Appliances Collection (page 19)

White based food blender filled with fruit

Kitchen with white wooden cupboards, pendant lights, long shelf stacked with glass jars containing dried foods, equipped with cooker and dishwasher, front view

LFB dual purpose appliance in Westminster
A London Fire Brigade dual purpose appliance near Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster

Display of exhibits about the London Fire Brigade, March 1955, with photographs, helmets and a model firefighting appliance

Horse-drawn fire vehicle and crew in display
A horse-drawn fire vehicle and crew in traditional dress, taking part in a special drill display given on 13 October 1937 to Chief Officers of provincial fire brigades

LFB firefighters with Dennis fire appliance
LFB firefighters with a Dennis fire appliance

LFB firefighters adjusting back of vehicle
LFB firefighters in traditional brass helmets adjusting the back of a vehicle

Three fire engines and crews, Hamburg, Germany
Three fire engines and their crews (Haupt Feuerwache), Hamburg, Germany, with a group of children on the right

Merryweather fire engine with detachable ladder

LFB crew on motorised vehicle
LCC London Fire Brigade crew on a motorised vehicle, February 1934

Horse-drawn fire engine with crew, Southgate, North London
Horse-drawn fire engine with crew -- SDFB, Southgate District Council fire service

LFB horse-drawn steamer at modern review
Lambeth LFB headquarters hosted regular annual displays and reviews. A popular feature was the inclusion of the working Victorian Shand Mason horse-drawn steam fire pump

LCC-LFB motorised Hatfield type fire engine
A motorised Hatfield-type fire engine. The London Fire Brigade was introducing motorised fire engines and the last horse-drawn appliance (a turntable ladder) would be withdrawn in 1921

LFB fire engine with raised ladder (side view)

LCC-London Fire Brigade, motorised pump at hose drill
Fire crew in the drill yard of the London Fire Brigade headquarters, Southwark, getting hose lines to work from a motorised fire pump

Blitz in London -- Mansfield Road sub-station, WW2
Blitz in London -- damaged appliances and debris from the bombed-out Mansfield Road fire sub-station after it was seriously damaged in a bombing raid on 16 November 1940

Street telephone fire alarm with group of children
Street telephone fire alarm for emergency calls, with a group of children looking up at it

Firefighters operating old pump at special drill display
Firefighters operating an old pump at a special drill display given on 13 October 1937 to Chief Officers of provincial fire brigades

Merryweather escape carrying unit (front view) with Fordson chassis

LFB firefighters in enclosed pump vehicle
LFB firefighters in an enclosed pump vehicle with a ladder on top. They are wearing traditional brass helmets and breathing equipment

Leyland pumping unit on Bedford chassis
Leyland extra heavy pumping unit on a Bedford chassis -- view of the controls

Merryweather fire engine indicator scale for regulating the angle and extension of the ladder

LFB Dennis fire engine (back view)
A London Fire Brigade Dennis fire engine (back view, showing the gallows)

LFB firefighter in enclosed pump vehicle
LFB firefighter in an enclosed pump vehicle with a ladder on top

Merryweather motor fire engine for Glasgow, rear view showing Hatfield pump

Fire appliance trailer attached to a London bus

Firefighter with fire engine
A firefighter with a fire engine, leaning over to adjust a lamp

Weekly LFB drill display with old manual pump
Weekly LFB drill display with an old manual pump brought into action, 26 August 1936

Shand Mason horse-drawn manual pump and crew
A Shand Mason horse-drawn manual pump, with crew from Red Cross Street fire station in traditional costume, taking part in the 1932 Lord Mayors Show, City of London

Bailey escape ladder fitted with Miles mounting

People at a display of fire appliances, LFB HQ
People at a display of fire appliances at the London Fire Brigade Headquarters

Morris Magirus vehicle with turntable ladder
An all steel Morris Magirus vehicle with turntable ladder, 100 horsepower, commissioned in April 1938. With fire crew in traditional brass helmets

LFB dual purpose appliance (back view)
London Fire Brigade dual purpose appliance (back view)

NFS firefighting crew with enclosed pump vehicle

LFB firefighter with new motor pump
LFB firefighter at HQ with newly delivered motor pump fitted with a six-cylinder engine, pumping capacity about 930 gallons per minute, 11 April 1938

Weekly LFB drill display with manual and motor pumps
Weekly LFB drill display with an old manual pump and a modern turbine motor pump both brought into action, 26 August 1936

LFB dual purpose appliance (back view) with crew
London Fire Brigade dual purpose appliance (back view), with crew

Street telephone fire alarm, out of order
Street telephone fire alarm for emergency calls, with an out of order notice on it

Two firefighters with fire engine
Two firefighters with a fire engine -- one man sits at the wheel while the other adjusts a lamp

Firefighters with fire engine and appliances, WW2
Firefighters (LFB and AFS) with a fire engine at HQ, showing how the various appliances and equipment are stored compactly, 16 July 1940

Close-up of LFB fire engine
Close-up of a London Fire Brigade fire engine

Blitz in London -- night at an AFS station, WW2
Blitz in London -- a night-time scene in an AFS station, 19 September 1940, with an armed guard keeping watch over appliances kept ready to answer any emergency

Four AFS firefighters operating hosepipe, WW2
Four AFS firefighters operating a hosepipe

LCC-London Fire Brigade. Kensington fire station
Located in Old Court Place near Kensington Church Street, Kensington fire station retained a horse drawn turntable ladder until 1921 when it was finally replaced by a motorised version

AFS firefighters unrolling hosepipes, WW2
Four Auxiliary Fire Service firefighters unrolling hosepipes, watched by some visitors

LFB firefighter cleaning an enclosed pump vehicle

Ladder, carriage frame and runners (battery operated)

Turntable appliance by Merryweather, Blackheath Common
Turntable appliance by Merryweather of Greenwich, seen here being demonstrated on Blackheath Common. It was destined for Rangoon, India. One of the men is Station Officer Edwards

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"Appliances: The Unsung Heroes of Firefighting" From the historic LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station in Bermondsey to the bustling New Paddington Fire Station in West London, they have played a crucial role in safeguarding our communities. These powerful machines are not just mere vehicles; they symbolize bravery and resilience. Firefighters working at the scene of a pub fire in SE London rely on their trusty appliance, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and tools designed to combat even the fiercest flames. As Chris Reynolds' Victorian fire engine cartoon reminds us, these lifesaving contraptions have come a long way since their humble beginnings. The iconic LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station proudly showcases its crews alongside their reliable appliance, standing tall as a testament to unity and dedication. Meanwhile, multi-service emergency vehicles demonstrate that they can not limited to firefighting alone but also serve as vital resources during other emergencies. At LCC-LFB Kennington fire station in Lambeth or GLC-LFB New Lewisham fire station's appliance room, one can witness the meticulous organization behind maintaining these essential machines. From Triplex Grate C Pattern engines to Dennis motorized Hatfield fire engines from yesteryears – each holds its own unique story within the annals of firefighting history. During World War II, NFS 60ft hand-operated turntable ladders proved indispensable for reaching great heights amidst chaos and destruction. These remarkable appliances exemplify courage under extreme circumstances. As firefighters parade proudly before their trusted companion, we are reminded that it is through teamwork and unwavering commitment that they protect lives and property day after day. Let us salute these unsung heroes who stand ready at all times - our brave firefighters and their steadfast appliances.