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Petrol station, Old Brompton Road, London SW7
Brew Brothers petrol station in Old Brompton Road, London SW7, where a fire and explosion occurred in a basement store, 20 July 1957. The damage at ground level involved the public paving, pavement lights in the station forecourt, window glass and partition walls in the kiosk, the metal parts of a sign (marked X) and steel framing under the canopy. Date: 1957
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1957 Barrier Barriers Basement Brew Brompton Brothers Canopy Corner Damage Esso Explosion Forecourt Framing Kiosk Level Lights Partition Paving Petrol Walls Deco Firefighters Firefighting Firemen
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a devastating fire and explosion that occurred at the Brew Brothers petrol station on Old Brompton Road in London's South Kensington area on 20 July 1957. The incident took place in the basement store of the station, causing extensive damage to the ground level. The public paving and pavement lights in the station forecourt were shattered, as were the window glass and partition walls in the kiosk. The metal parts of a sign and the steel framing under the canopy were also damaged in the blast. Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade arrived swiftly on the scene to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings. The firefighting efforts were documented in this image, which showcases the bravery and professionalism of the firefighters as they worked to extinguish the flames. The Art Deco design and style of the petrol station, with its distinctive corner barrier and metal barriers, add to the historical significance of this photograph, transporting us back to the 1950s and offering a glimpse into the past.
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