Ladders Collection (page 5)

Gulliver sneezes and causes a catastrophe (chromolitho)
1091554 Gulliver sneezes and causes a catastrophe (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulliver sneezes and causes a catastrophe)

Hunting for Eggs, 1874 (gouache, w / c and graphite on cream wove paper)
877061 Hunting for Eggs, 1874 (gouache, w/c and graphite on cream wove paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 24.9x14.1 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Penstock Chamber (engraving)
587113 Penstock Chamber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Underground London: A Penstock Chamber)

A group shot of firemen at Zichron Yaacov, c. 1898-1900 (b / w photo)
PEF446190 A group shot of firemen at Zichron Yaacov, c.1898-1900 (b/w photo) by Edelstein, Bernard (fl.1898-1900); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; ePalestine Exploration Fund; British

Paris demolitions (engraving)
728585 Paris demolitions (engraving) by Thorigny, Felix (1824-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris demolitions - removal of a portion of the Quartier Latin)

Rooftops, illustration from Punch (litho)
781113 Rooftops, illustration from Punch (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Kleber at the assault of Acre (colour litho)
725933 Kleber at the assault of Acre (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Example - Kleber at the assault of Acre)

Firefighters in a strange uniform (colour litho)
2808990 Firefighters in a strange uniform (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firefighters in a strange uniform)

Return to the Ancient (colour litho)
2808740 Return to the Ancient (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return to the Ancient)

The Crusader assault on Jerusalem (chromolitho)
2782632 The Crusader assault on Jerusalem (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crusader assault on Jerusalem)

Eastern grand manoeuvres of the French Army (colour litho)
2782245 Eastern grand manoeuvres of the French Army (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastern grand manoeuvres of the French Army)

Storming of Badajoz towards the end of the Siege of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain, 6 April 1812, by Wellingtons Anglo-Portuguese forces against the French, part of the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

French Attack on the Malakoff, 8 September 1855, Crimean War Date: 1855

Decorating an office building, London
A team of decorators painting the outside of an office building in Central London, working from ladders with no protective head gear. Date: circa 1950s

Gathering Mistletoe in the Days of the Druids (litho)
1593083 Gathering Mistletoe in the Days of the Druids (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering Mistletoe in the Days of the Druids)

Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament watched by five noble women. German knight, poet and minstrel or Minnesanger, d. 1286. From a miniature in the Codex Manesse

Construction of the Temple of Jerusalem, illustration from L
REV326542 Construction of the Temple of Jerusalem, illustration from L Ancien Testament, published by Jakob Ferdinand Schreiber, Esslingen (colour engraving) by German School

The Connaught Rangers at the Storming of Ciudad Rodrigo, 19th January 1812
IL323259 The Connaught Rangers at the Storming of Ciudad Rodrigo, 19th January 1812, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Payne, Henry A

The coal mine at Commentry, illustration from Le Magasin Pittoresque
CHT286996 The coal mine at Commentry, illustration from Le Magasin Pittoresque, 1835 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Breviere, Louis Henri (1797-1869); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Capture of Parma, c. 1570
PHD632 The Capture of Parma, c.1570 by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

The Lime Burner, 1859 (etching)
6200310 The Lime Burner, 1859 (etching) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 25.4x17.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: The proprietor, William Jones)

Firemen rescuing a young woman hanging onto the outside of a burning building on the Rue Thevenot in Paris (engraving)
6000496 Firemen rescuing a young woman hanging onto the outside of a burning building on the Rue Thevenot in Paris (engraving) by French School

Shirley Kellogg & chorus in Zig-Zag, Hippodrome
A zig-zag effect in " Zig-Zag!. Shirley Kellogg, star of the 1917 revue at the London Hippodrome, " Zig-Zag!" seated on a cushion as Shir Lee in the Chinese Lacquer scene

Stationery, C A Brown (Bradford) Ltd, West Yorkshire, window cleaners - for a brighter outlook. 1967

Mr John Bull in a Quandary or the Anticipated effects of the Railway Calls, pub
3025392 Mr John Bull in a Quandary or the Anticipated effects of the Railway Calls, pub. 1845 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

A City taken by assault - Prisoners driven away, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub
3035731 A City taken by assault - Prisoners driven away, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British

The Tower of Babel (oil on copper)
LST398589 The Tower of Babel (oil on copper) by Cleve, Hendrick van (c.1525-89) (follower of); 33.7x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

London Main Drainage (engraving)
587117 London Main Drainage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penstock Chamber at Old Ford)

