Brigade Collection (page 10)

Firefighting at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
Firefighting at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion

Firefighters in costume for an entertaining evening
Men and women in costume for an entertaining evening at Stoke Newington Fire Station, 17 March 1920. Date: 1920

Salvage operation in Victoria Park Road, East London, WW2
Salvage operation in Victoria Park Road, East London, following a flying bomb explosion, 19 June 1944. Date: 1944

LFB fire appliance on the road, London
An LFB fire appliance on the road, London, 16 April 1955. Date: 1955

Steam engine with crew, Southgate, North London
Steam-driven fire engine with crew -- SDFB, Southgate District Council fire service. The date on the vehicle is 1894. The driver standing on the appliance is D Gibbons. Third from right is G Walton

Firefighters receiving knots instruction

Blitz in London -- burnt-out incendiary device, WW2
Blitz in London -- incendiary device which burnt itself out on an asphalt roof. Date: 1940s

London Fire Brigade in Victoria Park, East London
London Fire Brigade personnel with horse-drawn and motorised vehicles in Victoria Park, East London. Date: 1902

Engraving of Newshams fire engine, patented in 1725. Date: 1725

Wedding of Captain La Touche Congreve V. C
Marriage of Captain (later Major) William La Touche Congreve to Miss Pamela Maude, the daughter of actor Cyril Maude. Major Congreve was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at at Longueval

Dennis fire engine with crew
A Dennis fire engine with crew in cork helmets

Young fireman in studio photograph
Young fireman, George Budgen, in a studio photograph (A Pickering, Camberwell, London), with his brass helmet resting on a tall table

Blitz in City of London -- Newgate Street, WW2
Blitz in the City of London -- three firefighters in action with a hosepipe outside Newgate Street post office, 30 December 1940

WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander taking charge
WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander C P McDuell takes charge at a major fire. Senior Company Officer Jimmy Syrett operates the walkie talkie set and Company Officer Obie Walker

Blitz in London -- warehouses, Surrey Docks, WW2
Warehouses in a smoky atmosphere following heavy bombing raids on the Surrey Commercial Docks in Rotherhithe, SE London. This raid took place on 7 September 1940

LCC-LFB battery-electric pump-escape at Southwark
An early electric wheeled escape ladder vehicle, Cedes battery-driven pump/50ft escape, based at Bow fire station, seen here in the drill yard at Southwark Headquarters

LCC-LFB battery-electric pump-escape at Southwark HQ
An early electric wheeled ladder escape vehicle, a Cedes battery-driven pump/50 foot escape, based at Bow fire station, seen here in the drill yard of Southwark Headquarters

Firefighters at scene of commercial premises fire
Firefighters working at the scene of a commercial premises fire, South Woodford, London

Metropolitan Fire Brigade Christmas Card, With the Seasons Greetings

LCC-LFB Bayswater fire station, West London
Replacing the former Bayswater fire station in Queens Mews, this station was opened in 1904 at 210 Queens Road (later renamed Queensway)

LCC-MFB Bethnal Green fire station, East London
Built and opened in 1899, Bethnal Green fire station was located at 51 Roman Road E2. The station was closed in 1969, replaced by a modern Bethnal Green fire station

LCC-MFB East Greenwich fire station, SE London
Built by the London County Council in 1902, East Greenwich fire station still stands at 2 Tunnel Avenue SE10. The station was closed in 1985 when the new East Greenwich fire station was opened

LCC-MFB Kennington fire station, London SE11
Built by the Metropolitan Board of Works (the forerunner of the London County Council) and opened in 1870, Kennington fire station was located in Refrew Road, Lower Kennington

LCC-MFB Battersea sub-fire station, London SW8
Battersea sub-fire station, at 32 Battersea Park Road, one of only a few London stations not actually built as a fire station

LCC-MFB Battersea Bridge river fire station, SW8
Built by the London County Council, Battersea Bridge river station was located by Battersea Bridge on the River Thames. It was one of four Metropolitan Fire Brigade river stations and, from 1904

LCC-LFB Tooting fire station, SW London
Built by the London County Council, Tooting fire station is located at 91 Trinity Road SW17 and remains operational today

LCC- MFB Blackheath fire station
Blackheath fire station, located at Brigade Street, Tranquil Vale, SE3 (very near the Mary Evans Picture Library), with the escape ladder stored at the side

LCC-LFB Great Marlborough Street fire station, W1
Built by the London County Council, Great Marlborough Street fire station was located at 53 Great Marlborough Street. The widespread adoption of motorised fire engines by the LFB led to a reduction

