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Firefighters and hoses, LFB annual review, Lambeth HQ LFB150
London firefighters from East London demonstrating mass jets during the Annual Review display at the Brigades headquarters. Lambeth, SE1

LCC-LFB Recruit fireman training at Brigade HQ, SE1
During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth. Here a fireman is undertaking a hook ladder drill on the stations nine-storey drill tower

LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station, Bermondsey SE1
Opened in 1928, Dockhead fire station was also the fictional fire station Blackwall in the highly acclaimed London Weekend Television series Londons Burning (1998-2002)

LCC-LFB Old Kent Road fire station, SE London
Built by the London County Council, Old Kent Road fire station was located at 306-308 Old Kent Road, SE1. The station closed in 1969 when the new station was opened on the opposite side of the road

LCC-LFB Recruit firefighters training at Brigade HQ SE1
During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters in Lambeth. Here they are undertaking hook ladder drills on the stations nine-storey drill tower

LCC-MFB, HQ station, Southwark SE1
The new headquarters of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) opened in 1878 under its Chief Officer Captain Eyre Massey Shaw

LCC-LFB enclosed pump at Lambeth fire station
Pictured at Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth SE1, an example of an 1930 enclosed London pump with carried breathing apparatus

GLC-LFB Lambeths pump escape on the road
Lambeth fire stations pump-escape pictured on Lambeth Palace Road, SE1, in September 1966, with the Houses of Parliament in the background

Mass jets at the LFB annual review at Lambeth HQ
London firefighters from East London demonstrating mass jets during the Annual Review display at the Brigades headquarters. Lambeth, SE1

LCC-MFB Headquarters station at Southwark SE1
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade was created in 1866, having replaced the former London Fire Engine Establishment brigade. It moved from its former Watling Street HQ to the Southwark site due to

Queen Elizabeth II opening the new LFB Headquarters
Queen Elizabeth II with Commissioner Ronald James Dobson at the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1

NFS (London Region) mobile kitchen vehicle
Donated to the London Region of the NFS by the Canadian Red Cross, the mobile kitchen unit displayed at the Regional (Brigade) Headquarters, Lambeth, SE1 is seen here with its side canopies extended

Southwark SE1 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 9

A Map of Bermondsey, London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438442 A Map of Bermondsey, London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Members of the Canadian Fire Service join the NFS, WW2
Detachments from the Canadian Fire Service arrive in the UK to supplement National Fire Service numbers. Groups were allocated to the various Fire Regions

LCC-LFB learner drivers on a London street
A picture taken outside the headquarters of the London Fire Brigade in Southwark Bridge Road, SE1, on 14 September 1935, showing a motorised Dennis fire engine with an L-plate on the front

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

LCC-LFB Recruit firemen training at Brigade HQ, SE1
During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth. Here the recruit squad are rescuing by carrying down on the 50 foot wheeled escape ladder pitched to the third

LCC-LFB vehicle repair workshops, Lambeth HQ
The London Fire Brigade vehicle repair and maintenance workshops located within the extensive headquarters complex in Lambeth, SE1

LCC-LFB Vehicle and equipment workshops complex
The Headquarters complex at Lambeth SE1 had extensive vehicle and equipment workshops. Maintenance, repair and restoration work could be undertaken by highly skilled mechanics and craftsmen

National Theatre, South Bank, London, England, UK, 16 / 3 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
National Theatre, South Bank, London, England, UK, 16/3/10. The Royal National Theatre, a brutalist style building designed by Denys Lasdun, completed in 1976

LCC-LFB Motorised pump escape at Southwark HQ
The pump escape of No 1 station, the Brigade Headquarters fire station located at Southwark Bridge Road SE1. The adoption of motorised fire engines by the LFB would lead to a reduction in the number

South Bank views, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
Sunset silhouette view of the lampposts along the South Bank, along the River Thames, London, SE1, England

Millenium (Wobbly) Bridge, London, England, UK, 3 / 9 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
Millenium (Wobbly) Bridge, London, England, UK, 3/9/10. The London Millennium Footbridge over the River Thames, designed by Norman Foster and completed in 2000

Tower Bridge, 2011. Creator: Ethel Davies
Tower Bridge, one of the most famous in the world and an iconic image for London, built in the late 19th century and crossing the River Thames, from the South Bank to the City, London, SE1 to EC3

