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Emergency Services Collection (page 3)

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: The 75 foot ketch Garlandstone moored at Barmouth, Gwynedd, Wales. 6th May 1971

The 75 foot ketch Garlandstone moored at Barmouth, Gwynedd, Wales. 6th May 1971

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: The Mumbles lifeboat William Gammon returned to Swansea yesterday after an £

The Mumbles lifeboat William Gammon returned to Swansea yesterday after an £; 8000 engine refit at the Cowes yard where she was built 21 years ago. Two new 60 h.p

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Philip Missen, Hon Secretary at Porthcawl lifeboat station. 29th April 1998

Philip Missen, Hon Secretary at Porthcawl lifeboat station. 29th April 1998

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: The christening ceremony of the Rhyl lifeboat Gordon Warren by Lady Scarisbrick

The christening ceremony of the Rhyl lifeboat Gordon Warren by Lady Scarisbrick. Picture shows Lady Scarisbrick christening the lifeboat with lifeboat crew and cox in attendance. 14th September 1946

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: The new St. Davids lifeboat Joseph Soar takes to the water. 20th May 1964

The new St. Davids lifeboat Joseph Soar takes to the water. 20th May 1964

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: St. Davids Lifeboat Station during the centenary celebrations. 12th June 1969

St. Davids Lifeboat Station during the centenary celebrations. 12th June 1969

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Dr. Joseph Soar with the St. Davids lifeboat which was named after him

Dr. Joseph Soar with the St. Davids lifeboat which was named after him. 24th August 1966

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: The Henry Comber Brown is launched for the first time from the new £300

The Henry Comber Brown is launched for the first time from the new £300
The Henry Comber Brown is launched for the first time from the new £ 300, 000 causeway at Tenby Lifeboat Launch Station. 28th June 1980

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Swansea lifeboat cruises go round Swansea Bay after it had been launched to stage a mock

Swansea lifeboat cruises go round Swansea Bay after it had been launched to stage a mock rescue with members of the Mumbles Yacht Club and board posing as survivors

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: A modern self righting lifeboat, the Arun Class RNLB Spirit of Tayside

A modern self righting lifeboat, the Arun Class RNLB Spirit of Tayside, operating out of Broughty Ferry lifeboat station in Dundee. 6th June 1979

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: The Barry lifeboat and the Royal Navy Auxiliary ship Odiman escorts the small craft

The Barry lifeboat and the Royal Navy Auxiliary ship Odiman escorts the small craft Pauline after a call for rescue from the occupants in the Bristol Channel. 12th August 1970

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: John Hart receives a message on the ship to shore lifeboat radio in Barry, Wales

John Hart receives a message on the ship to shore lifeboat radio in Barry, Wales. 4th March 1970

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Barry Station Number Two lifeboat entering the dock. In the background is

Barry Station Number Two lifeboat entering the dock. In the background is Butlins holiday camp. 20th December 1977

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: The RNLB Watkins Williams lifeboat which served in Moelfre from 1956 to 1977

The RNLB Watkins Williams lifeboat which served in Moelfre from 1956 to 1977, before serving at Oban, Argyllshire. During her service life, she was launched 154 times, saving 143 lives. Circa 1975

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Members of the crew pose in from of the lifeboat Caroline Oates Aver

Members of the crew pose in from of the lifeboat Caroline Oates Aver and William Maine as the Ferryside station prepares to be closed down at the end of the month. In the background is the Hon

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: The Mayor of Carmarthen (Mr. W. D. Jones) accompanied by the Deputy Mayor (Mr. M. E

The Mayor of Carmarthen (Mr. W. D. Jones) accompanied by the Deputy Mayor (Mr. M. E. Clifford Jones), the Borough Sheriff (Alderman John Jenkins), and the Town Clerk (Mr. David Myrddin Thomas)

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Barry lifeboat member Hugh Davies. 19th January 1998

Barry lifeboat member Hugh Davies. 19th January 1998

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Barry lifeboat member Daniel Brown. 19th January 1998

Barry lifeboat member Daniel Brown. 19th January 1998

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: RNLI lifeboat at sea. Circa 1990s

RNLI lifeboat at sea. Circa 1990s

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Two Huntingdon police car drivers PC Edward Godfrey and PC Alan Coles pose with their new

Two Huntingdon police car drivers PC Edward Godfrey and PC Alan Coles pose with their new Panda patrol car. Circa 1969

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: A Telex machine in use at St Andrews Street Police Station in Cambridge

A Telex machine in use at St Andrews Street Police Station in Cambridge. October 1964

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Cambridgeshire police officers beside a Ford Zephyr Police car, October 1968

Cambridgeshire police officers beside a Ford Zephyr Police car, October 1968

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: PC Rodney Pope takes control of a new Panda police car for an operation jn Cambridge

PC Rodney Pope takes control of a new Panda police car for an operation jn Cambridge. April 1965

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: A Cambridgeshire police officer driving a Ford Anglia police car at Mildenhall

A Cambridgeshire police officer driving a Ford Anglia police car at Mildenhall, August 1965

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Firemen tackling fires in Ave Maria Lane, London, started by high explosive

