Dennis Collection

GUNSMOKE, c1960. Cast members Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, and Dennis Weaver in a publicity photograph for the television series Gunsmoke, c1960

LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station and its crews
Built in 1879, and located at 165 Tooley Street, this station remained operational until 1928 when the new Dockhead fire station was opened and the engines and crews transferred there

GLC-LFB Dennis diesel Compact Pump
Introduced into London in the mid-1970s, this narrow wheel base pump was not a dual purpose fire engine. It could only carry an extension ladder and not the 50 foot wheeled escape

Dennisport (Dennis Port), Nantucket Sound, Dennis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

LFCDA-LFB Leyton fire station
The fire station at Leyton, located at 90b Church Road, London E10

Fire at 298 Old Brompton Road, London SW5, 25 February 1956. An escape ladder is extended to the second floor, with Sub Officer Kirby of A9 Fulham carrying a 19-month-old child

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB Dual purpose pump escape at Lambeth HQ
A Dennis F7 pump escape at Lambeth HQ, a classic postwar fire engine newly in service in London. It was powered by a 150 bhp 5.7 litre Rolls-Royce engine and served initially at Lambeth Fire Station

LCC-LFB Dennis motorised Hatfield fire engine
LCC-London Fire Brigade, Dennis motorised Hatfield fire engine with crew

LCC-LFB Dennis motorised fire pump and crew
The introduction of the Dennis fire appliances would see the creation of dual-purpose fire engines capable of carrying either the 50 foot wheeled escape or, as here, adapted as a pump

Dennis Brain / Photo
DENNIS BRAIN Musician: legendary French horn player

Winter sunset on Chapin Beach, Dennis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

DIDEROT ENCYCLOPEDIA. Engraved frontispiece to Denis Diderots Encyclopedie, Paris, 1751-80
DIDEROT ENCYCLOPEDIA. Engraved frontispiece to Denis Diderots " Encyclopedie, " Paris, 1751-80

5 Ton Dennis Lorry, 1951
British Railways commercial vehicle for the distribution of Mars confectionary traffic. Number 5241 W

5 Ton Dennis Lorry, 1951
Built for use by British Railways. Body number 5222W

LFDCA-LFB Vintage fire engine at Clapham fire station
A former Middlesex Fire Brigade pump escape at Clapham fire station. Middlesex was absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade in 1965 with the creation of the Greater London Council

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB general purpose lorry
A general purpose lorry, manufactured by Dennis of Guildford

DENIS: MUSES, 1893. The Muses. Oil on canvas by Maurice Denis, 1893

Dennis Skinner, Labour MP for Bolsover, Derbyshire
Dennis Edward Skinner (b 1932), Labour politician, MP for Bolsover since 1970. Well known for his outspoken remarks in parliament, for which he has been suspended more than ten times

Suffragette Lilian Lenton in Court 1913
A newspaper placard dated Wednesday, June 11, 1913, with the headline, Miss. Lentons Reappearance. Lilian Lenton (1891-1972)

Fire at 298 Old Brompton Road, London SW5, 25 February 1956. A mother is reunited with her son after a dramatic rescue by Sub Officers Kirby and Temple under dangerous conditions

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Breakdown Lorry
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB Magirus (screw) 100ft turntable ladder
An example of the Dennis Morris Magirus turntable ladder in its fire station appliance room

Survivors of the Battle of Balaklava, 1875
Series of engraved portraits showing the surviving British participants of the Charge of the Light Brigade of the Battle of Balaclave, Crimean War, pictured in 1875

A lorry from the Hercules Bakery seen here outside Priday Metford mill, Gloucester docks. Circa 1920

The Officers of the Terra Nova, 1912 Voyage, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Officers of the Terra Nova, 1912 Voyage; Left to right - Mr. Dennistoun, Bo sun Cheetham, Lt. Rennick, Paymaster Drake, Engineer Williams, Lt. Pennell, Lt. Bruce, Biologist Lillie, (1913)

CANADIAN CURRENCY, 1837. Rebellion scrip issued under the name Distillery of St. Denis, displaying various combinations of the monetary values of France, England, the U.S. and Spain, 1837

LCC-LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump-escape
The Dennis dual-purpose pump-escape from D66 station Brixton (Gresham Road, SW4), pictured on Lambeth Bridge. The hose-reel tubing

