London fire brigade, 19th century hi-res stock photography and images

Members of the London Fire Brigade fighting a fire at the Olympic Theatre off The Strand. Stock Photo

RM2K01M10–Members of the London Fire Brigade fighting a fire at the Olympic Theatre off The Strand.

Merryweather and Son's improved London Brigade fire engine, 1862. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862, published 1862. Stock Photo

RM2FNNTB3–Merryweather and Son's improved London Brigade fire engine, 1862. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862, published 1862.

LONDON: The Fire Brigade- Group of Firemen, with Engine and Turncocks, 1896 Stock Photo

RMFDJ1DR–LONDON: The Fire Brigade- Group of Firemen, with Engine and Turncocks, 1896

Members of the 19th century London Fire Brigade march on Old Fish Street Hill below the Monument to the Great Fire, a Doric column in London, United Kingdom, situated near the northern end of London Bridge. Commemorating the Great Fire of London, it stands at the junction of Monument Street and Fish Street Hill, 202 feet just west of the spot in Pudding Lane where the Great Fire started on 2 September 1666. Constructed between 1671 and 1677, it was built on the site of St. Margaret's, Fish Street, the first church to be destroyed by the Great Fire. Stock Photo

RMRMBPR5–Members of the 19th century London Fire Brigade march on Old Fish Street Hill below the Monument to the Great Fire, a Doric column in London, United Kingdom, situated near the northern end of London Bridge. Commemorating the Great Fire of London, it stands at the junction of Monument Street and Fish Street Hill, 202 feet just west of the spot in Pudding Lane where the Great Fire started on 2 September 1666. Constructed between 1671 and 1677, it was built on the site of St. Margaret's, Fish Street, the first church to be destroyed by the Great Fire.

Men of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade fighting outbreak of fire in the City of London 19 November 1897. About 100 warehouses destroyed and the roof of St Giles Church, Cripplegate which had survived Great Fire of 1666 was damaged and John Milton's monument burnt. Horse-drawn steam fire engine used to pump water. From 'Bubbles' c1900 published by Dr Barnados Homes for children. Oleograph. Stock Photo

RM2K2JTY2–Men of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade fighting outbreak of fire in the City of London 19 November 1897. About 100 warehouses destroyed and the roof of St Giles Church, Cripplegate which had survived Great Fire of 1666 was damaged and John Milton's monument burnt. Horse-drawn steam fire engine used to pump water. From 'Bubbles' c1900 published by Dr Barnados Homes for children. Oleograph.

Engraving depicting members of the London Fire Brigade using the newly introduced fire-ladder truck. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR7797–Engraving depicting members of the London Fire Brigade using the newly introduced fire-ladder truck. Dated 19th century

Old Fish Street Hill and the Monument to the Great Fire with members of the London Fire Brigade, London, England, 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847. Stock Photo

RMMTJCDX–Old Fish Street Hill and the Monument to the Great Fire with members of the London Fire Brigade, London, England, 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847.

Firemen fighting a fire in Victoria Street, London, 1890. The Metropolitan Fire Brigade, under the direction of Captain Shaw, used 23 steam fire engines. Stock Photo

RM2K01MXE–Firemen fighting a fire in Victoria Street, London, 1890. The Metropolitan Fire Brigade, under the direction of Captain Shaw, used 23 steam fire engines.

Illustration depicting Captain Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908) the Superintendent of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and the London Fire Engine Establishment. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2S8RGGJ–Illustration depicting Captain Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908) the Superintendent of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and the London Fire Engine Establishment. Dated 19th Century

The Fire-Engine, Drawing Goods on a Truck, East India House and London Stone. London fire brigade pumping water on a fire 26, man hauling freight on a dog-drawn cart 27 in front of East India House 28, and the London Stone in Cannon Street erected by the Romans 29. Woodcut engraving after an illustration by Isaac Taylor from City Scenes, or a Peep into London, by Ann Taylor and Jane Taylor, published by Harvey and Darton, Gracechurch Street, London, 1828. English sisters Ann and Jane Taylor were prolific Romantic poets and writers of children’s books in the early 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2BYGB76–The Fire-Engine, Drawing Goods on a Truck, East India House and London Stone. London fire brigade pumping water on a fire 26, man hauling freight on a dog-drawn cart 27 in front of East India House 28, and the London Stone in Cannon Street erected by the Romans 29. Woodcut engraving after an illustration by Isaac Taylor from City Scenes, or a Peep into London, by Ann Taylor and Jane Taylor, published by Harvey and Darton, Gracechurch Street, London, 1828. English sisters Ann and Jane Taylor were prolific Romantic poets and writers of children’s books in the early 19th century.

Fire at the Covent Garden Theatre, London (6 March 1856) during a bal masque given by Professor Anderson. Opened 7 December Stock Photo

RMERH7C6–Fire at the Covent Garden Theatre, London (6 March 1856) during a bal masque given by Professor Anderson. Opened 7 December

The London Fire Brigade at practice on the Thames Embankment. Trades 1868 Stock Photo

RFWR8Y4M–The London Fire Brigade at practice on the Thames Embankment. Trades 1868

RMERH8E0–Fire at the Covent Garden Theatre, London (6 March 1856) during a bal masque given by Professor Anderson. Opened 7 December

Headquarters of the Metropolitan fire Brigade. London 1896 old antique print Stock Photo

RFMHNY8W–Headquarters of the Metropolitan fire Brigade. London 1896 old antique print

Fire in London. The destruction of the Albion flour mill beside the Blackfriars Bridge, March 2, 1791. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann. Pugin was the artist responsible for the architectural elements in the Microcosm pictures; Thomas Rowlandson was hired to add the lively human figures. Stock Photo

RM2K7N7XX–Fire in London. The destruction of the Albion flour mill beside the Blackfriars Bridge, March 2, 1791. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann. Pugin was the artist responsible for the architectural elements in the Microcosm pictures; Thomas Rowlandson was hired to add the lively human figures.

Burning of the Irwell Building, Manchester; Black and White Illustration from the London Illustrated News; August 1844. Stock Photo

RM2M96HJX–Burning of the Irwell Building, Manchester; Black and White Illustration from the London Illustrated News; August 1844.

