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The London Fire Brigade, Steam Fire-Engine going to a Riverside Fire (engraving)
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The London Fire Brigade, Steam Fire-Engine going to a Riverside Fire (engraving)
1596662 The London Fire Brigade, Steam Fire-Engine going to a Riverside Fire (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Fire Brigade, Steam Fire-Engine going to a Riverside Fire. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 September 1890.
W B Murray); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22315242
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Emergency Services Fire Service London Fire Brigade Steam Fire Engine
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This engraving, titled "The London Fire Brigade, Steam Fire-Engine going to a Riverside Fire" takes us back in time to the late 19th century. The image showcases the heroic firefighters of the London Fire Brigade as they rush towards a blazing inferno along the picturesque River Thames. The scene is filled with an air of urgency and determination. The steam fire-engine, propelled by its powerful wheels and billowing smokestack, dominates the foreground. Its gleaming brass fittings catch the light, reflecting both its strength and importance in combating fires during this era. As we delve deeper into the composition, our eyes are drawn to the brave firefighters aboard their trusty engine. Their stoic expressions reveal their unwavering dedication to protecting lives and property from destruction. With every stroke of William Bazett Murray's skilled hand, he captures not only their physical presence but also their unwritten code of honor. Intriguingly framed against a backdrop of historic London architecture lining both sides of the riverbank, this engraving transports us back to a time when firefighting was still in its infancy. It serves as a reminder that even amidst progress and modernization, there will always be those who selflessly put themselves at risk for others' safety. "The London Fire Brigade" print stands as an enduring testament to these unsung heroes who have safeguarded our cities throughout history – an homage that continues to inspire gratitude for emergency services worldwide.
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