Tower Bridge & ships, 2013. Creator: Ethel Davies
Tower Bridge, one of the most famous in the world and an iconic image for London, built in the late 19th century and crossing the River Thames, from the South Bank to the City

Tate Modern, 2010. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Tower of the Tate Modern art gallery, housed in the disused and former Bankside Power Station and now the depository for the Tates permanent collection of modern art from 1900 to the present

Southwark SE1 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 0

London Eye, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies
London Eye, completed in 2000, once the largest ferris wheel in the world, now the 4th, although still considered the ‘ tallest cantilevered observation wheel, various architects

Advertisement for Nell Gwynn Candles
An advertisement for Nell Gwynn Candles.'Shadows of the past'. Even in the days of Charles II, Field's were making candles

London firefighters training at Brigade HQ, Lambeth SE1
LCC-LFB firefighters (recruits) undergoing pump training in the drill yard of Brigade HQ. Hard suction hose is being connected to the open topped pump

Deans Rag Book Company, located near the Elephant & Castle, London SE1 Date: circa 1912

Southwark SE1 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 8

Southwark SE1 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 7

Southwark SE1 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 6

Southwark SE1 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 5

Southwark SE1 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 4

Southwark SE1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 3

Southwark SE1 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 2

Southwark SE1 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 1

Winchester Palace, London, SE1, England, 3 / 9 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel
Winchester Palace, 3/9/10. Detail of the tracery remains of the Rose Window. The window would have once been filled with stained glass

Waterloo Station, London, SE1, England, 16 / 3 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel
Waterloo Station, 16/3/10. The Victory Arch of 1922, celebrating the end of World War I, at the main entrance to Waterloo Station. The station is one of the citys most important railway terminuses

Waterloo Bridge, London, SE1, England, 3 / 9 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel
Waterloo Bridge, 3/9/10. Waterloo Bridge, a road and pedeestrian bridge that crosses the River Thames from the West End to the South Bank

Tate Modern, South Bank, London, SE1, England, 3 / 9 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel
Tate Modern, 3/9/10. The Tate Modern art gallery, housed in the former Bankside Power Station opened in 2000. South Bank, London, SE1, England

Southwark Bridge, London, SE1, England, 3 / 9 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel
Southwark Bridge, 3/9/10. Southwark Bridge, the mutli-arched bridge designed by John Rennie was completed in 1819 and links the City of London with the South Bank

Southwark Cathedral, London, SE1, England, 3 / 9 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel
Southwark Cathedral, 3/9/10. Southwark Cathedral also known as The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie, dates from the 13th century with later additions

South Bank, London, SE1, England, 3 / 9 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel
South Bank, 3/9/10. Double-layer view of the Royal Festival Hall, the famous concert venue, with restaurants and pedestrians below and awnings and cafes above. South Bank, London, SE1, England

Thames view from Waterloo Bridge, London, SE1, England, 16 / 3 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies
Thames view from Waterloo Bridge, 16/3/10. A view of the City of London, including St Pauls and St Mary Axe (the Gherkin) from Waterloo Bridge

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"SE1: A Hub of Firefighting Excellence and Training in South London" In the heart of South London, SE1 stands as a testament to the dedication and bravery of firefighters. From Lambeth HQ LFB150 to LCC-LFB Old Kent Road fire station, this area has witnessed countless acts of heroism. At Brigade HQ in SE1, young recruits undergo rigorous training to become skilled firemen. The sight of these future heroes honing their skills is awe-inspiring. Meanwhile, at LCC-MFB Headquarters station in Southwark SE1, experienced firefighters strategize and plan for any emergency that may arise. Lambeth fire station proudly houses an enclosed pump, ready to tackle fires with precision and efficiency. Nearby Dockhead fire station in Bermondsey SE1 serves as a vital resource for the community it protects. The Greater London Council's Lambeths pump escape can often be seen rushing through the streets during emergencies – a symbol of hope amidst chaos. Every year, the LFB annual review takes place at Lambeth HQ where mass jets are deployed with remarkable force. This event showcases not only the skill but also the unity within our firefighting community. A momentous occasion was Queen Elizabeth II's opening ceremony for the new LFB Headquarters located here in SE1. Her presence honored those who risk their lives daily to keep our city safe. For those navigating through this vibrant district, Southwark SE1 9 Map provides guidance while highlighting key locations associated with firefighting excellence. SE1 is more than just an area code; it represents courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment displayed by firefighters every day.