Members of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1862 Stock Photo

RMP2MHA1–Members of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1862

An old engraving of a Thames fire-fighting barge or boat, LFE 20, in Victorian times, London, England, UK. In London individual insurance companies established fire-fighting units to tackle fires in buildings that each company insured. They co-operated to form the London Fire (Engine) Establishment (LFEE or LFE) in 1833 under the leadership of James Braidwood. One mode of tackling fires along the River Thames was by fire-boat. The fire insurance companies informed the government it was not commercially viable to fight fires and in 1866 the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) came into being. Stock Photo

RM2CERCK3–An old engraving of a Thames fire-fighting barge or boat, LFE 20, in Victorian times, London, England, UK. In London individual insurance companies established fire-fighting units to tackle fires in buildings that each company insured. They co-operated to form the London Fire (Engine) Establishment (LFEE or LFE) in 1833 under the leadership of James Braidwood. One mode of tackling fires along the River Thames was by fire-boat. The fire insurance companies informed the government it was not commercially viable to fight fires and in 1866 the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) came into being.

Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908) Irish soldier who served in the British army. Widely known as 'Captain Shaw', he was founder and Superintendant of the Metropolitan (now London) Fire Brigade 1861-1891. In Gilbert and Sullivan's light opera 'Iolanthe' the fairy wonders if Captain Shaw's 'brigade with cold cascade' could quench her love. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne in Punch's Fancy Portraits series from 'Punch' (London, 22 January 1881). Stock Photo

RM2K2K064–Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908) Irish soldier who served in the British army. Widely known as 'Captain Shaw', he was founder and Superintendant of the Metropolitan (now London) Fire Brigade 1861-1891. In Gilbert and Sullivan's light opera 'Iolanthe' the fairy wonders if Captain Shaw's 'brigade with cold cascade' could quench her love. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne in Punch's Fancy Portraits series from 'Punch' (London, 22 January 1881).

RM2T6CR3M–The Fire-Engine, Drawing Goods on a Truck, East India House and London Stone. London fire brigade pumping water on a fire 26, man hauling freight on a dog-drawn cart 27 in front of East India House 28, and the London Stone in Cannon Street erected by the Romans 29. Woodcut engraving after an illustration by Isaac Taylor from City Scenes, or a Peep into London, by Ann Taylor and Jane Taylor, published by Harvey and Darton, Gracechurch Street, London, 1828. English sisters Ann and Jane Taylor were prolific Romantic poets and writers of childrens books in the early 19th century.

FIRE BRIGADE COMPETITION AT THE ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom Stock Photo

RMDDF0TA–FIRE BRIGADE COMPETITION AT THE ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom

19th century, fire fighting pump, fire brigade of London, steam pump, around 1881, Stock Photo

RMD1JJYD–19th century, fire fighting pump, fire brigade of London, steam pump, around 1881,

Following a multitude of ad-hoc firefighting arrangements and the Great Fire of London, various insurance companies established firefighting units to tackle fires that occurred in buildings that their respective companies insured. As demands grew the firefighting units began to coordinate and co-operate with each other. In 1833, the London Fire Engine Establishment was formed under the leadership of James Braidwood, who introduced a uniform that, for the first time, included personal protection from the hazards of firefighting. Stock Photo

RMRMBPRK–Following a multitude of ad-hoc firefighting arrangements and the Great Fire of London, various insurance companies established firefighting units to tackle fires that occurred in buildings that their respective companies insured. As demands grew the firefighting units began to coordinate and co-operate with each other. In 1833, the London Fire Engine Establishment was formed under the leadership of James Braidwood, who introduced a uniform that, for the first time, included personal protection from the hazards of firefighting.

An old engraving of The Palace of Westminster, London, England, UK on fire – the medieval royal palace and home of the British parliament, was largely destroyed on 16 October 1834. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. The blaze began in the two furnaces under the House of Lords, which caused a chimney fire in the two flues that ran under the floor of the Lords' chamber and up through the walls. The resulting fire spread rapidly throughout the complex and developed into the largest conflagration in London since the Great Fire of 1666. The event attracted large crowds. Stock Photo

RM2YWB90X–An old engraving of The Palace of Westminster, London, England, UK on fire – the medieval royal palace and home of the British parliament, was largely destroyed on 16 October 1834. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. The blaze began in the two furnaces under the House of Lords, which caused a chimney fire in the two flues that ran under the floor of the Lords' chamber and up through the walls. The resulting fire spread rapidly throughout the complex and developed into the largest conflagration in London since the Great Fire of 1666. The event attracted large crowds.

Victorian caricature of Captain Eyre Massey Shaw, the Superintendent of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, and its predecessor, the London Fire Engine Est Stock Photo

RM2WPJXTW–Victorian caricature of Captain Eyre Massey Shaw, the Superintendent of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, and its predecessor, the London Fire Engine Est

An old engraving of a firefighter using a hose from a hydrant supplied from underground tunnels or subways on Holborn Viaduct, London, England, UK c. 1880. It is from a Victorian mechanical engineering book of the 1880s. Large tunnels like this would also include pipes for gas and sewerage. Early firefighting was done by using buckets. Later horse-drawn fire-pumps were used – operated by hand or steam. When cast-iron pipes allowed a permanent underground water supply in cities, access points were included for the fire fighters. Some systems included fixed above-ground hydrants. Stock Photo

RM2DMPK4N–An old engraving of a firefighter using a hose from a hydrant supplied from underground tunnels or subways on Holborn Viaduct, London, England, UK c. 1880. It is from a Victorian mechanical engineering book of the 1880s. Large tunnels like this would also include pipes for gas and sewerage. Early firefighting was done by using buckets. Later horse-drawn fire-pumps were used – operated by hand or steam. When cast-iron pipes allowed a permanent underground water supply in cities, access points were included for the fire fighters. Some systems included fixed above-ground hydrants.

Members of the London Fire Brigade using the newly introduced fire ladder truck. Stock Photo

RM2K01M4B–Members of the London Fire Brigade using the newly introduced fire ladder truck.

Burning of Parliament, 16 October 1834. Fire which destroyed the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament). Stock Photo

RMERGGN5–Burning of Parliament, 16 October 1834. Fire which destroyed the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament).

