Roof Gallery

IRA bombing of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster

The fire started after the IRA planted an explosive device in Westminster Hall, Houses of Parliament, 17 June 1974. The 20 lb explosive device caused extensive damage and ignited a gas main that caused additional fire damage to the historic building. Although there were no fatalities, a number of people received minor injuries caused by the blast. The picture shows the building in the later stages of the fire, with smoke coming from the annexe roof, and water hoses stretched across the road

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

Fire in Danbury Street, Islington, N1

Fire in Danbury Street, Islington, N1, with people trapped, on 25 May 1958. Showing the side of the building, with a shop at ground level, and a window above (marked B) from which Doris Whitaker escaped onto the flat roof. Date: 1958

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

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Firefighting at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1

Firefighting at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion. Fire spread rapidly on the upper floors of the building. Showing a turntable ladder in use. Date: 1956

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans

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