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Fireboat Massey Shaw with eight hoses pumping. Date: 1935

Agricultural Show
The latest tractors and combine harvesters etc. on display at an Agricultural Exhibition, Britain. Date: 1970s

Eyre Massey Shaw
EYRE MASSEY SHAW London firefighter, Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. Date: 1830 - 1908

Gerald Massey
GERALD MASSEY Writer of poetry and papers on religion and myth. Date: 1828 - 1907

WORLD WAR I: DELEGATES. Allied delegates to the Peace Conference in Paris, France. Photographs, c1919

GERALD MASSEY (1828-1907). English poet, lecturer and Egyptologist. Engraving, American, 1873

Col Hs Massey (chairman) - Stephen A Marples (secretary)
Col H.S. Massey (chairman) and Stephen A. Marples (secretary) of the Aerial League at the Model Flying Competition at Wembley, Saturday, 11 September 1909. Date: 1909

Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908) Captain Shaw. Head of London Metropolitan Fire Brigade 1861-91. Cartoon by Ape (Carlo Pellegrini) from Vanity Fair, London, 3 June 1871

Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908) Irish soldier who served in the British army. Widely known as Captain Shaw he was founder and Superintendant of the Metropolitan (now London) Fire Brigade 1861-1891

Statue of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw
Bronze statue of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw (1828-1908) about 18 inches high, by Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg. The statue is kept in the dining room of the Massey Shaw Suite

Massey Shaw fireboat, St Katharines Dock, East London
The London Fire Brigades Massey Shaw fireboat on the River Thames at St Katharines Dock, East London, with the Dickens Inn on the right

Massey Shaw fireboat with crew, River Thames, London
The London Fire Brigades Massey Shaw fireboat with five firefighters on deck behind the hose, two of them with medals on their uniforms

Massey Shaw fireboat launch
Scene at the launch of the Massey Shaw fireboat

LFB firefighters in whaler race, River Thames
LFB firefighters crew in a whaler race for the Fishmongers Cup, posing for their photo on the River Thames, 27 September 1958

Massey Shaw fireboat under repair

The launch of the LFB Fireboat Massey Shaw at Cowes, officially launched by Mrs Morris, wife of the LFB Chief Major C C B Morris

Massey Shaw fireboat in action, with men directing the large hose

Massey Shaw fireboat at work on the River Thames, with a firefighter directing a hose onto a building

Operating the London Fire Brigades fireboat Massey Shaw below decks

LCC-LFB Royal visit by HRH Prince Philip Lambeth
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on an informal visit to Brigade headquarters. Here he is visiting the Lambeth River fire station on the Albert Embankment, SE1

LCC-MFB Captain Massey Shaws brougham
Captain Eyre Massey Shaws (Chief Officer) horse drawn brougham (open carriage) outside his residence, Winchester House, within the headquarters of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in Southwark Bridge

LCC-LFB Massey Shaw fireboat, Greenwich, SE London
The Massey Shaw fireboat was built in 1935 on the Isle of Wight, and fitted out with powerful Merryweather pumps in Greenwich, SE London

LCC-LFB fireboat fleet at Lambeth HQ, London
As part of the formal opening of the London Fire Brigade headquarters building on the Albert Embankment, Londons fireboats Massey Shaw

LCC-LFB fireboat Massey Shaw in action
The Massey Shaw fireboat at its first major riverside warehouse fire on the River Thames. The Colonial Wharf fire in Wapping High Street E1 occurred on 27 September 1935

LCC-LFB fireboat Massey Shaw demonstrates pumping
Moored at its Blackfriars river station on the Victoria Embankment, the newly commissioned Massey Shaw fireboat demonstrates its massive pumping capacity by discharging a vast amount of water

Launching London Fire Brigade fireboat Massey Shaw
The Massey Shaw was built in 1935 on the Isle of Wight. It was fitted out with its powerful Merryweather pumps in Greenwich, SE London

LFB fireboat Massey Shaw tackling a warehouse fire
The Massey Shaw fireboat at its first major riverside warehouse fire on the River Thames. The Colonial Wharf fire in Wapping High Street E1 occurred on 27 September 1935

Engine room of LFB fireboat Massey Shaw
London fireboat engineers at work in the engine room of the Massey Shaw. Showing the Port and Starboard engines and various engine and pressure gauges behind the two firefighters

