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"Unbreakable Bonds: The Courageous Crews of London's Fire Service" In the depths of the ocean, a T class Submarine crew navigates through treacherous waters

Background imageCrews Collection: T class Submarine

T class Submarine
Inside a British submarine: complex details of the craft in which our underwater crews live and fight. A sectional view of a boat of the T class, showing how machinery, torpedoes

Background imageCrews Collection: Chris Reynolds Victorian fire engine cartoon

Chris Reynolds Victorian fire engine cartoon
Chris Reynolds was a fireman at Paddington fire station and a talented cartoon artist. He produced a series of LFB/MFB cartoons of which this is one

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station and its crews

LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station and its crews
Built in 1879, and located at 165 Tooley Street, this station remained operational until 1928 when the new Dockhead fire station was opened and the engines and crews transferred there

Background imageCrews Collection: Croydon Fire Brigade, South Norwood station

Croydon Fire Brigade, South Norwood station
The firefighters of the Croydon Fire Brigade serving at South Norwood station, South Norwood High Street, together with their horse drawn manual fire engine

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-MFB Red Cross Street fire station and engine, London LFB150

LCC-MFB Red Cross Street fire station and engine, London LFB150
Red Cross Street fire station, City of London, built by the London County Council (LCC) and opened in 1900. It was one of four fire stations (plus a river station at Blackfriars)

Background imageCrews Collection: LFB horse drawn steamer at modern LFB review

LFB horse drawn steamer at modern LFB review
Lambeth, headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, hosted annual displays and regular reviews of the Brigade. A popular feature was the inclusion of the working Victorian Shand Mason horse drawn steam

Background imageCrews Collection: Croydon Fire Brigade at Brigade HQ, Croydon Town

Croydon Fire Brigade at Brigade HQ, Croydon Town
The horse drawn steam pump form Croydon fire station. This was one of three stations in the Croydon Fire Brigade, the other two being Thornton Heath and South Norwood

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-MFB firefighters at West Hampstead fire station

LCC-MFB firefighters at West Hampstead fire station
Station 20 was West Hampstead fire station, opened in 1901 at 325 West End Road. The firemen are pictured with their horse drawn steam fire engine on the forecourt of the station

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-LFB Dennis motorised Hatfield fire engine

LCC-LFB Dennis motorised Hatfield fire engine
LCC-London Fire Brigade, Dennis motorised Hatfield fire engine with crew

Background imageCrews Collection: Rowing at Cambridge, 1911

Rowing at Cambridge, 1911
A rowing crew on the River Cam. Date: 1911

Background imageCrews Collection: Blitz in London -- turntable ladder in operation, WW2

Blitz in London -- turntable ladder in operation, WW2
Blitz in London -- turntable ladder in operation, with firefighter and hose

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-LFB Euston fire station

LCC-LFB Euston fire station
Opened in 1902, and originally only having two engine bays, Euston fire stations appliances and crews pose for a photograph by the extended five bay station on its forecourt in the Euston Road

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-LFB Massey Shaw fireboat at Blackfriars

LCC-LFB Massey Shaw fireboat at Blackfriars
The Massey Shaw was built in 1935 by the J Samuel White company at Cowes, Isle of Wight. She was built to a London County Council design, and cost around £ 18, 000 to build

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-MFB Shadwell fire station, East London

LCC-MFB Shadwell fire station, East London
Opened in 1881, Shadwell fire station was located at 9 Glamis Road, Wapping. Seen here are the firemen posing with their two horse drawn escape carts

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-LFB Kennington fire station, Lambeth

LCC-LFB Kennington fire station, Lambeth
Built by the London County Council, Kennington fire station was located in Renfrew Road, Lower Kennington, South London. Seen here are its horse drawn escape ladder

Background imageCrews Collection: GLC-LFB Fire in Lambeth Road, SE11

GLC-LFB Fire in Lambeth Road, SE11
A Merryweather turntable ladder stands ready whilst fire crews wearing Proto oxygen breathing apparatus tackle a blaze in Victoria House & Victoria Mansions, South Lambeth Road, South Lambeth

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-LFB engines and crews, Whitechapel fire station

LCC-LFB engines and crews, Whitechapel fire station
Located at 27 Commercial Road, East London, Whitechapel fire station opened in 1874. It was also a superintendent station (district headquarters) and was known as Station No 27

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-LFB Merryweather self-propelled Hatfield pump

