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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

Background imageDennis Collection: Dennis Rollins, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2009. Artist: Brian O Connor

Dennis Rollins, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2009. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dennis Rollins, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2009

Background imageDennis Collection: Musicians John Dankworth and Don Lusher with Dennis Matthews of Crescendo magazine, London, 1985

Musicians John Dankworth and Don Lusher with Dennis Matthews of Crescendo magazine, London, 1985
John Dankworth, Dennis Matthews (Managing Director of Crescendo and Jazz Music), and Don Lusher, at a concert by the Ted Heath Orchestra, Barbican Hall, London, 5 December 1985

Background imageDennis Collection: Dennis Matthews of Crescendo International with Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie, London, 1979

Dennis Matthews of Crescendo International with Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie, London, 1979
Dennis Matthews of Crescendo International with Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979

Background imageDennis Collection: Count Basie with singer Dennis Rowland and drummer Butch Miles at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival

Count Basie with singer Dennis Rowland and drummer Butch Miles at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, July 1979

Background imageDennis Collection: The bandstand and pier, Eastbourne, East Sussex, early 20th century. Artist: E Dennis

The bandstand and pier, Eastbourne, East Sussex, early 20th century. Artist: E Dennis
The bandstand and pier, Eastbourne, East Sussex, early 20th century

Background imageDennis Collection: Jacobs Ladder, as seen from Cliff Walks, Sidmouth, Devon, early 20th century

Jacobs Ladder, as seen from Cliff Walks, Sidmouth, Devon, early 20th century. From Denniss Aqua-Tone series of postcards

Background imageDennis Collection: Kings and Clare Colleges, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, early 20th century. Artist: E Dennis

Kings and Clare Colleges, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, early 20th century. Artist: E Dennis
Kings and Clare Colleges, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, early 20th century

Background imageDennis Collection: Happy Valley and Marine Parade, Llandudno, 20th century. Artist: E Dennis

Happy Valley and Marine Parade, Llandudno, 20th century. Artist: E Dennis
Happy Valley and Marine Parade, Llandudno, 20th century

Background imageDennis Collection: Old Town, Eastbourne, Sussex

Old Town, Eastbourne, Sussex. circa 1910

Background imageDennis Collection: Elizabeth Ponsonby

Elizabeth Ponsonby
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

Background imageDennis Collection: Bright Young Things at a United States Party

Bright Young Things at a United States Party
A group at a United States party given by Miss Joe Carstairs, the intrepid motor-boat speed merchant and Miss Ruth Baldwin. From left, Miss Studik, Mr Dennis Pelly, Mr Leveson, the Hon

Background imageDennis Collection: Fire at Izmir, British Dennis Pump engine in action

Fire at Izmir, British Dennis Pump engine in action
The Great Fire at Izmir, British Dennis Pump engine in action on the waterfront - note the railway lines, laid by the French. Date: 1922

Background imageDennis Collection: LCC-LFB Dual purpose pump escape at Southwark HQ

LCC-LFB Dual purpose pump escape at Southwark HQ
A Dennis pump ladder and crew. The Dennis pumps were introduced in 1934-5. This pump saw service in the Blitz and continued peacetime service until it was withdrawn in 1955

Background imageDennis Collection: GLC-LFB Dennis emergency rescue tender

GLC-LFB Dennis emergency rescue tender
The word Rescue was added to the sides of the London Fire Brigades fleet of emergency tenders, and ETs became known as ERTs (Emergency rescue tenders)

Background imageDennis Collection: LCC-LFB A diesel AEC-Merryweather Dennis pump

LCC-LFB A diesel AEC-Merryweather Dennis pump
Pictured at the Brigade Headquarters drill yard, Lambeth SE1, a dual purpose appliance which for some reason does not have any hosereels!

Background imageDennis Collection: LCC-LFB A motorised Dennis pump escape

LCC-LFB A motorised Dennis pump escape
The adoption of motorised fire engines by the LFB led to a reduction in the number of stations required. A report produced in the 1920s recommended the closure of some 15 fire stations

Background imageDennis Collection: LCC-LFB Bromptons Dennis pump at Lambeth HQ

LCC-LFB Bromptons Dennis pump at Lambeth HQ
Station A8 was Brompton fire station. Here its dual-purpose petrol Dennis pump is seen standing at Lambeth headquarters

Background imageDennis Collection: Royal wedding 1981 - Margaret Thatcher

Royal wedding 1981 - Margaret Thatcher
Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, together with her husband Denis, among the guests at the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer at St Pauls Cathedral on 29 July 1981. 1981

Background imageDennis Collection: Saint Denis (Also Called Dionysius, Dennis, Or Denys). Third Century Christian Martyr And Saint

Saint Denis (Also Called Dionysius, Dennis, Or Denys). Third Century Christian Martyr And Saint. Bishop Of Paris. Here Seen Carrying His Head To His Place Of Burial (Below)

Background imageDennis Collection: W. W. Dennis Trainer and Owner

W. W. Dennis Trainer and Owner
W.W.Dennis Trainer and Owner Of Hennessy Gold Cup Winner 30 November 1996 Date: 30 November 1996

Background imageDennis Collection: Dennis Price / Signed

Dennis Price / Signed
DENNIS PRICE (Dennistoun Franklyn John Rose-Price) English actor of stage, screen and TV Date: 1915 - 1973

Background imageDennis Collection: Dennis Vintage Fire Engine & Brigade, Stockport, Manchester

Dennis Vintage Fire Engine & Brigade, Stockport, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Showing the first turnout of the new fire engine 9th June 1927

Background imageDennis Collection: Tractor seats

Tractor seats
Steam Engine at Boconnoc Estate near Lostwithiel Cornwall

Background imageDennis Collection: GLC-LFB Islington fire station, Upper Street

GLC-LFB Islington fire station, Upper Street
Islington fire station was erected in Upper Street, North London, in 1900 by the London County Council for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade

Background imageDennis Collection: GLC-LFB - Dual purpose water-tender fire engine

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose water-tender 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

Background imageDennis Collection: LCC-LFB Dennis hose laying lorry

LCC-LFB Dennis hose laying lorry
The hose laying lorry from Lee Green fire station pictured at Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth SE1. The hose laying lorry carried one mile of 3.5 inch hose that could be laid out from the lorry as it

Background imageDennis Collection: LCC-LFB Southwarks Emergency Tender and crew

LCC-LFB Southwarks Emergency Tender and crew
Southwarks Emergency Tender and crew. By the 1920s emergency tenders were developing into far more that just a carrier of firefighters with breathing apparatus and lighting at incidents



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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.