Firemen tackling fires in Ave Maria Lane, London, started by high explosive and incendiary bombs dropped by the Luftwaffe on the night of 29th December 1940

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: A turntable ladder of the London Fire Brigade tacklest fires close to Waterloo railway

A turntable ladder of the London Fire Brigade tacklest fires close to Waterloo railway station as nine thousand incendiary

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: The former Longhope lifeboat T. G. B ON962, seen here leaving Littlehampton

The former Longhope lifeboat T. G. B ON962, seen here leaving Littlehampton
The former Longhope lifeboat T.G.B ON962, seen here leaving Littlehampton, Sussexs after being repaired follow the capsizing of the vessel

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to

Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: An Air Raid Precaution (ARP) warden and a messenger who wears the 1941 dark blue uniform

An Air Raid Precaution (ARP) warden and a messenger who wears the 1941 dark blue uniform, which later became the standard for most Civil Defence workers. 13th August 1941

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: National Fire Service District Officer Ronnie Greene with his wife leaving Buckingham

National Fire Service District Officer Ronnie Greene with his wife leaving Buckingham having been awarded the MBE for which he organised

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Aftermath of a V2 rocket attack on Kew, London. Workmen search the bottom of a

Aftermath of a V2 rocket attack on Kew, London. Workmen search the bottom of a crater after the attack. 12th September 1944

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Cardiff, Wales, during The Blitz in World War Two. The Cardiff Blitz refers

Cardiff, Wales, during The Blitz in World War Two. The Cardiff Blitz refers to the bombing of Cardiff, Wales during World War II

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Close up of the breast badge of a National Fire Service uniform. September 1941

Close up of the breast badge of a National Fire Service uniform. September 1941

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: These EWS (Emergency Water Supply) tanks, typical of hundreds all over the country

These EWS (Emergency Water Supply) tanks, typical of hundreds all over the country, have had so much rubbish thrown into them that their usefulness for fire-fighting is seriously affected

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: After the blitzing of the City of London, Red Cross Street Fire Station

After the blitzing of the City of London, Red Cross Street Fire Station, which had been badly burned externally and only saved from destruction by the determined efforts of the Station personnel

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Firemen dampen down fires in Wine Street, Bristol which was devastated by high explosive

Firemen dampen down fires in Wine Street, Bristol which was devastated by high explosive and incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the night of 24th/25th November 1940

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Fireman from The London Fire Brigade seen here at Camberwell, London

Fireman from The London Fire Brigade seen here at Camberwell, London, during a raid on the city on the 8th - 9th December 1940

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Clarendon Street, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz

Clarendon Street, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz. A sign to the centre right of the pictures shows Dewhirst Bros. Perhaps this is a family business

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: The Fire Boat - used by The Hull Fire Brigade to put out the city fires by sending in

The Fire Boat - used by The Hull Fire Brigade to put out the city fires by sending in water from a boat in nearby water. The officer in the picture is named as Chief Goodrich, (or Goodich)

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: The Lord Mayor of Birmingham inspecting a fleet of new A. R. P

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham inspecting a fleet of new A. R. P
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham inspecting a fleet of new A.R.P. ambulances at the Municipal Car Park Depot with Councillor N Tiptaft (Chairman of the A.R.P. committee and Mr V Hamilton (Chief A.R.P)

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Pembrokeshire Farmer Pat Russell is rescued by the army after being stuck in a snowdrift

Pembrokeshire Farmer Pat Russell is rescued by the army after being stuck in a snowdrift on the Castlemartin tank training range

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Coventry Fire Brigade at Hales Street, during one of its inspections in 1911 - exactly

Coventry Fire Brigade at Hales Street, during one of its inspections in 1911 - exactly halfway to its centenary. Coventry, West Midlands. 1911

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Firemen tackle a blaze in the library at Chelmsford Prison. 20th March 1978

Firemen tackle a blaze in the library at Chelmsford Prison. 20th March 1978

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Two RAF Westland Whirlwind helicopters at RAF Boulmer. The aircraft in

Two RAF Westland Whirlwind helicopters at RAF Boulmer. The aircraft in the foreground is a search and rescue helicopter. 24/10/1974

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Westland Sea King search and rescue helicopters at RAF Boulmer. 06 / 02 / 1979

Westland Sea King search and rescue helicopters at RAF Boulmer. 06 / 02 / 1979
Westland Sea King search and rescue helicopters at RAF Boulmer. 06/02/1979

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: V2 Rocket incident at Tewkesbury, Seven Sisters. 60 houses destroyed, 900 people homeless

V2 Rocket incident at Tewkesbury, Seven Sisters. 60 houses destroyed, 900 people homeless. 20th January 1945

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Eight people died in a gas explosion in London yesterday morning

Eight people died in a gas explosion in London yesterday morning. A further seven people were injured in the blast, which destroyed a block of flats three storeys high, in Putney

Background imageEmergency Services Collection: Hundreds of firefighters wer call to to tackle the fire at the four-storey Howards

Hundreds of firefighters wer call to to tackle the fire at the four-storey Howards Furnishing Stores at Clayton Street West, Newcastle



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