Combustible Collection

Great Fire of Newcastle and Gateshead
A view over Newcastle (on the far side of the River Tyne) and Gateshead (in the foreground) during the great fire which killed more than 50 people and destroyed many buildings

"He ordered these Christians to be put on board a vessel filled with combustible materials
2780784 " He ordered these Christians to be put on board a vessel filled with combustible materials, and set on fire" (engraving) by English School

LCC-LFB fire, Goodge Street deep shelter
Two LCC-LFB firemen, wearing breathing apparatus, at the Tottenham Court Road end of the Army transit centre located in the deep shelter tunnel system. The fire has been extinguished

Firefighters at Wansdown Place, London SW6
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a storage and maintenance works in Wansdown Place, Fulham, London SW6, 31 March 1956. Date: 1956

Firefighters at Crabtree Lane, London SW6, 12 September 1956. They are turning over the large quantities of cardboard cartons which constituted the major portion of combustible material stored

Firefighters at Crabtree Lane, London SW6, 12 September 1956. They are turning over the large quantities of cardboard cartons which constituted the major portion of combustible material stored

Firefighters at Wansdown Place, London SW6
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a storage and maintenance works in Wansdown Place, Fulham, London SW6, 31 March 1956. The handrail on the left has been distorted by the heat

Match tip, SEM

Burnt match, SEM
Burnt match. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a used match. Magnification: x20 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Strike anywhere match, SEM
Strike anywhere match. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of an unburnt match. The head of a match is usually made from paraffin and combustible chemicals

Safety match, SEM
Safety match. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of an unburnt match. The head of a match is usually made from paraffin and combustible chemicals

Match tip. Close-up of the tip of an unburnt match

Matches. Close-up of the tips of three unburnt matches

Mule transports Kerosene in Iraq
Iraq - a mule is used to transport wooden cases of Palm Tree refined petroleum (kerosene), manufactured by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company

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From the Great Fire of Newcastle and Gateshead to heroic firefighters at Wansdown Place, London SW6, combustible elements have shaped our history. In a chilling engraving, we witness the horrifying fate of Christians set ablaze on a vessel filled with combustible materials. The bravery and resilience of firefighters at Crabtree Lane and Wansdown Place cannot be overstated as they battle against raging infernos fueled by these volatile substances. Fire safety is paramount even in our most vulnerable moments, like bedtime. Teaching children about the dangers of combustion ensures their protection. Looking back in time, we find records from the French Republic detailing declarations of quantities supplied - hooilles and cokes igniting Paris' streets. Innovation has also played its part in harnessing combustibles for convenience. The Phenix's Oxigene Double Pate Lighter revolutionized fire-starting methods while Joseph and Cie Sr de Colondon provided fuel solutions that kept flames burning bright. Through triumphs and tragedies alike, one thing remains clear: respect for combustible materials is essential. Let us honor those who fought fires throughout history and continue to prioritize fire safety measures today.