Victorian advert for Merryweather's London Brigade Fire Pump. 1896 Stock Photo

RMH7522E–Victorian advert for Merryweather's London Brigade Fire Pump. 1896

Fire pump vapor Meryweather M. fire engine brigade service rescue hose fireman firemen Stock Photo

RMCBHT3R–Fire pump vapor Meryweather M. fire engine brigade service rescue hose fireman firemen

Remains of the Pavilion Theatre, after the Fire, 1856. Theatre in east London. '...the firemen went to work in an admirable manner; and, by conveying the hose through the different entrances to the theatre...the brigade were enabled to throw the water in the right direction; but, notwithstanding, the work of devastation continued, and in less than half an hour after the first appearance of the fire the flames had seized upon the pit, and also the boxes and proscenium. To stop the fire at those places the firemen exerted themselves to the utmost, but, unfortunately, without the least success... Stock Photo

RM2R4DJD4–Remains of the Pavilion Theatre, after the Fire, 1856. Theatre in east London. '...the firemen went to work in an admirable manner; and, by conveying the hose through the different entrances to the theatre...the brigade were enabled to throw the water in the right direction; but, notwithstanding, the work of devastation continued, and in less than half an hour after the first appearance of the fire the flames had seized upon the pit, and also the boxes and proscenium. To stop the fire at those places the firemen exerted themselves to the utmost, but, unfortunately, without the least success...

The Awful Destruction of the Royal Exchange (2nd) fire, London, 1838. Artist: W Clerk Stock Photo

RMDDN13F–The Awful Destruction of the Royal Exchange (2nd) fire, London, 1838. Artist: W Clerk

LONDON: Southwark Street- HQ of Metropolitan Fire Brigade, antique print 1896 Stock Photo

RMFDJ1DK–LONDON: Southwark Street- HQ of Metropolitan Fire Brigade, antique print 1896

Steam fire-engine going to a riverside fire, London fire brigade, 1890.Artist: WB Murray Stock Photo

RMW7D5X7–Steam fire-engine going to a riverside fire, London fire brigade, 1890.Artist: WB Murray

Fire at the Olympic Theatre, Wych Street, Westminster, London, 1849. Artist: J Maund Stock Photo

RMBHR4G2–Fire at the Olympic Theatre, Wych Street, Westminster, London, 1849. Artist: J Maund

The Fire at the Vauxhall Railway Station, seen from Millbank, 1856. 'The moment the plugs of the Lambeth, Vauxhall, and Southwark Companies' mains were drawn, a sufficient supply of water was obtained to set the engines of Price's candleworks, and Messrs. Burnett and Hodges' distillery to work, as well as that of the West of England office, and many of the London Brigade. The station, however, standing upon the top of the line, and being built of wood, and the wind blowing stiffly off the River Thames, the conflagration continued to extend, and at length attacked the houses on the south side o Stock Photo

RM2R4DJ25–The Fire at the Vauxhall Railway Station, seen from Millbank, 1856. 'The moment the plugs of the Lambeth, Vauxhall, and Southwark Companies' mains were drawn, a sufficient supply of water was obtained to set the engines of Price's candleworks, and Messrs. Burnett and Hodges' distillery to work, as well as that of the West of England office, and many of the London Brigade. The station, however, standing upon the top of the line, and being built of wood, and the wind blowing stiffly off the River Thames, the conflagration continued to extend, and at length attacked the houses on the south side o

Firemen fighting the blaze at the Cotton's Wharf Fire, Bermondsey, London, 1861. Artist: Anon Stock Photo

RMDDN2D6–Firemen fighting the blaze at the Cotton's Wharf Fire, Bermondsey, London, 1861. Artist: Anon

Punch Cartoon from 1899 by Bernard Partridge portraying the difficult choices in public spending by the LCC. Entitled Lend me your aid it shows music as the heavenly maid presenting a petition for the establishment of a national opera house to the LCC. It shows all the other calls on the public purse like bridge building, parks, fire brigade etc. Stock Photo

RM2PGKY5C–Punch Cartoon from 1899 by Bernard Partridge portraying the difficult choices in public spending by the LCC. Entitled Lend me your aid it shows music as the heavenly maid presenting a petition for the establishment of a national opera house to the LCC. It shows all the other calls on the public purse like bridge building, parks, fire brigade etc.

Print; coloured aquatint and etching - Fire in London. Date/Period: 1808. Paintings, Prints and Drawings. Author: ROWLANDSON, THOMAS. BLUCK, J.Pugin, A. C.ACKERMANN, RUDOLPH. PYNE, WILLIAM HENRY. Pugin, A. C. Stock Photo

RMR3CHH3–Print; coloured aquatint and etching - Fire in London. Date/Period: 1808. Paintings, Prints and Drawings. Author: ROWLANDSON, THOMAS. BLUCK, J.Pugin, A. C.ACKERMANN, RUDOLPH. PYNE, WILLIAM HENRY. Pugin, A. C.

Fire Brigade Competition at the Alexandra Palace, London, Engraving 1876, UK, Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European Stock Photo

RMRYDTD8–Fire Brigade Competition at the Alexandra Palace, London, Engraving 1876, UK, Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

technical equipment , a portrait of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw, KCB, 1830 - 1908, chief of the fire brigade of London England Stock Photo

RMD1JJYY–technical equipment , a portrait of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw, KCB, 1830 - 1908, chief of the fire brigade of London England

RMRMBPNT–Following a multitude of ad-hoc firefighting arrangements and the Great Fire of London, various insurance companies established firefighting units to tackle fires that occurred in buildings that their respective companies insured. As demands grew on the primitive firefighting units they began to coordinate and co-operate with each other until, on 1 January 1833, the London Fire Engine Establishment was formed under the leadership of James Braidwood; one mode of fire fighting was the barge-like ship moored in the River Thames.

James Braidwood Superintendent of the London Fire Engine Establishment James Braidwood (1800 - 1861) founded the world's first municipal fire service in Edinburgh in 1824, and was the first director of the London Fire Engine Establishment (the brigade which was eventually to become the London Fire Brigade) He is credited with the development of the modern municipal fire service Stock Photo

RM2Y718PY–James Braidwood Superintendent of the London Fire Engine Establishment James Braidwood (1800 - 1861) founded the world's first municipal fire service in Edinburgh in 1824, and was the first director of the London Fire Engine Establishment (the brigade which was eventually to become the London Fire Brigade) He is credited with the development of the modern municipal fire service

Burning of Covent Garden Theatre, 1856 (1897). Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMHT22AT–Burning of Covent Garden Theatre, 1856 (1897). Artist: Unknown.

