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London Fire Brigade, Southwark HQ, London
London Fire Brigade, Southwark HQ, London -- Making up and bringing up horses to get away home after District Call at Headquarters. Date: circa 1905
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In this evocative photograph from the early 1900s, a team of London Fire Brigade firemen are seen making preparations to depart from their Southwark Headquarters in London. The firemen, dressed in their iconic uniforms complete with helmets and leather boots, are busy making up their horses for a district call. The horses, tethered in the courtyard of the fire station, are eagerly awaiting their turn to be hitched to the fire engines, ready to respond to the call for assistance. The scene is bustling with activity as the men work efficiently to ensure that all equipment is in order. Hoses are being inspected and coiled, while spectators look on with interest from the sidelines. The metal horseshoes of the horses glisten in the sunlight, adding to the overall sense of anticipation and readiness. The London Fire Brigade, founded in 1865, was an integral part of the city's infrastructure during the Edwardian era. Firefighting was a physically demanding and dangerous job, and the use of horses to transport equipment to the scene of a fire was a common practice. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily routine of the London Fire Brigade during this period, capturing the teamwork, dedication, and courage of the firemen as they prepared to answer the call of duty. The horses, an essential part of the firefighting team, are given due attention as the men carefully harness them to the vehicles. The horses' powerful muscles ripple as they stand patiently, ready to be led away. This photograph is a testament to the enduring bond between man and animal, and the crucial role they played in the city's firefighting efforts during the early 1900s.
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