Hoses Collection (page 4)

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

Refreshments supplied by an A. F. S. girl to men of the Fire Brigade during the blitz MOI
Refreshments supplied by an A.F.S. girl to men of the Fire Brigade during the blitz MOI 14th April 1941 Planman - - 13/04/2010

Fire at Boston - from a drawing by Mr. W. Caister, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Fire at Boston - from a drawing by Mr. W. Caister, 1844. The Boston Herald:the town of Boston [Massachusetts] was visited by a most awful conflagration

Firemen at Work Date: 1880

How The London Fire Brigade Comes To Grips With Its Enemy, c1935. Creator: Unknown
How The London Fire Brigade Comes To Grips With Its Enemy, c1935. Fire brigade at the scene of a fire in London, with hoses being deployed from extending ladders

Subduing a Conflagration in a Narrow City Street, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Subduing a Conflagration in a Narrow City Street, c1935. Fire brigade at the scene of a fire in London, with a ladder on wheels

LCC-LFB Warehouse fire, Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey, London LFB150
A major docklands fire at Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey, SE London, happened during a particularly cold spell for March. The attack on the fire by a large number of firefighters

Firefighting at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
Firefighting at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion

Three fire engines and crews, Hanover, Germany
Three fire engines and their crews (Automobil-Loschzug, Berufs-Feuerwehr-Hannover), Hanover, Germany

Firefighters in action with ladder and hosepipes
Firefighters in action at the scene of a fire with a turntable ladder and hosepipes

London Fire Brigade photographer at work
London Fire Brigade fireman-photographer at work, with hosepipes trained on a burning building

Bomb damage, Marlow Road, East Ham, WW2
Panoramic view of extensive bomb damage in Marlow Road, East Ham, London, 28 November 1944, with firefighters and rescue workers

Blitz in London -- Oxford Street after an air raid, WW2
Blitz in London -- the aftermath of a nights bombing on Central London and the West End, 18 September 1940. The John Lewis department store (left) was destroyed

LFCDA-LFB Woolworths fire, Crystal Palace SE19
Fifteen pumps were called to deal with a major blaze in the Woolworths store in Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, that seriously damaged the store

NFS (London Region) Aldwych V1 bombing attack, WW2
The aftermath of a V1 flying bomb attack on the Air Ministry in the Aldwych, that killed 48 people

NFS training / instructional photo, a hose becket, WW2
An instructional photo showing a hose becket in use, securing a line of charged hose to a fire brigade ladder just below the open drill tower window

Firefighters taking part in a hose training drill, WW2
National Fire Service firefighters taking part in a hose training drill during the Second World War

Oudezijds Kolk canal in the center of Amsterdam, 1890, photomechanical print
photomechanical print depicting the Oudezijds Kolk canal, in the center of Amsterdam

Wine Connoisseurs wine tasters wine cellar man holds
The Wine Connoisseurs, The wine tasters. In a wine cellar, a man holds a glass of wine up to the light. On the right a row of wine barrels, in the background a man and a woman watch

Ireland; Thoroughbred Yearlings

Cottage on fire, Exminster, Devon
Fire-fighting on behalf of the Dawlish (Devon) County Fire Service: a fireman hoses down a burning thatched cottage at Exminster. Date: 1960s

Southern Railway Firemen
Firefighters working for Southern Railway spray water onto the roof of a train. Southern Railway employed eighty A.F.S. men in order to fight fires caused by Luftwaffe incendiary bombs. 1940

Fire at Chinacraft store, Oxford Street, London
LFB firefighters in attendance at the Chinacraft store, 499 Oxford Street, London, on 28 July 1958. A fire had occurred in the basement area. A policeman keeps pedestrians and traffic moving past

Blitz in London -- gas works, Old Kent Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action with hoses at a gas works, Old Kent Road, SE London, on 7 September 1940. Date: 1940

Blitz in London -- Britannia Row, Islington, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action at the premises of Hill & Co, Britannia Row, Islington, damaged by bombing on 22 March 1944. General view at the rear of the building. Date: 1944

Bomb damage, Marlow Road, East Ham, WW2
Panoramic view of extensive bomb damage in Marlow Road, East Ham, London, 28 November 1944, with firefighters and rescue workers. Date: 1944

London Fire Brigade photographer at work
London Fire Brigade fireman-photographer at work, with hosepipes trained on a burning building

Blitz in London -- Westminster Bridge Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action with hoses at John Oakey & Sons, Westminster Bridge Road. The building is at risk, as the wall is bulging. Date: 1940s

Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, with her son, Lord Trematon, as they christen Eton Schools new fire engine. England, 1920s

Massey Shaw fireboat, River Thames, London
The London Fire Brigades Massey Shaw fireboat with two firefighters on deck operating the hoses

London firefighters at work on staircase, Carron Wharf
London firefighters at work on an adjoining external staircase during a fire at Carron Wharf, Upper Thames Street, on 28 June 1939

Firefighters in action, Calders Wharf, East London
Firefighters in action at a fire in Calders Wharf, East London, 21 May 1955. Seen here with hosepipes, cooling down barrels of collodion cotton and boxes of paint

Blitz in London -- Britannia Row, Islington, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action at the premises of Hill & Co, Britannia Row, Islington, damaged by bombing on 22 March 1944

London firefighters at work with hosepipes

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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.