LCC-LFB Brigade marching band at the Annual Review
The Fire Brigade Band performing at the 1929 Annual Review in Victoria Park, East London. Formed after the First World War

LFDCA-LFB Vintage fire engine in a Clapham street
A former Middlesex Fire Brigade pump escape which was visiting Clapham fire station. Middlesex was absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade in 1965 with the creation of the Greater London

LCC-LFB Motorised pump escape at Southwark HQ
The pump escape of No 1 station, the Brigade Headquarters fire station located at Southwark Bridge Road SE1. The adoption of motorised fire engines by the LFB would lead to a reduction in the number

LCC-MFB Kensington fire station, W London
The appliance room of the former Kensington fire station which was located in King Street, W8. It was built in 1871 and closed in 1905 when the new Kensington fire station was opened

British troops in action against Turks near Kirkuk, WW1
British troops of the 7th North Staffordshire Regiment, 39th Infantry Brigade, 13th Division, in action against the Turks at an outpost near Kirkuk, Mesopotamia (now Iraq) during the First World War

Canadian Fire Department
Canadian fire services and engine Date: 1950s

Queen Elizabeth II leaving Southampton with 5th Infantry Bri
One of six colour photographs of The Queen Elizabeth II leaving Southampton with 5th Infantry Brigade, 12 May 1982. From a collection of photographs relating to the South Atlantic (Falklands War)

Belsize Fire Station Date: 2009

LCC-LFB firefighters with old hose cart
Four LCC-LFB firefighters with a 60-year old hose cart, 17 August 1938. The cart was housed in the HQ in Cherry Garden Street

Crew of the Bexleyheath Fire Brigade, Kent, with fire engine and hose

Firefighters with their dog mascot, WW2
Firefighters with their dog mascot during the Second World War. Date: early 1940s

Firefighter adjusting turntable ladder mechanism

Massey Shaw fireboat on the River Thames with firefighters standing to attention on deck

Firefighters in action with hosepipes, London
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a blazing fire, London

Sir Henry Maxse
Sir Henry Fitzhardinge Berkeley Maxse, who died in 1883 while in office as Governor of Newfoundland, having previously been Governor of Heligoland

Motorised appliance with crew

LCC-MFB Dulwich fire station and horse steamer
A seven man crew from Dulwich fire station pose on the forecourt with their Merryweather steam pump. One member of a firemans family peers through the lace curtains of the accommodation at first

Massey Shaw fireboat demonstrates pumping
Moored at its Blackfriars river station on the Victoria Embankment, the newly commissioned Massey Shaw fireboat demonstrates its massive pumping capacity by discharging a vast amount of water

LCC-LFB Dennis petrol pump
Supplied by Dennis of Guildford, Surrey, the latest in the range of petrol driven pumps supplied to the London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB in Lord Mayors Show, City of London
London firefighters and Auxiliary firefighters with appliances taking part in the annual Lord Mayors Show through the City of London. A Bedford heavy pump unit with crew leads the LFB contingent

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"Brigade: Unyielding Heroes in the Face of Danger" In times of peril, they emerge as beacons of hope. The brigade, a symbol of unwavering courage and selflessness, has been at the forefront of countless heroic acts throughout history. From the heart-stopping moments when a brave fireman rescues a young girl from raging flames to the valiant rifleman defending his comrades on treacherous battlefields, their dedication knows no bounds. The image is vividly painted with William Barnes Wollen's masterpiece depicting "The Canadians at Ypres. " In this haunting scene, we witness the indomitable spirit that defines these warriors as they face unimaginable horrors during World War I. Their unity and resilience shine through even amidst chaos and destruction. Closer to home, LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station in Bermondsey stands tall as a testament to the unwavering commitment of firefighters. They tirelessly protect our communities day and night, risking their lives for others' safety. A snapshot captures them taking a well-deserved tea break after extinguishing flames that threatened St Katherines Dock – an oasis amidst devastation. History intertwines seamlessly with bravery as we delve into past conflicts like the Battle of Pyrenees in 1813 or witness bomb damage inflicted upon Brampton Road during World War II. These snapshots remind us not only of their heroism but also serve as poignant reminders of human resilience amid adversity. As time progresses, so does our admiration for these extraordinary individuals who stand united against calamity. Whether it be Lambeth HQ LFB150's annual review showcasing firefighters wielding hoses or capturing firefighters diligently working at the scene of a pub fire in Southeast London - each moment encapsulates their unyielding determination to safeguard lives and property. Even beyond military endeavors, brigades continue to inspire awe; such is evident in an image portraying members from 1st Battalion Scots Guards back in 1958.