Wheeled Collection (page 8)

LFB fire engine with raised ladder (side view)

Junior LFB firefighters practise on a Wheeled Escape Ladder

Merryweather escape carrying unit (front view) with Fordson chassis

Bailey escape ladder fitted with Miles mounting

Ladder, carriage frame and runners (battery operated)

Ladder drill at LFB Southwark HQ

LFB towing unit (rear view)
London Fire Brigade towing unit (rear view)

Small-wheeled bogie to facilitate the carriage of larger containers and loads

LCC-LFB motorised pump-escape at Greenwich
LCC-London Fire Brigade motorised pump-escape at Greenwich, SE London. This fire engine also carried an in-built 60 gallon chemical extinguisher which fed through a hosereel

LCC-LFB motorised pump-escape with pneumatic tyres
The London Fire Brigade introduced Dennis dual purpose appliances which were fitted with pneumatic tyres, making fire engines faster and safer

Dennis motorised pump-escape with pneumatic tyres
A Dennis dual-purpose fire engine (pump escape) at Southwark fire station (station No 1) and LFB Headquarters. Introduced into the Brigade in 1934, it was fitted with pneumatic tyres

LCC- MFB horse drawn escape cart and ladder
A horse-drawn 50ft wheeled escape ladder. These could be very quickly slipped by the crew and extended up to a window. Their sole purpose was rescue, and these units

LCC-LFB Dennis motorised pump-escape
In 1910 the London Fire Brigade took delivery of the latest motorised fire engine from Dennis, the fire engine manufacturers in Surrey

LCC- MFB horse drawn escape cart and ladder drill
London Fire Brigade headquarters, Southwark SE1, with firefighters taking part in escape ladder drill, using an extension ladder to gain additional height

MFB (London) station ladder drill
Metropolitan firefighters taking part in ladder drill. Both large ladders are wheel escapes and the ladder on the right has an extension to give it additional height

LCC-LFB Dennis open pump escape at a fire station
Readying for the outbreak of WW2, a regular London pump-escape pictured with the wartime fire appliances which would greatly outnumber the pre-1938 London appliance fleet

Fire appliances in a London fire station appliance room
Motorised fire engines in a London fire station appliance room. Note the wooden blocks on the floor, to help stop the ladders deforming, especially in damp conditions

MFB Kensington fire station
Built in 1872, Kensington fire station was located on the corner of King Street and Ball Street, London W8. It replaced the temporary Kensington fire station in Lower Phillimore Mews, Hornton Street

Children climbing up a wheeled escape ladder

London Fire Brigade wheeled escape ladder and crew
A London Fire Brigade wheeled escape ladder and crew. The caption reads: London Fire Brigade motor escape competition G. District winners, Stoke Newington, 1925

London Fire Brigade appliances
London Fire Brigade wheeled escape vehicle (left) with a pump ladder vehicle (right) outside their station

Wheeled escape ladder
A wheeled escape ladder

Firefighters using a wheeled ladder escape

A firefighter with a wheeled ladder escape

A wheeled ladder escape in its appliance shed

LCC-MFB Recruitment strength test
There were many applications to join the MFB and there were about 99% rejections. A stern standard of physical fitness was laid down by the LCC and the Brigade

LCC-MFB 75 foot wheeled escape cart
This horse drawn escape cart carried one of the longer versions of the wheeled escape ladder. Until the introduction of the horse drawn turntable ladder

LCC-LFB Pump escape at Southwark HQ
The pump escape and crew at drill in the station yard of Brigade Headquarters at Southwark, SE1. The widespread adoption of motorised fire engines led to the development of both self propelled

LCC-LFB Battery-electric pump escape at Brigade HQ
Seen here at Southwark, Brigade headquarters, is an example of one of the electric driven escape vans. The batteries were stored under the bonnet and the fire engine weighed about two tons

LCC-MFB Bishopsgate fire station appliance room
The appliance room of Bishopsgate fire station, located at 162 Bishopsgate in the City of London. Showing its array of fire engines that comprised two horse drawn escape carts

LCC-MFB Escape cart at Southwark HQ
Escape cart in the yard of Southwark HQ. Prior to this time, the 50 foot wheeled escape ladders were pushed to fires. Around 1890 the Chief Officer, Captain Wells

