Glc Collection

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-London Fire Brigade, Clerkenwell fire station
Originally built in 1870, Clerkenwell fire station underwent a major rebuild in 1916 and two additional fire engine bays were added

Ships figureheads over the gate at Castles Shipbreaking Yard, Westminster, London, 1909
Ships figureheads over the gate at Castles Shipbreaking Yard, Baltic Wharf, Millbank, Westminster, London, March 1909. Entrance to the yard, with wooden figures salvaged from ships decorating the sign

GLC-LFB - Foam Tender at East Ham
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

Savory & Moores Pharmacy, 143 New Bond Street, London, 1912. Shop front with window display and royal coat of arms over the door indicating by appointment to the royal family

Horse drawn vehicles and barrows in Borough High Street, London, 1904
Horse drawn vehicles, barrows and shop fronts, 309-317 Borough High Street, London, 1904. Men and boys wait with barrows and horse-drawn carts

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Emergency Tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Emergency Tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- a foam tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump-escape fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump-escape fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB - Croydon vehicle workshops
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each location, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB ERF diesel pump-escape fire engine
The ERF pump escape attached to Millwall fire station, the latest addition to the Brigades appliance fleet. It was a dual-purpose appliance that could carry either the 50 foot wheeled escape ladder

Borough of Beddington and Wallington Fire Station, Surrey

Crowd outside the closed East India Dock Gates, Poplar, London, 1897. Men wait, locked out of the East India Docks, probably during a strike in which the dock workers demanded fair pay

GLC-LFB Eastern Command Control Unit
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Breakdown Lorry
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB - Foam Tender at Edmonton
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB - Ford Cortina staff car at Lambeth HQ
The GLC-LFB was created on 1st April 1965. A series of pictures was commissioned, photographing each type of fire engine and other vehicle either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire

GLC-LFB Centenary Royal Review at Lambeth HQ
To celebrate the 100 years of the London Fire Brigade, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip reviewed the London Fire Brigade at Lambeth headquarters

Dockhead Fire Station, No 8 Wolseley Street, Bermondsey, London, 1929. Fire engines parked inside the fire station

GLC-LFB appliance fleet - foam tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB - Turntable Ladder at Brigade HQ
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

Crystal Palace Station, Crystal Palace Parade, Bromley, London, 1955
Crystal Palace Station, Bromley, London, 1955. Empty platforms and canopy of the disused Crystal Palace (High Level) Station, viewed from the footbridge. Arched walls hold up the glass roof

Men building the Camden Town Sub-Station, London, 1908
Men building the Camden Town Sub-Station, 102-116 Arlington Road, London, 1908. Site of an electricity sub-station with workmen and scaffolding

Commissioner of police accepts memento of signatures from Londoners who appreciated the way the police handled the demonstration of Sunday 27th October

Lyons Tea Shop in the Strand, London, September 1930
Lyons Corner House & Golden Cross Hotel, 450-460 Strand, London, September 1930

The Cabinet Room at Number 10, Downing Street, London, 1927. Interior with table ready for a meeting, Classical columns, bookshelves and fireplace at the Prime Ministers residence

Crowd of people in the street, Tottenham Court Road, London, 1900
Crowd of people in the street, 1-5 Tottenham Court Road, London, 1900. Children and men standing on a street corner outside a shop. Opposite are the Oxford Theatre and an open-topped double-decker bus

Line of taxis, Abingdon Street, Westminster, London, 1933
Line of taxis, 18-29 Abingdon Street, Westminster, London, 1933. Taxis wait in front of three- and four-storey terraced houses, looking north west

Uncle Toms Cabin tea stall, Wandsworth Road, London, 1909
Uncle Toms Cabin tea stall, 394b Wandsworth Road, London, 1909. Customers stand at a corner tea and coffee stall under the railway bridge

Old Watch House, Upper Thames Street, London, April 1922
Old Watch House, 89 Upper Thames Street, London, April 1922

Graffitti with a message, Lambeth, South London
Graffitti with a social message, Lambeth, South London. Date: 1978

David Wetzel, trades unionist in the transport industry
David (Dave) Wetzel (b 1942), trades unionist (TGWU) with a background in London Transport and Transport for London, where he began his working life as a bus conductor, driver and inspector

Ken Livingstone and Tony Banks at the GLC
Ken Livingstone (Kenneth Robert Livingstone, b 1945), and Tony Banks (Anthony Louis Banks, Baron Stratford, 1943-2006), British Labour politicians and MPs

Ken Livingstone, British Labour politician
Ken Livingstone (Kenneth Robert Livingstone, b 1945), British Labour politician. Seen here with flags or bunting outside County Hall, London, where he was leader of the GLC. Date: circa 1980s

Gerry Adams and Ken Livingstone in London
Gerry Adams (Gerard Adams, b 1948), Irish republican politician, President of Sinn Fein, and Ken Livingstone (Kenneth Robert Livingstone, b 1945), British Labour politician

Tony Banks, Labour politician, with his portrait
Tony Banks (Anthony Louis Banks, Baron Stratford, 1943-2006), British Labour politician, GLC member and MP, served as Minister for Sport, 1997-1999

Tony Benn with Ken Livingstone at a meeting at St Marys Hospital, Harrow Road, London, regarding the hospitals closure. 17th December 1981

Ken Livingstone, Chairman of the GLC meets some of the stars who will be in the open air rock festival on the afternoon of the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana

Ken Livingstone, Chairman of the GLC pictured as he meets some of the stars who will be in the open air rock festival on the afternoon of the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana

GLC leader Ken Livingstone speaking at a Commemoration for Northern Ireland hunger striker Bobby Sands, London. 1982

GLC leader Ken Livingstone addressing the Militant Socialist Convention at Londons Wembley Conference Centre. 11th September 1982

Ken Livingstone, Leader of the Greater London Council, holds a Press Conference at County Hall, London. 10th November 1981

The first travelling Pets Corner opens at Finsbury Park. It is organised by the Greater London Council Parks Department to provide pet visitors in areas where young people living in flats are barred

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"Exploring the Rich History of GLC: From Fire Stations to Shipbreaking Yards" Step back in time with GLC-London Fire Brigade at Clerkenwell fire station, where brave firefighters once stood ready to protect the city. Travel to 1912 and visit Savory & Moores Pharmacy on New Bond Street, a charming establishment that served Londoners with care and expertise. Marvel at the majestic ships figureheads adorning Castles Shipbreaking Yard's gate in Westminster, a testament to London's maritime heritage in 1909. Witness the power of GLC-LFB Foam Tender at East Ham, an impressive firefighting vehicle designed for tackling even the most challenging blazes. Immerse yourself in bustling Borough High Street of 1904, as horse-drawn vehicles and barrows filled the busy thoroughfare with life and commerce. Discover GLC-LFB's versatile appliance fleet featuring Emergency Tenders - essential units equipped for any emergency situation that arose within London's boundaries. Experience the innovation of Dual Purpose Pump Fire Engines employed by GLC-LFB. These remarkable machines were capable of both pumping water onto fires and serving as escape routes for trapped individuals. Explore Croydon Vehicle Workshops, where skilled technicians maintained and repaired GLC-LFB vehicles ensuring their readiness for duty across London's boroughs. Witness another vital asset from GLC-LFB's appliance fleet - an Emergency Tender equipped to handle various crises efficiently and effectively. Finally, marvel at yet another impressive addition - a foam tender. This specialized vehicle was instrumental in combating fires involving flammable liquids or gases throughout London under GLC-LFB’s watchful eye. Join us on this captivating journey through history as we delve into GLC’s diverse contributions towards safeguarding our beloved city.