Appliance Collection (page 4)

LCC-LFB emergency dam unit and trailer pump, WW2
Emergency water supplies were vital to supplementing the available mains supply for fighting the vast swathe of fires that swept parts of London during the Blitz

Wheeled escape ladder vehicle of the London Fire Brigade

London Fire Brigade turntable ladder
A London Fire Brigade turntable ladder

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

LFB fire appliance on the road, London
An LFB fire appliance on the road, London, 16 April 1955. Date: 1955

Steam engine with crew, Southgate, North London
Steam-driven fire engine with crew -- SDFB, Southgate District Council fire service. The date on the vehicle is 1894. The driver standing on the appliance is D Gibbons. Third from right is G Walton

Engraving of Newshams fire engine, patented in 1725. Date: 1725

Dennis fire engine with crew
A Dennis fire engine with crew in cork helmets

LCC-LFB battery-electric pump-escape at Southwark
An early electric wheeled escape ladder vehicle, Cedes battery-driven pump/50ft escape, based at Bow fire station, seen here in the drill yard at Southwark Headquarters

LCC-LFB battery-electric pump-escape at Southwark HQ
An early electric wheeled ladder escape vehicle, a Cedes battery-driven pump/50 foot escape, based at Bow fire station, seen here in the drill yard of Southwark Headquarters

LFDCA-LFB Vintage fire engine in a Clapham street
A former Middlesex Fire Brigade pump escape which was visiting Clapham fire station. Middlesex was absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade in 1965 with the creation of the Greater London

LCC-MFB Kensington fire station, W London
The appliance room of the former Kensington fire station which was located in King Street, W8. It was built in 1871 and closed in 1905 when the new Kensington fire station was opened

A CCF crew
Crewing a British fire appliance somewhere outside Portsmouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Jewish religious procession from the 15th century.. From a coloured pen and ink drawing in the handwritten chronicles of the Council of Constance by Ulrich von Richental

Crew of the Bexleyheath Fire Brigade, Kent, with fire engine and hose

Motorised appliance with crew

LCC-MFB Dulwich fire station and horse steamer
A seven man crew from Dulwich fire station pose on the forecourt with their Merryweather steam pump. One member of a firemans family peers through the lace curtains of the accommodation at first

Massey Shaw fireboat demonstrates pumping
Moored at its Blackfriars river station on the Victoria Embankment, the newly commissioned Massey Shaw fireboat demonstrates its massive pumping capacity by discharging a vast amount of water

Fire crew and horse drawn pump

Dry cleaners
American Gas Appliance Co. Men Cleaning Overcoats

Baking a Pie
The baker places a pie in his oven, using a long-handled appliance which doubtless has its own name, but I don t know it

In Superior Camp - Mine strike, Pennsylvania, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
In Superior Camp - Mine strike, Pennsylvania, between c1910 and c1915.

Alpine Kitchen, 1918. Creator: Ernst Kirchner
Alpine Kitchen, 1918.

Advert for ice making machine
5308129 Advert for ice making machine.; (add.info.: English 19th century, advert for ice making machine 1889. 01/01/1889); Universal History Archive/UIG

A cheese press
5308126 A cheese press.; (add.info.: English 19th century, illustration of a cheese press. 1832. 01/01/1832); Universal History Archive/UIG

Advert for domestic fire extinguishers
5308124 Advert for domestic fire extinguishers.; (add.info.: English 19th century, advert for domestic fire extinguishers. 1895. 01/01/1895); Universal History Archive/UIG

English 19th century, illustration of a cheese press. 1832
5308127 English 19th century, illustration of a cheese press. 1832.; (add.info.: English 19th century, illustration of a cheese press. 1832. 01/01/1832); Universal History Archive/UIG

A kettle holder
5310237 A kettle holder; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a kettle holder which could be clamped to the bars of a kitchen range. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Carpet sweeper or Bissell wrongly identified. Introduced from United States c1887. Engraving
530637 Carpet sweeper or Bissell wrongly identified. Introduced from United States c1887. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting an appliance generator being used to supply light at Montmartre during the Siege of Paris using
5311597 An engraving depicting an appliance generator being used to supply light at Montmartre during the Siege of Paris using a steam engine as a source of power

Advert for sparkler gas cartridges for aerated drinks
5308125 Advert for sparkler gas cartridges for aerated drinks.; (add.info.: English 19th century, advert for sparkler gas cartridges for aerated drinks. 1900. 1); Universal History Archive/UIG