Martyrdom of St. Philip, south wall of Strozzi Chapel, c. 1497-1502 (fresco)
BEN208288 Martyrdom of St. Philip, south wall of Strozzi Chapel, c.1497-1502 (fresco) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Bulletin of victory from the armies of Italy (colour litho)
726016 Bulletin of victory from the armies of Italy (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bulletin of victory from the armies of Italy, 1797)

The heroism of a Milanese gunner saves an old woman and two children and is seized by asphyxiation (Colour Litho)
2815578 The heroism of a Milanese gunner saves an old woman and two children and is seized by asphyxiation (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Ruins of St Thomas Chapel on Old London Bridge (etching)
2775928 Ruins of St Thomas Chapel on Old London Bridge (etching) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the crypt, or under chapel)

House in Castle Green, after the removal of buttresses from the Castle
2832197 House in Castle Green, after the removal of buttresses from the Castle (pencil & w/c on paper) by Jackson, Samuel (1794-1868); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

To tame a violent fire in a Vienna circus, the firemen had to enter the... (colour litho)
2777968 To tame a violent fire in a Vienna circus, the firemen had to enter the... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A New Kind Marathon (Colour Litho)
2778180 A New Kind Marathon (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of marathon)

The siege of Carmarthen Castle (litho)
3091447 The siege of Carmarthen Castle (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The siege of Carmarthen Castle, 1145)

The difficult stable works carried out by our people during the winter (colour litho)
2808577 The difficult stable works carried out by our people during the winter (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The heroism of a mother (colour litho)
2783897 The heroism of a mother (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mothers heroism)

Tragic night in a French convent (Colour Litho)
2783696 Tragic night in a French convent (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragic night in a French convent)

America - Removing The Royal Arms
Colonists tearing down the royal arms from Independence Hall in celebration of American independence Date: 1776

Burning of the Opera Comique in Paris, Scene in the Rue de Marivaux, Firemen saving People at the Windows (engraving)
1594892 Burning of the Opera Comique in Paris, Scene in the Rue de Marivaux, Firemen saving People at the Windows (engraving) by English School

Keeping House while my Family is at the Seaside (chromolitho)
1062130 Keeping House while my Family is at the Seaside (chromolitho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keeping House while my Family is at the Seaside)

Dismantling Norfolk House, St Jamess Square
Workmen taking down one of the gilded mirrors in the ballroom at Norfolk House, St Jamess Square, London, the fittings of which are dismantled prior to the demolition of the whole residence

London Fire Brigade extended ladder with a man standing near the top. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1930s

London Fire Brigade operating extended ladder
London Fire Brigade operating an extended ladder. Date: circa 1920s

London Fire Brigade at work in a narrow street
London Fire Brigade at work with an extended ladder in a narrow street, probably in the City of London. Date: circa 1920s

LFB turntable ladders in use at Hackney fire
Firefighters in action at Messrs Woolf, a furniture store in Hackney, East London. Date: 1949

A firefighter with a Merryweather wheeled ladder escape
A firefighter with a wheeled ladder escape, Merryweathers Police Fire Ladders. Date: circa 1890s

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"Ladders: The Backbone of London's Firefighters" From the iconic LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station to the brave crews battling a serious house fire in Notting Hill, they have always played a vital role in firefighting. Whether it's providing a breathtaking view from the harbour in Dartmouth, Devon or being an essential tool for recruit firefighters training at Brigade HQ SE1, these sturdy structures are indispensable. During the Blitz in London, ladders became lifelines as they were deployed on St Bride Street and Farringdon Street to rescue those trapped amidst the chaos of World War II. The NFS 60ft hand-operated turntable ladder proved its worth during this time, reaching unimaginable heights to save lives. Even after wartime challenges, major fires like the one on Wandsworth Road in Clapham SW8 continued to test both firefighters and their trusty dual-purpose pump escape stationed at Lambeth HQ. As London's ever-improving transport system carried its works programme forward, ladders remained an integral part of ensuring public safety. The LCC-LFB enclosed pump at Lambeth fire station stood tall as a symbol of preparedness while Shoreditch fire station served as a beacon of hope within City of London. These locations witnessed countless instances where they were raised high above ground level to combat raging flames and bring people back from danger. In every corner of this bustling city, whether it be Tooley Street or Notting Hill, Dartmouth or SE1 headquarters - ladders stand ready for action. They represent bravery and resilience; they embody the unwavering commitment of our firefighters who risk their lives daily to protect us all. So next time you see a ladder soaring towards new heights remember that behind it lies an extraordinary story filled with courage and dedication.