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In May 1940, just a month before the Battle of Britain, a small group of local Defence Volunteers from Nottingham and the surrounding districts
Should the enemy attempt to land seaplanes on Lake Windermere, one of Britains largest lakes, he will meet with strong and effective resistance from the Home Guard " marines"
When the day comes for Britain to invade the enemy territory, one of the problems will be the crossing of rivers when all bridges have been destroyed
York and Lancaster regiments on an amphibious exercise. May 1940
A street in Stockton on Tees. A barrel of water, and a barrel of sand, at most lamp posts in the town. These will be needed for putting out fires during the Blitz of World War Two
Fireman breaking down the ice at a Fire Station in world War Two. Possibly London. Water is needed night after night to tackle the fires bought on by the many German air raids over Britain
A NFS (National Fire Service) water tank at Edmonton, North London, has been converted into a dockyard for model ships. It is enjoyed by passers by
Firefighters attend the scene of devastation at the Valiant, the Port of Hull Societys Seamans Hostel in Carr Lane which was heavily damaged in a German air raid. 8th May 1941
At a school of bridging and watermanship in Northern Ireland, British Army troops are given instruction in the construction of temporary bridges and in watermanship generally
The Fire Services in training at Everton Terrace. Liverpool. Merseyside. Everton Terrace Police Station was a sub station of Prescot Street Bridewell the then Headquarters of B Division
Gunners fill up their cans at a desert water-hole, had their first wash for days, and saved enough to keep them going another 100 miles. Libya. February 1943
A British Self Propelled gun plunges through a stream in pursuit of the German 7th army as it retreats across the River Orne. 18th August 1944
Picture shows Fire Float, Hull, during World War Two. The city of Hull spent more than 1, 000 hours under alert during raids from 19 June 1940 to 1945, with almost 1
The Submarine Swordfish entering St Catherines Dock from The River Thames, opposite Butlers Wharf, near Tower Bridge. It is not clear if this is a British vessel
Fire and rescue work under way at Montford Place, Kennington, London after a V1 flying bomb attack on the night of 8th July 1944
Three British soldiers pictured at the horse stables in the Hull area of England, possibly East Riding. They are giving their horses water from the trough. Note to editors
Mass enjoyment of the heat wave by hundreds of happy holidaymakers, seen cooling off in The Pool at Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. 19th August 1959
Davy Jones who saved a man from the Tees River. 1975
Prime Minister John Major and his wife Norma visiting Grafham Water Processing Plant during the general election campaign, pictured releasing balloons. 4th April 1992
Gary Smith cools off with a dive into the dock, Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside. June 1995
An aquatic VW Beetle at Blackpool beach. It has previously competed in the annual Isle of Man - Blackpool race. 17th June 1973
Malcolm Buchanan and Bill Helmeage who have spent the last month making a VW watertight and adding a propeller. They will enter their craft in the Unusual Entry section of the Blackpool to Isle of
People waiting for a cruise down the River Thames, London. 25th April 1955
A cruise down the River Thames, London. 25th April 1955
The River Kennet, Reading, Berkshire. 12th June 1992
Shoes came off and dresses were hurriedly tucked up when schoolgirls, pigtailed Margaret, 13, and Heather, 12, of Plymouth, Devon, spied a mysterious looking box floating near the rocky shore
Southlands School children leave on school boat, Middlesbrough. 1975
Teacher John Daws and pupils on board the Northumbira. A nautical studies department has operated for years in the former Southlands School, now a part of the new Keldholme School. 13th September 1983
Merseyside ARP team seen here wearing their gas suits and masks during a gas decontamination exercise, 14th July 1939
Models by a river, one is wearing a striped cotton sweater. 14th June 1957
Boat ice locked in Sankey and St Helens Canal at Fiddlers Ferry near Warrington. March 1947
Negotiating traffic on the Leeds and Liverpool canal at Appley Bridge, near Wigan. June 1980
The Mersey Millpond. As night draws in, a lonely boat makes its way along a peaceful river, while above, clouds roll away. A quiet night for the men at sea. July 1973
A couple enjoy the magic mood created by the fog at Liverpools Albert Dock. 26th January 1992
Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside. 22nd January 1989
Picture shows the icicles which have formed on the Eros statue in Piccadilly Circus, London. Britain is in the grip of its biggest freeze-up since 1947. Picture taken 1st February 1956
Youngsters enjoy fun and games during a Come On In session at Stanley Baths, where parents and children are being encouraged to take the plunge. 24th July 1979
Youngsters tackle the inflatable assault course at Stanley Baths. 8th March 1986
Its a far cry from trouble-torn Belfast as children from the province, Roman Catholics and Protestants, swim together in a Hexham pool while on holiday in the area. 14th July 1972
The swimming pool at Elswick. 11th August 1983
Dunston swimming baths where the local authority has been running a learn to swim course for under fives. 18th August 1978
A happy atmosphere and a patient teacher. Given these ingredients and any child can learn to swim. Here the children of Monkhouse Junior School are put through their paces by Mrs Brewerton
Sam Foggins Swimming Club held at Newcastle Baths. Sam, 71 years, believes regular swimming can solve many health problems. 18th March 1981
Exterior view of Newburn Pool. December 1987
Youngsters enjoy a quick slide to swimming at the new look Wallsend baths. 28th July 1980
A Tynemouth lifeboat sails along smoothly in calm waters. 3rd June 1931
An Oxford and Cambridge boat race with a difference. It is the annual Punt Relay Race which is held alternately at Oxford and Cambridge. This years race took place on the River Cam at Cambridge
Hippies having a wash in some water. 7th July 1976