The funeral of James Braidwood , the late chief of the London Fire Brigade in Abney park cemetery . 1861 Superintendent of the London Fire Engine Establishment James Braidwood (1800 - 1861) founded the world's first municipal fire service in Edinburgh in 1824, and was the first director of the London Fire Engine Establishment (the brigade which was eventually to become the London Fire Brigade) He is credited with the development of the modern municipal fire service Stock Photo

RM2Y718R8–The funeral of James Braidwood , the late chief of the London Fire Brigade in Abney park cemetery . 1861 Superintendent of the London Fire Engine Establishment James Braidwood (1800 - 1861) founded the world's first municipal fire service in Edinburgh in 1824, and was the first director of the London Fire Engine Establishment (the brigade which was eventually to become the London Fire Brigade) He is credited with the development of the modern municipal fire service

Joseph Ford of the London Fire Brigade making his sixth rescue from a burning building in Gray's Inn Road, London. Stock Photo

RM2K01M4G–Joseph Ford of the London Fire Brigade making his sixth rescue from a burning building in Gray's Inn Road, London.

Royal Exchange (2nd) fire, London, 1838. Artist: W Clerk Stock Photo

RMDDN13W–Royal Exchange (2nd) fire, London, 1838. Artist: W Clerk

RMG36KBR–Fire Engine

LONDON, UK - APRIL 19TH 2018: A plaque marking the location where District Officer Charles Pearson lost his life during the Sidney Street Siege in Lon Stock Photo

RMMMEEHE–LONDON, UK - APRIL 19TH 2018: A plaque marking the location where District Officer Charles Pearson lost his life during the Sidney Street Siege in Lon

RMDP93FT–Horse drawn fire engine

Southwark street - the Head-Quarters of the metropolitan fire Brigade Stock Photo

RFT2H37H–Southwark street - the Head-Quarters of the metropolitan fire Brigade

Members of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade. Warwickshire 1862. The Illustrated London News Stock Photo

RFMXN2D1–Members of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade. Warwickshire 1862. The Illustrated London News

The Great Fire at Brooks's Wharf, Queenhithe, [London], 1876. 'The...fire took place [in] a large bonded warehouse...having an extensive river frontage, in the occupation of Messrs. John Warner and Sons, merchants...about ten minutes past five the whole City was alarmed by huge masses of dense smoke rising suddenly into the air...The whole available strength of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade was speedily brought into requisition...for two hours, so dense were the smoke and steam, the firemen never saw the upper floors of the building, and their hose had to be brought up over fire-escapes and la Stock Photo

RM2RRJABG–The Great Fire at Brooks's Wharf, Queenhithe, [London], 1876. 'The...fire took place [in] a large bonded warehouse...having an extensive river frontage, in the occupation of Messrs. John Warner and Sons, merchants...about ten minutes past five the whole City was alarmed by huge masses of dense smoke rising suddenly into the air...The whole available strength of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade was speedily brought into requisition...for two hours, so dense were the smoke and steam, the firemen never saw the upper floors of the building, and their hose had to be brought up over fire-escapes and la

Macclesfield Fire Brigade inauguration market place parade. Cheshire 1863. The Illustrated London News Stock Photo

RFKGX93T–Macclesfield Fire Brigade inauguration market place parade. Cheshire 1863. The Illustrated London News

Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw, KCB, 1830 - 1908, head of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, the fire brigade of London, England, Stock Photo

RMD1JJYF–Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw, KCB, 1830 - 1908, head of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, the fire brigade of London, England,

A firefighter is rescuing two children, Hatton Garden, City of London, 1844 Stock Photo

RM2F64NJM–A firefighter is rescuing two children, Hatton Garden, City of London, 1844

Fire brigade in action in London, using a chest engine recharged from a street hydrant. London, 1850. Stock Photo

RM2K01KWR–Fire brigade in action in London, using a chest engine recharged from a street hydrant. London, 1850.

'Destruction of the Royal Exchange' (2nd) fire, London, 1838. Artist: W Clerk Stock Photo

RMDDN12K–'Destruction of the Royal Exchange' (2nd) fire, London, 1838. Artist: W Clerk

Cheapside, London, 1881. Artist: Anon Stock Photo

RMDDMRM0–Cheapside, London, 1881. Artist: Anon

RMMMEEHA–LONDON, UK - APRIL 19TH 2018: A plaque marking the location where District Officer Charles Pearson lost his life during the Sidney Street Siege in Lon

The Fire at the City Flour-Mills in Upper Thames-Street, [London, seen from the River Thames], 1872. This building [belonging to Messrs J. Hadley and Co.] stood a little below Blackfriars Bridge...Along the western side was the creek or dock, in which barges could be unloaded. An immense quantity of grain, said to amount to 200,000 quarters, was stored in these mills...It was in the third floor that the fire broke out. The alarm was given to the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, in Watling-street, where two engines, one a powerful steamer, were got out, and in less than five minutes were on the way t Stock Photo

RM2YX4B3F–The Fire at the City Flour-Mills in Upper Thames-Street, [London, seen from the River Thames], 1872. This building [belonging to Messrs J. Hadley and Co.] stood a little below Blackfriars Bridge...Along the western side was the creek or dock, in which barges could be unloaded. An immense quantity of grain, said to amount to 200,000 quarters, was stored in these mills...It was in the third floor that the fire broke out. The alarm was given to the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, in Watling-street, where two engines, one a powerful steamer, were got out, and in less than five minutes were on the way t

Fire brigade demonstration & public fête at Leighton Buzzard. Bedfordshire 1863. The Illustrated London News Stock Photo

RFMXMYXP–Fire brigade demonstration & public fête at Leighton Buzzard. Bedfordshire 1863. The Illustrated London News

CORNWALL Truro Firemen at a fire, Quay side 1873. Illustrated London News Stock Photo

RFFF49D2–CORNWALL Truro Firemen at a fire, Quay side 1873. Illustrated London News

VANITY FAIR SPY CARTOON Eyre Massey Shaw 'He well deserves his popularity' 1871 Stock Photo

RF2XDAEDJ–VANITY FAIR SPY CARTOON Eyre Massey Shaw 'He well deserves his popularity' 1871

Shand and Mason's fire engine, used by the London Fire Brigade. 1851. Stock Photo

RM2K01KWK–Shand and Mason's fire engine, used by the London Fire Brigade. 1851.

