The oldest ambulance present was this restored 1951 Daimler DC-27, originally from Coventry, now privately owned – the sirens make for a quick school run.

A 1965 Morris “Wandsworth”, registered the same year that the London Ambulance Service (LAS) was formed, and now part of the LAS historic fleet.

Five star accommodation inside the Morris Wandsworth.

Ambulance staff and members of Surrey Retired Ambulance Association were on hand to answer questions and demonstrate equipment, old and new. “…And if they’re looking a bit deflated, we put this on them and give it a good pump!”

“He’s looking a bit stiff.” This patient, on a vintage wheeled stretcher, did not look at all well. But ambulance staff seemed unconcerned as they calmly dealt with public inquiries.

A modern imposter from Surrey Police. ” A Smart car! I told you to choose a car that shows we mean crime busting business!”

A series II A Land Rover formerly used by South East Coast Ambulance Service – for when Farmer Macgregor takes a tumble.

A 1967 Morris Wadham owned by LAS; this very ambulance took the famous songwriter Jimi Hendrix to hospital in 1970 after a drug-induced collapse, which was ultimately fatal. The model was retired from duty in the mid-1970s.

Old and new: one ambulance was filled with equipment through the ages, including modern and out-dated defibrillators.

In service: a member of the London Ambulance Service, on whom so many rely, beside the 1967 Morris Wadham.