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Major fire in Wandsworth Road, Clapham SW8
London firefighters and the London Salvage Corps (in the long coats) at the scene of a fire involving shops and dwellings in Wandsworth Road, Clapham, SW8, on 9 September 1959
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Media ID 7640629
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1959 Clapham Coats Corps Escape Freedman Ladder Ladders Salvage Wandsworth Wheeled Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Major fire in Wandsworth Road, Clapham SW8 poster print. This vintage photograph, taken by the London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the intensity of a fire scene in 1959. Witness the courageous London firefighters and the London Salvage Corps in action, battling the flames that consumed shops and dwellings in Clapham. Add this intriguing piece of history to your home or office decor and ignite conversation with its striking imagery.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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September 9, 1959: A Major Fire in Clapham's Wandsworth Road This evocative photograph captures the intensity of a fire that engulfed shops and dwellings in Wandsworth Road, Clapham, on a fateful day in September 1959. The scene is a bustling one, with London Fire Brigade firefighters and members of the London Salvage Corps in long coats working diligently to contain the blaze and rescue those in danger. Smoke billows from the burning buildings, obscuring the sky and casting an eerie pall over the street. Fire trucks and ladders line the road, their wheels turning in the gritty asphalt as firefighters make their way to the scene. The firemen, clad in their iconic uniforms, work tirelessly to extinguish the flames and ensure the safety of those in the area. The London Salvage Corps, with their distinctive long coats, can be seen in the background, assisting in the rescue efforts. Their presence underscores the collaborative nature of emergency response during this era, with different organizations working together to mitigate the impact of the disaster. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 1950s and the unique challenges faced by emergency services during this time. It serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and dedication of the firefighters and salvage corps members who risked their lives to protect their communities.
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