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NFS (London Region) constructing a water dam, WW2London firefighters constructing a self-assembly emergency dam. These dams were carried on special water units that also towed a trailer pump and could provided a static water supply close to fires
NFS (London Region) fire brigade display at Lambeth, WW2During 1942 and 1943, 23 air raids occurred over the London Region, but they were light in character. The firefighters of the NFS needed to be kept in a state of constant readiness
NFS firewomen in dispatch rider training, WW2London Region NFS firewomen undergoing dispatch rider training. Taught to do everything with a motorbike that could be done, these women would undertake all-terrain training
NFS (London Region) AFS exercise, WW2Firefighters practise using their hoses in an NFS (London Region) AFS exercise
Blitz in London -- emergency water main, water bridgeBlitz in London -- firefighters, observed by fire officers, erecting a water bridge, an elevated emergency water main that allows traffic to flow underneath whilst the mains cross over road junctions
London firefighters training at Brigade HQ, Lambeth SE1LCC-LFB firefighters (recruits) under instruction on the wheeled escape ladder and hook ladder. The wheeled escape ladder is wound out of its carriage
London firefighters drilling at Brigade HQ, Lambeth SE1LCC-LFB firefighters (recruits) under instruction and drill in the drill yard of Brigade Headquarters at Lambeth (also a fire station)
Auxiliary firefighters at drill, Lambeth HQ, WW2Auxiliary crews from station 75W (Shelborne Road School sub station in Holloway) getting to work with a trailer pump and jets in the drill yard of Brigade Headquarters
Firefighters tackle oil tray fire, Lambeth HQAn item from the drill display where firefighters extinguish a blazing oil tray fire using foam from two gallon (10 litre) fire extinguishers
Fire brigade display preparations at Lambeth HQA mock-up of a domestic room setting being erected to show the dangers of fire at the regular drill displays conducted in the London Fire Brigade headquarters drill yard
Rescue, lowering line from drill tower, Lambeth HQSaturday drill display at Brigade HQ Lambeth. London firefighters performing a rescue by lowering a line from the third floor window, during the fire brigade display
Live carry-down from drill tower at Lambeth Brigade HQSaturday drill displays at Brigade HQ Lambeth. London firefighters performing a rescue by carrying down an extension ladder from the second floor window during the display
Belgian Peter Pan statue shot by Germans in World War IIA statue of Peter Pan, a replica of the original sculpted by George Frampton and erected in Kensington Gardens, which is situated in the grounds of the Palais d Egmont in Brussels, Belgium
Sea Scouts practising their knotting skills. circa 1970s
Scouts practising pioneering, Grenada, West IndiesScouts practising pioneering in Grenada, West Indies. 1949
Preparing for the Unveiling of the Victoria MemorialOfficers and banner bearers standing in front of the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace, still covered in scaffolding but due to be unveiled on 16th May 1911 in the presence of King
Chamber musicA group of chamber musicians rehearse around a piano in a domestic setting. Date: 18th century
Chamber Quartet, 1875A quartet of musical enthusiasts are surveyed from above by two busts of rather more eminent musicians. Date: 1875
Village choir practiceThe Village choir practice. Date: 1871
Rehearsal DayPage of photographs showing the rehearsal for the wedding between Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece, with King George V and Queen Mary driving to Westminster Abbey
Tip-A-Toe, see them go; one, two, three- Chloe, Prue and me... Three little girls practise walking on tip toe. 1885
At the school for StrafingAt count zeppelins evening classes for bomb droppers. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Date: 1916
Rifle PracticeThe target is pointed out to a young recruit during rifle practice, Italy. Date: 1929
Rooftop SkiingSome people stop at nothing and this ski jumper goes over a snow clad roof just to keep in practice! Date: 1930s
Togo Police TrainingShooting practice for a German-controlled native African police troup, the Haussars in Lome, Togo, West Africa. Date: 1930s
General Sir Arthur Currie directing a practice attackGeneral Sir Arthur William Currie (1875-1933), Canadian general, directing a practice attack near the Canadian Front, Topart Mill, during the First World War. Date: June 1917
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 - rehearsalQueen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 - the rehearsal for the service at St Pauls Cathedral. Date: 1897
Italian Bersaglieri soldiers, Palestine, WW1Italian Bersaglieri (light infantry) soldiers with their distinctive headgear, practising their attack in Palestine during the First World War. Date: October 1917
Sopwith T1 Cuckoo biplane launching torpedo, WW1A British Sopwith T1 Cuckoo bomber biplane launching a practice torpedo over the sea towards the end of the First World War. It was powered by a Sunbeam Arab V8 200 horsepower engine. Date: circa 1918
American troops training in France, WW1American troops taking part in machine gun training in France during the First World War Date: September 1917
British 1st Battle Squadron in training, WW1British 1st Battle Squadron at sea taking part in a training exercise during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
Gun crew drilling on British trawler HM Principal, WW1A gun crew drilling on the British trawler HM Principal during the First World War. Date: 1916
Poster, The Recruit Who Took To It Kindly. Showing an army recruit learning to use his bayonet and demolishing a row of stuffed sacks
Aden Patrol Training CoursePatrol Training Course held in Sheikh Othman, Aden in 1961. Attended by Arab, Indian, Somali, Jewish & British Scouters. 1961
Air Scouts preparing a gliderTwo Air Scouts lift and place the canopy on a glider with another Scout already in the cockpit. 1958
Cubs painting lines on shipFour Cub Scouts being shown how to paint lines on a Royal Navy ship in Aden, Yemen. 1968
Music at home - young musicians practiceTwo boys practice their cello and flute. The boy on the left is Bill Marriott, who became a flautist with Halle symphony orchestra. Practice makes perfect! Date: c.1908
Music at home - Childrens Christmas CarolA woman seated on a couch plays the guitar whilst two little girls sing Christmas carols from a music book. Some holly and mistletoe in a vase complete the festive scene. 1885
Brigadier General Macarthur with French allies, WW1Brigadier General Douglas Macarthur (1880-1964), American army officer of the 84th Brigade, 42nd Division, with French allies including General Georges de Bazelaire (1858-1954)
Gun practice at Medevja-gora, during Russian Civil WarGun practice taking place at Medevja-gora (Medvedja-gora, Medvezhya Gora, now known as Medvezhyegorsk, Republic of Karelia, north western Russia)
Aden Patrol Leaders courseScouts tying knots on a Patrol Leaders & Seconds Course in Aden. 1954
Music at home - young violinistA young violinst performs for his family at home
Conductor, choir and orchestra c. 1735A gentleman(believed to be George Frideric Handel(1685-1759), conducts a musical rehearsal. Date: c.1735
Stick Drill, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, LondonBoys perform an exercise known as stick drill at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. They are all wearing identical uniform
Fire Drill at Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, LondonA Fire Drill taking place at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. A long canvas escape chute is connected to a second-floor window
British in Mexico, 1914Front cover of the Illustrated London News showing members of the British colony in Mexico city preparing to defend themselves in anticipation of unrest in the capital
Scene on a shooting range, with collapsed tentScene on a shooting range, where men have been doing target practice before the outbreak of the First World War. A gale has blown one of their tents down
Public speaking / W H RobinsonTraining to speak well in public. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library