Conflagration at Sir C. Price's Wharf, Blackfriars, 1845. The London fire brigade attempting to extinguish a fire '...in the warehouses belonging to Sir Charles Price and Co., oil and colourmen...adjoining Blackfriars-bridge...Now the fears of the inhabitants were raised to a painful pitch, lest there should be an explosion of gas - in which case there must have been fearful devastation...The man who lost his life is known to have been working at the engine that was destroyed; in all probability, he missed his way when he retreated, and, instead of jumping into the river, became fixed against Stock Photo

RM2E2JBD9–Conflagration at Sir C. Price's Wharf, Blackfriars, 1845. The London fire brigade attempting to extinguish a fire '...in the warehouses belonging to Sir Charles Price and Co., oil and colourmen...adjoining Blackfriars-bridge...Now the fears of the inhabitants were raised to a painful pitch, lest there should be an explosion of gas - in which case there must have been fearful devastation...The man who lost his life is known to have been working at the engine that was destroyed; in all probability, he missed his way when he retreated, and, instead of jumping into the river, became fixed against

London Fire Brigade apparatus. Captain Shaw was Sir Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908). Head of London Metropolitan Fire Brigade. Stock Photo

RM2K01M0H–London Fire Brigade apparatus. Captain Shaw was Sir Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908). Head of London Metropolitan Fire Brigade.

Funeral of Mr. Braidwood, the late Chief of the London Fire Brigade, in Abney-Park Cemetery, 1861. Braidwood died in the Tooley Street fire. 'Seldom if ever before in London has such a marked tribute of public respect been paid to a private individual. The London Rifle Brigade, the Tower Hamlets Volunteers, all the public and private fire brigades...formed part of the procession, which extended upwards of a mile in length. Every avenue...was blocked by a dense and almost impenetrable crowd, while throughout the entire length of the route along which it was to pass every path was thronged...The Stock Photo

RM2TBKBY4–Funeral of Mr. Braidwood, the late Chief of the London Fire Brigade, in Abney-Park Cemetery, 1861. Braidwood died in the Tooley Street fire. 'Seldom if ever before in London has such a marked tribute of public respect been paid to a private individual. The London Rifle Brigade, the Tower Hamlets Volunteers, all the public and private fire brigades...formed part of the procession, which extended upwards of a mile in length. Every avenue...was blocked by a dense and almost impenetrable crowd, while throughout the entire length of the route along which it was to pass every path was thronged...The

Floating fire engine of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, permantly stationed at Southwark Bridge, London, 1868. Stock Photo

RM2K01MJX–Floating fire engine of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, permantly stationed at Southwark Bridge, London, 1868.

Engraving depicting a London fireman in standard uniform (right) and one equipped with smoke-proof dress and breathing pipe. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR779M–Engraving depicting a London fireman in standard uniform (right) and one equipped with smoke-proof dress and breathing pipe. Dated 19th century

Engraving depicting Captain Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908) head of the London Metropolitan Fire Brigade, with fire apparatus. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR778J–Engraving depicting Captain Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908) head of the London Metropolitan Fire Brigade, with fire apparatus. Dated 19th century

RMKCENCC–Illustration depicting Captain Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908) the Superintendent of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and the London Fire Engine Establishment. Dated 19th Century

Engraving depicting Shand and Mason's fire engine, used by the London Fire Brigade. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR770P–Engraving depicting Shand and Mason's fire engine, used by the London Fire Brigade. Dated 19th century

Ruins of the Star and Garter Hotel at Richmond, 1870. Fire in south-west London. 'Colonel Bull, of the 19th Surrey Volunteers, held the ladder and desired Simpson and Lever to lower themselves from the window above. Simpson did so, by means of a sheet...It was hoped that Lever would have got down in the same manner; but he was observed suddenly to disappear from the window, having probably been suffocated by the smoke and rendered insensible...There were eight engines, one a steam fire-engine; but not a drop of water could be got till four o'clock. A man had to be sent to Battersea, to the off Stock Photo

RM2XT30CX–Ruins of the Star and Garter Hotel at Richmond, 1870. Fire in south-west London. 'Colonel Bull, of the 19th Surrey Volunteers, held the ladder and desired Simpson and Lever to lower themselves from the window above. Simpson did so, by means of a sheet...It was hoped that Lever would have got down in the same manner; but he was observed suddenly to disappear from the window, having probably been suffocated by the smoke and rendered insensible...There were eight engines, one a steam fire-engine; but not a drop of water could be got till four o'clock. A man had to be sent to Battersea, to the off

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade testing fire escapes made by EH Bayley & Co. Stock Photo

RM2K01M4F–The Metropolitan Fire Brigade testing fire escapes made by EH Bayley & Co.

Engraving depicting a floating fire engine used on the River Thames. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR779J–Engraving depicting a floating fire engine used on the River Thames. Dated 19th century

The London Fire Brigade at practice on the Thames Embankment, 1868. 'A grand inspection of the engines and firemen belonging to the Metropolitan Fire Brigade...took place...Two floating steam fire-engines on the river, and four land-travelling steam fire-engines, besides a number of the most powerful hand-engines and two fire-escapes, were tried with perfect success; and the men were put through all the manoeuvres of their drill, which they executed with the utmost promptitude and precision. The reorganisation of the Fire Brigade, raising it to its present state of efficiency and completeness Stock Photo

RM2XAP7CM–The London Fire Brigade at practice on the Thames Embankment, 1868. 'A grand inspection of the engines and firemen belonging to the Metropolitan Fire Brigade...took place...Two floating steam fire-engines on the river, and four land-travelling steam fire-engines, besides a number of the most powerful hand-engines and two fire-escapes, were tried with perfect success; and the men were put through all the manoeuvres of their drill, which they executed with the utmost promptitude and precision. The reorganisation of the Fire Brigade, raising it to its present state of efficiency and completeness

Memorial-stone to the late Mr. Braidwood, 1862. 'The tribute to the memory of the late Mr. Braidwood, Superintendent of the London Fire Brigade, raised by the M division of police, is an effectively-carved monument of Portland stone, designed and executed by Mr. S. H. Gardiner, of the New Kent-road. A wreath of laurel stands out in bold relief, round which entwines a fire-hose, encircling the inscription. At the foot of the wreath, forming the base of the memorial, are carved a fireman's accoutrements, consisting of a helmet, a hose-point, hatchet, crowbar, Ac. On the plinth some lines are ins Stock Photo

