Framed Print : Firefighters in action at Ludgate Circus, London
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Firefighters in action at Ludgate Circus, London
Firefighters in action at Ludgate Circus, London, in May 1932, watched by a large crowd. Date: 1932
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Media ID 14156804
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1932 Action Billowing Circus Corps Engines Ladder Ladders Ludgate Restaurant Salvage Slater Spectators Vehicles Watched Watching Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen Slaters
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the captivating "Firefighters in Action at Ludgate Circus, London" framed print from Media Storehouse. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back in time to May 1932, where firefighters bravely tackle a blaze in the heart of London's Ludgate Circus. Witness the determination and courage of the firefighters as they work to extinguish the flames, all while a large crowd looks on in awe. This stunning, rights managed print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, firefighter supporters, or anyone who appreciates the drama and heroism of the past. Bring this piece of London's history into your home or office and be inspired by the bravery and resilience of the past.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, taken in May 1932, a team of brave firefighters from the London Fire Brigade (LFB) are seen in action at Ludgate Circus in London. The scene is chaotic as thick, billowing smoke fills the air, and the firemen work diligently to contain the blaze that has engulfed a building on the corner of the busy road intersection. The fire engine, with its distinctive red body and ladder extended, is at the center of the action, as the firefighters use the ladder to access the upper floors of the burning structure. A large crowd of onlookers has gathered on the street, watching the firefighting efforts with a mixture of awe and concern. Some spectators huddle together for warmth, while others lean out of windows or stand on balconies to get a better view. The restaurant at the base of the building, with its sign still visible through the smoke, appears to be closed, but its patrons have likely been evacuated safely. The London Fire Brigade, founded in 1865, has a rich history of serving the city and its people. In the 1930s, firefighting techniques and equipment were constantly evolving, and the firefighters of this era were true heroes, risking their lives to protect the community from the destructive power of fire. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the intensity and urgency of a fire scene and the dedication of the firefighters who worked to save lives and property.
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