2 Christmas greetings card, the illustration depicts a scene in which an Air Raid Precautions warden demands that Sanda Claus puts out his light. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Headwear Greetings Cards
A series of three WW2 greetings cards in the shape of service hats including the Auxiliary Fire Service, the Royal Air Force and Air Raid Precautions Warden. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Christmas Card, Always Ready And Prepared
A WW2 Christmas greetings card complete with a red ribbon, the illustration portrays a smoking warden standing in his pyjamas and dressing down, holding his boots and a gas rattle. Date: circa 1940s

Judy McCrea, smoking backstage at Windmill Theatre
Judy McCrea, smoking cigarette backstage at Windmill Theatre, in revealing dance costume. Captioned, This charming lady, Miss Judy McCrea

You Can't Be Too Careful!
Cartoon showing an over-enthusiastic ARP warden at a pantomime. He appears to be indulging in some unexpected audience participation. Date: 1940

Put out those dress shirts
Cartoon by Mel highlighting the risks run by gentlemen in immaculate eveningwear during the Blitz. Date: 1939

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"Warden: Guardians of Safety and Order in the Face of Adversity" In 1936, the Dunfermline Athletic FC football team showcased their unwavering determination on the field, embodying the spirit of a true warden. Amidst air raid drills at the Windmill Theatre, an air raid warden diligently set a blackout time clock indicator on London's outskirts in 1939. Their commitment to protecting lives during World War II was unparalleled. Not limited to gender roles, even female traffic wardens assumed their duties with grace and authority, ensuring smooth flow amidst bustling streets. A Victorian church warden kindled a warm fire on Christmas Eve, spreading joy and comfort within their community. They were guardians of tradition and faith. Picture No. 10868395 captures an iconic moment when Miles M. 2L Hawk Six - G-ADGP soared through the skies under careful watch by vigilant wardens who safeguarded aviation safety. During times of perilous air raids, brave individuals donned gas masks as they fulfilled their duty as air raid wardens – protectors against unseen threats that loomed overhead. ARP training exercises tested wardens' preparedness for worst-case scenarios. Arriving swiftly after a gas attack or mastering stretcher carrying techniques exemplified their dedication to saving lives. In moments when danger struck close to home, removing contaminated clothing became imperative; burning it symbolized resilience and ensured safety for all around them. Through adversity and chaos, these unsung heroes emerged as beacons of hope – steadfastly upholding order while shielding society from harm's way. The title "warden" epitomizes strength in service; they are our guardians when darkness threatens to engulf us all.