Embankment Collection (#38)

LCC-LFB Royal visit by HRH Prince Philip Lambeth
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on an informal visit to Brigade headquarters. Here he is visiting the Lambeth River fire station on the Albert Embankment, SE1

LCC-LFB breakdown lorry (BL) at Lambeth HQ
The London Fire Brigades sole breakdown lorry, stationed at the headquarters station, Lambeth, located on the Albert Embankment SE1

LCC-LFB Lambeth river fire station
Located on the Albert Embankment, and first erected in 1903, Lambeth river fire station was one of three river fire stations in the London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB fireboat fleet at Lambeth HQ, London
As part of the formal opening of the London Fire Brigade headquarters building on the Albert Embankment, Londons fireboats Massey Shaw

LFB fireboat Alpha II and crew on River Thames
The Alpha II fireboat was a self-propelled steam driven fireboat brought into service by the London County Councils London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB fireboat Massey Shaw 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

Blitz in London -- firewatchers at observation post, WW2
Blitz in London -- firewatchers on duty on the clock tower of the Smith Building, Albert Embankment, SE1, next to London Fire Brigade Headquarters

Blitz in London -- Smith Building, SE1
Blitz in London -- the Smith Building was located next to the London Fire Brigade Headquarters on the Albert Embankment, SE1

Blitz in London -- fire at Chelsea Embankment, WW2
London AFS fire crew dealing with a serious fire caused by a bombing raid on Chelsea Embankment. A photographer, on the left of the picture, captures the moment

Massey Shaw fireboat at Blackfriars river fire station
The Massey Shaw fireboat, launched in 1935, moored alongside her Blackfriars river station, located on the Victoria Embankment, City of London

Massey Shaw fireboat, Victoria Embankment, Blackfriars
The London Fire Brigades fireboat Massey Shaw being stowed with an anchor chain whilst alongside its moorings at the Blackfriars river fire station, its base station

LFB fireboat Gamma II near Brigade HQ - Lambeth
Gamma II was stationed at the Lambeth river fire station (R1) opposite the London Fire Brigade headquarters building on the Albert Embankment, SE1

LONDON: STREET LAMP, 1870. Lamp on the Thames Embankment in London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1870

ILLINOIS: NAUVOO, 1854. View of Nauvoo, Illinois, from the Mississippi, looking down the river. Wood engraving, 1854

LONDON: STREET LAMPS, 1870. Steet lamps on the Thames Embankment, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1870

THAMES EMBANKMENT, 1866. The southern embankment of the Thames River in London, England, under construction at Lambeth, across the river from the Houses of Parliament. Wood engraving, English, 1866

VICTORIA: JUBILEE, 1887. Queen Victoria of England riding in an open carriage during the Golden Jubilee procession, 21 June 1887. Contemporary wood engraving

Courtesan gazing at Nihon embankment. Print shows a courtesan, full-length, standing, facing left. Date ca. 1794

Nihon embankment. Print shows two porters carrying a sedan chair and a third person with an umbrella walking along embankment with city in the background. Date between 1804 and 1810

Descending geese on the Nihon embankment - the courtesan Tamagushi of Tama-ya. Print shows Tamagushi, a courtesan, full-length portrait, with several hairpins, seated

Blossoms on the Tama River embankment. Print shows sightseers viewing cherry blossoms along the banks of the Tama River at Edo. Date 1856

Tower Bridge, London
Young/teenage couple at Tower Bridge, London, mid-1960s/Sixties. 1960s

Tower Bridge, 1960s
Teenage girl/young woman, Tower Bridge, London, mid-1960s/Sixties. 1960s

Thames embankment, London, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The embankment, Rotterdam, Holland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The embankment and Kursaal, (i. e. Cursaal), Ostend, Belgium
The embankment and Kursaal, (i.e. Cursaal), Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The embankment, west part, Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The embankment, Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The embankment and entrance to the Kursaal, (i. e. Cursaal)
The embankment and entrance to the Kursaal, (i.e. Cursaal), Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

