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Firefighters at Wansdown Place, London SW6
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a storage and maintenance works in Wansdown Place, Fulham, London SW6, 31 March 1956. Date: 1956
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1956 Action Combustible Debris Flammable Fulham Hose Hosepipe Hosepipes Hoses Inflammable Maintenance Material Mess Rafters Roof Smoky Storage Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and bravery of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) firefighters as they battle a blaze at Wansdown Place in Fulham, London, on 31 March 1956. The scene is one of chaos and destruction, with thick smoke billowing from the building's rafters and debris scattered on the ground. The firefighters, dressed in their iconic uniforms, are focused and determined as they aim their hoses at the flames, working together to contain the inferno. The cause of the fire at this storage and maintenance works in SW6 is unknown, but the image serves as a reminder of the vital role the LFB played in protecting London's buildings and residents from the destructive power of fire. The 1950s were a pivotal decade for the LFB, with the service expanding to meet the demands of a growing city and the increasing use of flammable, inflammable, and combustible materials in construction and industry. Despite the challenges they faced, the firefighters of the LFB continued to put their lives on the line to keep London safe. This photograph is a testament to their courage and dedication, and a snapshot of a bygone era in the history of firefighting in the capital city.
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