LCC-LFB Merryweather self-propelled Hatfield pump
Merryweather Hatfield pump, with crew. This was one of the first motorised fire engines used by the London Fire Brigade, capable of 30 mph

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-LFB Dennis motorised fire pump and crew

LCC-LFB Dennis motorised fire pump and crew
The introduction of the Dennis fire appliances would see the creation of dual-purpose fire engines capable of carrying either the 50 foot wheeled escape or, as here, adapted as a pump

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-LFB Merryweather self-propelled Fire King pump

LCC-LFB Merryweather self-propelled Fire King pump
First introduced into the UK by Merryweather of Greenwich, SE London, in 1899, by 1907 twenty-one Fire Kings were in operational use around the country, including the London Fire Brigade

Background imageCrews Collection: Sub-station with taxis and crews, WW2

Sub-station with taxis and crews, WW2
A typical London Fire Brigade sub-station watch and their equipment. Taxis were used as makeshift fire engines which towed trailer pumps

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-LFB Bishopsgate fire station, City of London

LCC-LFB Bishopsgate fire station, City of London
The pump, pump escape and turntable ladder, with their crews, on the forecourt of Bishopsgate fire station, City of London

Background imageCrews Collection: Beddington & Wallington Urban District Council fire brigade

Beddington & Wallington Urban District Council fire brigade
The Beddington and Wallington Urban District Council fire brigade

Background imageCrews Collection: Shadwell Fire Station crew and fire engines on display

Shadwell Fire Station crew and fire engines on display

Background imageCrews Collection: British Infantry and Tanks, Reichswald; World War Two, 1945

British Infantry and Tanks, Reichswald; World War Two, 1945
Photograph showing British infantry riding on Sherman tanks towards the Reichswald area, Germany, February 1945. On the left of the image anti-tank guns and their crews can be seen

Background imageCrews Collection: RAF Bomb-Aimer at his position; Second World War, 1943

RAF Bomb-Aimer at his position; Second World War, 1943
Photograph showing a Royal Air Force bomb-aimer at his position with the bomb release cable ready in his right hand, November 1943

Background imageCrews Collection: Boat Race Crews Training

Boat Race Crews Training
The Oxford and Cambridge crews in training: a birds eye view from Putney Bridge

Background imageCrews Collection: LFB Shadwell Fire Station firemen group photo

LFB Shadwell Fire Station firemen group photo
LFB Shadwell Fire Station firemen, group photo, August 1930. Date: 1930

Background imageCrews Collection: Hendon Fire Brigade (later part of Middlesex FB)

Hendon Fire Brigade (later part of Middlesex FB)
In 1855 a fire brigade was established in Hendon, renamed the Hendon Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1866, and a manual fire engine was kept in a building near the church

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-MFB firefighters at Dulwich fire station

LCC-MFB firefighters at Dulwich fire station
Opened in 1892, Dulwich fire station was located at 250 Lordship Lane. The firefighters pose on the horse drawn steamer whilst a child looks out the first floor window

Background imageCrews Collection: Firefighters at Middlesex Street, Aldgate, E1

Firefighters at Middlesex Street, Aldgate, E1
Lambeth and Clerkenwell emergency tender crews in Middlesex Street, Aldgate, London E1, on 23 June 1958. They are equipped with breathing apparatus, awaiting orders to enter a burning building

Background imageCrews Collection: Station 28, Whitechapel BA pumps crew

Station 28, Whitechapel BA pumps crew
Firefighters from Whitechapel fire station posing with their Proto Mark IV oxygen breathing apparatus sets with their open Dennis dual purpose appliance which could carry either an extension ladder

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-LFB - North Kensington fire station

LCC-LFB - North Kensington fire station
The firefighters from North Kensington fire station, Faraday Road, W10, pose on the station forecourt on their pump escape and pump

Background imageCrews Collection: West Ham Fire Brigade

West Ham Fire Brigade
A manual horse drawn fire pump belonging to West Ham Fire Brigade with a Victorian fire crew

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-MFB horse drawn steamer at Greenwich

LCC-MFB horse drawn steamer at Greenwich
A horse drawn steamer and crew at Greenwich fire station, Bisset Street, SE London, during the latter years of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (it was renamed the London Fire Brigade in 1904)

Background imageCrews Collection: Blitz in London -- AFS personnel receiving treatment, WW2

