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LCC-LFB fatal warehouse fire, Langley Street WC2
Three firemen died fighting this blaze in a Covent Garden warehouse in Langley Street. The first crews to arrive, from Clerkenwell fire station, found the warehouse well alight. The building was heavily smoke-logged. As the crews entered the building the roof collapsed with fatal consequences. Station Officer Hawkins and fireman Batt-Rawden were both killed by the fall of debris. Fireman Gadd died later as a result of his injuries. Shown here are crews continuing to extinguish the fire within the shell of the collapsed warehouse
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1954 Action Alight Batt Blaze Burning Covent Debris Died Fatal Flames Gadd Hawkins Hose Hoses Jets Killed Langley Rawden Smoky Vehicles Warehouse Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the poignant and historic range of Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. This collection features the powerful image "LCC-LFB fatal warehouse fire, Langley Street WC2" by London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative card design reminds us of the bravery and sacrifice of the firefighters who risk their lives to keep us safe. The image portrays the aftermath of a tragic fire in a Covent Garden warehouse in Langley Street, where three firemen lost their lives. The first crews to arrive, from Clerkenwell fire station, found the warehouse well alight, and this card serves as a poignant tribute to their heroism. Send this thoughtful and meaningful card to someone who appreciates the importance of courage and resilience. Perfect for firefighters, emergency responders, or anyone who values the sacrifices made to keep our communities safe. Order your card today and add a touch of history and emotion to your message.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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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In this poignant photograph from the London Fire Brigade's archives, taken in 1954, we see firefighters bravely continuing their efforts to extinguish the remnants of a devastating warehouse fire in Covent Garden's Langley Street, despite the tragic loss of three of their own. The building, located in the heart of the bustling WC2 district, was already well alight when the first crews from Clerkenwell Fire Station arrived on the scene. The warehouse was heavily smoke-logged, and as the firefighters entered the building, the roof collapsed, resulting in the fatalities of Station Officer Hawkins, Fireman Batt-Rawden, and Fireman Gadd. The photograph captures the intensity of the blaze, with flames and smoke billowing from the wreckage, as well as the determination of the remaining firefighters, who are seen using jets of water to douse the remaining embers. The image is a poignant reminder of the risks that firefighters take every day to keep our communities safe, and the sacrifices they and their families make in the line of duty. The photograph is part of the extensive collection of historical fire service images held by the London Fire Brigade at Mary Evans Picture Library.
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