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LFB Fire Station watchroom
Fire Station watchroom, London Fire Brigade
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Media ID 7643175
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
Communication Information Ticker Watch Watchroom Firefighter Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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 17.6cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the London Fire Brigade's archives, taken in the early 1900s, we see a bustling watchroom at an LFB fire station. The room is filled with the hum of activity and the constant ticking of a large, ornate ticker machine that hangs on the wall. Firemen, dressed in their iconic uniforms, are intently focused on the information being relayed to them through the ticker tape. The watchroom was the nerve center of the fire station, where communication and information were exchanged between the firefighters and the outside world. The ticker machine was a vital piece of equipment that provided real-time information about fires and other emergencies in the city. Firemen would read the ticker tape, which was fed to them at a steady pace, and respond accordingly. The room is also filled with various other communication and equipment tools, including telephones and maps. Each fireman has a phone at his station, allowing them to quickly and efficiently coordinate responses to emergencies. The maps on the wall show the layout of the city, helping the firefighters to navigate the streets and locate fires. Despite the seriousness of the situation, there is a sense of camaraderie and teamwork in the room. The firemen work together, focused on their mission to keep London safe from the threats of fire. Their dedication and professionalism are on full display, as they await the next call to action. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the communication and information systems that were crucial to the London Fire Brigade's operations in the early 1900s. It is a reminder of the important role that effective communication and coordination play in the crucial work of firefighting.
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