Forecourt Collection

GLC-LFB Deptford fire station, Evelyn Street, Deptford
Deptford fire station was one of the last stations built for the London County Councils Metropolitan Fire Brigade and was opened in 1904

LCC-MFB firefighters at West Hampstead fire station
Station 20 was West Hampstead fire station, opened in 1901 at 325 West End Road. The firemen are pictured with their horse drawn steam fire engine on the forecourt of the station

LCC-LFB Shoreditch fire station, Hackney
Built in 1895, station B27, Shoreditch fire station, was located at 140 Tabernacle Street, near Old Street. The stations pump

LCC-MFB Red Cross Street fire station and engine, London LFB150
Red Cross Street fire station, City of London, built by the London County Council (LCC) and opened in 1900. It was one of four fire stations (plus a river station at Blackfriars)

LCC-LFB Cannon Street fire station, City of London
Cannon Street fire station was opened in 1906. Seen here are its three appliances on the station forecourt. Fire brigade horses had now been replaced by motorised fire appliances

Petrol station, Old Brompton Road, London SW7
Brew Brothers petrol station in Old Brompton Road, London SW7, where a fire and explosion occurred in a basement store, 20 July 1957

LCC-LFB Shoreditch fire station, City of London
Built in 1895, station B27, Shoreditch fire station, was located at 140 Tabernacle Street, near Old Street, City of London. The stations spare escape ladder is parked on the station forecourt

LCC-LFB Euston fire station
Opened in 1902, and originally only having two engine bays, Euston fire stations appliances and crews pose for a photograph by the extended five bay station on its forecourt in the Euston Road

LCC-LFB Woolwich fire station, SE London
The 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

LCC-LFB Bishopsgate fire station, City of London
The pump, pump escape and turntable ladder, with their crews, on the forecourt of Bishopsgate fire station, City of London

Shadwell Fire Station crew and fire engines on display

Ferrari 575M Italy

LCC-MFB Peckham fire station, Camberwell
Built by the Metropolitan Board of Works (the forerunner of the London County Council) and opened in 1867, Peckham fire station was located in Peckham Road opposite Southampton Way SE5

Ilford Esso petrol station with Leyland tanker making delivery 1964. Creator: Unknown
Ilford Esso petrol station with Leyland tanker making delivery 1964

LCC-LFB - North Kensington fire station
The firefighters from North Kensington fire station, Faraday Road, W10, pose on the station forecourt on their pump escape and pump

Egyptian Art. Dendera. God Bes. Capital of Column. Relief. T
Egyptian Art. Dendera. God Bes. Capital of column. Relief in the forecourt of the Temple of Hathor

LFDCA-LFB Clapham fire station turnout
One of a series of photos capturing Claphams three fire engines turning out from the fire station at night

Empire Motors, Little Ferry, New Jersey, USA
Empire Motors and Garions Auto Exchange, Sylvan Avenue (Highway 46), Little Ferry, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA. Date: 1947

Victoria Station, 1920s (b / w photo)
XJF294007 Victoria Station, 1920s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

LCC-MFB Dulwich fire station and horse steamer
A seven man crew from Dulwich fire station pose on the forecourt with their Merryweather steam pump. One member of a firemans family peers through the lace curtains of the accommodation at first

Norman Reeves showroom and garage, High Street, Uxbridge, Circa 1960

The launch of The Ford Capri Mk1. Picture taken at a showroom of car dealer Dennis J Hands in the Reading area, and shows the new Ford Capri on the forecourt

Fuel Shortages, Corley, Birmingham, Tuesday 4th December 1973. No Petrol. Forecourt Empty

Esso garage at the end of petrol rationing 1950. Creator: Unknown
Esso garage at the end of petrol rationing 1950

Harley Motors Limited Garage, Epsom Road, Hinton, Esher, Surrey, June 1930 Date: 1930

Enfield 8000 Electric Car at a petrol station
An Enfield 8000 Electric Car at a petrol station, where a woman holds out an electric plug to the puzzled pump attendant. The battery-operated city car was manufactured between 1973 and 1977

Looking through the colonnade to the entrance facade, Burley-on-the-Hill, Rutland
CLF327721 Looking through the colonnade to the entrance facade, Burley-on-the-Hill, Rutland, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson

The west front of Easton Neston, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310438 The west front of Easton Neston, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Forecourt of the imperial mail steamer "Prinz Regent Luitpold"
Illustration of a Forecourt of the imperial mail steamer " Prinz Regent Luitpold"

Photographic print of Westley Williams, ca. 1920. Creator: Unknown
A black-and-white photograph of Westley Williams standing in front of a dark-colored automobile. He is wearing a light-colored, long-sleeved button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled up

