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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
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.4cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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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