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Fine Art Print : LFCDA-LFB Woolworths fire, Crystal Palace SE19
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LFCDA-LFB Woolworths fire, Crystal Palace SE19
Fifteen pumps were called to deal with a major blaze in the Woolworths store in Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, that seriously damaged the store. The picture shows a hydraulic platform at work whilst fire crews gain access to the roof at the back of the building from a 13.5 metre Lacon extension ladder
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Media ID 7641289
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1988 Access Billowing Blaze Crews Crystal Damaged Eighties Extension Hose Hoses Hydraulic Ladder Lfcda Lift Major Platform Raised Roof Smoky Store Tackle Woolworths Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen Skylift
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the raw power and intensity of history with our Fine Art Print of the LFCDA-LFB Woolworths Fire in Crystal Palace. This captivating image, taken from the London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the scene of the major blaze that seriously damaged the Woolworths store in Westow Hill, Crystal Palace in 1988. With fifteen pumps called to the scene, this print is a testament to the bravery and determination of the firefighters. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a piece of London's history into your home or office.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
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In this evocative photograph from the London Fire Brigade's archives, taken in 1988, we see the intense efforts of firefighters to contain a major blaze that seriously damaged the Woolworths store on Westow Hill in Crystal Palace, SE19. The smoke-filled air is thick with the acrid smell of burning materials as fifteen fire engines were called to the scene. At the heart of the operation, a hydraulic platform is raised high above the crowd, its outstretched arm reaching towards the roof of the building at the back. Fire crews, clad in protective gear, work diligently to gain access to the upper levels of the structure, using a 13.5 metre Lacon extension ladder for added reach. Hoses are deployed, water is sprayed, and the relentless battle against the flames continues. The hill in the background adds an extra challenge to the firefighting efforts, as the steep incline makes access to the scene more difficult. Despite these obstacles, the London Fire Brigade's brave men and women remain focused, their determination unwavering as they work tirelessly to bring the fire under control. The billowing smoke and the sight of the smoky, fire-damaged buildings serve as a stark reminder of the destructive power of fire. This photograph, taken in the 1980s, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the bravery and skill of the London Fire Brigade during a major emergency.
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