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GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Breakdown Lorry
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. The Dennis Breakdown Lorry (BL) seen here at Clapham fire station (B21) was the latest model London Fire Brigade BL. There was only one BL in the enlarged fire brigade
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1965 Appliance Appliances Breakdown Clapham Dennis Engines Latest Lorry Truck Trucks Vehicles
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints, featuring the iconic image "GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Breakdown Lorry" by London Fire Brigade from the Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a vintage breakdown lorry from the Greater London Council (GLC) and the London Fire Brigade (LFB) fleet. Commissioned in 1965, this image is a unique piece of history, capturing the essence of firefighting in London during that era. Bring the nostalgia home with this beautiful, high-quality poster print, perfect for any fire station, garage, or history enthusiast's wall.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" 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 photograph captures the Dennis Breakdown Lorry (BL) of the Greater London Council Fire Brigade (GLC-LFB) at Clapham Fire Station (B21) in London, England. The image was taken in the 1960s, following the creation of the GLC-LFB on 1 April 1965. The enlarged London Fire Brigade absorbed various types of fire engines into its fleet, and this Dennis Breakdown Lorry was the latest model in service. The Dennis Breakdown Lorry was a vital component of the fire brigade's fleet, designed to tow disabled fire engines or other vehicles to safety. The vehicle's primary function was to ensure the availability of operational fire engines, enabling the brigade to respond effectively to emergencies. The Dennis Breakdown Lorry in the photograph is seen parked at Clapham Fire Station, with its distinctive red livery and various tools and equipment visible. The vehicle's cab is adorned with the GLC-LFB badge, proudly displaying the organization's identity. The Dennis Breakdown Lorry was a crucial part of the GLC-LFB's fleet, providing essential support to the fire engines and ensuring their readiness for action. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of the London Fire Brigade, showcasing the diverse range of vehicles and equipment that were an integral part of its operations during the 1960s.
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