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Antique Framed Print : LCC-MFB Horse drawn steamer and fire crew
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LCC-MFB Horse drawn steamer and fire crew
A horse drawn steamer, mainstay of the Metropolitan Fire Brigades fire engine fleet, seen here at Southwark headquarters. Only the steamer had the ability to pump and deliver water onto a fire. The escape cart just carried the 50 foot ladder and performed rescues. The steamer crew would organise the water supplies and generally fight the fires
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Media ID 7641551
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
Appliance Appliances Crew Crews Drawn Escape Headquarters Metropolitan Pump Pumps Rescues Sepia Southwark Steamer Vehicles Yard Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen Mainstay
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.1cm (9.6" x 7.1")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, sourced from the Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases a horse-drawn steamer of the Metropolitan Fire Brigades (MFB) at their Southwark headquarters in London during the late 1890s. The horse-drawn steamer was the backbone of the MFB's fire engine fleet, as it was the only appliance capable of pumping and delivering water to extinguish fires. The steamer crew was responsible for organizing water supplies and actively engaging in firefighting efforts. The image features the horse-drawn steamer prominently, with its large water tank and powerful pumping equipment. The steamer is accompanied by an escape cart, which served a crucial role in performing rescues and carrying the 50-foot ladder. The crew members, dressed in their distinctive firefighting uniforms, are seen attending to the appliances, ensuring they are ready for action. The photograph, taken in a sepia tone, transports us back to the Victorian era and offers a glimpse into the history of firefighting in London. The horse-drawn steamers were the primary means of firefighting before the advent of motorized engines, and this image serves as a testament to their importance and the bravery of the firefighters who operated them.
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