Turntable Collection (page 5)

Firefighters with Essex County Fire Brigade engine
Firefighters with an Essex County Fire Brigade engine (TLP, turntable ladder pump)

Morris Magirus vehicle with turntable ladder
An all steel Morris Magirus vehicle with turntable ladder, 100 horsepower, commissioned in April 1938. With fire crew in traditional brass helmets

Fire at GPO Stores, Tabernacle Street, London
Fire at GPO Stores, Tabernacle Street, City of London, 28 March 1955. Showing a firefighter in action with a hosepipe at the top of a turntable ladder

Blitz in London -- fire and smoke on worst night, WW2
Blitz in the City of London -- fire and smoke on the worst night of bombing

Turntable appliance by Merryweather, Blackheath Common
Turntable appliance by Merryweather of Greenwich, seen here being demonstrated on Blackheath Common. It was destined for Rangoon, India. One of the men is Station Officer Edwards

Firefighter training, LFB HQ, Lambeth
Firefighter training at the London Fire Brigade HQ in Lambeth, with a man operating a hose at the top of the turntable ladder. Aerial view, probably taken from the top of the drill tower

Blitz in London -- Taylors Depository, Southwark
Blitz in London -- furniture removed from Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark, on 31 January 1941, and piled up in the street

Annual Review, turntable ladder demonstration, London HQ
LFB Annual Review at HQ, with a turntable ladder demonstration in the training yard

Magirus patent turntable ladder fire escape
Details of the Magirus-Leiter patent turntable ladder fire escape, a prize-winning vehicle exhibited at various trade fairs in Paris (1900), Berlin (1901) and London (1903)

Controls of a Leyland Metz fire engine, WW2
Controls of a Leyland Metz TLP (turntable ladder pump) fire engine, showing extension and elevation dials, 3 November 1944

LCC-LFB solid tyre Turntable Ladder
LCC-London Fire Brigade solid tyre Turntable Ladder

LCC-LFB Mercedes battery-electric turntable ladder
One of four similar turntable ladders (TL) which the London Fire Brigade had in service at this time

LCC-LFB station officer standing by Lambeths TL
With his LFB cap badge and undress uniform, this Station Officer is probably the officer in charge of Lambeth Fire Station, standing next to a turntable ladder

Firefighters using turntable ladder
Firefighters using a turntable ladder to fight a fire in London

London Fire Brigade turntable ladder vehicle
A London Fire Brigade turntable ladder vehicle

A turntable ladder vehicle of the London Fire Brigade

Turntable ladder escape in operation, Bermondsey
A turntable ladder escape in operation at scene of fire in Bermondsey, SE London

Turntable ladder and crew, Old Park Lane, W1
A turntable ladder and crew respond to a fire at 7 Old Park Lane, London W1

Turntable ladder deployed at a fire, London SW1
An escape turntable ladder is deployed at a fire in London SW1

Turntable ladder in operation at a commercial property fire, Paddington, West London

Electric pump escape van, Southwark HQ
An electric-driven escape van with 85 foot turntable ladder pulling away from the extended Southwark Fire Brigade headquarters in Southwark Bridge Road.SE1

LCC-LFB Fire at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich
A serious fire occurred in this building belonging to the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich, SE London, during refurbishment of the roof

LCC-MFB 75 foot wheeled escape cart
This horse drawn escape cart carried one of the longer versions of the wheeled escape ladder. Until the introduction of the horse drawn turntable ladder

LFDCA-LFB Dodge / Carmichael turntable ladder
Dodge/Carmichael Turntable Ladder at Southwark training centre

LCC-MFB Escape cart standing ready in station
An MFB fire station, showing the escape cart, carrying a 50 foot wheeled escape, ready to be connected to the horses who are standing in the stalls on either side of the fire engine

LFB Southwark fire station and Brigade HQ, SE1
View of the headquarters building of the London Fire Brigade with an extended turntable ladder on the right. The site was developed in 1911 when the present Southwark fire station was opened

LCC-LFB Major fire, Grand Hotel, Trafalgar Square
Westminster and Soho firefighters were joined by almost 100 other firefighters as fire engulfed the seventh floor and roof of the Grand Hotel on the corner of Northumberland Avenue

LCC-LFB Turntable ladder and crew at Southwark
A steel Magirus 100 foot turntable ladder at the Brigade Headquarters, Southwark SE1

