Recruits Collection (page 4)

New LFB recruit being measured for uniform
A new LFB recruit being measured for his uniform

New LFB recruit being kitted out with uniform
A new LFB recruit being kitted out with his uniform

LCC-London Fire Brigade training in use of telephone
LCC-London Fire Brigade training recruits in taking messages over the telephone, at Lambeth HQ

LCC-London Fire Brigade recruits undergoing examination in pump drill, connecting a pump to a hydrant

The new army at drill in Hyde Park at the start of WWI
In the six weeks between 4th August and 15th September 1914, over 501, 000 recruits were enlisted into the British Army. The training was essentially practical

Enlisting in Kitcheners Army at the start of World War I
On 6th August 1914 the House of Commons unanimously sanctioned an increase of the Army by 500, 000 men and recruiting for the first 100, 000 men of Kitcheners army began on 7th August

Sportsmans Battalions, 1915
An advertisement for sportsmans battalions, featuring a despatch rider on a Douglas motor cycle, pointing urgently to some smoking ruins

Provisions dispatched to Austrian recruits, WWI
When Germany declared war on Russia, Austria had to prepare to cope with the millions of Russian recruits they d be fighting against, increasing its army significantly

Dinapore (Danapur) Wolf Cubs, India
Dinapore (Danapur) Wolf Cubs in embryo, India

Beaten Up Raw by H. M. Bateman, new recruits by WW1
Humorous illustration showing two raw recruits, just out of the egg, looking a little dishevelled as they consider crossing the road. Date: 1914

Johnny Get Your Gun by Frank Reynolds, outbreak of WW1
Illustration by Frank Reynolds showing a young man in tennis whites smoking a cigarette hesitating while the rest of the country rush to the colours at the outbreak of the First World War

London recruits at Southwark Town Hall, WW1
Crowds of men anxious to attest under the Derby scheme, crowded into the corridors of Southwark Town Hall in December 1915

Derby recruiters sleeping at a recruiting office, WW1
Worn out Derby recruiters snatching some sleep at their offices after a busy night dealing with the final rush of recruits under Lord Derbys group system

Recruit undergoing heart tests, WW1
Testing a new recruit whose heart conditions the Army authorities are doubtful about. Rather worryingly, the photograph shows the man sitting with one bare foot

Chinese female police recruits
Students at the Hangzhou (Hangchow) Police School for Girls parade during the Sino-Japanese War Date: 1938

Land girls in training 1939
Ploughing theory is studied by means of using model plough on a tray of sand. This class of studies were at an argricultural college in kent

City of London recruits, Tower of London, WW1
Young men answering the call to enlist at the start of the First World War. All of them employees of City firms, they were joining the City of London Battalion, consisting of 1300 men

Lord Roberts inspecting City of London recruits, WW1
Lord Roberts in the Temple Gardens, inspecting City of London recruits in the early days of the First World War. From here the recruits marched to the Tower of London to take the oath of allegiance

Inns of Court Brigade on the march, WW1
Men of the Inns of Court OTC (Officer Training Corps) Brigade on the march in London during a drilling exercise at the start of the First World War. They are all members of the legal profession

Drilling recruits in Temple Gardens, London, WW1
Drilling recruits in Temple Gardens, London, at the start of the First World War, while a tennis match goes on in the background

Cartoon, three views of Recruiting, WW1
Cartoon, showing three views of Recruiting at the start of the First World War. As It Was (plying men with drink during the Napoleonic era)

Recruits training at Lambeth HQ. Date: 1930s

Wake-up call
An early morning wake up call at a naval college. A trumpet sounds and two big drums are banged in order to get the recruits out of their sleeping hammocks. Date: 1885

The General Strike - civil constabulary reserve 1926
A unit of new recruits to the new civil constabulary reserve, equipped with steel helmets, truncheons and armlets, leaving headquarters at Buckingham Gate in London during the General Strike

LFB recruits taking part in hosepipe training at HQ

LFB recruits taking part in hook ladder training at HQ -- having reached the top of the tower with a single hook ladder, the recruits learn the two-man hook ladder drill

LFB recruits taking part in escape training at HQ
LFB recruits taking part in escape ladder training at HQ -- team spirit is essential as speed can save lives

New LFB recruit marking his gear
A new LFB recruit, having been kitted out with his uniform, is marking his gear with his name

Height measurement of LFB applicant
An LFB applicant has his height measured by a senior instructor, Station Officer Butt. The brigade minimum is 5 feet 7 inches in stockinged feet

Chest measurement of LFB applicant
An LFB applicant has his chest measured by A D O Packer, commandant of the Training School. The brigade minimum is 36 inches with a two-inch expansion

LFB strength test for recruits
LFB strength test -- every recruit must carry a man of approximately his own weight 100 yards in one minute

NFS recruits training on control panel, WW2
National Fire Service recruits training on a control panel

LCC-MFB Recruitment strength test
There were many applications to join the MFB and there were about 99% rejections. A stern standard of physical fitness was laid down by the LCC and the Brigade

AFS volunteers undergoing hose drill, WW2
The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) was created in 1938 to supplement the regular London Fire Brigade. Some 21, 000 volunteer firefighters would be recruited

LCC-LFB-AFS training -- tying a knot
The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) was created in 1938 to supplement the regular London Fire Brigade. Some 21, 000 volunteer firefighters would be recruited

LCC-LFB AFS recruitment drive
A member of the Auxiliary Fire Service fronting an advertising campaign to seek additional volunteers for the service

London firefighters training at Brigade HQ, Lambeth SE1
LCC-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 SE1
LCC-LFB firefighters (recruits) under instruction and drill in the drill yard of Brigade Headquarters at Lambeth (also a fire station)

Military Service in Sweden
Young men are to do their compulsory military service, because the danger of war. The will be recruits int the Royal Navy. Skepsholmen, Stockholm, 8/9 1939 Date: 8th September 1939

Midsummer Day. Soldiers dancing at a midsummer fair festival where there was sometimes recruitment Date: 1866

Austrian army receiving their first pay, WW1
Newly recruited members of the Austrian army receive their first pay on mobilisation at the start of the First World War. An official takes coins out of a canvas bag. Date: 1914

Tangier, Morocco - The Kasbah Gate
Tangier, Morocco - Young Army recruits exiting through the Kasbah Gate Date: circa 1910s

Raw material - Recruits for the St. Georges Wesleyan School
A group of ragamuffin children before recruitment to the boy scouts. Date: 12th March 1910

Recruiting his health 1917
The healthy manpower was simply not there, and in 1917 only 36% of men examined were suitable for full military duties. 1917

Japanese Army Women
Japanese women army recruits receiving instruction in the use of rifles. Date: 1930s

Dog and Cat Soldiers
Dog and cat recruits with their rifles over their shoulders. Date: early 1930s

Swedish Air Cadets
New Swedish Air Force recruits sorting out their uniforms in front of their barracks. Date: 1930s

World War One Recruits
Crowds line the streets of London to watch the smart young recruits march off to the Western Front (World War One). Date: 1914 - 1918 War

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