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Fine Art Print : LCC-LFB Recruit firemen training at Brigade HQ, SE1
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LCC-LFB Recruit firemen training at Brigade HQ, SE1
During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth. Here the recruit squad are rescuing by carrying down on the 50 foot wheeled escape ladder pitched to the third floor of the station drill tower
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1959 Carry Climb Climbing Drill Escape Floor Foot Headquarters Injured Instructor Ladder Ladders Lambeth Practice Practising Recruit Recruits Rescuing Squad Trainer Tutor Wheel Wheeled Wounded Yard Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring a captivating image of London Fire Brigade recruits training at Brigade Headquarters during the 1950s. Witness the intense focus and teamwork as they practice rescuing a person from a burning building using a 50-foot wheeled escape ladder. This historic photograph, sourced from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a unique glimpse into the past of the London Fire Brigade. Add this stunning print to your home or office decor and relive the bravery and dedication of these early firefighters.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.7cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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In this evocative photograph from the 1950s, a group of recruit firefighters from the London County Council Fire Brigade (LCC-LFB) are seen practicing their rescue skills at the Brigade Headquarters in Lambeth, SE1. The firefighters are shown carrying a person down a 50-foot wheeled escape ladder, which has been pitched to the third floor of the station drill tower. The recruits, dressed in their full firefighting gear, appear focused and determined as they carefully make their way down the ladder with their injured comrade. The London Fire Brigade's training program during the 1950s was rigorous and demanding, with recruits undergoing extensive instruction in various aspects of firefighting. The drill tower at the Lambeth Headquarters was an essential part of their training, providing them with the opportunity to practice their climbing and rescue skills in a controlled environment. The firefighters are guided by their tutors and instructors, who are not visible in the photograph but are no doubt watching closely to ensure that all safety protocols are being followed. The recruits' dedication and teamwork are on full display as they carry their wounded colleague down the ladder, demonstrating the camaraderie and selflessness that are essential qualities for any firefighter. This photograph captures a moment in time when the London Fire Brigade was preparing its recruits for the challenges they would face on the job. The image is a testament to the bravery and commitment of the firefighters who served during the 1950s and continues to inspire those who follow in their footsteps today.
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