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Lambeth Collection (page 37)

"Lambeth: A Vibrant Tapestry of History, Culture

Background imageLambeth Collection: Firefighter undergoing ergometer test

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

Background imageLambeth Collection: Lambeth HQ appliance bay doors

Lambeth HQ appliance bay doors

Background imageLambeth Collection: LFB headquarters under construction, Lambeth SE1

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

Background imageLambeth Collection: London Eye

London Eye. Close-up view showing the architecture and capsules of the British Airways London Eye (Millenium Wheel). This enormous structure opened in 2000 and it stands at 135 metres high

Background imageLambeth Collection: LONDON: RIVERSIDE, c1860. Riverside view in Lambeth, London, England, along the Thames

LONDON: RIVERSIDE, c1860. Riverside view in Lambeth, London, England, along the Thames. Photographed c1860

Background imageLambeth Collection: Stick Drill, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London

Stick Drill, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
Boys perform an exercise known as stick drill at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. They are all wearing identical uniform

Background imageLambeth Collection: Main building, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London

Main building, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
A view of the main building at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. A young Charlie Chaplin was briefly a resident of the Schools in 1898

Background imageLambeth Collection: Dining Hall, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London

Dining Hall, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
View of the Dining Hall at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London, with boys and girls segregated at separate tables. Each table seated 10 boys or girls

Background imageLambeth Collection: Kitchens, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London

Kitchens, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
Staff and inmate helpers in the kitchens at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. Kitchen fittings include a large cooking range and two coppers

Background imageLambeth Collection: Fire Drill at Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London

Fire Drill at Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
A Fire Drill taking place at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. A long canvas escape chute is connected to a second-floor window

Background imageLambeth Collection: The Lake, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London

The Lake, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
Boys and a teacher beside the lake on a sunny day at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London

Background imageLambeth Collection: Boys Playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London

Boys Playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
View of the Boys Playground at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. It is evidently playtime -- a few teachers supervise the large crowd of boys

Background imageLambeth Collection: Cover page of pamphlet, A Night in a Workhouse

Cover page of pamphlet, A Night in a Workhouse
The cover page of A Night in a Workhouse -- an undercover expose of conditions in the casual ward of the Lambeth workhouse in London

Background imageLambeth Collection: Census tabulation in former Lambeth workhouse

Census tabulation in former Lambeth workhouse
Data from the 1931 census being transferred to punched cards in the former Lambeth workhouse - presumably the one on Princes Road (now Black Prince Road), Lambeth, south London

Background imageLambeth Collection: Old women picking oakum in a Casual Ward

Old women picking oakum in a Casual Ward
The womens casual ward (vagrants ward) of a workhouse, thought to be at Lambeth, south London. Three women in workhouse uniform sit on benches

Background imageLambeth Collection: Music cover for The Excursion Train

Music cover for The Excursion Train, a Tender Narrative, sung by E Marshall at the Canterbury Music Hall in Lambeth, London. Words by W F Vandervell, music by Willem Vandervell

Background imageLambeth Collection: Archbishop of Canterbury with Bishops of London & Salisbury

Archbishop of Canterbury with Bishops of London & Salisbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Randall Thomas Davidson, 1st Baron Davidson of Lambeth (1848-1930) walking behind the Bishop of London, Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram (centre)

Background imageLambeth Collection: South Western Fever Hospital, Stockwell, South London

South Western Fever Hospital, Stockwell, South London
A porter at the entrance to the South Western Fever Hospital, opened in 1871 on Landor Road, Stockwell, South London. With facilities for fever and smallpox patients

Background imageLambeth Collection: Nine Elms, Lambeth

Nine Elms, Lambeth
Old houses at Nine Elms, Lambeth

Background imageLambeth Collection: Lambeth Palace Chapel

Lambeth Palace Chapel
Interior of Lambeth Palace Chapel

Background imageLambeth Collection: Guy Fawkes House

Guy Fawkes House
The home of Guy (Guido) Fawkes, a Catholic conspirator who was detected while attempting to blow up the Houses of Parliament

Background imageLambeth Collection: LAMBETH 1750

LAMBETH 1750
Viewed from the north bank of the Thames

Background imageLambeth Collection: Old Lambeth Bridge, World War I

Old Lambeth Bridge, World War I
Searchlights on Old Lambeth Bridge, London, during World War I

Background imageLambeth Collection: The Hustings on Kennington Common, London, 1852

The Hustings on Kennington Common, London, 1852
Engraving showing the crowd on Kennington Common for the Lambeth hustings, during the General Election of 1852

Background imageLambeth Collection: Canterbury Hall, Lambeth, 1856

Canterbury Hall, Lambeth, 1856
Engraving showing the interior of Canterbury Hall, Lambeth Upper Marsh, London, 1856. Samuel Field was the architect of this entertainment establishment

Background imageLambeth Collection: All Saints Church, Lambeth, 1846

All Saints Church, Lambeth, 1846
Engraving showing the exterior of All Saints Church, Lambeth, London, 1846

Background imageLambeth Collection: John Tradescants House, South Lambeth, 1846

John Tradescants House, South Lambeth, 1846
Engraving showing the exterior of John Tradescants house in South Lambeth, London, 1846. John Tradescant (c.1570s - 1638) was a Dutch born traveller, naturalist and gardener

Background imageLambeth Collection: H. M. Stanleys meeting with Forest Pygmies, Central Africa

H. M. Stanleys meeting with Forest Pygmies, Central Africa
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the Anglo-America explorer and journalist, meeting with some forest pygmies, during one of his expeditions to Central Africa

