Tooley Collection

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

London Fire Engine Establishment, list of fire stations
Formed in 1833, the LFEE took over firefighting in London from the various Insurance Company fire brigades. It had 19 fire stations and its headquarters was located at Watling Street, City of London

Stationery, Spratts Patent Animal Biscuits, London
Stationery, Spratts Patent Animal Biscuits, with an engraving of the factory in Henry Street, Tooley Street, London. 1879

James Braidwood, fireman hero, London
James Braidwood, fireman hero of The Great Fire at Tooley Street, London Bridge, 22 June 1861 Date: 1861

Dockhead, Bermondsey
View of old houses in London Street, Dockhead, near Tooley Street, London. c.1810 Date: 1875

St Olaves School
View of the Grammar School of St Olaves in 1810. At that time the school was housed in the old Vestry Hall of the church and its adjoining premises (on the west side of Churchyard Alley)

Tooley Street London
View of the Great Fire at Cottons Wharf, Tooley Street, London in 1861. Date: 1875

Why I Became A Vegetarian, Lady Augustus Paget
Why I Became A Vegetarian, by Lady Augustus Paget (Walburga Ehrengarde Helena, Lady Paget, nÚÑáCountess von Hohenthal, 1839-1929). 1899

Waiting room at Tower Hill underground station 1870
The Tower Hill subway, waiting room and entry to the omnibus. Date: 1870

View of Bridge House in Bridge Yard, Tooley Street, 1846 (w / c on paper)
781278 View of Bridge House in Bridge Yard, Tooley Street, 1846 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Night time view of the 1861 fire in Tooley Street, Bermondsey, 1861 (colour litho)
781256 Night time view of the 1861 fire in Tooley Street, Bermondsey, 1861 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 32x49 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

LCC-MFB Tooley Street fire station, Bermondsey
Located at 164-165 Tooley Street, SE1, this station still stands today although it was closed operationally in 1928 and the building sold off

GLC-LFB Fifty pump fire, Tooley Street, Southwark
The biggest blaze of the decade was fought at Wilsons Wharf, near Tooley Street, Southwark, in the summer of 1971. It was the same location that cost the life of Londons Fire Chief

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THE THAMES SUBWAY, SECTION; The new subway running from Tower Hill to Vine Street, Tooley Street, is a quarter of a mile in length, and about twenty-two feet, though in the middle rather more

Hampstead, London - Wildwood Farm. Date: circa 1910s

Interior carriage of the Thames Subway
The interior carriage of the Thames Subway at Tower Hill. The underground railway ran from Tower Hill to Tooley Street

Waiting room at TowerHill underground station
Tower Hill undergroud station waiting room. Passengers waiting for a train to Tooley Station

Q Elizabeths School
A South View of Queen Elizabeths Free Grammar School in Tooley Street in the Parish of St Olave, Southwark, with a Plan of the Adjacent Neighbourhood done in 1813

The tunnel from the heading
View down the second tunnel beneath the Thames. (Isambards Rotherhithe Tunnel being the first) The tunnel passes from Tower Hill to Tooley Street, near the London Bridge Station

Tooley Street / London
St Olaves Church, Tooley Street

COTTONs WHARF 1900
COTTONs WHARF. Tooley St, London

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"Tooley: A Tale of Bravery and Resilience in London's Firefighting History" Step back in time to the bustling streets of Tooley, where the LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station stood as a beacon of hope. Its courageous crews, part of the esteemed London Fire Engine Establishment, were always ready to face any inferno that threatened this vibrant city. Amidst the chaos and danger, these valiant firefighters relied on their unwavering determination and unyielding spirit. As they rushed through the cobbled streets, their mission was clear – to protect lives and save homes from devastating blazes. Tooley Street itself bore witness to historic events that shaped firefighting history. In June 1861, a fierce fire engulfed this iconic area near London Bridge. The flames roared with fury but were no match for the bravery displayed by those who fought tirelessly against all odds. Beyond its fiery reputation, Tooley held other treasures within its boundaries. From Stationery shops offering quills and inkwells to Spratts Patent Animal Biscuits stores catering to beloved pets across London – it was a street teeming with life. In this remarkable neighborhood thrived St Olaves School, nurturing young minds amidst an ever-changing world. And nearby Dockhead in Bermondsey echoed with tales of resilience as communities rebuilt after every trial they faced. It also witnessed moments of respite amidst chaos; like Lady Augustus Paget's enlightening book "Why I Became A Vegetarian, " reminding us that even during turbulent times, personal choices can shape our future for good. The waiting room at Tower Hill underground station became a sanctuary for weary travelers seeking solace from their daily grind. Amidst flickering gas lamps and worn-out benches, stories unfolded - dreams shared or dashed - as people sought refuge before embarking on new journeys.