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Firefighter training, LFB HQ, LambethFirefighter training at the London Fire Brigade HQ in Lambeth, with a man operating a hose at the top of the turntable ladder. Aerial view, probably taken from the top of the drill tower
Fire engine and drill tower, LFB HQ, LambethFire engine and drill tower at the London Fire Brigade HQ in Lambeth, with a training exercise in progress
Firefighter at the wheel of a fire engineA firefighter sitting at the wheel of a fire engine at the London Fire Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth SE1
LFB headquarters under construction, Lambeth SE1The London Fire Brigade headquarters under construction in Lambeth. Date: circa 1936
LCC-LFB Braidwood style motorised pump at SouthwarkAn example of the Braidwood style fire engine at the London Fire Brigade headquarters, Southwark SE1
LCC- MFB horse drawn escape cart and ladder drillLondon Fire Brigade headquarters, Southwark SE1, with firefighters taking part in escape ladder drill, using an extension ladder to gain additional height
Queen Elizabeth II meeting senior firefighters on parade during the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1
Queen Elizabeth II meeting firefighters on parade, LFB HQQueen Elizabeth II meeting firefighters on parade during the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1
Firefighters on parade with an appliance, LFB HQFirefighters on parade with an appliance during the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1 by Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Philip signing a register at the new LFB HQPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, signing a register at the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1 by Queen Elizabeth II
Commissioner Ronald James Dobson giving a speech at the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1 by Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at new LFB HQQueen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1
Prince Philip at new London Fire Brigade HQPrince Philip meeting members of the public at the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1
A Chief Fire Officer of the London Fire Brigade during the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1 by Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Philip at the opening of new LFB HeadquartersPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1 by Queen Elizabeth II
LCC-LFB Vauxhall fire station, Lambeth SE1Vauxhall fire station was built by the London County Council in the last year of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, before the name was changed to the London Fire Brigade
LCC-LFB Coach purchased as a Brigade Control UnitThis rather dishevelled looking former coach was purchased by the London Fire Brigade as its new Brigade Control Unit. Following a thorough overhaul
LCC-LFB Battery-electric pump escapeAn electric-driven escape van at the Brigade headquarters in Southwark Bridge Road SE1. The batteries were stored under the bonnet and weighed about two tons
Electric pump escape van, Southwark HQAn electric-driven escape van with 85 foot turntable ladder pulling away from the extended Southwark Fire Brigade headquarters in Southwark Bridge Road.SE1
LCC-LFB Pump escape at Southwark HQThe pump escape and crew at drill in the station yard of Brigade Headquarters at Southwark, SE1. The widespread adoption of motorised fire engines led to the development of both self propelled
LCC-LFB No1 station Southwark with motorised pumpsSouthwark fire station was attached to the Brigade headquarters located in Southwark Bridge Road SE1. Seen here are the pump escape and pump, two of Southwarks many fire engines
LCC-LFB The hose laying lorry at Southwark HQThe Brigades first high speed hose laying lorry, seen at the then Brigade headquarters at Southwark, SE1
LCC-LFB Two firemen at hose drill, Southwark SE1Two firemen performing hose drill at Southwark, the brigade headquarters. They are holding a brass composite branch (nozzle) that could only be turned on and off at the pump or hydrant
LCC-LFB Presentation of Silver gallantry medalLord Snell, the Chairman of the London County Council, is presenting Fireman J W Roots with the Councils Silver Gallantry Medal in recognition of his extraordinary bravery at a fire at 5 St Peter
LCC-LFB Turntable ladder and crew at SouthwarkA steel Magirus 100 foot turntable ladder at the Brigade Headquarters, Southwark SE1
LCC-LFB learner drivers on a London streetA picture taken outside the headquarters of the London Fire Brigade in Southwark Bridge Road, SE1, on 14 September 1935, showing a motorised fire engine with an L-plate on the front
LCC-LFB Recruit squad in training at Brigade HQ, SE1During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth. Seen here posing for a squad photo with their instructor and a training appliance
LCC-LFB fire scene, Cluny Place, Bermondsey SE1Firefighters in action at a major fire in Cluny Place, Bermondsey, SE London, affecting adjacent warehouses. The fireman with a walkie-talkie is relaying messages between the senior officer
LCC-LFB Chief Officers car at Lambeth HQThe Chief Officer lived at fire brigade headquarters, Lambeth SE1. His Wolseley 4/44 staff car was driven by a firefighter to transport him on official visits and to major fires and incidents
LCC-LFB Royal visit by HRH Prince Philip LambethPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on an informal visit to Brigade headquarters. Here he is visiting the Lambeth River fire station on the Albert Embankment, SE1
LCC-LFB breakdown lorry (BL) at Lambeth HQThe London Fire Brigades sole breakdown lorry, stationed at the headquarters station, Lambeth, located on the Albert Embankment SE1
LCC-LFB Southwark fire station, Southwark SE1Located in Southwark Bridge Road, Southwark fire station was opened in 1911, having been added to the existing London Fire Brigade headquarters building
Pump vehicle at Southwark HQ, SE1The pump from Southwark fire station at Brigade Headquarters, SE1. Bells and flashing amber lights were the means of clearing a passage through Londons traffic before blue lights
LCC-LFB Magirus 100 foot turntable ladder and crewMagirus 100 foot turntable ladder in the drill yard of Southwark headquarters No.1 station located in Southwark Bridge Road SE1
LCC-LFB Magirus 85 foot turntable ladder and crewMagirus 85 foot turntable ladder in the drill yard of Southwark headquarters, No.1 station, located in Southwark Bridge Road SE1
LCC-MFB Captain Massey Shaws broughamCaptain Eyre Massey Shaws (Chief Officer) horse drawn brougham (open carriage) outside his residence, Winchester House, within the headquarters of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in Southwark Bridge
LCC-LFB Brigade HQ, Southwark SE1Built for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, after the Watling Street headquarters building became too small for the growing fire service