Brigade Collection (page 112)

Coronation. Escort of Guards
The Escort of Brigade of Guards move off down Victoria Street. 1953

After the Charge of the Light Brigade - all that was left of them, left of six hundred Date: 25 October 1854

Putting out Thatch Fire
The Fire Brigade deals successfully with a fire that has broken out on a thatched roof Date: 1950s

Fire engine in Paris, answering a call
An electric fire engine of the Paris Fire Brigade, answering an emergency call. 1900

Firefighters standing outside an appliance shed
Firefighters and two children standing outside an appliance shed

LCC-MFB Redcross Street fire station stables
A fireman (coachman) poses with his fire engine horse in the fire station stables at Redcross Street fire station, City of London

Turnout of fire appliances and crew on a fire station forecourt

Firefighters playing billiards in a fire station
Firemen playing billiards in a fire station

Caledonian Road fire station, North London
Caledonian Road fire station, which closed in 1920

Training in taking telephone messages
Men of the London Fire Brigade being trained in taking telephone messages

Dennis Guildford motor pump

Men working at watchroom telephone switchboard
Firefighters working on the watchroom telephone switchboard at Southwark Fire Station

Firefighters and fire engine posing outside station
Firefighters and fire engine posing outside a fire station

London Fire Brigade motorised pump
A London Fire Brigade motorised pump

Recruits training at Lambeth HQ

Trainee lowered from tower during exercise drill, WW2
National Fire Service trainee being lowered from a tower during exercise drill

Turnout of fire crews and appliances

Firefighter undergoing ergometer test
Fireman undergoing an ergometer test whilst wearing full gear, including breathing apparatus at Lambeth headquarters

Turntable ladder drill at Southwark HQ

Lambeth HQ appliance bay doors

London Fire Brigade fireboats on the Thames
London Fire Brigade fireboats on the River Thames

LFB headquarters under construction, Lambeth SE1
The London Fire Brigade headquarters under construction in Lambeth

Group of men on open ground, Central London
A group of men talking on a piece of open ground, with the Houses of Parliament in the background

NFS (London Region) firemen with hose lines, WW2
Firefighters tackle a blaze in Brewery Road, Kings Cross

BONUS ARMY MARCHERS, 1932. The Bonus Brigade of World War I veterans at the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C
BONUS ARMY MARCHERS, 1932. The Bonus Brigade of World War I veterans at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. 6 June 1932, demanding that Congress authorize payment of war bonuses

Artillery practice, England, late 1800s
Royal Horse Artillery practicing, England, 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Fire Department, New York
Building, Fire Dept. Engine, 293

Volunteers working on the docks at Dover during the General
The Cambridge volunteers, the light blue brigade, attired in berets, pull-overs, flannel bags and voluminous plus-fours, worked efficiently as porters and dockers during the General Strike

Engine Five, Salem fire department, 76 Washington Street

British Gurkhas WWI
1/8th Gurkhas, 21st Brigade, 7th Division in captured Turkish trenches in Tikrit during World War I

French patrol WWI
These French soldiers form the Military Patrol of Rheims who daily, amidst the German bombardment, do what they can to suppress the fires that consequently start. World War I

Fire Brigade - Abadan Oilfield, Iran
A group of Iranian firefighters practising the swift deployment of the hose from their engine at the Abadan oilfield, Iran

Guardsman (Private) - The Coldstream Guards
A Guardsman (Private) of The Coldstream Guards - 2nd Foot Guards. Interestingly, the 1st Foot Guards - The Grenadier Guards - were formed AFTER The Coldstream Guards

William Peel throwing a live shell
Captain William Peel (1824 - 1858) depicted in the act of bravery that won his first Victoria Cross during the Crimean War

Firefighters in gas masks
ARP Firefighters in gas masks during World War II during decontamination exercise

Lady Cheylesmore presenting prizes
Lady Cheylesmore (Elizabeth Richardson French, d.1945) presenting the prizes at the Annual London Fire Brigade Display at Battersea Park, south west London

Battle of Messines 1917
Soldiers of the 13th Brigade (who were to take part in the second phase of the battle) studying a large contour map of the area to be attacked between Petit Pont

First Vickers Maxim gun, 1915
The first Vickers-Maxim machine gun, being fired from the breastwork at Rue de Bois by a soldier of the 2nd Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders from 19th Brigade on the Western Front in France during

60 pounder 1915
A 60 pounder gun of the 6th Division Artillery covering the 2nd Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 19th Brigade, 6th and 27th Divisions in the Bois Grenier Sector on the Western Front in France

Battle of Neuve Chapelle 1915
The ruins of Neuve Chapelle after it was taken in the battle by 25th Brigade on the Western Front in France during World War I in March 1915

J Battery RHA 1914
J battery of the Royal Horse Artillery, 5th Cavalry Brigade on the Western Front in France during World War I in 1914

Workhouse Fire Brigade, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
The workhouse fire brigade at Stoke on Trent - the firemen were all workhouse officers with other full-time duties. One of the officers sits on one of the brigades large ladders

Household Brigade at Hawthorn Hill Meeting
Prince Alexander of Teck (Queen Marys brother), with his wife Princess Alexander of Teck (Princess Alice of Albany) standing behind the fence on his right, watching the riders at the water jump

Brigadier Cotterill-Hill wades ashore - Burma
Ramree Island on the Burma coast invaded. Brigadier Cotterill-Hill, commanding the 71st Indian brigade, wades ashore - 194"

Lieutenant - 2nd Rifle Brigade
Lieutenant Carey (who was with Napoleons son when he was killed during the Zulu War) - 2nd Rifle Brigade (Ashanti Campaign)

150 Infantry Brigade, 1917
150 Infantry Brigade, during World War I in 1917

Turkish Fire brigade running
Turkish fire brigade running along the waterfront at Constantinople carrying a hand-pump

Burning of Pantechnicon
The burning of the Pantechnicon in Motcomb Street, Belgravia: scenes of the fire which devastated the building

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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.