GLC-LFB - Turntable Ladder at Plaistow
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB - Turntable Ladder at Croydon
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB Major church fire, Lower Sloane Street, SW1
Turntable ladders from Lambeth fire station (D61) assisting in the damping down following a fire that gutted a church building in Lower Sloane Street and destroyed it contents

LCC-LFB Merryweather Magirus 100 foot turntable ladder
The Magirus 100 foot turntable ladder being demonstrated at the Brigade headquarters, Lambeth. Showing the full working height of the TL, reaching the 9th floor of the drill tower

LCC-LFB Magirus 100 foot turntable ladder and crew
Magirus 100 foot turntable ladder in the drill yard of Southwark headquarters No.1 station located in Southwark Bridge Road SE1

LCC-LFB Magirus 85 foot turntable ladder and crew
Magirus 85 foot turntable ladder in the drill yard of Southwark headquarters, No.1 station, located in Southwark Bridge Road SE1

LCC-LFB 100ft mechanical turntable ladder (TL)
An example of the all steel turntable ladder which was first introduced into the London Fire Brigade in the 1930s. It required a pump to be in attendance to supply water to its monitor

NFS-London Region 100ft turntable rescue sling, WW2
A turntable ladder rescue sling being demonstrated at the Regional fire headquarters, Lambeth SE1

Head of a turntable ladder (TL) showing the TL monitor and the control handle operated by the firefighter at the top of the ladder

NFS (London Region) blaze at Bricklayers Arms, WW2
Firefighters attacking a blaze at the Bricklayers Arms Goods Depot in the Old Kent Road, SE London, with two turntable ladders at work

AFS crew with turntable ladder, WW2
Taken at the London Fire Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth, SE1, a squad of AFS firefighters pose for their photo with a turntable ladder appliance

Two AFS firefighters with turntable ladder, WW2
Taken at the London Fire Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth, SE1, two AFS firefighters pose for their photo with a turntable ladder appliance

Blitz in London -- Queen Victoria Street and Thames Street
Blitz in London -- the apparent confusion of fire hose as London firefighters try to get to grips with the widespread fires started by enemy bombing attacks

Turntable ladder display, London Fire Brigade HQ Lambeth
London regular firefighters operating extended turntable ladders in Lambeth Headquarters drill yard for a demonstration of firefighting skills

Blitz in London -- Taylors Depository, Southwark
Blitz in London -- fire crew tackling a blaze following an air raid, at Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark, on 31 January 1941, using turntable ladders

Blitz in London -- St Katherines Dock, Port of London, WW2
Blitz in London -- two turntable ladders at work and firefighters directing their jets of water at the warehouse fire in St Katherines Dock, Port of London

Turntable ladder drill at Southwark HQ

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"Revolutionizing Firefighting: The Timeless Turntable" Step back in time to the year 1933, where the Cheltenham Spa St James turntable stood tall as a symbol of innovation and efficiency. This remarkable contraption allowed fire engines to swiftly change direction, ensuring rapid response times during emergencies. During World War II, the NFS 60ft hand-operated turntable ladder became an invaluable asset in combating fires caused by devastating bombings. Witness the bravery of firefighters maneuvering this towering ladder amidst the chaos of London's Blitz. In bustling Kings Cross station, London, Great Northern Railway showcased their commitment to safety with their very own turntable ladder. A testament to progress and adaptability, it served as a lifeline for rescuers reaching great heights when every second counted. London's historic landmarks witnessed countless heroic acts during wartime. As bombs rained down upon the city streets, GLC-LFB Firefighters fearlessly operated turntable ladders at Brigade HQ and Lambeth Road's fire station - battling flames that threatened lives and heritage alike. The LCC-LFB Leyland Metz 100 foot turntable ladder epitomized strength and versatility. Its imposing presence instilled confidence in both firefighters and citizens alike – a beacon of hope rising above adversity. From Whitechapel fire station to Bishopsgate fire station in City of London, LCC-LFB engines proudly displayed their turntable ladders - symbols of unwavering dedication protecting communities day after day. Yet beyond its firefighting prowess lies another tale – that of Thomas Edison's ingenuity. The visionary inventor revolutionized music forever with his invention: the phonograph or "turntable. " From vinyl records spinning on these devices emerged melodies that touched souls across generations. Whether it be saving lives or serenading hearts with music; from Cheltenham Spa St James' historical significance to Thomas Edison's groundbreaking creation – one thing remains clear.