Stanway: The Forecourt and Gate-House (b / w photo)
3102440 Stanway: The Forecourt and Gate-House (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanway: The Forecourt and Gate-House)

Powis House, c. 1720 (engraving)
3038204 Powis House, c.1720 (engraving) by Nicholls, Sutton (fl.1700-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Townhouse of Marquess of Powis on Great Ormond Street published in Stowes Survey)

Railway station at Margate, Kent 1864
Railway station at Margate, Kent, on the East Kent (London, Chatham and Dover) Railway route. Date: 1864

Designs for a sectioned garden, from The New Orchard Garden, by William Lawson
STC171170 Designs for a sectioned garden, from The New Orchard Garden, by William Lawson, published 1618 (woodcut) by English School

The Refreshment, from Foxhunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838
BSA266482 The Refreshment, from Foxhunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838) (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); 45.5x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Grand Used Cars, Little Ferry, New Jersey, USA
Grand Used Cars, on the corner of Grand Street and Sylvan Avenue (Highway 46), Little Ferry, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA. Date: 1947

Turnout of fire appliances and crew outside fire station
Turnout of fire appliances and crew outside a chief fire station. Date: circa 1930s

Shadwell Fire Station crew and fire engines on display. Date: circa 1920

The Forecourt, Hardwick (colour litho)
2799389 The Forecourt, Hardwick (colour litho) by Elgood, George Samuel (1851-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forecourt, Hardwick)

Departure for the Hunt in the Forecourt of a Palace of Jodhpore, c
1769838 Departure for the Hunt in the Forecourt of a Palace of Jodhpore, c.1898-1900 (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 99x71.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Castle Howard, Yorkshire: A Schematic pencil Sketch showing the Development of
824115 Castle Howard, Yorkshire: A Schematic pencil Sketch showing the Development of the Forecourt Wings, c.1699 (pen and brown ink and grey wash) by Vanbrugh

The Forecourt (b / w photo)
3104574 The Forecourt (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forecourt. Photograph for In English Homes Vol II (Country Life, 1907).); © Look and Learn

Blenheim Palace (engraving)
XJF391552 Blenheim Palace (engraving) by Mynde, James (1702-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: palace built between 1705-24 by Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726); ); British, out of copyright

Outside a Country Alehouse, engraved by William Ward, 1797 (coloured aquatint
BSA266493 Outside a Country Alehouse, engraved by William Ward, 1797 (coloured aquatint) (see also 266492) by Morland, G. (1763-1804) & Ward, J

The House and Forecourt (b / w photo)
3102975 The House and Forecourt (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House and Forecourt)

Entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (engraving)
2774933 Entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre)

Visit to Baghdad: In the Forecourt (colour litho)
6004032 Visit to Baghdad: In the Forecourt (colour litho) by Greiffenhagen, Maurice (1862-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Forecourt)

Volier dans Castellazo, 1743 (hand coloured engraving)
985953 Volier dans Castellazo, 1743 (hand coloured engraving) by Re, Marc Antonio dal (1697-1766); 36.5x23.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Volier dans Castellazo)

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"Unveiling the Heroes: Exploring London's Historic Fire Stations and Engines" London is home to a rich history of firefighting, with its iconic fire stations and heroic firefighters serving as a symbol of bravery and resilience. At West Hampstead fire station, LCC-MFB firefighters stand tall, ready to tackle any blaze that comes their way. Meanwhile, over at Shoreditch fire station in Hackney, the LCC-LFB team stands united in their mission to protect the city. Deptford boasts its own gem - GLC-LFB Deptford fire station on Evelyn Street. This architectural marvel not only houses brave firefighters but also showcases an impressive array of engines that have served London throughout the years. One such engine is proudly displayed at Red Cross Street fire station by London LFB150. A testament to the evolution of firefighting technology, it reminds us how far we've come in ensuring public safety. In SE London lies Woolwich fire station, another stronghold against flames where dedicated LCC-LFB firefighters work tirelessly day and night. And let's not forget Cannon Street fire station nestled within City of London – a beacon of hope amidst towering skyscrapers. Amidst all this heroism, there's room for some Italian flair too. The Ferrari 575M Italy parked outside a petrol station on Old Brompton Road adds an unexpected touch of luxury amidst these tales of bravery. Shoreditch Fire Station in City of London continues to be a hub for courageous firefighters who safeguard our bustling capital day after day. Euston Fire Station joins them in this noble cause while Shadwell Fire Station proudly displays its crew and awe-inspiring fleet for all to admire. Last but certainly not least is Bishopsgate Fire Station situated within City Of London – standing tall as a reminder that even amidst modernization, our commitment to protecting lives remains unwavering.