Axe, North Eastern Railway, steel wedge axe with long wooden handle, by C.T. Skelton & Co Ltd, Sheffield. Pat No.15631, part of emergency kit from carriage, NER stamped on head. Steel axe, North Eastern Railway
One of two frows (cleaving tool), 18th century One of two frows (cleaving tool), 18th century 1700-1800
Axe, London & North Western Railway, metal hatchet head on long wooden shaft, head stamped LNWR 1913: 36, from an emergency box, to be used for smashing into carriages in case of emergency. Emergency hatchet from London and North Western Railway 1908-1918
One of two frows (cleaving tool), 18th century One of two frows (cleaving tool), 18th century 1700-1800
Belt, axe and holster, for shipboard firefighting 'Fleet' suit, designed for use on board ship, by Bristol Uniforms Limited, Bristol, England, 1981. Designed to follow the SOLAS Regulations of 1974 (Safety of Life at Sea) that required vessels to carry specialised safety equipment. Belt, axe and holster, for shipboard firefighting suit 1981