Blitz in London -- AFS personnel receiving treatment, WW2
With the Blitz still at its height, Londons firefighters and fire support crews are removed to local hospitals for emergency treatment after receiving injuries fighting the fires started by enemy

Background imageCrews Collection: Firefighters in action with hosepipes, Shad Thames, SE1

Firefighters in action with hosepipes, Shad Thames, SE1
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at night, at a fire in Shad Thames, 19 February 1958, at the premises of Corry & Co, showing the Gainsford Street/Maguire Street corner of the building

Background imageCrews Collection: Firefighters in action in Commercial Road, East London

Firefighters in action in Commercial Road, East London
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at business premises, 81/85 Commercial Road, East London, 18 June 1957. The first floor, a large tailors workshop

Background imageCrews Collection: Blitz in City of London -- Newgate Street, WW2

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

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-MFB Brixton fire station, Stockwell, SW London

LCC-MFB Brixton fire station, Stockwell, SW London
Brixton fire station, located in Shepherds Lane, Ferndale Road, Brixton, built in 1867. Brixton firemen pose with their two engines (an escape cart and steamer pump)

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-LFB engines and crews, Shoreditch fire station

LCC-LFB engines and crews, Shoreditch fire station
Located at 140 Tabernacle Street, City of London EC2, Shoreditch fire station was built in 1896 for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-LFB Dual purpose appliances (pump escape)

LCC-LFB Dual purpose appliances (pump escape)
Introduced into the London Fire Brigade in 1934, dual purpose appliances meant that the ladders the fire engines carried were interchangeable

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-LFB Interior of Brigade Control Unit

LCC-LFB Interior of Brigade Control Unit
The inside of the control unit and the preparation of the fire ground map, showing the layout of the affected building. It is used for planning the disposition of crews and lines of attack on the fire

Background imageCrews Collection: Major fire, Smithfield Poultry Market, London

Major fire, Smithfield Poultry Market, London
Firemen entering the basement of the major fire in the Smithfield Poultry Market on 23 January 1958 that had already cost the lives of two firemen

Background imageCrews Collection: Barnet Voluntary Fire Brigade with manual horse pump

Barnet Voluntary Fire Brigade with manual horse pump
The officers and firemen of the Barnet voluntary fire brigade with the manual horse drawn pump fire engine

Background imageCrews Collection: Barnet Fire Brigade fire crews with appliances

Barnet Fire Brigade fire crews with appliances outside the fire station

Background imageCrews Collection: Massey Shaw fireboat demonstrates pumping

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

Background imageCrews Collection: Foam applied at oil tank fire, Thames Haven, WW2

Foam applied at oil tank fire, Thames Haven, WW2
Fire crews applying foam to a fire at the Thames Haven oil tank fire, near Thurrock, Essex

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-LFB in Lord Mayors Show, City of London

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

Background imageCrews Collection: Motorised appliance with crew

Motorised appliance with crew

Background imageCrews Collection: LCC-MFB Dulwich fire station and horse steamer

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

Background imageCrews Collection: Infographic of the Mayflower, the Pilgrim ship that in 1620 made the historic voyage from England

Infographic of the Mayflower, the Pilgrim ship that in 1620 made the historic voyage from England to the New World. [Adobe InDesign (.indd); 4960x3188]

Background imageCrews Collection: German rescue buoy in Channel by G. H. Davis

German rescue buoy in Channel by G. H. Davis
Rettungsboje -- nicknamed lobster pots by the RAF -- German rescue buoys anchored in the English Channel during the Second World War

Background imageCrews Collection: Fatal fire at HMV record store, Oxford Street, London

Fatal fire at HMV record store, Oxford Street, London
Fatal fire at the HMV record store, Oxford Street, London, 27 December 1937, showing firefighters in action with hoses at night. Date: 1937

Background imageCrews Collection: Beginning of World War Two, where sailors are relaxing in a destroyer escorting a Convoy. Date: 1939

Beginning of World War Two, where sailors are relaxing in a destroyer escorting a Convoy. Date: 1939

Background imageCrews Collection: Boeing NKC-135A 55-3134

Boeing NKC-135A 55-3134
United States Navy - Boeing NKC-135A 55-3134 (MSN 17250), at Davis-Monthan AFB for storage and disposal. Initially converted to JKC-135A test aircraft and then to NKC-135A King Crow I?