Fireboat Massey Shaw returning to London after Dunkirk, WW2
Return of the LCC-LFB fireboat Massey Shaw to London after evacuation of Allied forces at Dunkirk

Armed London firemen at Lambeth fireboat pontoon, WW2
Firemen, carrying rifles, disembarking from the Massey Shaw fireboat and marching from the pontoon gangway at Lambeth. Armed firemen crewed the Massey Shaw when she took part in the evacuation of

LFB Massey Shaw fireboat on River Thames, London
Built in 1934 by J Samuel White at Cowes, Isle of Wight, the Massey Shaw cost £ 18, 000 to build. It was stationed at Blackfriars river station when this photograph was taken

Thames Waterman on Massey Shaw fireboat
A Thames Waterman in traditional costume with a fire company badge on his left sleeve, standing on the deck of the LFBs Massey Shaw fireboat

NFS (London Region) Trailer pumps on bridge buttress, WW2
Firefighters from the NFS River Service (Station R1, Lambeth) placing a trailer pump on an elevated buttress on Vauxhall Bridge to supplement emergency water supplies to fire crews on land

War Weapons Week and London Fire Brigade fireboats, WW2
The London Fire Brigades fireboat Massey Shaw (which took part in the Dunkirk evacuations) and a fire float are moored at Westminster pier whilst their crews are promoting War Weapons Week

Massey Shaw fireboat at Blackfriars river fire station
The Massey Shaw fireboat, launched in 1935, moored alongside her Blackfriars river station, located on the Victoria Embankment, City of London

Massey Shaw fireboat on River Thames, London
The LFBs Massey Shaw fireboat underway on the River Thames, heading under Waterloo Bridge

Massey Shaw fireboat, Victoria Embankment, Blackfriars
The London Fire Brigades fireboat Massey Shaw being stowed with an anchor chain whilst alongside its moorings at the Blackfriars river fire station, its base station

CHRISTMAS GHOST, 1814. The Ghost. - A Christmas Frolic - Le Revenant. A boy with a mannequin ghost holding a candle frightens several guests at Christmas party

Queen Elizabeth II North America visit - Uplands airport
Queen Elizabeth II being welcomed by the governor general, Vincent Massey, at the start of her visit to North America. They are accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip

Sir Douglas Haig, Massey and Ward, Beauquesne, France
General Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) (second from right) with William Massey (1856-1925), Prime Minister of New Zealand (right), and Sir Joseph Ward (1856-1930)

Edward Seago(1910 - 1974) and Lady Melchett at his exhibitio
Lady Melchett was one of the guests at the private view of Edward Seagos exhibition, opened last week by Lord Derby, at the Medici Galleries in Grafton Street

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"Massey: A Symbol of Strength and Service" During World War II, a powerful poster titled "To Victory -- With Our Help" showcased the indomitable spirit of Massey. This iconic image depicted the resilience and determination that defined this remarkable entity. The LCC-LFB fireboat Massey Shaw stood tall in Westminster, London, ready to combat any blaze that threatened the city's safety. Its presence at Blackfriars was a testament to its unwavering commitment to protect lives and property along the River Thames. With eight hoses pumping relentlessly, the Massey Shaw fireboat exemplified its unparalleled firefighting capabilities. It fearlessly battled infernos with unyielding force, leaving no flame unconquered. Dating back to 1890, Eyre Massey Shaw embodied a legacy of bravery and heroism that would be carried forward by his namesake vessel. The river became a stage for their noble acts as they navigated through treacherous waters on countless rescue missions. Amidst all these heroic endeavors, it is important not to overlook the softer side of Massey. Sir Francis Grant's painting "The Melton Breakfast" captured moments of tranquility when firefighters could savor well-deserved respite before returning to duty. As it glided along the River Thames, London Fire Brigade's fireboat Massey Shaw epitomized strength in motion. It symbolized hope for those caught amidst chaos and despair while embodying unity within our community. Just like a harvesting mill loader gathers crops efficiently, so did Massey Shaw gather courage from every corner of London. It harnessed this collective strength into an unstoppable force against even the most formidable fires. In action on the River Thames or demonstrating its pumping prowess with pride - wherever it went -the mighty Massey Shaw commanded respect and admiration from all who witnessed its extraordinary abilities. Through turbulent times or calm waters alike, this fireboat remained a steadfast guardian of the River Thames.