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Blitz in London -- Regulars and Auxiliaries side by sideRegular London firefighters side by side with their Auxiliary (AFS) counterparts at Tottenham fire station. The building next door is Tottenham Town Hall
Crystal Palace before it burnt down in 1936An aerial view of Crystal Palace, SE London, before it burnt down in 1936
Edward VIII in his Coronation robesA triptych of paintings by Fortunino Matania of King Edward VIII dressed in his ceremonial Coronation robes, part of a special Coronation number prepared in advance by the Illustrated London News but
LCC-LFB changeover from brass to cork fire helmetsTwo firemen in the foreground wearing new style cork helmets and Proto Mark IV breathing apparatus sets. The man on the right is from Station 34, Shadwell
LCC-LFB Merryweather self-propelled Fire King pumpFirst introduced into the UK by Merryweather of Greenwich, SE London, in 1899, by 1907 twenty-one Fire Kings were in operational use around the country, including the London Fire Brigade
Huntley and Palmers Cocktail biscuit tin lidBiscuit tin lid for Huntley and Palmers cocktail assorted biscuits. Just the thing to have with some...cocktails. Date: c.1935
LCC-LFB enclosed pump at Lambeth fire stationPictured at Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth SE1, an example of an 1930 enclosed London pump with carried breathing apparatus
LCC-LFB Woolwich fire station, SE LondonThe crew of Woolwich fire station, Sunbury Street, on parade on the station forecourt. WW2 is pending and an Auxiliary Fire Service fire engine is standing in the station next to the LFB pump escape
NFS London Region control room and officers, WW2With the Fire Service nationalised in 1941 the London Fire Brigade was combined with its surrounding Fire Brigades to form the London Region of the NFS
Blitz in London -- Auxiliary towing vehicle and trailer, WW2An example of an Auxiliary towing vehicle and its trailer pump, used during the London Blitz. Such units would have been allocated to sub-stations (under the control of a regular fire station)
LCC-LFB Kensington fire station, SW LondonLocated in Old Court Place near Kensington Church Street, Kensington fire station retained a horse drawn turntable ladder until 1921 when it was finally replaced by a motorised version
LCC-LFB Islington fire station stablesIslingtons first fire station opened in 1860 in Florence Street. The station pictured here was located in Upper Street, and opened in 1899
Blitz in London -- AFS firefighters, WW2Blitz in London -- a personal photograph, taken by a colleague, of life in the AFS at a sub-station, showing firewomen on the Heavy Unit of Sub-station 67Z
Robin knitting pattern featuring old chap with pipeCover of a Robin knitting pattern for a fetching tank top for the dapper gent in your life. Date: c.1955
British soldiers after surrender of Singapore, 1942Survivors of the 2nd Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, leaving their fighting positions on Singapore Island, the day after the British surrender to the Japanese in World War Two
Initiation of the Knight KadoshTaking the left hand of the blindfolded candidate and placing it on the beating body of a sheep, the deceived candidate is then expected to plunge a knife into what he believes is the body of a
Feast of the Kadosh KnightsThe seventh toast at the feast of the Kadosh Knights involves raising both their glasses and theirs daggers to the flamming punch. Date: 1890s
WORLD MAP / 1837Map of the world showing British Empire possessions Date: 1837
Volunteer firefighters help the war effort in London, WW2With a Heavy Unit donated by a private company, volunteer firefighters are greeted by a VIP and congratulated for their contribution to the War Effort
LCC-LFB Downham fire station, Lewisham, SE LondonLondon was expanding and the London Fire Brigade had to meet the expansion. The Downham Estate, in SE London, was the London County Councils largest social housing development (Council Estate)
London Fire Engine Establishment (LFEE) fire stationAn example of an LFEE fire station building, possibly in East London. The LFEE was created in 1833 and would eventually have nineteen fire stations
LCC-LFB Islington fire station stables -- KrugerIslington fire station stables, Upper Street, showing a white horse named Kruger. The station opened in 1899. Horses would remain in use in the London Fire Brigade until 1921