Background imageCrews Collection: WW2 - R. A. F. Air Crews Drawing Parachutes

WW2 - R. A. F. Air Crews Drawing Parachutes
A photograph of some British WW2 Royal Air Force air crews drawing their parachutes. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageCrews Collection: WW2 - R. A. F. Flying Practice

WW2 - R. A. F. Flying Practice
A photograph which portrays a British WW2 Royal Air Force instructor detailing crews for flying practice, all are fully outfitted. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageCrews Collection: Boeing RB-17G Flying Fortress 531

Boeing RB-17G Flying Fortress 531
CIA / Air America - Boeing RB-17G Flying Fortress 531 (msn 8440, ex 44-85531). at Clark Field in the Philippines, either before, or after, covert missions over Tibet

Background imageCrews Collection: Schneider Trophy Preparations

Schneider Trophy Preparations
British seaplanes being prepared for the Schneider Trophy competition. This race was held twelve times between 1913 and 1931. Date: 1931

Background imageCrews Collection: Filming at Elstree Studios

Filming at Elstree Studios
Film director T. Hayes Hunter (1884-1944) working with actors Herbert Marshall (1890-1966) and Edna Best (1900-1974) during the filming of The Calendar at Elstree Studios. Date: 1931

Background imageCrews Collection: North Sea tuna

North Sea tuna
Crew members of the trawler Silver Line pose with their haul of five giant tuna fish, caught 120 miles out from Scarborough. Date: 1939

Background imageCrews Collection: Caricature illustrations, Our Saturday Selection, by Phyllis Kermode, illustrator

Caricature illustrations, Our Saturday Selection, by Phyllis Kermode, illustrator. Showing the Oxford and Cambridge boat race teams, with quotations, No 4, your bags aren't baggy enough

Background imageCrews Collection: Handley Page Hastings T. 5 TG517

Handley Page Hastings T. 5 TG517
Royal Air Force - Handley Page Hastings T.5 TG517, of the Strike Command Bombing School at RAF Lindholme, in Lincolnshire

Background imageCrews Collection: HMS Swiftsure - Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship

HMS Swiftsure - Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship
Royal Navy - HMS Swiftsure, the lead ship of the Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship, moored up. Originally known as Constitucion, ordered by the Chilean Navy

Background imageCrews Collection: The Crew of the Miguel de Cervantes give the Socialist sal

The Crew of the Miguel de Cervantes give the Socialist sal
Photograph showing the stern of the Republican cruiser Miguel de Cervantes, with the crew giving the Socialist clenched-fist salute, 1936

Background imageCrews Collection: NAUMACHIA OF NERO

NAUMACHIA OF NERO
A naumachia staged by the emperor Nero in a flooded amphitheatre near the site of the Vatican : the crews - prisoners or criminals - fought to the death Date: circa 60

Background imageCrews Collection: NAUMACHIA OF DOMITIAN

NAUMACHIA OF DOMITIAN
A naumachia staged by the emperor Domitian in a flooded amphitheatre : the crews - prisoners or criminals - fought to the death unless spared by the emperor Date: circa 90

Background imageCrews Collection: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race of 1902, the Crews passing Thorneycroft s

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race of 1902, the Crews passing Thorneycroft s, Cambridge leading (litho)
1629891 The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race of 1902, the Crews passing Thorneycroft s, Cambridge leading (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrews Collection: The Arctic Expedition, Banquet given by the Lord Mayor of London to the Crews of the 'Alert'and

The Arctic Expedition, Banquet given by the Lord Mayor of London to the Crews of the "Alert"and
1053949 The Arctic Expedition, Banquet given by the Lord Mayor of London to the Crews of the " Alert" and the " Discovery" (engraving) by English School

Background imageCrews Collection: Oxford and Cambridge Boat race, crews (b / w photo)

Oxford and Cambridge Boat race, crews (b / w photo)
1064344 Oxford and Cambridge Boat race, crews (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford and Cambridge Boat race, crews)

Background imageCrews Collection: A sketch at the International Boat-Race (engraving)

A sketch at the International Boat-Race (engraving)
602875 A sketch at the International Boat-Race (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrews Collection: Gunners And Infantrymen On Moschin Hill (colour litho)

Gunners And Infantrymen On Moschin Hill (colour litho)
2808703 Gunners And Infantrymen On Moschin Hill (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gunners And Infantrymen On The Moschin Hill)

Background imageCrews Collection: Challenge between sailors on an Italian and an American warship in Shanghai (colour litho)