RM2WG0HMK–Memorial-stone to the late Mr. Braidwood, 1862. 'The tribute to the memory of the late Mr. Braidwood, Superintendent of the London Fire Brigade, raised by the M division of police, is an effectively-carved monument of Portland stone, designed and executed by Mr. S. H. Gardiner, of the New Kent-road. A wreath of laurel stands out in bold relief, round which entwines a fire-hose, encircling the inscription. At the foot of the wreath, forming the base of the memorial, are carved a fireman's accoutrements, consisting of a helmet, a hose-point, hatchet, crowbar, Ac. On the plinth some lines are ins

Torch-Light Procession in the Place d'Armes, at Montreal, 1850. '...the citizens of Montreal [in Canada, decided on] the necessity of preparing a suitable display of Canadian industry, for exposition at the Great Industrial Congress of 1851 [to be held in London. It was therefore] '...decided to hold a Grand Provincial Industrial Exhibition, in the city of Montreal'. A celebratory procession was '...conducted by the fire brigade of the city...All the fire companies, with their engines, hose-reels, &c., drawn by horses, richly caparisoned and decorated, formed the procession. They had a mo Stock Photo

RM2J3H7KK–Torch-Light Procession in the Place d'Armes, at Montreal, 1850. '...the citizens of Montreal [in Canada, decided on] the necessity of preparing a suitable display of Canadian industry, for exposition at the Great Industrial Congress of 1851 [to be held in London. It was therefore] '...decided to hold a Grand Provincial Industrial Exhibition, in the city of Montreal'. A celebratory procession was '...conducted by the fire brigade of the city...All the fire companies, with their engines, hose-reels, &c., drawn by horses, richly caparisoned and decorated, formed the procession. They had a mo

The Fire-Brigade, 1850. Fire in Lambeth, south London: 'In a very short period the window-frames at the back of the houses in the York-road caught fire, and berore any effective means could be adopted to prevent it, the whole range numbered 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, were enveloped in flame...The firemen worked bravely; but the extent of the catastrophe was appalling'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850. Stock Photo

RM2HT67BJ–The Fire-Brigade, 1850. Fire in Lambeth, south London: 'In a very short period the window-frames at the back of the houses in the York-road caught fire, and berore any effective means could be adopted to prevent it, the whole range numbered 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, were enveloped in flame...The firemen worked bravely; but the extent of the catastrophe was appalling'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.

Chandos-street Fire-Engine Station, [London], 1858. '...one of those places scattered throughout the metropolis where, day and night, a portion of the fire brigade is in readiness to start at a moment's notice to any part of London. At these houses the engines are always in readiness, the horses with their equipments are prepared for instant action, and the men may be said to sleep in harness; so that should an alarm be given in the dead of night the engine is in a few minutes on its way to the place of the fire, rattling over the pavement with that peculiar sound which distinguishes the progr Stock Photo

RM2RRJ9W2–Chandos-street Fire-Engine Station, [London], 1858. '...one of those places scattered throughout the metropolis where, day and night, a portion of the fire brigade is in readiness to start at a moment's notice to any part of London. At these houses the engines are always in readiness, the horses with their equipments are prepared for instant action, and the men may be said to sleep in harness; so that should an alarm be given in the dead of night the engine is in a few minutes on its way to the place of the fire, rattling over the pavement with that peculiar sound which distinguishes the progr

'The Crimean War, 1854-56: The Battle of Balaclava: The Charge of the Light Brigade, October 25, 1854', (1901). Disastrous British cavalry charge, immortalised in Tennyson's poem, in which the Light Brigade suffered 40% casualties as they advanced straight into Russian cannon fire. From "The Illustrated London News Record of the Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901: The Life and Accession of King Edward VII. and the Life of Queen Alexandra". [London, 1901] Stock Photo

RMW6P79A–'The Crimean War, 1854-56: The Battle of Balaclava: The Charge of the Light Brigade, October 25, 1854', (1901). Disastrous British cavalry charge, immortalised in Tennyson's poem, in which the Light Brigade suffered 40% casualties as they advanced straight into Russian cannon fire. From "The Illustrated London News Record of the Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901: The Life and Accession of King Edward VII. and the Life of Queen Alexandra". [London, 1901]

RMW7EPC2–Burning of Covent Garden Theatre, 1856 (1897). Artist: Unknown.

Burning of Covent-Garden Theatre, [London], 1856. Inquiry into the cause of the fire: 'John Drake Palmer, gasman, said he had the entire management of the gas-fittings of the theatre, and had fitted up the carpenter's shop with gas just previously to Christmas last. The whole arrangements for lighting the theatre were under the control of himself or his assistants. It was impossible, he thought, for the fire to have originated by reason of any escape of gas in the carpenter's shop. Mr. Henry Sloman, machinist and carpenter to the theatre during the last thirty years, was next examined. He said Stock Photo

RM2R4DJ9J–Burning of Covent-Garden Theatre, [London], 1856. Inquiry into the cause of the fire: 'John Drake Palmer, gasman, said he had the entire management of the gas-fittings of the theatre, and had fitted up the carpenter's shop with gas just previously to Christmas last. The whole arrangements for lighting the theatre were under the control of himself or his assistants. It was impossible, he thought, for the fire to have originated by reason of any escape of gas in the carpenter's shop. Mr. Henry Sloman, machinist and carpenter to the theatre during the last thirty years, was next examined. He said

Ruins of the Great Fire at Bermondsey, [in London], 1850. Firemen at the scene '...of a very extensive conflagration, probably the largest that has occurred in the district for years. The premises on which the fire happened were those of Messrs. H. N. and H. Eason, tanners and leather-dressers...The engine-house stood in about the middle of the principal range, a large lofty barn, in which were 300 loads of bark, of the value of more than £5000, being to the right or north side, and the leather warehouse and another bark store on the left or south side. Almost immediately on the discovery Stock Photo

RM2J3H75G–Ruins of the Great Fire at Bermondsey, [in London], 1850. Firemen at the scene '...of a very extensive conflagration, probably the largest that has occurred in the district for years. The premises on which the fire happened were those of Messrs. H. N. and H. Eason, tanners and leather-dressers...The engine-house stood in about the middle of the principal range, a large lofty barn, in which were 300 loads of bark, of the value of more than £5000, being to the right or north side, and the leather warehouse and another bark store on the left or south side. Almost immediately on the discovery

