Turntable Collection

Cheltenham Spa St James turntable, 1933
Duke Class locomotive, number 3261, sits on the turntable at Cheltenham St James station, Gloucestershire, 1933. The station was the end of the line so the turntable helped move the locomotives in

LCC-LFB Fire display at Brigade HQ Southwark
The London Fire Brigade encouraged, for very many years, a good public image by opening its doors to the public to special fire brigade displays

NFS 60ft hand-operated turntable ladder, WW2
An Austin K4-Merryweather 60 foot hand-operated turntable ladder (TL). A total of 50 such appliances were built and mounted on Austin K4 chassis for the Home Office between 1942 and 1943

Kings Cross station, London, Great Northern Railway. View of tracks 6 to 10, with several passenger carriages in view. There is a height gauge over the centre track

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

GLC-LFB Fire in Lambeth Road, SE11
A Merryweather turntable ladder stands ready whilst fire crews wearing Proto oxygen breathing apparatus tackle a blaze in Victoria House & Victoria Mansions, South Lambeth Road, South Lambeth

LCC-LFB Leyland Metz 100 foot turntable ladder
Lambeths (D61) turntable ladder at its base station, displayed in the Brigade headquarters drill yard. The hose line, when the TL is used as a water tower

LCC-LFB Lambeth fire station with appliances
Lambeth fire station (Brigade Headquarters) with pump-escape, pump and 100 foot turntable ladder. The station had three other appliances: an emergency tender, breakdown lorry and canteen van

LCC-LFB engines and crews, Whitechapel fire station
Located at 27 Commercial Road, East London, Whitechapel fire station opened in 1874. It was also a superintendent station (district headquarters) and was known as Station No 27

LCC-LFB Bishopsgate fire station, City of London
The pump, pump escape and turntable ladder, with their crews, on the forecourt of Bishopsgate fire station, City of London

Thomas Edison
Thomas Alva Edison (1847 - 1931), American inventor of the carbon telephone transmitter (1877), phonograph (1878), and incandescent lamp with carbon filament (1879)

LCC-LFB horse drawn 75ft turntable ladder (TL)
Shand Mason (Blackfriars) supplied the London Fire Brigade with this hand operated 75 foot turntable ladder on a four wheel horse drawn carriage

LCC-LFB Major fire at Prudential Insurance Building
Massive crowds gather to watch the London Fire Brigade fight the fire in the Prudential Assurance Company building located in High Holborn WC1, 16 June 1932

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

LFB turntable ladders in use at Hackney fire
Firefighters in action at Messrs Woolf, a furniture store in Hackney, East London

LFB major control unit in operation at a fire
LFB firefighters in action, and a major Control Unit vehicle in attendance at a fire, 7 October 1955. The Control Unit had its own dedicated operational staff

NFS-London Region 100ft turntable with pump, WW2
A Merryweather turntable ladder fitted with an integral fire pump that feeds the monitor at the head of the ladder and therefore does not require a separate pumping appliance to feed it

LCC-LFB Kensington fire station, SW London
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

LCC-LFB Serious office fire, Farringdon Street EC4
Two turntable ladders deployed at an office building fire in Farringdon Street, City of London, 16 November 1934. The top of the turntable ladder on the left is totally engulfed in the swirling black

GLC-LFB Warehouse fire, Herring Street, London
A serious warehouse fire in riverside wharfs and a turntable ladder at work in the distance. In the foreground salvage tenders from the London Salvage Corps are in attendance to mitigate damage

GLC-LFB - Turntable Ladder at Brigade HQ
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 vehicle repair workshops, Lambeth HQ
The London Fire Brigade vehicle repair and maintenance workshops located within the extensive headquarters complex in Lambeth, SE1

LCC-LFB in action at warehouse blaze
Two turntable ladders brought into action at a major warehouse fire with an LCC ambulance standing by in the foreground

London Fire Brigade turntable ladder
A London Fire Brigade turntable ladder

W Heath Robinson - Peeling Potatoes by Gramophone

Turntable at Ifracombe Engine Shed, Devon, 1950s
A view of the turntable at Ilfracombe Engine Shed, Devon in the 1950s. The turntable was used to turn steam locomotives so that they could return in the direction from which they had come

Firefighting at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
Firefighting at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion

Bonzo finds a joy wheel! by George Studdy
Bonzo finds a joy wheel -- he goes round and round on a gramophone turntable, until he becomes too dizzy and falls off. Date: 1924

Illustration, stereo system

Digital illustration of record on record player

Firefighter adjusting turntable ladder mechanism

Yo!
Stefan Bammert

Galactic Dj II
Vertigo Artography

1969 Amsterdam Motor Show
FEBRUARY 12: A DAF 55 on a rotating display stand during the Amsterdam Motor Show on February 12, 1969. (Photo by LAT Images)

Start Me Up
Vertigo Artography

Old Vinyl Sounds Better
Dikhotomy

Music Escape
Dikhotomy

Jesus Raves
Dikhotomy

Jesus Raves
Dikhotomy

Music Escape
Dikhotomy

Old Vinyl Sounds Better
Dikhotomy

Jesus Raves
Dikhotomy

Music Escape
Dikhotomy

Old Vinyl Sounds Better
Dikhotomy

Automotive 1931: Automotive 1931
JUNE 01: Morris Cowley during the Automotive 1931 on June 01, 1931. (Photo by LAT Images)

A turntable ladder of the London Fire Brigade tacklest fires close to Waterloo railway station as nine thousand incendiary

Radio Merseyside presenter Billy Butler. 31st July 1975

Steam Trains. A driver prepares to take his engine out of the sheds at the British Railway motive power depot at Dairycoates, Hull. 4th August 1965

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Revolutionizing Firefighting: The Timeless Turntable" Step back in time to the year 1933, where the Cheltenham Spa St James turntable stood tall as a symbol of innovation and efficiency. This remarkable contraption allowed fire engines to swiftly change direction, ensuring rapid response times during emergencies. During World War II, the NFS 60ft hand-operated turntable ladder became an invaluable asset in combating fires caused by devastating bombings. Witness the bravery of firefighters maneuvering this towering ladder amidst the chaos of London's Blitz. In bustling Kings Cross station, London, Great Northern Railway showcased their commitment to safety with their very own turntable ladder. A testament to progress and adaptability, it served as a lifeline for rescuers reaching great heights when every second counted. London's historic landmarks witnessed countless heroic acts during wartime. As bombs rained down upon the city streets, GLC-LFB Firefighters fearlessly operated turntable ladders at Brigade HQ and Lambeth Road's fire station - battling flames that threatened lives and heritage alike. The LCC-LFB Leyland Metz 100 foot turntable ladder epitomized strength and versatility. Its imposing presence instilled confidence in both firefighters and citizens alike – a beacon of hope rising above adversity. From Whitechapel fire station to Bishopsgate fire station in City of London, LCC-LFB engines proudly displayed their turntable ladders - symbols of unwavering dedication protecting communities day after day. Yet beyond its firefighting prowess lies another tale – that of Thomas Edison's ingenuity. The visionary inventor revolutionized music forever with his invention: the phonograph or "turntable. " From vinyl records spinning on these devices emerged melodies that touched souls across generations. Whether it be saving lives or serenading hearts with music; from Cheltenham Spa St James' historical significance to Thomas Edison's groundbreaking creation – one thing remains clear.