English Quay on the River Neva, St Petersburg, Russia
View of the English Quay (or Embankment) on the River Neva, St Petersburg, Russia. The embankment was built during the 1760s. Date: circa 1910s

Chile - Valparaiso - View of Malecon
The Malecon (the stone-built embankment or esplanade along a waterfront) at Valparaiso, Chile. Date: circa 1910s

Lambeth Bridge
Looking down on Lambeth Bridge and the River Thames from Thames House, Millbank, London, with the Albert Embankment and St. Thomas Hospital beyond. Date: 1930s

Disabled tank near Premont, Battle of Cambrai, France, WW1
Men of the 20th Manchesters resting by a tank which has been disabled by side-slipping down a railway embankment, near Premont, during the Battle of Cambrai, France, First World War

Oriental Hotel - Kobe, Japan on the Bund. The word " bund" means an embankment or an embanked quay, and comes from the Urdu word band, meaning an embankment, levee or dam. Date: circa 1910s

Londons South Bank
Looking upstream from Westminster Bridge, London, at eventide. Photograph shows the South Bank of the River Thames - the Albert Embankment, part of St. Thomass Hospital, etc. Date: 1930s

Shoot, Aim, Fire
Rifle shooting was once a popular lunchtime relaxation. City men are seen here practising at a range beneath the embankment, London. Date: 1932

Victoria Embankment Gdns
The Victoria Embankment Gardens, central London, with the famous Shell Mex House and other modern buildings behind. Date: 1950s

Albert Embankment Lamps
Lovely Victorian lamp posts and benches on the terrace of County Hall, Albert Embankment, London. The Embankment was built 1866 - 1869 by Sir Joseph Bazalgette Date: early 1950s

Embankment Water Gate
This fine old Water Gate in the Embankment Gardens, London, was designed by Inigo Jones, c. 1619, as the river entrance for York House, home of the 1st Duke of Buckingham. Date: early 17th century

The Embankment at Night
London, the City of Light - a night scene of the Victoria Embankment and the River Thames, taken from Westminster Bridge. Date: 1930s

Victoria Embankment
The Victoria Embankment, central London, with boats moored along the River Thames and the dome of St. Pauls Cathedral on the horizon. Date: 1950s

Khartoum, Sudan - Embankment Street Date: circa 1910s

Tramp on Embankment
A tramp rests on the Thames Embankment in London. Date: circa 1926

Tramp on Embankment in dressing gown
A tramp asleep on a bench on the Thames Embankment in London. He is wearing an old dressing-gown as an overcoat and his shoes are held together with string. Date: circa 1926

Embankment and Houses of Parliament, London
A deserted Embankment in London, with the Houses of Parliament in the distance. Date: 1960s

Thames / Embankment C1910
EMBANKMENT A view along the Embankment at night Date: circa 1910

Underground trains

Embankment station, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Embankment: A Journey Through Time and Space" Discover the ancient mysteries of Avebury with the Stukeley Map, as you embark on a historical adventure. Hear the iconic chimes of Big Ben resonate through London's bustling streets, where trams once roamed. Take a leisurely stroll along the Thames Embankment, soaking in its timeless beauty and gas-lit charm. Experience the tranquil harmony between Embankment and River in Bedford, Bedfordshire - nature's perfect embrace. Immerse yourself in Bergen's rich history at Bryggen, Norway's old center that whispers tales from centuries past. Behold Bern's captivating view over the Aare river; Switzerland unveils its picturesque old town like a hidden treasure. Get lost amidst London's foggy allure as it shrouds landmarks like Big Ben in an air of mystique and enchantment. Witness RSS Discovery gracefully moored on Thames Embankment - a testament to mankind's thirst for exploration. Let your imagination sail away with "Sea Port at Sunset, " an oil-on-canvas masterpiece capturing maritime serenity since 1639. Travel back to 1938 when road works transformed Swanley into a modern marvel by widening its roads for progress. Marvel at Lambeth HQ's impressive turnout of vehicles, symbolizing efficiency and unity within this vibrant community hub. Embark on an extraordinary journey through time and space as you explore these diverse glimpses into embankments worldwide – each offering their own unique stories waiting to be discovered.