Ruins of the Late Fire at the London Docks, 1858. The fire '...originated in the South Stack Warehouse on the South Quay building, several floors high, each filled with gutta percha, saltpetre, sugar, jute, cider, hemp, ropes, cochineal, saffron, and drugs of great value. To save warehouses containing such combustibles as these proved impossible, and the flames soon got complete possession. The engines arrived very quickly, but torrents of water made no impression on the flames...Just as the conflagration was at its height the gutta percha and indiarubber ran in a state of ignition amongst som Stock Photo

RM2RRJ9PY–Ruins of the Late Fire at the London Docks, 1858. The fire '...originated in the South Stack Warehouse on the South Quay building, several floors high, each filled with gutta percha, saltpetre, sugar, jute, cider, hemp, ropes, cochineal, saffron, and drugs of great value. To save warehouses containing such combustibles as these proved impossible, and the flames soon got complete possession. The engines arrived very quickly, but torrents of water made no impression on the flames...Just as the conflagration was at its height the gutta percha and indiarubber ran in a state of ignition amongst som

Arrival of the King of the French during the fire, 1844. Firefighters at New Cross railway station in south-east London: 'His Majesty the King [Louis Philippe] arrived at the station at about eleven o'clock,and on alighting, expressed his great regret at the calamity...One of the most fearful fires that have occurred in the neighbourhood of the metropolis for many years took place...at the works attached to the station of the South Eastern, Brighton, and Croydon Railways at New-cross, resulting in the destruction of property to an enormous amount...It consists of an assemblage of vast workshop Stock Photo

RM2DCBW7N–Arrival of the King of the French during the fire, 1844. Firefighters at New Cross railway station in south-east London: 'His Majesty the King [Louis Philippe] arrived at the station at about eleven o'clock,and on alighting, expressed his great regret at the calamity...One of the most fearful fires that have occurred in the neighbourhood of the metropolis for many years took place...at the works attached to the station of the South Eastern, Brighton, and Croydon Railways at New-cross, resulting in the destruction of property to an enormous amount...It consists of an assemblage of vast workshop

Scene of the fire at Dockhead, Bermondsey, [London], sketched on Saturday morning, 1864. 'a great fire broke out in the waterside premises of Messrs. Barry Brothers, wharfingers and saltpetre merchants...The warehouses...contained many thousand tons of saltpetre, and, as a strong wind was blowing...the piles and blocks of saltpetre caught fire one after another, sending forth immense volumes of brightly-coloured flame and scattering smoke, ashes, and sparks...Adjoining this capacious warehouse stood another...termed the H Extension Warehouse. This building was filled with several thousand bale Stock Photo

RM2WRGX6A–Scene of the fire at Dockhead, Bermondsey, [London], sketched on Saturday morning, 1864. 'a great fire broke out in the waterside premises of Messrs. Barry Brothers, wharfingers and saltpetre merchants...The warehouses...contained many thousand tons of saltpetre, and, as a strong wind was blowing...the piles and blocks of saltpetre caught fire one after another, sending forth immense volumes of brightly-coloured flame and scattering smoke, ashes, and sparks...Adjoining this capacious warehouse stood another...termed the H Extension Warehouse. This building was filled with several thousand bale

The Great Fire at Rotherhithe, [east London], 1871. 'The fire which broke out, a quarter before five in the morning, in a phosphate-manure warehouse, and spread to the adjacent granaries, shipwrights' storehouses, and other premises, consumed a vast amount of property...a policeman...gave the alarm and sent for the engines. They came, one after another, to the number of eleven,...with four floating engines; the firemen numbered 139 in all. The water supply was very bad, and it was three quarters of an hour from the discovery of the fire before any could be obtained...Unfortunately, the tide wa Stock Photo

RM2Y3C008–The Great Fire at Rotherhithe, [east London], 1871. 'The fire which broke out, a quarter before five in the morning, in a phosphate-manure warehouse, and spread to the adjacent granaries, shipwrights' storehouses, and other premises, consumed a vast amount of property...a policeman...gave the alarm and sent for the engines. They came, one after another, to the number of eleven,...with four floating engines; the firemen numbered 139 in all. The water supply was very bad, and it was three quarters of an hour from the discovery of the fire before any could be obtained...Unfortunately, the tide wa

The Preston Guild Festival: the Trades Procession doubling at the triumphal arch, London-road, 1862. 'The trades...had each their appropriate emblems and banners, and a band. Some of the devices were most ingenious and remarkable; the workmen practising the several trades walked in pairs after the banner, the band, and the respective lurry which described their callings. All were neatly dressed, many wore rosettes, and the number of trade emblems and lesser flags which they carried was more than one could count. The fire brigade made a good show; and the procession of the fishermen attracted c Stock Photo

RM2WG0K3C–The Preston Guild Festival: the Trades Procession doubling at the triumphal arch, London-road, 1862. 'The trades...had each their appropriate emblems and banners, and a band. Some of the devices were most ingenious and remarkable; the workmen practising the several trades walked in pairs after the banner, the band, and the respective lurry which described their callings. All were neatly dressed, many wore rosettes, and the number of trade emblems and lesser flags which they carried was more than one could count. The fire brigade made a good show; and the procession of the fishermen attracted c

Leith Pier on fire, 1871. 'Last Saturday, between 800 and 900 yards of the West Pier at Leith [a port area in the north of Edinburgh, Scotland], was destroyed by fire'. From "Illustrated London News", 1871. Stock Photo

RM2Y3BYW9–Leith Pier on fire, 1871. 'Last Saturday, between 800 and 900 yards of the West Pier at Leith [a port area in the north of Edinburgh, Scotland], was destroyed by fire'. From "Illustrated London News", 1871.

Burning of Irwell Buildings, Manchester, 1844. Firefighters attempting to extinguish a fire: 'The night was somewhat stormy; occasionally heavy showers fell, but without producing the slightest effect on the fire ; and the wind, which was high and gusty, carried the flames across the Parsonage to the Blackfriars Inn...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I. Stock Photo

RM2DCBWNE–Burning of Irwell Buildings, Manchester, 1844. Firefighters attempting to extinguish a fire: 'The night was somewhat stormy; occasionally heavy showers fell, but without producing the slightest effect on the fire ; and the wind, which was high and gusty, carried the flames across the Parsonage to the Blackfriars Inn...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I.

