Hoses Collection (page 3)

Keeper Thomas Raggett giving a Tawny Frogmouth a shower, London Zoo, 1924 (b / w photo)
2962635 Keeper Thomas Raggett giving a Tawny Frogmouth a shower, London Zoo, 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Burning of the New York Crystal Palace, pub. 1858 by Currier & Ives (colour litho)
2962099 Burning of the New York Crystal Palace, pub. 1858 by Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster advertising the Remington Fire Engine manufactured by the Remington
NYH182469 Poster advertising the Remington Fire Engine manufactured by the Remington Agricultural Company, c.1890 (colour litho) by American School

Damage in the City of London (photo)
603397 Damage in the City of London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Damage in the City of London following a bombing raid)

The Hellish Nights in London (Colour Litho)
2778562 The Hellish Nights in London (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hellish nights of London)

The fires in London (colour litho)
2778528 The fires in London (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fires in London)

Submarine divers 1869
Divers wearing diving armour with flexible arms and helmet with eye-plates of strong glass, with a fresh supply of oxygen been pumped in through a long hose to allow the operator to say under

First Steam Fire Engine, England
First Steam Fire Engine constructed in England, by Braithwaite and Ericsson, inventors and constructors of London. Date: 1830

First Steam Fire Engine, USA
First Steam Fire Engine constructed in the United States of North America, by Paul R Hodge, inventor and constructor of New York. Date: 1840

LFB firefighters in action in a London street
LFB firefighters in action with ladders and hoses at a fire in a London street. Date: mid-20th century

London Fire Brigade firemen on a fireboat, River Thames
London Fire Brigade firemen operating a hosepipe on a fireboat on the River Thames, with St Pauls Cathedral in the background. Date: circa 1940s

The Bicetre Asylum, near Paris, torched by a madman, fleeing all the poor alienated people (colour litho)
2798792 The Bicetre Asylum, near Paris, torched by a madman, fleeing all the poor alienated people (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bicetre Asylum)

The Fire Of The Pieta Bank In Naples, The Dramatic Episode Of The Fighting Firefighters (Colour Litho)
2798672 The Fire Of The Pieta Bank In Naples, The Dramatic Episode Of The Fighting Firefighters (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Major fire in Bordeaux (colour litho)
2779211 Major fire in Bordeaux (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major fire in Bordeaux. Grand incendie a Bordeaux. La lutte contre le feu)

Forty meters high flames and immense clouds of smoke have emanated from a tank... (colour litho)
2778122 Forty meters high flames and immense clouds of smoke have emanated from a tank... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leone Tolstoi, the great Russian writer, who puts out the fire that broke out in a hospital in Bogoroditzk
2814741 Leone Tolstoi, the great Russian writer, who puts out the fire that broke out in a hospital in Bogoroditzk (colour litho) by Beltrame

The first steam fire engine used in the United States in 1841, 1865 (w / c)
RCM77690 The first steam fire engine used in the United States in 1841, 1865 (w/c) by Hodge, P.R. (19th century); 41x72.5 cm; The Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro, Cornwall

Firemen At Work, 1733, pub. c. 1887 (wood engraving)
1123842 Firemen At Work, 1733, pub. c.1887 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Fighting a fire in a factory after a German air raid, World War II, 1940-1945 (colour litho)
6033025 Fighting a fire in a factory after a German air raid, World War II, 1940-1945 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

President Faure of France visiting the Fire Brigade (colour litho)
2818840 President Faure of France visiting the Fire Brigade (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: President Faure of France visiting the Fire Brigade)

Fire at an industrial plant in Budapest and dramatic rescue of workers and firemen (colour litho)
2815134 Fire at an industrial plant in Budapest and dramatic rescue of workers and firemen (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Italian heroics (colour litho)
2778182 Italian heroics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroisms of Italians)

Keepers help young male African Elephant Kiberenge
2921580 Keepers help young male African Elephant Kiberenge to drink from a hose which has been attached to a watering can, London Zoo, July 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond

Fire in Building (chromolitho)
733025 Fire in Building (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire in Building.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

The Hippodrome at Olympia, the National Agricultural Hall, Kensington, London: The Chariot Race (engraving)
585823 The Hippodrome at Olympia, the National Agricultural Hall, Kensington, London: The Chariot Race (engraving) by English School