Advertisement for a home ice-making machine
5310288 Advertisement for a home ice-making machine; (add.info.: Advertisement for a home ice-making machine. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Coffee or tea making machine heated by a small spirit lamp. From periodical on inventions published Paris 1900
530655 Coffee or tea making machine heated by a small spirit lamp. From periodical on inventions published Paris 1900. Engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

A lemon squeezer
5310238 A lemon squeezer; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a lemon squeezer. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Carpet sweeper or Bissell, introduced from the United States c1887. Engraving
530636 Carpet sweeper or Bissell, introduced from the United States c1887. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG

Carpet sweeper or Bissell, newly introduced from the United States. Engraving, London, 1887
530630 Carpet sweeper or Bissell, newly introduced from the United States. Engraving, London, 1887; Universal History Archive/UIG

The War in Schleswig: Austrian outpost near Lottorf - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: Austrian outpost near Lottorf - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. In the Engraving on our front page we see the interior of a public-house at Lottorf occupied by a

British women tending fat boilers at front, 24 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British women tending fat boilers at front, 24 Jul 1917. Members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps tending fat boilers situated outdoors in an infantry camp in Rouen, France on July 24

Ascent of M. Godard's Montgolfier balloon from Cremorne Gardens, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ascent of M. Godard's Montgolfier balloon from Cremorne Gardens, [London], 1864. The...heated-air, balloon, with which M

Naval student cooks, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Naval student cooks, between c1915 and 1918. Students at a cooking range at the New York Cooking School, 126 East 59th Street. The school trained soldiers to cook for the Navy during World War I

Soyer's Barrack Cooking Apparatus, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Soyer's Barrack Cooking Apparatus, 1858. Improved technology to improve soldiers diets during the Crimean War. The...kitchen was opened by the late much-lamented chef de cuisine, Alexis Soyer

"A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Creator: Unknown
"A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Engraving of a painting. Is there anything in the world more graceful and comical

Soldier's Experience, 1847. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville
Soldier's Experience, 1847

The Royal Visit to India: private tent of the Prince of Wales at the camp of Delhi...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to India: private tent of the Prince of Wales at the camp of Delhi, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876.'The Prince [future King Edward VII]

Cold Fingers, c1865. Creator: Charles Felix Blauvelt
Cold Fingers, c1865

When the Children have Gone to Bed. From A Home (26 watercolours), c1900s. Creator: Carl Larsson
When the Children have Gone to Bed. From A Home (26 watercolours), c1900s

The Nantucket School of Philosophy, 1887. Creator: Eastman Johnson
The Nantucket School of Philosophy, 1887. A group of elderly men, seated around a stove in a cobbler's shop, reminisces about the past

The Alchemist, late 17th-mid 18th century. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
The Alchemist, late 17th-mid 18th century

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"From Nuremberg to Cornwall: A Journey Through the History of Firefighting Appliances" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of firefighting appliances. Starting at the LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station in Bermondsey, witness the bravery and dedication of firefighters as they battle blazes across London. Immerse yourself in nostalgia with an iconic image from RCA VICTOR TRADEMARK - His Masters Voice, featuring Nipper the dog. This American lithograph poster from c1920 serves as a reminder of how far we've come in protecting our communities. Venturing further into Southeast London, join firefighters working tirelessly at the scene of a pub fire. Their unwavering commitment is evident as they strive to keep our neighborhoods safe. Travel westward to New Paddington Fire Station in West London and discover how modern technology has revolutionized firefighting equipment. Witness firsthand the power and efficiency of Bedford Heavy Unit in action within the NFS (London Region). Take a lighthearted detour with Chris Reynolds Victorian fire engine cartoon, showcasing both humor and heroism intertwined. Journey along Tooley Street where you'll find LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station and its dedicated crews ready to respond at any moment's notice. Cross borders to Lostwithiel, Cornwall, where brave firefighters faced challenges head-on during September 1991. Their resilience shines through as they protect their community against all odds. Reflect on historical events with a WW2 poster depicting gas attacks – a stark reminder that even amidst war-torn times, firefighters remained steadfast guardians against all threats. Celebrate unity and pride as you witness firefighters on parade proudly standing beside their trusted appliance – symbolizing strength, teamwork, and unwavering dedication. Conclude your journey by visiting LFCDA-LFB Leyton fire station before heading overseas to Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance stationed in Nuremberg, Germany.