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Metal Print : GLC-LFB Fifty pump fire, Tooley Street, Southwark
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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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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
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step into history with our captivating Metal Print of the GLC-LFB Fifty Pump Fire at Tooley Street, Southwark. This iconic image, sourced from the Mary Evans Picture Library, captures the intensity and scale of the biggest blaze of the decade. Witness the bravery and determination of the London Fire Brigade as they battled the inferno that tragically claimed the life of London's Fire Chief. Add this stunning Metal Print to your collection and bring a piece of London's rich history into your home or office.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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