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Aftermath of a high explosive bomb at Blackfriars Road, WW2
Aftermath of a high explosive bomb at Blackfriars Road, London, on 24 October 1940

Blitz on London -- Blackfriars Goods Depot, WW2
London firefighters struggling to control a powerful jet of water whilst fighting a fire at the Blackfriars Goods (Railway) Depot, Southwark Street

Massey Shaw fireboat at Blackfriars river fire station
The Massey Shaw fireboat, launched in 1935, moored alongside her Blackfriars river station, located on the Victoria Embankment, City of London

Massey Shaw fireboat, Victoria Embankment, Blackfriars
The London Fire Brigades fireboat Massey Shaw being stowed with an anchor chain whilst alongside its moorings at the Blackfriars river fire station, its base station

FIRE ESCAPE LADDER, 1849. A new fire escape ladder on display in London. Wood engraving, English, 1849

St. Pauls Cathedral & Blackfriars Bridge, London. Photograph shows carriage and pedestrian traffic on the Blackfriar Bridge with St. Pauls Cathedral in the background. Date 188-. St

Queen Victoria at Blackfriars Bridge, London
Front cover of the Illustrated London News, 13th November 1869 showing Queen Victoria arriving at the Surrey end of Blackfriars Bridge ready to open it to the public. 1869

Peabody Dwellings London
The Peabody-Square model dwellings, in Blackfriars Road, London, erected by the generosity of the American dry-goods merchant George Peabody who settled in UK. Date: 1872

Blackfriars Bridge C1900
looking north, with Blackfriars Station in the centre of the photo, St Pauls Cathedral on the skyline Date: circa 1900

Blackfriars railway bridge, City of London
Blackfriars railway bridge crossing the River Thames in the City of London. Date: 1864

PROY2A-00045
Visit of Queen Elizabeth I to Blackfriars, 15 June, 1600. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a painting

Patent travelling crane by Scott Burn Brown and Company, on Blackfriars bridge, London, 1863 Date: 1863

Blackfriars Cross and Ruins, Hereford
13th century ruins of Blackfriars Monastery and Preaching Cross, Hereford

Cannon Street Station from the Thames
A view from the south bank of the River Thames at London (at low tide), looking toward Blackfriars Bridge and Cannon Street station. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Reopening of Blackfriars Bridge, London
Scene at the reopening of Blackfriars Bridge, London, showing Sir Melvill Beachcroft, Chairman of the London County Council, shaking hands with the Lord Mayor of London after the ceremony

Albert Institution
Located in Gravel Lane, off the Blackfriars Road, it is a school, a lodging-house, a library and a wash-house

The General Strike - an overturned motor-van
A motor-van overturned by Strike sympathisers in Blackfriars Road, London. Though largely peaceful, there were several violent incidents during the General Strike

Thames Embankment, London, 1870
Engraving showing the Blackfriars Bridge end of the Thames Embankment, London, at night, 1870. At the time of this image, construction work on the Embankment was clearly still underway

Thames Embankment, London, 1863
Engraving showing the steam boat landing pier which was proposed and designed by J.W. Bazalgette, to be constructed between Waterloo and Blackfriars Bridges, London, 1863

Rowland Hill Chapel
in the Blackfriars Road : also known as The Rotunda

Rotunda Blackfriars
A service in the Rotunda in Blackfriars Road, a meeting place for independent worshippers

North Bank of the Thames from Blackfriars Bridge to London B
Engraving showing a view of the North bank of the River Thames from Blackfriars Bridge (extreme left) to London Bridge (extreme right), 1865

Old Blackfriars Bridge, before its rebuilding in the 1770s

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1869
Engraving showing the then-new Blackfriars Bridge, spanning the River Thames, London, 1869. St. Pauls Cathedral is clearly visible in the background

Daviess Portable Fire Escape, Blackfriars, London, 1849
Engraving showing a portable fire escape, designed by Mr. Davies and used by the Royal Society for Protection of Life from Fire, stationed at the Obelisk, Blackfriars Road, London, 1849

Pier of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1869
Engraving showing one of the piers of the-then newly opened Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1869

The Widening of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1908
Photograph showing the engineering works associated with the widening of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1908

Surrey Chapel, London, 1881
Engraving showing the Surrey Chapel in Blackfriars Road, London, 1881

