Hose Collection (page 13)

Electric automobile for the Paris Fire Brigade, 1899 (b / w photo)
2634652 Electric automobile for the Paris Fire Brigade, 1899 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric car of the firefighters of Paris); French

Firefighting Machinery, from a book on Firefighting in Holland, published c
STC190089 Firefighting Machinery, from a book on Firefighting in Holland, published c.1700 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Dutch

Bruce, the Firemans Horse (engraving)
6003510 Bruce, the Firemans Horse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bruce, the Firemans Horse. Illustration for Chatterbox (1901)

Outfit of a young man or Incroyable, 12 September 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986499 Outfit of a young man or Incroyable, 12 September 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Outfit of a young man or Incroyable)

Burnt out store of John Lewis & Co on Oxford Street, London, after a German air raid during the Blitz, World War II
6015295 Burnt out store of John Lewis & Co on Oxford Street, London, after a German air raid during the Blitz, World War II, 17 September 1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Figures pulling a barrel on a trolley in the Tuileries Gardens
1163179 Figures pulling a barrel on a trolley in the Tuileries Gardens, 1760 (etching) (pair to 1163178) by Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de (1724-80); 9.9x19.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume of the French nobility, 1581 (coloured engraving)
968932 Costume of the French nobility, 1581 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of the French nobility, 1581)

Claude of Lorraine, Duke of Guise (coloured engraving)
968924 Claude of Lorraine, Duke of Guise (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claude of Lorraine, Duke of Guise (1496-1550)

Captain Matamore, Spanish hired killer, 17th Century (coloured engraving)
968908 Captain Matamore, Spanish hired killer, 17th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Matamore, Spanish hired killer)

Costumes of English and Scottish royalty and nobility, 16th Century (engraving)
968763 Costumes of English and Scottish royalty and nobility, 16th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Messenger, 15th Century (coloured engraving)
968952 Messenger, 15th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messenger, 15th Century)

French ladies and gentlemen of c1584 (coloured engraving)
968928 French ladies and gentlemen of c1584 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French ladies and gentlemen of c1584)

Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (chromolitho)
972217 Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico

Dress of the 16th and 17th Centuries (coloured engraving)
972932 Dress of the 16th and 17th Centuries (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dress of the 16th and 17th Centuries)

Ms. 230 fol. 57 Monk Preaching on Imitation, from Sermons sur la Passion et Traites
XIR171017 Ms.230 fol.57 Monk Preaching on Imitation, from Sermons sur la Passion et Traites Divers by Jean de Gerson (1363-1429) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, French soldier and politician (chromolitho)
1094406 Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, French soldier and politician (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maximilien de Bethune)

Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, 1525 (chromolitho)
1093851 Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, 1525 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia)

Study after Old Master, c. 1858. Creator: Elihu Vedder
Study after Old Master, c. 1858

Cavalier and Lady with a Page, 1779, published 1781. Creator: Cornelis Brouwer
Cavalier and Lady with a Page, 1779, published 1781

Saint Roch, c. 1490 / 1500. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Saint Roch, c. 1490/1500

Christ before Pilate, c. 1480. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Christ before Pilate, c. 1480

Saint Quirinus of Neuss. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Saint Quirinus of Neuss

The Knight and the Lady, c. 1495 / 1503. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Knight and the Lady, c. 1495/1503

The Stoning of Saint Stephen, c. 1470. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Stoning of Saint Stephen, c. 1470

Grazing in the morning
Adam Chen

963920

Brave man
Jorge Feteira

My little home
Sayed Baqer Alkamel

Hiding Behind Rails
Thanakorn Chai Telan

Brick Maker
Jeffery Habenicht

Camel Herder - I
Utku Sarioz

NO ONE KNOWS YOUR NAME
The Jar - Geir Jartveit

The garden hose
Stephanie Kleimann

Leading firemen Morris, Mobbs and Fireman Colin Benton (right) put on their breathing apparatus. note to editors - it is not clear what Fire Station these men are

Traders in Bucklerbury, City of London salvage goods from their premises. oblivious to the damage to The Mansion House in the background 16th May 1941

A small crater outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the 16th May 1941

The Mansion House in the City of London damage by incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the 11th May seen from Bucklerbury. 16th May 1941

Firemen of the NFS outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the 16th May 1941

Women of the ATS who are operate the height finder optics at an anti aircraft battery in the West Midlands. Seen here receiving training on how to fight fires at the barracks 12 December 1941

Fire fighters and emergency workers fight a fire at Brown Brothers, Great Eastern Street, Islington, London, following the detonation of a V1. 26th July 1944

Firemen dampening down fires in Cornwall Street, Birmingham the morning after a heavy incendiary raid on the city 27th October 1940

Odeon usherettes at Leicester Square in central London are ready for anything in fire fighting after having formed their own fire fighting squad

Fire Float Practice. Members of the Birmingham Auxiliary Fire Service Naval Detachment seen here exercising on their 70 foot Fire Float, a converted narrow boat 19th October 1939

Mutual Aid in Air Defence. The first trial in the Midland Civil Defence Region of the pooling of A.R.P. resources to assist an area severely hit by air attack took place in Calthorpe Park

Firemen The London Fire Brigade, after successfully putting out a South East London fire during The Blitz of World War Two

Firefighters attend the scene of devastation at the Valiant, the Port of Hull Societys Seamans Hostel in Carr Lane which was heavily damaged in a German air raid. 8th May 1941

Aftermath of an air raid on Old Town Street, Plymouth, Devon. 21st April 1941

Fire and rescue work under way at Montford Place, Kennington, London after a V1 flying bomb attack on the night of 8th July 1944

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"Heroes in Action: Firefighters and Hoses Saving Lives" In the face of danger, these brave firefighters are always ready to spring into action. Whether it's rescuing a girl from a blazing fire or battling the devastating Blitz during World War II, their heroic efforts never cease. At the LFB annual review held at Lambeth HQ, the firefighters showcased their skills with hoses that can unleash torrents of water to extinguish even the fiercest flames. The Bedford Heavy Unit in the NFS (London Region) stands as a testament to their unwavering dedication. Eagle Street in London WC1 witnessed these courageous individuals fearlessly combating fires, ensuring safety for all. St Andrews Parish Church in Plymouth also felt their valiant presence during the relentless Blitz of World War II. Notting Hill experienced a serious house fire that required the expertise and strength of LCC-LFB firefighters armed with powerful hoses. Meanwhile, St Bride Street and Farringdon Street became battlegrounds against raging infernos during another chapter of London's history. Even Tower Bridge succumbed to jams caused by scorching summer heat, but our heroes were there once again with hoses at hand to keep everyone safe. Not only do they protect our city but extend their aid internationally as well - as seen when assisting Nuremberg, Germany during Henry Simonis & Co fire emergency. The Brigade HQ Southwark witnessed an awe-inspiring fire display where these fearless men and women showcased their mastery over hoses amidst roaring flames. And when disaster struck Wandsworth Road in Clapham SW8, it was these selfless individuals who rushed towards danger without hesitation. These snapshots capture just some moments from countless acts of bravery performed by our firefighting heroes wielding powerful hoses - symbols of hope amid chaos and destruction. Their commitment is unwavering; they truly are guardians against fiery nightmares that threaten lives and communities alike.