Nationalised Collection

NFS London Region control room and officers, WW2
With the Fire Service nationalised in 1941 the London Fire Brigade was combined with its surrounding Fire Brigades to form the London Region of the NFS

Universal Beam Mill, Teesside Steel, Lackenby, 2nd February 1989

Redcar Blast Furnace, British Steel, 3rd July 1979

NFS - Home Office hose tests at Wimbledon, WW2
London Region NFS/AFS firefighters assisting in Home Office trials to improve water delivery systems to emergency dams and onto fires after the fire service was nationalised in August 1941

British Steel, South Bank Coke Ovens, Lackenby. 13th June 1987

British Steel Corporation, Redcar, lighting the blast furnace. 12th October 1979

Cargo Fleet Works, British Steel Corporation, 23rd February 1981

British Steel Corporation, Hartlepool Works, 14th January 1983

Giant coal carrier berthed at British Steels Redcar terminal. 16th July 1991

British Steel Corporation, Clay Lane, Teesside, 30th October 1987

Last tap of Cleveland Iron blast furnace, a furnace man waits for the final tapping to take place. British Steel Corporation, Grangetown. 26th April 1993

Part of British steels drive to beat pollution on Teesside. The chimneys of the Lackenby open hearth plant lie dormant due to plant closure

British Steels new complex at Redcar, 31st December 1979

NFS (London Region No 5) firewomans uniform, WW2
Created in 1941, the NFS nationalised the British Fire Service and split the UK into different regions. Seen here is a London firewoman in the NFS uniform

Mr Attlee attending hosepipe tests at Wimbledon, WW2
Mr Clement Attlee (Lord Privy Seal in Winston Churchills wartime coalition government, later Deputy Prime Minister 1942-1945 and Prime Minister 1945-1951)

Mr Attlee attending hosepipe tests at Wimbledon, WW2
Mr Clement Attlee (Lord Privy Seal in Winston Churchills wartime coalition government, later Deputy Prime Minister 1942-1945 and Prime Minister 1945-1951)

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"Nationalised: A Glimpse into the Legacy of British Steel and NFS London Region" In the heart of London, the NFS (National Fire Service) London Region control room buzzed with activity as officers strategized their response during World War II. Their unwavering dedication to protecting lives and property was a testament to the strength of a nationalised institution. Meanwhile, at Wimbledon, amidst the chaos of war, Home Office hose tests conducted by NFS showcased their commitment to preparedness. Mr Attlee himself attended these tests, symbolizing the government's involvement in safeguarding its people. Fast forward to 1989 on Teesside Steel's Lackenby site - an emblematic moment for nationalisation. The Universal Beam Mill stood tall as workers labored tirelessly, embodying a collective effort towards economic prosperity under state ownership. The year 1987 witnessed another milestone at South Bank Coke Ovens in Lackenby when British Steel took charge. This event marked not only a shift in ownership but also highlighted Britain's determination to maintain self-sufficiency in steel production. Cargo Fleet Works became synonymous with British Steel Corporation's success story on February 23rd, 1981. Its bustling activities exemplified how nationalisation empowered industries and fueled economic growth across regions. On July 3rd, 1979, Redcar Blast Furnace roared back to life under British Steel's stewardship after years of decline. This revival breathed new life into local communities while reinforcing Britain's industrial might. Beyond steelworks lay another facet of nationalisation - transportation. A colossal coal carrier docked at Redcar terminal on July 16th, 1991; it epitomized efficient logistics that bolstered both industry and employment opportunities within coastal towns. Clay Lane bore witness to yet another chapter in British Steel Corporation's history on October 30th, 1987.