Background imageLambeth Collection: A Member of H. M. Stanleys expedition threatening a baggage

A Member of H. M. Stanleys expedition threatening a baggage
Engraving showing a member of Sir Henry Morton Stanleys expedition to find Dr. David Livingstone threatening a baggage porter, Central Africa, 1871

Background imageLambeth Collection: H. M. Stanleys Expedition crossing the Makata Swamp, Central

H. M. Stanleys Expedition crossing the Makata Swamp, Central
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanleys expedition crossing the Makata swamp in Central Africa, 1871. In October 1869

Background imageLambeth Collection: St Thomass Hospital

St Thomass Hospital
View of the newly opened buildings on the Southern Thames Embankment at Lambeth. St Thomass was relocated so the London Bridge terminus could be enlarged

Background imageLambeth Collection: The Royal Hospital of Bethlehem; the gallery for women

The Royal Hospital of Bethlehem; the gallery for women
The hospital also known as Bethlem Royal Hospital or Bedlam was the oldest psychiatric hospital in the world. The building has been moved around many sites

Background imageLambeth Collection: CLAPHAM - 1900

CLAPHAM - 1900
Clapham London Borough of Lambeth

Background imageLambeth Collection: Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)

Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)
Engraving of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, the British-US explorer and journalist, pictured in 1878. In October 1869, Stanley was sent by James Gordon Bennett (the owner of the New York Herald)

Background imageLambeth Collection: Advertisement for Rolls Royce Phantom II

Advertisement for Rolls Royce Phantom II car, with a photograph of a chaffeur driven Rolls with two fur-wearing ladies as passengers

Background imageLambeth Collection: Thames at Nine Elms

Thames at Nine Elms
The river bank at NINE ELMS, South Lambeth : barges are being loaded from a steam crane at Nine Elms pier

Background imageLambeth Collection: Captain Blighs House

Captain Blighs House
In this house, 100, Lambeth Walk, Lambeth, London, lived Captain William Bligh of Mutiny on the Bounty fame

Background imageLambeth Collection: Asylum Dining Hall

Asylum Dining Hall
The dining room of the Asylum, or House of Refuge, at Lambeth, for the reception of friendless and deserted girls

Background imageLambeth Collection: Lambeth Palace / Lantern

Lambeth Palace / Lantern
A view across the river towards Lambeth Palace by night with the moon just disappearing behind clouds

Background imageLambeth Collection: The Cover of The Graphic, H. M. Stanley Issue, 1890

The Cover of The Graphic, H. M. Stanley Issue, 1890
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the British-US explorer and journalist, in typical exploration attire and pose

Background imageLambeth Collection: Lollards Prison

Lollards Prison
Part of Lambeth Palace, designed to house the followers of Wyclif - known as Lollards - who opposed some of the teachings of the Church

Background imageLambeth Collection: Lambeth Palace, 18th Cen

Lambeth Palace, 18th Cen
The palace of the Archbishops of Canterbury, seen across the Thames: first erected in 1197, but substantially altered through the centuries Date: in the 18th century

Background imageLambeth Collection: London / Thames Cole C1750

London / Thames Cole C1750
The Thames, showing Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Lambeth Palace, and several barges on the river

Background imageLambeth Collection: Hodges Manual Engine

Hodges Manual Engine
Hodges manual Fire-engine. It was presented by the inhabitants of Lambeth to Mr F Hodges, a local distiller who maintained an efficient fire- brigade at his own expense!

Background imageLambeth Collection: Oiling Bridge Pulleys

Oiling Bridge Pulleys
This brave workman risks his life to oil one of the pulleys used to construct the new Lambeth Bridge, designed by George Humphreys, opened by George V in 1932

Background imageLambeth Collection: Lambeth Workhouse

Lambeth Workhouse
London : overnight lodging for homeless women at Lambeth Workhouse



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"Lambeth: A Vibrant Tapestry of History, Culture, and Community" Step back in time to 1937 with the infectious tune of "Me and My Girl" echoing through the streets as locals learn how to dance the Lambeth Walk. The spirit of joy and unity fills the air, bringing people together. In moments of crisis, brave firefighters stand tall, their hoses spraying water with unwavering determination. The annual review at Lambeth HQ LFB150 showcases their courage and dedication that keeps our community safe. The Bedford Heavy Unit in the NFS (London Region) reminds us of a bygone era when these mighty vehicles roamed our streets, ready to tackle any emergency. Their presence symbolizes resilience and preparedness. The iconic sheet music cover for "Me and My Girl - Lambeth Walk" transports us back to a time when this catchy melody captured hearts across the nation. It serves as a reminder of Lambeth's contribution to musical history. Percy in Karel Reiszs' film "We Are The Lambeth Boys" embodies the spirit of youth rebellion against societal norms. His story resonates with generations who have dared to challenge conventions and pave their own path. "Passport to Pimlico, " set in 1949 London, takes us on an enchanting journey where boundaries blur between neighborhoods like Pimlico and Lambeth. It celebrates diversity while highlighting shared values that unite communities. Firefighters proudly march on parade before their appliances; a sight that instills confidence within every resident knowing they are protected by these selfless heroes. Their commitment is an inspiration for all. At LCC-LFB Recruit fireman training at Brigade HQ SE1, future firefighters undergo rigorous preparation for duty. This symbolizes not only physical strength but also mental fortitude required for this noble profession. Queen Elizabeth Hall witnessed legendary jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette's mesmerizing performance in 1989.