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GLC-LFB Fifty pump fire, Tooley Street, Southwark
The biggest blaze of the decade was fought at Wilsons Wharf, near Tooley Street, Southwark, in the summer of 1971. It was the same location that cost the life of Londons Fire Chief, James Braidwood in 1861. A number of firefighters were seriously injured when a flashover occurred and others. like the fireman pictured, were affected by the toxic smoke from the disused cold store warehouse
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© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1971 Ambulance Ambulances Biggest Blaze Cold Decade Fifty Hurt Injured Pump Southwark Store Tooley Toxic Vehicles Warehouse Wharf Wilson Wilsons Wounded Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen Paramedic Paramedics
Greetings Card Large (A4)
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of commemorative greeting cards, featuring the iconic image "GLC-LFB Fifty Pump Fire, Tooley Street, Southwark" by London Fire Brigade and Mary Evans Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the historic Fifty Pump Fire that took place in the summer of 1971 near Tooley Street in Southwark, an event that went down in London's history as the biggest blaze of the decade. Tragically, this location also marked the unfortunate demise of London's Fire Chief. Relive this pivotal moment in London's firefighting history with our beautifully designed greeting cards, perfect for sending a thoughtful message to loved ones or for collecting as keepsakes.
Create your own large greetings card. Size when folded is A4 (21x30cm or 8.3x11.7 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 29.7cm x 21cm (11.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29.7cm x 42cm (11.7" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful image captures the intensity of the GLC-LFB Fifty Pump Fire that ravaged Wilsons Wharf, near Tooley Street in Southwark, during the summer of 1971. The blaze, which was the biggest of the decade, brought back haunting memories of the tragic event that had occurred at the same location in 1861, when London's Fire Chief, James Braidwood, lost his life. The fire, which engulfed a disused cold store warehouse, resulted in several firefighters being seriously injured. The toxic smoke from the fire was also a hazard, affecting not only the brave firemen and women on the scene but also the paramedics and ambulance crews who arrived to tend to the wounded. The image shows a firefighter, wearing protective gear, assessing the situation as fire engines and ambulances line the street, ready to transport the injured to hospital. The vehicles' lights illuminate the darkened scene, adding to the sense of urgency and chaos. This poignant photograph is a testament to the bravery and dedication of the London Fire Brigade and the emergency services during one of the most significant fires in the city's history.
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