Service Collection

Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire
Heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a fire

Sacrament Sunday - William Teulon Blandford Fletcher

A Goldendoodle with snow on its nose

Firefighters and hoses, LFB annual review, Lambeth HQ LFB150
London firefighters from East London demonstrating mass jets during the Annual Review display at the Brigades headquarters. Lambeth, SE1

Firefighter during hook ladder practice

Crowds at the Isle of Wight pop festival. 30th August 1970

The Tube Station, c. 1932 (linocut printed in colours on tissue Japan)
659543 The Tube Station, c.1932 (linocut printed in colours on tissue Japan) by Power, Cyril Edward (1874-1951); 25.5x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tube Station)

Bomb damage and crater, Petherton Road, London, WW2
Panoramic view of extensive bomb damage and a crater in Petherton Road, North London, 2 July 1944. A salvage operation took place, pumping out flooded basements

Firefighters in action, Eagle Street, London WC1
Firefighters in action at a fire in Eagle Street, London WC1, 0738 hrs, 9 June 1955. In the initial stages an attempt was made to take a line of hose into the first floor via a loading bay door

Silent Film Still: Drinking

Firefighters standing by during the Blitz, London in WWII LFB150
Firefighters standing by during the Blitz, London -- in the early hours of the morning, after a night of bombing

Retro Style Desert Scene with Old Gas Station and Saguaro Cactus on a sunny day

English poster for Hampstead Railway Non-Stop Services, 1910
LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1910. English poster for Hampstead Railway Non-Stop Services, 1910

New Paddington Fire Station, West London

National Union, Gas worker and General Labourers, 1889 (colour litho)
XCF272232 National Union, Gas worker and General Labourers, 1889 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Blitz in London -- ambulance at Ladywell, Lewisham, WW2
Blitz in London -- an ambulance and rescue workers in the Ladywell area of Lewisham, SE13, where houses were demolished by a parachute bomb, 18 September 1940

Blitz in Plymouth -- St Andrews Parish Church, WW2
Blitz in Plymouth -- the smouldering remains of St Andrews Parish Church, bombed and badly damaged in March 1941. The church was restored, and reconsecrated in November 1957

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

Red English Post Box in a brick wall in Cambridge, England

LCC-MFB Red Cross Street fire station and engine, London LFB150
Red Cross Street fire station, City of London, built by the London County Council (LCC) and opened in 1900. It was one of four fire stations (plus a river station at Blackfriars)

Major fire in Wandsworth Road, Clapham SW8
London firefighters and the London Salvage Corps (in the long coats) at the scene of a fire involving shops and dwellings in Wandsworth Road, Clapham, SW8, on 9 September 1959

AFS women training, Highgate, London, WW2
AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) women training in Highgate, North London, in July 1942

Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance, Nuremberg, Germany
A Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance, parked on a street in Nuremberg, Germany

Trent Park Teacher Training College, North London (later part of Middlesex University). Being remote from road access and water supply

Firefighters in display at Lambeth HQ, London
Firefighters in a display at Lambeth HQ, London, on 28 July 1937, following a presentation of certificates for bravery by Mr E Cruse, Chairman of the London Fire Brigade Committee

Blitz in London -- Balham High Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- a bus in a bomb crater over an underground station in Balham High Road, SW London, 14 October 1940

Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium

Where Do You Want To Go?, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Where Do You Want To Go?, 1922. From The Romance of Modern Railways, by T. W. Corbin. [Seeley Service & Co. Limited, London, 1922]

Portrait of a Black Labrador Retriever sitting by some yellow flowers

Picture No. 10900348
Royal Air Force mountain rescue helicopter Date:

Turnout of vehicles from Lambeth HQ, with the River Thames and Houses of Parliament in the background

Traffic congestion, Covent Garden, London WC2
Traffic congestion in the Covent Garden area, London WC2, showing a view along Henrietta Street from the corner of Bedford Street during the morning of 26 March 1959

Blitz in London -- turntable ladder in operation, WW2
Blitz in London -- turntable ladder in operation, with firefighter and hose

Blitz in London - AFS firefighter, WW2
Blitz in London - a smiling AFS firefighter, a former Smithfield meat porter named Eddie

Petrol station, Old Brompton Road, London SW7
Brew Brothers petrol station in Old Brompton Road, London SW7, where a fire and explosion occurred in a basement store, 20 July 1957

Scene of devastation after flying bomb attack, WW2
A panoramic daytime scene of devastation following a flying bomb attack in London during the latter stages of the Second World War. Rescue workers look for buried casualties

George Beaumont with manual fire engine, Pinner
George Beaumont, Chief Officer of the Pinner Voluntary Fire Brigade, with a manual fire engine which was kept at Waxwell Lane, Pinner, having previously been housed at The Hall

Blitz in London -- AFS firefighter on ladder, WW2
Blitz in London -- an AFS firefighter on a ladder with hose attached, in a training exercise at HQ

Moroccan mint tea pot at a cafe in Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Shadwell Fire Station crew and fire engines on display

Women dispatch riders in training, WW2
Women dispatch riders in training during the Second World War

The overhead railway aka Dockers Umbrella, Liverpool, England. The railway operated along the Liverpool Docks with lightweight electric multiple units from 1893 to 1956

Tower Bridge jams in summer heat
Tower Bridge, London, jams when the metal expands in the summer heat on 2 July 1968. The bridge is closed for two hours while firefighters cool it down with their hoses

Cuba, Havana. Cafe in Plaza de la Catedral, Havana

Two Labrador Retrievers standing in a field of poppies at Antelope Valley California
Two Labrador Retrievers standing in a field of poppies at Antelope Valley, California

Woman performing as a bus conductor in a comic sketch

Massey Shaw fireboat on the River Thames with the Houses of Parliament in the background

NFS fire engines at Wembley
National Fire Service fire engines at Wembley

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"Service: A Tribute to Heroism and Compassion" In the face of danger, a heroic fireman fearlessly rescues a young girl from the clutches of a raging fire. Their selflessness and bravery embody the true essence of service. Amidst solemnity, at a Welsh funeral, we witness the profound service offered to bid farewell to loved ones. Henry Clarence Whaite's poignant painting captures the deep connection between humanity and nature in this act of final reverence. A Goldendoodle with snow on its nose reminds us that even our furry friends can provide unwavering loyalty and companionship. Their playful presence brings joy while silently teaching us about unconditional love and service. Sacrament Sunday symbolizes devotion as William Teulon Blandford Fletcher portrays individuals coming together for spiritual nourishment. This sacred gathering exemplifies how service extends beyond physical needs, nurturing souls in times of solace or celebration. The London Fire Brigade's annual review showcases firefighters equipped with hoses, ready to combat any blaze that threatens lives or property. At Lambeth HQ LFB150, their dedication is honored as they stand united against adversity. New Paddington Fire Station stands tall in West London—a testament to progress and innovation within emergency services. It represents an ongoing commitment to safeguarding communities through modern infrastructure designed for efficient response times. A red English post box nestled within a brick wall serves as more than just a receptacle for letters; it symbolizes connectivity across distances—a reminder that acts transcend borders and bring people closer together. Firefighters in action on Eagle Street demonstrate their unwavering resolve amidst chaos—running towards danger when others flee—an embodiment of courage under fire that epitomizes what it means to serve selflessly. During World War II's Blitz, firefighters stood by valiantly amid relentless bombings—guardians protecting lives amidst destruction. These brave men exemplify resilience during dark times when hope seemed scarce.