Railway Works at Blackfriars, London, 1864
Engraving showing the temporary bridge built over the River Thames at Blackfriars, during the construction of the railway line north through Blackfriars and Ludgate Hill, 1864. St

Temporary Wooden Bridge at Blackfriars, London, 1864
Engraving showing a temporary wooden bridge over the River Thames at Blackfriars, London, 1864. This bridge was used during the rebuilding and repair of Old Blackfriars Bridge

The North End of the Old Blackfriars Bridge, London, c. 1900
Photograph showing the road junction at the North end of the Old Blackfriars Bridge, London, c.1900. This was replaced by a new bridge in 1909

Construction of Blackfriars Bridge, 1868
Engraving of the construction of Blackfriars Bridge, London, viewed from the south bank of the river looking towards St. Pauls Cathedral

Diving for stolen watches
A sketch after a large watch and jewellery robbery in Cornhill. Divers searching for missing pieces after a policeman spotted an inscribed watch in the Thames under Blackfriars Bridge

Fleet Street (Liebig)
Buses congest the street, looking eastwards to Ludgate Hill and Saint Pauls cathedral : a train crosses the street from Blackfriars station

William Gouge
WILLIAM GOUGE English puritan churchman, rector of St Anne s, Blackfriars, London

Glass Making, London
Workers round the furnace in Mr Apsley Pellatts glass house in Holland Street, Blackfriars, London

London / Project / Blackfria
Builders involved in various tasks atop two huge arches under construction. One of the arches clearly shows the scaffolding required to form such a huge structure

Albion Mills Fire
The fire at Albion Mills, on the Surrey bank of the Thames at Blackfriars Bridge. Several fire brigades have come to the scene but too late to save the flour and grain

Building Blackfriars Station, City of London
The construction of Blackfriars Station, looking towards Saint Pauls Cathedral in the City of London

Blackfriars Station, City of London
Blackfriars Station in the City of London is the terminus for the London, Chatham and Dover Railway, but some trains go through to Holborn Viaduct

Panorama of London 1845
Superb panorama of London from 1845, showing the city from Blackfriars Bridge in the City to Vauxhall Bridge. Issued with The Illustrated London News

Signals at Blackfriars
Inside the signal box at the London terminus of Blackfriars

Blackfriars Lighthouse
The curious miniature lighthouse near Blackfriars Bridge, London

Bridewell, London
Women prisoners, many with children, doss down in the Pass-Room at Bridewell, for the reception of short-term female offenders. It is located near Blackfriars

Blackfriars Bridges
The bridges at Blackfriars, one for trains the other pedestrians

Rowland Hill preaching in Surrey Chapel, London
Rowland Hill (1744-1833), nonconformist leader and evangelical, preaching to a large congregation in the Surrey Chapel, Blackfriars Road, London

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"Blackfriars: A Historic Hub of Firefighting, Education, and Iconic Landmarks" Step into the rich history of Blackfriars, a district in London that has witnessed remarkable events and housed significant institutions. From the renowned London Fire Engine Establishment to its notable fire stations, Blackfriars holds a special place in firefighting history. The LCC-LFB Massey Shaw fireboat stationed at Blackfriars stands as a testament to the district's commitment to safeguarding lives along the River Irwell in Manchester. Transportation enthusiasts will be captivated by the sight of the vintage London Tram from 1952 gracefully traversing through Blackfriars' bustling streets. Meanwhile, the majestic LCC-LFB horse-drawn 75ft turntable ladder (TL) showcases both elegance and functionality in serving this vibrant community. Marvel at architectural wonders like the Unilever building nestled within Blackfriars, adding a modern touch to an area steeped in tradition. Fleet Street's charm is beautifully captured in an enchanting photograph from c. 1894—transport yourself back to an era when newspapers thrived on these very streets. The heroic efforts of firefighters are vividly depicted with images capturing London Fire Brigade's fireboat Massey Shaw navigating turbulent waters while underway—a symbol of bravery amidst adversity. Glimpse into yesteryears with a captivating snapshot showcasing Blackfriars Bridge circa 1890—an iconic landmark connecting communities for generations. History buffs will relish uncovering tales from centuries past; one such event was the conflagration at Sir C. Prices Wharf in 1845—a haunting image created by an unknown artist transports us back to that fateful day. Education finds its home here too—the prestigious City of London School stands tall as it imparts knowledge and shapes young minds within Blackfriar's boundaries.