The American Fireman, Facing the Enemy, pub. 1858 (hand-coloured litho)
2646273 The American Fireman, Facing the Enemy, pub. 1858 (hand-coloured litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Electric automobile for the Paris Fire Brigade, 1899 (b / w photo)
2634652 Electric automobile for the Paris Fire Brigade, 1899 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric car of the firefighters of Paris); French

Fire on board the oil tanker San-Leonardo in Marseilles harbour (colour litho)
3097337 Fire on board the oil tanker San-Leonardo in Marseilles harbour (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Firemen tackling a fire at Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark. The fire was caused by incendiary bombs spreads to nearby houses. 31st January 1941

Firemen tackling a fire at Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark. The fire was caused by incendiary bombs spreads to nearby houses. 31st January 1941

Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark

The London Fire Brigade and the Auxiliary Fire Service demonstrate the power of their water pumps at the Serpentine, central London, to the Leader of the Labour Party and Lord Privy Seal

Firemen attempt to control a fire in Shoreditch, London, during an air raid on the city on the night of the 11th January 1941

Firemen attempt to control fires in Shoreditch, London, during an air raid on the city on the night of the 11th January 1941

Members of the Auxiliary Fire Service and London Fire Brigade seen here fighting a fire at the Liptons Tea Bonded Warehouse, Tabernacle Street

Smoke rises from the smouldering remains of the Bull Ring, Birmingham following a heavy air raid on the city 10th April 1941

Firefighters tackle a blaze in a Timber Yard in Camberwell, London. The fire was started by a German incendiary bomb dropped on the city during an air raid on the 8th - 9th December 1940

Firemen fight a fire at Marshall & Snellgroves department store, New Street, Birmingham, caused by an incendiary bomb dropped during an air raid on the city. 25th October 1940

London Fire Service show at The Serpentine, Hyde Park. 21st February 1941

Fire drill at a famous munition works. With true North Country grit, the girls of a big Munition Works have organised a Fire Brigade, the members attending drill with the keenest interest

London Fire Service show at The Serpentine, Hyde Park. 21st February 1941

Blazing debris descending on firemen as they play on the burning buildings in Londons West End MOI Dated 17th April 1941 Planman - - 13/04/2010

Fires blazing in a shopping district of London MOI Dated 17th April 1941 *** Local
Fires blazing in a shopping district of London MOI Dated 17th April 1941 Planman - - 13/04/2010

London suffered its second fire blitz last night - our picture shows the fire fighters at work during the blitz. MOI dated 12th January 1941 Planman - - 13/04/2010

Blazing debris descending on firemen as they play on the burning buildings in Londons West End MOI Dated 17th April 1941 Planman - - 13/04/2010

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"Hoses: Lifelines of Firefighters and Guardians of London's Safety" In the world of firefighting, they can not just mere tools but lifelines that connect brave firefighters to their mission. As we delve into the LFB annual review, we witness the unwavering dedication of these heroes as they battle infernos with their trusty hoses. Reminiscing on historical events, one cannot forget the heroic efforts during the Blitz in London. St Bride Street and Farringdon Street bear witness to how hoses played a pivotal role in extinguishing flames that threatened to engulf our beloved city during World War II. Even Tower Bridge succumbs to its own challenges under scorching summer heat, causing jams that test both patience and resilience. Yet amidst this chaos, hoses stand tall as firefighters combat any blaze that dares threaten our iconic landmark. Beyond British borders, at Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance in Nuremberg, Germany, hoses unite international firefighting forces against raging fires. The language barrier fades away as these essential tools bridge gaps between nations for a common cause – protecting lives and property. Closer to home in London SW5 at 298 Old Brompton Road or Wandsworth Road in Clapham SW8, devastating fires remind us why well-maintained they can crucial assets for our local communities. They become symbols of hope amidst destruction as skilled firefighters employ them tirelessly to save what can be salvaged. Butlers Wharf stands testament to another fierce battle fought by LCC-LFB Warehouse fire crews who valiantly tackled roaring flames threatening Bermondsey's heart. Their courage echoes through history alongside those who faced adversity during IRA bombings at Westminster's Houses of Parliament – where courageous firefighters relied on their trusted hoses while protecting democracy itself. Throughout time, emergency tenders from GLC-LFB appliance fleet have stood ready with powerful hose systems capable of quenching even the most relentless blazes.