Fire at Richmond, 1844. A crowd outside the Cricketers' Tavern, Greenside, Richmond, west London: '...the policeman on duty, whilst going past the Cricketers, observed smoke issuing through the crevices of the shutters. He raised an alarm; and, on the door being forced open, the whole of the bar was found to be in flames. The engines soon arrived, but the flames had got such a hold of the building, that they were of very little use'. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V. Stock Photo

RM2E2JAEB–Fire at Richmond, 1844. A crowd outside the Cricketers' Tavern, Greenside, Richmond, west London: '...the policeman on duty, whilst going past the Cricketers, observed smoke issuing through the crevices of the shutters. He raised an alarm; and, on the door being forced open, the whole of the bar was found to be in flames. The engines soon arrived, but the flames had got such a hold of the building, that they were of very little use'. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V.

Interior of Naworth Castle, during the conflagration, 1844. 'By eight o'clock, the castle was burnt down, with the exception of the steward's residence on the western and a portion of Belted Willie's Tower on the eastern side of the quandrangle. The amount of property saved is more than might have been expected, but the damage done is altogether irreparable. Much of the magnificent tapestry has been consumed, and the stately halls are utterly destroyed. The regret and consternation which this disastrous fire has spread through the country cannot be described'. From "Illustrated London New Stock Photo

RM2DCBW7E–Interior of Naworth Castle, during the conflagration, 1844. 'By eight o'clock, the castle was burnt down, with the exception of the steward's residence on the western and a portion of Belted Willie's Tower on the eastern side of the quandrangle. The amount of property saved is more than might have been expected, but the damage done is altogether irreparable. Much of the magnificent tapestry has been consumed, and the stately halls are utterly destroyed. The regret and consternation which this disastrous fire has spread through the country cannot be described'. From "Illustrated London New

'Fire at Messrs Harper and Brothers' Printing and Publishing Establishment, New York', 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854". Stock Photo

RM2K041RB–'Fire at Messrs Harper and Brothers' Printing and Publishing Establishment, New York', 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854".

The fire at Canterbury Cathedral, 1872. Fire '...caused by the upsetting of a pot of burning charcoal used by the plumbers employed to solder the leaden covering of the roof. The molten lead poured through to the woodwork below, and the roof in that part was soon on fire...The organ-blower had the presence of mind to go to the tower and ring the great bell...Smoke and flames were soon seen issuing in volumes from that part of the east end of the roof...the hose belonging to the Phoenix and Kent Fire Offices and to the City Volunteer Fire Brigade was of sufficient length to be affixed to the hy Stock Photo

RM2YX4BYW–The fire at Canterbury Cathedral, 1872. Fire '...caused by the upsetting of a pot of burning charcoal used by the plumbers employed to solder the leaden covering of the roof. The molten lead poured through to the woodwork below, and the roof in that part was soon on fire...The organ-blower had the presence of mind to go to the tower and ring the great bell...Smoke and flames were soon seen issuing in volumes from that part of the east end of the roof...the hose belonging to the Phoenix and Kent Fire Offices and to the City Volunteer Fire Brigade was of sufficient length to be affixed to the hy

Great fire at the New-Cross Railway Station, on Monday last, October, 1844. Firefighters at the scene in south-east London: 'One of the most fearful fires that have occurred in the neighbourhood of the metropolis for many years took place...at the works attached to the station of the South Eastern, Brighton, and Croydon Railways at New-cross, resulting in the destruction of property to an enormous amount...It consists of an assemblage of vast workshops, large lathe and planing machine rooms, furnace rooms, carpenters' and painters' rooms, carriage and fire engine houses; and a grand octagonal Stock Photo

RM2DCBW3M–Great fire at the New-Cross Railway Station, on Monday last, October, 1844. Firefighters at the scene in south-east London: 'One of the most fearful fires that have occurred in the neighbourhood of the metropolis for many years took place...at the works attached to the station of the South Eastern, Brighton, and Croydon Railways at New-cross, resulting in the destruction of property to an enormous amount...It consists of an assemblage of vast workshops, large lathe and planing machine rooms, furnace rooms, carpenters' and painters' rooms, carriage and fire engine houses; and a grand octagonal

London fires, 1887. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7DRK9–London fires, 1887. Artist: Unknown

Charge of the Chasseurs d'Afrique, October 25, 1854. Crimean War, Battle of Balaclava, extract from French commander Canrobert's description: '"...my brigade of the Chasseurs d'Afrique, on the left of the English army in the plain, endeavoured to come to its assistance, which it succeeded in doing by a bold and much-remarked manoeuvre, which consisted in attacking on the left a battery of artillery that had been keeping up a murderous fire on the English battalions, and which it drove back. We lost about twenty men killed and wounded, and two officers. The loss of the enemy on this point Stock Photo

RM2K040XP–Charge of the Chasseurs d'Afrique, October 25, 1854. Crimean War, Battle of Balaclava, extract from French commander Canrobert's description: '"...my brigade of the Chasseurs d'Afrique, on the left of the English army in the plain, endeavoured to come to its assistance, which it succeeded in doing by a bold and much-remarked manoeuvre, which consisted in attacking on the left a battery of artillery that had been keeping up a murderous fire on the English battalions, and which it drove back. We lost about twenty men killed and wounded, and two officers. The loss of the enemy on this point

The International Exhibition: fire-engine presented to Mr. Hodges by the inhabitants of Lambeth, 1862. 'Mr. Hodges is the head of a large and old-established distillery, situated in Pratt-street, Lambeth, to which undertaking he devotes the whole of his energies...A fire-engine, which is a necessary portion of the plant of an establishment of this kind, was not likely to be allowed by Mr. Hodges to remain quietly in its shed when his neighbour's house was on fire. He therefore very soon distinguished himself by superior courage and skill in its management, and with his fire brigade, which he h Stock Photo

RM2WG0K38–The International Exhibition: fire-engine presented to Mr. Hodges by the inhabitants of Lambeth, 1862. 'Mr. Hodges is the head of a large and old-established distillery, situated in Pratt-street, Lambeth, to which undertaking he devotes the whole of his energies...A fire-engine, which is a necessary portion of the plant of an establishment of this kind, was not likely to be allowed by Mr. Hodges to remain quietly in its shed when his neighbour's house was on fire. He therefore very soon distinguished himself by superior courage and skill in its management, and with his fire brigade, which he h

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