Hoses Collection (page 5)

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

Blitz in London - night scene, WW2
Blitz in London - a night scene, with a building on fire, a fire engine, and firefighters in action with hoses

Blitz in London -- St Bride Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- St Bride Street, with firefighters at work in a smoky atmosphere

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

Blitz in the City of London - Queen Victoria Street, WW2
London firemen at work with hoses in Queen Victoria Street following a bombing raid and incendiary attack, 11 May 1941

Blitz in London -- site of Wolfe & Hollander Ltd, WW2
Blitz in London -- the site of Wolfe & Hollander Ltd, bombed on 8 December 1940, with firefighters in action with hosepipes

Fire at 13 Essex Road, Islington Green, N1
Aerial view of LFB firefighters in action at the premises of C F Anderson & Sons Ltd, Timber Merchants, 13 Essex Road, Islington Green, N1, on 13 September 1958

Fire crews attend the aftermath of a plane crash at Heathrow Airport

Firefighters at scene of shop fire in Oxford Street
Firefighters working at scene of shop fire, New Look store in Oxford Street, Central London

Scene of fire at commercial premises, Barking
Scene of fire at commercial premises, Kingsbridge Road, Barking, Essex

Firefighters at scene of fire, Langley Park School

Firefighters at scene of fire, Chesterfield Way, SE15
Firefighters at scene of fire, Chesterfield Way, Peckham, London SE15

Firefighters dealing with a fire at St Silas Vicarage, SE15
Firefighters dealing with a fire at St Silas Vicarage, Inverton Road, Peckham, London SE15. Showing a hydraulic platform in action

Firefighters at scene of fire, Stockwell Road, Brixton
Firefighters at the scene of a fire in Stockwell Road, Brixton, SW London

Training volunteers of an industrial works
Industrial works fire brigade firefighters being instructed in the use of a hose line and the correct method of controlling a branch (jet of water)

GLC-LFB - Fire at the Grocers Hall, City of London
A major fire at the Grocers Hall in the City of London. Firefighters work from a slated roof, attacking the fire through a hole made in the slates

LCC-LFB Dennis hose laying lorry
The hose laying lorry from Lee Green fire station pictured at Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth SE1. The hose laying lorry carried one mile of 3.5 inch hose that could be laid out from the lorry as it

LCC-LFB Massey Shaw fireboat, Blackfriars, London
Tied up at her Blackfriars moorings, the Massey Shaw fireboat gives a demonstration of her fire power from her Merryweather pumps

LCC-LFB fireboat Gamma II with monitor in use at drill
The counter-weighted monitor of a London Fire Brigade fireboat in use whilst the fireboat is moored near Hungerford Bridge on the River Thames

LFB fireboat Beta II at Cherry Garden Pier
LCC-LFB fireboat Beta II (the sister craft to fireboat Beta) moored off its fire station at Cherry Garden Pier, Rotherhithe, SE London

LCC-LFB fireboats using monitors on the Thames, WW2
Auxiliary and regular firefighters getting monitors and jets of water to work from fireboats and a Thames barge near Westminster Bridge, adjacent to the Houses of Parliament

LCC-LFB firefighters in Proto breathing apparatus
London firefighters in Proto breathing apparatus, exiting from a fire in a building

London Salvage Corps and LFB at the scene of a fire. The salvage workers can be identified by their black Braidwood style helmet

NFS (London) towing unit and trailer pump, WW2
A unit from Lewisham Sub-station (37 F 2 Y) at Lewisham Bridge School, Elmira Street. SE London attending a training exercise in the locality

NFS firefighter under-running a fire hose, WW2
A London Region NFS firefighter in an instructional photograph demonstrating the correct method of under-running (which removes the water from inside the hose) prior to rolling the hose up after use

Blitz in London -- Surrey Commercial Docks, WW2
Blitz in London -- No.6 Warehouse, Surrey Commercial Docks, Rotherhithe, 7 September 1940. Fire crews in action with five jets and a turntable ladder

Blitz in London -- burnt out cargo ship, Rotherhithe, WW2
Blitz in London -- a close up of a burnt out cargo ship in the Surrey Commercial Docks, Rotherhithe, SE London. Firefighters continue to damp down hot-spots of fire within the ship

Broadwater Farm Riots - London Fire Brigade
London Fire Brigade responding to fires caused by the rioting in the Broadwater Farm Estate, Tottenham, North London, on 6th October 1985

Blitz on London -- Oxford Street, WW2
Fire crews, using radial branches, extinguishing fires in Londons main shopping district of Oxford Street, W1, after high explosive and incendiary bombs caused widespread damage

Firemen and children with 1927 Dennis fire engine
Firemen, a policeman and two children with a 1927 Dennis fire engine. Some of the men are also wearing historic uniforms and helmets. Date: circa 1960s

Big City fire at a warehouse on Queen Victoria Street, London - Evening light. - St. Pauls Cathedral can be seen in the background - 28th June 1939 1939

London Fire Brigade, Southwark HQ, London -- Making up and bringing up horses to get away home after District Call at Headquarters. Date: circa 1905

Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory - Fire Drill by Officers
Officers at Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory carry out a fire drill. Fire hoses lie on the ground. Date: 1908

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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.