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Canvas Print : LCC-LFB Recruit fireman training at Brigade HQ, SE1
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LCC-LFB Recruit fireman training at Brigade HQ, SE1
During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth. Here a fireman is undertaking a hook ladder drill on the stations nine-storey drill tower
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© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1959 Climb Climbing Drill Headquarters Hook Ladder Ladders Lambeth Practice Practising Recruit Recruits Storey Trained Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Discover the rich history of the London Fire Brigade with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "LCC-LFB Recruit fireman training at Brigade HQ, SE1," transports you back in time to the 1950s when recruits were trained at the Brigade Headquarters in Lambeth. Witness the intensity and dedication of a fireman as he practices a hook ladder drill on the nine-storey drill tower. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and vibrant colors, ensuring a museum-quality finish. Bring the heroism and courage of the London Fire Brigade into your home or office with this inspiring and authentic piece of firefighting history. Order now and relive the past with our Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a London Fire Brigade recruit fireman concentrates intently as he climbs the nine-storey drill tower at Brigade Headquarters in Lambeth, SE1, during the 1950s. The recruit wears the traditional uniform of the London Fire Brigade, complete with helmet, coat, and trousers, as he ascends the ladder, hook in hand. The drill tower, an essential training ground for firefighters, looms large in the background, its dark, imposing structure a reminder of the challenges and dangers that firefighters faced in their line of duty. The recruit's focused expression and determined climb convey the rigorous training regimen that firefighters underwent to prepare for real-life emergency situations. The hook ladder, a vital piece of equipment for accessing upper floors and rescuing people from burning buildings, is a testament to the hands-on, practical nature of the training provided at the Brigade Headquarters. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when firefighting was a more manual and physically demanding profession. The recruit's unwavering commitment and the towering drill tower serve as a reminder of the courage and dedication required to serve as a firefighter, a profession that continues to protect and save lives in London and beyond. The London Fire Brigade's training ground at Lambeth was a crucial part of the organization's history, producing generations of skilled and dedicated firefighters. This photograph, taken in 1959, captures a moment in time when recruits were still trained at the Brigade Headquarters, before the move to more modern facilities. The image is a valuable historical record of the London Fire Brigade's training methods and the unwavering commitment of its recruits.
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