Challenge between sailors on an Italian and an American warship in Shanghai (colour litho)
2814980 Challenge between sailors on an Italian and an American warship in Shanghai (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrews Collection: The crew of a Finnish boat (seven sailors and a cook) was surprised in the North Sea by the storm

The crew of a Finnish boat (seven sailors and a cook) was surprised in the North Sea by the storm (colour litho)
2778087 The crew of a Finnish boat (seven sailors and a cook) was surprised in the North Sea by the storm (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCrews Collection: Back to boarding (Colour Litho)

Back to boarding (Colour Litho)
2778487 Back to boarding (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back to boarding)

Background imageCrews Collection: The ship cut in two (colour litho)

The ship cut in two (colour litho)
2778410 The ship cut in two (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ship cut in two)

Background imageCrews Collection: A masterful stroke (Colour Litho)

A masterful stroke (Colour Litho)
2783523 A masterful stroke (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A masterful blow)

Background imageCrews Collection: The war in the Mediterranean (colour litho)

The war in the Mediterranean (colour litho)
2784228 The war in the Mediterranean (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The war in the Mediterranean)

Background imageCrews Collection: Lord Howard of Effringham on the Ark Royal, engaging Don Alonzo da Leyva

Lord Howard of Effringham on the Ark Royal, engaging Don Alonzo da Leyva, Spanish Armada (colour litho)
3094482 Lord Howard of Effringham on the Ark Royal, engaging Don Alonzo da Leyva, Spanish Armada (colour litho) by English School

Background imageCrews Collection: The Charles Dickens, Express Passenger Engine, London and North Western Railway Company

The Charles Dickens, Express Passenger Engine, London and North Western Railway Company (b / w photo)
3093846 The Charles Dickens, Express Passenger Engine, London and North Western Railway Company (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageCrews Collection: Horatio Nelson loses his arm at the attack on Santa Cruz de Tenerife (colour litho)

Horatio Nelson loses his arm at the attack on Santa Cruz de Tenerife (colour litho)
3093824 Horatio Nelson loses his arm at the attack on Santa Cruz de Tenerife (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrews Collection: The RAF Crew Memorial, Hartenstein Museum Grounds

The RAF Crew Memorial, Hartenstein Museum Grounds
This was the brainchild of Alan Hartley (standing beside the Memorial), the founder of the RAF Down Ampney Association, which remembered all the crews that flew the re-supply aircraft during

Background imageCrews Collection: A scene from Escapade, with Luise Rainer on the right

A scene from Escapade, with Luise Rainer on the right
A scene from Escapade (1935), with Luise Rainer on the right and Laura Hope Crews (seated left). The identity of the thrid woman in the middle is not known



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"Unbreakable Bonds: The Courageous Crews of London's Fire Service" In the depths of the ocean, a T class Submarine crew navigates through treacherous waters, their unity and expertise ensuring safety in the deep. Amidst the bustling streets of Victorian London, Chris Reynolds' whimsical cartoon depicts a fire engine crew racing to extinguish flames, showcasing their dedication to protecting lives and property. At Tooley Street fire station, the brave crews of LCC-LFB stand ready for any emergency. Their unwavering commitment shines as bright as the flames they battle. West Hampstead fire station is home to LCC-MFB firefighters who exemplify heroism with every call. Their camaraderie fuels their resolve to save lives and preserve peace in their community. Lambeth's Kennington fire station houses LCC-LFB crews whose bravery knows no bounds. They fearlessly rush into danger when others flee, embodying true courage in service. With a Dennis motorised Hatfield fire engine at their disposal, LCC-LFB firefighters are equipped for any challenge that comes their way. Their skillful coordination ensures swift response times during critical moments. Red Cross Street fire station stands as a testament to resilience amidst World War II's devastating Blitz. A turntable ladder in operation showcases the indomitable spirit of London's firefighting crews even during dark times. A nod to tradition reveals an era where horse-drawn steamers were once relied upon by London Fire Brigade (LFB). These dedicated crews showcased adaptability while upholding noble traditions during modern-day reviews. Croydon Fire Brigade proudly stands united at its headquarters in Croydon Town. This close-knit crew embodies professionalism and teamwork while safeguarding their community from harm's way. South Norwood Station serves as an outpost for Croydon Fire Brigade—a team committed to serving with honor and valor. Together they face adversity head-on, protecting their neighbors with unwavering dedication.

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