LCC-MFB Escape cart standing ready in station
An MFB fire station, showing the escape cart, carrying a 50 foot wheeled escape, ready to be connected to the horses who are standing in the stalls on either side of the fire engine

LCC-LFB Warehouse fire
A firefighter climbing a 50 foot wheeled escape towards a colleague already in the burning warehouse. A hose line is lying on the ladder

GLC-LFB 50 foot wheeled escape ladder in use
An escape ladder remains pitched to a side balcony and down a narrow access path in the aftermath of a serious fire in a three storey terraced house

Wheeled escape ladder and line / hose box
A wheeled escape ladder which would have been pushed to the scene of a fire rather than being carried on an escape-cart

LCC-MFB horse drawn wheeled escape cart
The newly developed horse drawn wheeled escape cart which allowed the escape ladder to be more easily slipped by the firefighters, thus shortening the time it took to rescue someone from a fire

Wembley Fire Brigade motorised pump-escape and crew. Wembley split from Harrow in 1894, formed its own Urban District Council and established Wembley Fire Brigade

LCC- MFB horse drawn escape cart at drill-Southwark
Southwark (Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade), slipping the escape ladder from the horse-drawn escape cart. The London County Council was created in 1889

London firefighters training at Brigade HQ, Lambeth SE1
LCC-LFB firefighters (recruits) under instruction on the wheeled escape ladder and hook ladder. The wheeled escape ladder is wound out of its carriage

London firefighters drilling at Brigade HQ, Lambeth SE1
LCC-LFB firefighters (recruits) under instruction and drill in the drill yard of Brigade Headquarters at Lambeth (also a fire station)

Satirical cartoon, Locomotion
Satirical cartoon: Locomotion. Walking by Steam. Riding by Steam. Flying by Steam. Showing two women riding a wheeled vehicle made of a large teapot

The Town Hard, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Scene at the Town Hard (the only place in the town where small boats can be launched into the river free of charge), Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Blackpool - Illuminated Gondola
Blackpool, Lancashire - an illuminated Gondola Date: circa 1930s

Horse Carriage Rally
Horse driving enthusiasts attending a rally in and around Michelham Priory, Sussex, England, including four-wheeled carriages, pony chaises and dog carts. Date: 1960s

Wheat Harvest
A harvest scene on a farm in Hertfordshire, England. While the engine goes for water, the bagged wheat is wheeled away from the thresher. Date: 1930s

Street music: Organ grinder, c. 1900
An Italian lady grinds an organ, whilst a girl shakes a tambourine. According to the caption accompanying this picture, the babies next to the wheeled organ are sometime used as a means to draw in

The Beach - Eastbourne Date: circa 1900

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"Wheeled: A Journey Through Time and Fire" Step back in time to the Falkland Islands Royal Engineer briefing map of 1982, where strategic plans were meticulously crafted on wheels. Join Del Boy and his iconic Reliant Robin from Only Fools and Horses, as he navigates the streets with his unique three-wheeler charm. Witness the bravery of the LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station and its dedicated crews, battling flames that threatened to engulf London's heart. Feel the heat as a serious house fire rages through Notting Hill, testing the limits of both firefighters and their wheeled equipment. Experience speed like never before with the Morgan Super Aero 3 wheeler, a masterpiece combining elegance and power on three wheels. Embrace freedom on the open road with the Can-Am Spyder Roadster, an exhilarating ride that blurs boundaries between motorcycles and cars. Discover versatility in motion with Piaggio Ape 500 pickup, a compact yet mighty vehicle capable of carrying loads while maneuvering effortlessly through narrow streets. Unleash awe-inspiring firefighting capabilities as you witness a major fire in Wandsworth Road. The LCC-LFB Dennis motorized fire pump rushes into action alongside its courageous crew. Marvel at FAB 1 Thunderbirds Car's futuristic design as it zooms past, symbolizing rescue missions undertaken by International Rescue agents against all odds. Celebrate community spirit with Acton Volunteer Fire Brigade proudly showcasing their fleet of appliances - united by their commitment to protect lives and property. Immerse yourself in history at LCC-LFB Shoreditch fire station within City of London; echoes of countless emergencies still resonate within these hallowed walls. From war zones to comedy classics, from devastating fires to cutting-edge vehicles – "Wheeled" encapsulates stories told through various forms on wheels.