Elizabeth Ponsonby with cocktail shaker and glasses
Miss Elizabeth Ponsonby (later the Hon. Mrs Dennis Pelly), one of the Bright Young Things of the 1920s, and daughter of Arthur Ponsonby a senior minister in the Labour government

LFB Dennis F101 appliance with hose ramps
LFB Dennis F101 appliance with brackets fitted to the rear to carry hose ramps

LCC-LFB learner drivers on a London street
A picture taken outside the headquarters of the London Fire Brigade in Southwark Bridge Road, SE1, on 14 September 1935, showing a motorised Dennis fire engine with an L-plate on the front

LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump, Lambeth HQ
Lambeths (D61) pump at its base station, on display in Brigade headquarters drill yard. Side mounted pump outlets together with hose-reel tubing and two hook ladders can be seen

Station 28, Whitechapel BA pumps crew
Firefighters from Whitechapel fire station posing with their Proto Mark IV oxygen breathing apparatus sets with their open Dennis dual purpose appliance which could carry either an extension ladder

LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump, Lambeth HQ
Lambeths (D61) pump at its base station, on display in Brigade headquarters drill yard. Side mounted pump outlets together with hose-reel tubing and two hook ladders can be seen

Dennis Brain Letter 1955
A letter from Dennis Brain, French horn player, to an admirer, enclosing his photograph

Ruth St Denis / Jugend 08
RUTH ST DENIS (Ruth Dennis) American vaudeville dancer and choreographer doing a serpent dance (Schlangentanz)

West Ham Fire Brigade vehicle by Dennis
West Ham Fire Brigade Rescue Tender, manufactured by Dennis Date: 1935

Dennis Taylor - Snooker Player Date: 1980s

The Beach, Aberdeen, 1961. Creator: Unknown
The Beach, Aberdeen, 1961. Crowds on the seafront at Aberdeen in Scotland. [E. T. W. Dennis & Sons, Ltd. London and Scarborough]

Saint Denis of Paris. 3rd century AD. Engraving. Colored
Saint Denis of Paris (3rd century AD). Bishop of Paris. Colored engraving. 19th century

Dennis fire engine with crew
A Dennis fire engine with crew in cork helmets

LFDCA-LFB Vintage fire engine in a Clapham street
A former Middlesex Fire Brigade pump escape which was visiting Clapham fire station. Middlesex was absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade in 1965 with the creation of the Greater London

LCC-LFB Dennis petrol pump
Supplied by Dennis of Guildford, Surrey, the latest in the range of petrol driven pumps supplied to the London Fire Brigade

Dennis Waterman and his father Harry Frank Waterman who works as a ticket collector, meet at Clapham Junction. 30/12/1967

Swindon Works Fire Brigade Dennis Fire Engine, 1942
This Dennis fire engine was purchased by the Swindon Works Fire Brigade in December 1942. It was used to strengthen their wartime capabilities

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"Dennis: A Name Synonymous with Firefighting, Television, and Scenic Beauty" Step back in time to the 1960s as we join the cast members of Gunsmoke - Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, and Dennis Weaver - in a captivating publicity photograph. The iconic television series Gunsmoke captured the hearts of viewers across America. Meanwhile, at LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station, brave crews relied on the reliable Dennis diesel Compact Pump to tackle fires and protect their community. This powerful machine was an essential tool in their firefighting arsenal. Venturing further east to Dennisport (Dennis Port) on Nantucket Sound in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, we discover a picturesque coastal town. Its breathtaking beauty is amplified during winter sunsets on Chapin Beach. Nature's artistry unfolds before our eyes. Back in London at LFCDA-LFB Leyton fire station stands another testament to the legacy vehicles. These motorized Hatfield fire engines were ready for any emergency that came their way. In Lambeth HQ of LCC-LFB headquarters stands a dual-purpose pump escape vehicle from Dennis. This versatile machine served not only as a pump but also as an escape route for firefighters battling intense blazes. Speaking of motorized marvels from Dennis, let us not forget about the dedicated crew who operated these impressive fire pumps throughout London. Their courage and expertise were matched only by the reliability of their trusted equipment. Away from firefighting scenes but still within the realm of greatness associated with "Dennis, " we find ourselves immersed in music history with none other than renowned musician Dennis Brain. His talent and passion resonated through every note he played. However, not all stories involving "Dennis" are filled with triumphs alone; tragedy struck at 298 Old Brompton Road in London SW5 when flames engulfed this historic location.