Blitz in London -- a welcome tea break, WW2London Auxiliary firefighters enjoy a welcome cup of tea from a grateful resident in Crawford Street, Camberwell, SE London
Advert for Ponds Cold Cream featuring Princess MarinaAdvertisement for Ponds creams as endorsed by Princess Elizabeth and Princess Marina, daughters of Princess Nicholas of Greece, often seen at the smartest social functions in London
The Legend of the Royal AxeThe body of Hiram was buried under the alter of the Temple and Solomon, abandonning the cult of Adonis, sacrificed to Moloch, the god Tyrian. 1890s
North Wind Doth BlowThe North Wind doth blow, And we shall have snow, And what will poor Robin do then? Poor Thing
Military BadgeCap badge, belonging to Sgt H F (Fred) Darking (1911-1999), Royal Engineers.Associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Date: 1939
LCC-LFB Dennis open pump escape at a fire stationReadying for the outbreak of WW2, a regular London pump-escape pictured with the wartime fire appliances which would greatly outnumber the pre-1938 London appliance fleet
Three Injured firemen taken to Barts HospitalFollowing a fire that occurred in a flour wharf in Commercial Road, Whitechapel, three injured firemen (right) are placed in a senior officers staff car
Engine room of LFB fireboat Massey ShawLondon fireboat engineers at work in the engine room of the Massey Shaw. Showing the Port and Starboard engines and various engine and pressure gauges behind the two firefighters
Engine room of London Fire Brigade fireboatLondon firefighter engineers at work in the engine room of a fireboat
MBW-MFB-London Fire Brigade museum artefactMFB rolled leather fire hose with screw couplings. Copper rivets were introduced in around 1819. This type of hose was phased out in the late 1800s
LCC-LFB Commercial building fire, Avery Hardoll, ElthamLFB firefighters in action at a commercial building fire in Avery Hardoll, Eltham, SE London. The fire started in a former shop and dwelling which had been converted into a commercial undertaking
LCC-LFB Commercial building fire, Avery Hardoll, ElthamLFB firefighters in action at a commercial building fire at Avery Hardoll, Eltham, SE London. The fire started in a former shop and dwelling which had been converted into a commercial undertaking
Blitz in London -- AFS firefighters, WW2Blitz in London -- a personal photograph, taken by a colleague, of life in the AFS at a sub-station. Firemen and firewomen gather between a taxi towing vehicle and a trailer pump
Blitz in London -- AFS firefighters, WW2Blitz in London -- a personal photograph, taken by a colleague, of life in the AFS at a sub-station during WW2. (Not an official London Fire Brigade photographer photo)
Blitz in London -- mobile kitchen serving meals to AFS, WW2Blitz in London -- a mobile kitchen serving meals to AFS, firefighters. These vehicles were donated to Britains fire services for the war effort by the Canadian Red Cross
Blitz in London -- tea break for AFS firefighter, WW2Blitz in London -- an AFS woman in a canteen van pours a cup of tea for her male opposite number
LFB firefighters and winter snows, WW2The early winters of WW2 were snowy with numerous falls of 1-2 feet and occasional falls (such as 1940-41) in which snow depths of up to 16 feet (drifts) were recorded
Initiation of the Sovereign Commander of the TempleAt the end of the procession, the candidate is release from the cords that bind him to show the difference between being a slave and a free man. Date: 1890s
The Great Symbol of SalomonThis symbol is used to teach the two principlies of the divinity to new members. It shows the two old men of the Kaballah; the God of Light and the God of Reflection, the merciful and the cruel
Initiation of the Sovereign Inspector GeneralThe recipient is required to wash his hands in a vase of molten lead aftering having been led three times round the vase. Date: 1890s
A meeting of the High CourtThe President breaks the ceremonial cup by throwing it violently onto the floor whilst the members, right arm raised, say Amen. Date: 1890s
Test of the Forestry MasonsBattle scene depicting the forestry masons in action. Barely had the signal to fire been given by the military men than bullets where flying through the air. Date: 1890s