LCC-LFB Recruit fireman training at Brigade HQ, SE1During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth. Here a fireman is undertaking a hook ladder drill on the stations nine-storey drill tower
LCC-LFB Recruit firefighters training at Brigade HQ SE1During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters in Lambeth. Here they are undertaking hook ladder drills on the stations nine-storey drill tower
NFS firefighter at a training camp, WW2With a dramatic reduction in enemy attacks on London after the Blitz (1940-41) firemen and firewomen had to be kept gainfully employed and a high level of fitness and preparedness maintained
Piano playingA small boy sits at a piano and practises his scales conscientiously
Feng-Shui CompassFENG-SHUI Fong-choei compass used by Chinese geomancers to calculate the most propitious location of buildings etc
Abbe Julio ExorcisesA French renegade priest and practising magician, the Abbe Julio, performs a ceremony of exorcism in his private chapel
Mass jets at the LFB annual review at Lambeth HQLondon firefighters from East London demonstrating mass jets during the Annual Review display at the Brigades headquarters. Lambeth, SE1
Firefighter during hook ladder practice. Date: 1967
LCC-LFB horse drawn 75ft turntable ladder (TL)Shand Mason (Blackfriars) supplied the London Fire Brigade with this hand operated 75 foot turntable ladder on a four wheel horse drawn carriage
LCC-LFB Recruit firemen training at Brigade HQ, SE1During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth. Here the recruit squad are rescuing by carrying down on the 50 foot wheeled escape ladder pitched to the third
Jumping Sheet Drill - London Fire Brigade Date: circa 1940s
Firefighters receiving knots instruction
Royal Navy Seamen practice mine laying using weighted barrels. Date: circa 1907
Oxford practising for the Boat RaceThe Oxford team practising for the annual Boat Race
Japanese Staff FightingJapanese practising with their equivalent of the quarterstaff
WW2 - How A Camera Gun WorksA photograph with educational illustrations added to show how a camera gun works, the device was used to help aid the Royal Air Force in practising war manoeuvres by automatically registering a hit
Ballet DancersA painting of three dancers, practising ballet in a dance studio, next to a large orange curtain. Date: circa 1917
Oxford Eight practising on the River Thames with HouseboatsAn Oxford Eight practising on the River Thames with elegant houseboats moored along the far riverbank. Date: 1929
Fleet Air Arm plane practising deck landing, WW2A Fleet Air Arm Plane practising deck landing on a special runway Date: circa 1941
A dummy village made of canvas used for Artillery practise with Lyddite shells - near Okehampton, Dartmoor. A shell explodes near the Church'. Date: 1912
Parachute training in a hangar. Date: circa 1960s
Combined Civil Defence exercise, WW2Civil defence rescue workers administering first aid to a released casualty from the exercise site. The R on the helmet signifies Rescue team workers
London firefighters training at Brigade HQ, Lambeth SE1LCC-LFB firefighters (recruits) undergoing pump training in the drill yard of Brigade HQ. Hard suction hose is being connected to the open topped pump
Children playing violinsA girl and a boy stand by a window in silhouette playing violins while another girl looks at some sheet music. An example of Soviet British exchange of musical culture in schools as part of
These are scenes from the London Orphan Asylum in Watford. 1) boys doing drill 2) the boys band 3) sewing class 4) the Prince of Wales proposing the toast of the asylum at the Jubilee Dinner at
Eleanor Cobham (c. 1400 - 1452), Duchess of Gloucester, accused of practising magic toEleanor Cobham (c.1400 - 1452), Duchess of Gloucester, accused of practising magic to help her husband Humphrey to the throne, does public penance in the streets of London. Date: 13th November 1441
Members of the Guide International Service, rehearsing mass food preparation and serving in the open air. The Guide International Service provided volunteers to work in relief camps in Europe during
Buddy Bradleys dance schoolPrincipal Boys, including Patricia Burke and Jean Gillie, practising their dance moves for the pantomime season at Buddy Bradleys dance school. Date: 1940
The Hoffman Girls in rehearsalsThe Hoffman Girls, the dance troupe founded, managed and choreographed by Gertrude Hoffman, pictured in rehearsals for Leap Year which had had a successful run at the London Hippodrome
Silhouette, Practising a Duet. late 19th century
Boy practising archery in a wood. Date: circa 1980s
MFB firemen practising rescue techniques, with a man about to jump from an upper window. Date: circa 1890s
Chinese warriors from Eastern Tartary practising their archery Date: 1752
JAPANESE FLOWER ARTA Japanese woman practising Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. Date: 1930s
FRENCH BOURGEOIS FAMILYPapa with his journal, mama with her sewing, the two older girls practising duets, the youngsters playing with the cat - while a log burns cheerfully in the hearth Date: 1897
DEBS CURTSEYING 1934Debutante pupils of Mrs Ruby Peeler practice their curtseys ready for presentation at court. They have practice trains pinned on the back of their frocks. Date: 1934
BAYONET DRILL / WW1 / 1918Highlanders practising bayonet drill, World War One. Date: 1918
SOCIAL / JAPANESE LADIESJapanese ladies practising shooting with the crossbow indoors Date: 1776
FRENCH FAMILY IN SALONPapa with his journal, mama with her sewing, the two older girls practising duets, the youngsters playing with the cat - while a log burns cheerfully in the hearth Date: 1897
FRANCE / 1396 / QUITTINGAccused of practising magic against her brother-in-law, the imbecile king Charles VI le Fou, the duchesse dOrleans has to leave Paris for Asnieres Date: circa 1396
Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester, public penance LondonEleanor Cobham(c.1400-1452), Duchess of Gloucester, accused of practising magic to help her husband Humphrey to the throne, does public penance in the streets of London. Date: 13th November 1441
English Yokel practising maths on slate 1858An English Yokel practising his maths on a slate. Date: 1858
Teenage Ballet Dancer. Date: 1929
NFS firefighters at a training camp, WW2NFS firefighters at a training camp in Northwood, Middlesex
16th Parachute Brigade training, RAF AbingdonSoldiers of the 16th Parachute Brigade undergoing training at RAF Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Date: 1962
16th Parachute Brigade trainingTwo soldiers of the 16th Parachute Brigade undergoing training. Date: 1962
Sky diver practising in a field. Date: circa 1963
Sky diver practising before a show. Date: 1965
