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Fire Engine Collection (#3)

"From Lostwithiel to Cornwall: Firefighters in Action" In September 1991, the brave firefighters of Lostwithiel

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Hydraulic Pump (pen, ink & w / c on paper)

Hydraulic Pump (pen, ink & w / c on paper)
XIR125808 Hydraulic Pump (pen, ink & w/c on paper) by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Rush to the Fire, c. 1900 (oil en grisaille on board)

Rush to the Fire, c. 1900 (oil en grisaille on board)
1767761 Rush to the Fire, c.1900 (oil en grisaille on board) by Gaul, Gilbert (1855-1919); 55.9x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rush to the Fire. William Gilbert Gaul (1855-1919)

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Fire-Engine at Cincinnati, United States (engraving)

Fire-Engine at Cincinnati, United States (engraving)
1608350 Fire-Engine at Cincinnati, United States (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire-Engine at Cincinnati, United States)

Background imageFire Engine Collection: The International Exhibition (engraving)

The International Exhibition (engraving)
1587836 The International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Exhibition)

Background imageFire Engine Collection: A Cure for Insomnia, a Page from a Subalterns Life in India (engraving)

A Cure for Insomnia, a Page from a Subalterns Life in India (engraving)
1040737 A Cure for Insomnia, a Page from a Subalterns Life in India (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cure for Insomnia)

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Exhibition of Horseless Vehicles at Tunbridge Wells (b / w photo)

Exhibition of Horseless Vehicles at Tunbridge Wells (b / w photo)
1100338 Exhibition of Horseless Vehicles at Tunbridge Wells (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFire Engine Collection: American fire engine station (engraving)

American fire engine station (engraving)
981822 American fire engine station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American fire engine station.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Fire Engine (colour litho)

Fire Engine (colour litho)
3641918 Fire Engine (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire Engine. Illustration for The Book of Motors (Birn Brothers, c 1955).); © Look and Learn

Background imageFire Engine Collection: The Times, Plate I, illustration from Hogarth Restored

The Times, Plate I, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451239 The Times, Plate I, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Background imageFire Engine Collection: A View of the Fire Engine of Chelsea Waterworks, taken from the Roadside (engraving)

A View of the Fire Engine of Chelsea Waterworks, taken from the Roadside (engraving)
560500 A View of the Fire Engine of Chelsea Waterworks, taken from the Roadside (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Electric automobile for the Paris Fire Brigade, 1899 (b / w photo)

Electric automobile for the Paris Fire Brigade, 1899 (b / w photo)
2634652 Electric automobile for the Paris Fire Brigade, 1899 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric car of the firefighters of Paris); French

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Siege and bombardment of Strasbourg, Franco-Prussian War, August-September 1870 (coloured engraving)

Siege and bombardment of Strasbourg, Franco-Prussian War, August-September 1870 (coloured engraving)
5998688 Siege and bombardment of Strasbourg, Franco-Prussian War, August-September 1870 (coloured engraving) by French School

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Electric fire engine of the Paris Fire Brigade (colour litho)

Electric fire engine of the Paris Fire Brigade (colour litho)
3099098 Electric fire engine of the Paris Fire Brigade (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric fire engine of the Paris Fire Brigade)

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Fire Engine, c. 1938. Creator: H. Langden Brown

Fire Engine, c. 1938. Creator: H. Langden Brown
Fire Engine, c. 1938

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Iron Steam Fire Engine, c. 1936. Creator: Harry G Aberdeen

Iron Steam Fire Engine, c. 1936. Creator: Harry G Aberdeen
Iron Steam Fire Engine, c. 1936

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Ely Fire Brigade proudly show off their old engine, 21st May 1981

Ely Fire Brigade proudly show off their old engine, 21st May 1981

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Open Day at Cambridge Fire Station, 13th August 1988

Open Day at Cambridge Fire Station, 13th August 1988

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Cambridge Fire Station, 25th October 1964

Cambridge Fire Station, 25th October 1964

Background imageFire Engine Collection: A turntable ladder of the London Fire Brigade tackles fires on Aldersgate Street

A turntable ladder of the London Fire Brigade tackles fires on Aldersgate Street, Farringdon as nine thousand incendiary and high explosive bombs fall on the city of London during a Luftwaffe air

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Firemen attempt to control a fire in Shoreditch, London

Firemen attempt to control a fire in Shoreditch, London, during an air raid on the city on the night of the 11th January 1941

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Firemen attempt to control fires in Shoreditch, London, during an air raid on the city

Firemen attempt to control fires in Shoreditch, London, during an air raid on the city on the night of the 11th January 1941

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Firemen dampening down the smouldering ruins in the the City of London following

Firemen dampening down the smouldering ruins in the the City of London following the Luftwaffes most destructive raid on the City. 11th May 1941

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Traders in Bucklerbury, City of London salvage goods from their premises

Traders in Bucklerbury, City of London salvage goods from their premises. oblivious to the damage to The Mansion House in the background 16th May 1941

Background imageFire Engine Collection: A small crater outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by

A small crater outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the 16th May 1941

Background imageFire Engine Collection: The Mansion House in the City of London damage by incendiary bombs dropped on the city

The Mansion House in the City of London damage by incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the 11th May seen from Bucklerbury. 16th May 1941

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Firemen of the NFS outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by

Firemen of the NFS outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the 16th May 1941

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Auxiliary fire engines and pumps outside St Pauls Cathedral, London

Auxiliary fire engines and pumps outside St Pauls Cathedral, London, as the fire brigade fight the fires started by incendiary bombs dropped by the Luftwaffe on the night of the 29th December 1940

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Sixty wounded soldiers from Roehampton Hospital pay a visit to Northwold Road Fire

Sixty wounded soldiers from Roehampton Hospital pay a visit to Northwold Road Fire Station, Stoke Newington. London. They are entertained by The Mount Pleasanteers

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Civil Defence stand down in Hyde Park, London. Driver Teer

Civil Defence stand down in Hyde Park, London. Driver Teer, of B 13 Tottenham fire Force, giving his fire engine a last minute polish as they wait in the rain for the march past

Background imageFire Engine Collection: London Fire Brigade try to get to their colleagues trapped under a sub fire Station

London Fire Brigade try to get to their colleagues trapped under a sub fire Station during The Blitz of World War Two. Actual location unknown Picture taken 11th May 1941

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Picture shows Fire Float, Hull, during World War Two. The city of Hull spent

Picture shows Fire Float, Hull, during World War Two. The city of Hull spent more than 1, 000 hours under alert during raids from 19 June 1940 to 1945, with almost 1

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Yvonne Mosley teaches young Tracey Morgan, left, and Donna Marie Morgan that there is no

Yvonne Mosley teaches young Tracey Morgan, left, and Donna Marie Morgan that there is no clowning around when it comes to fire prevention

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Peter Brooke at Windsor Castle, the day after the fire in the Brunswick Tower

Peter Brooke at Windsor Castle, the day after the fire in the Brunswick Tower. 21st November 1992

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Ba Fire Truck at London Heathrow Airport, 10th March 1970

Ba Fire Truck at London Heathrow Airport, 10th March 1970

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Fire safety competition winners were given a tour of Huddersfield fire station

Fire safety competition winners were given a tour of Huddersfield fire station. Two competitions, run by the Early Learning Centre

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Guides from Crosland Moor and Crosland Hill have combined to take a course to prepare

Guides from Crosland Moor and Crosland Hill have combined to take a course to prepare them for the fire-fighting badge. Guides are being shown breathing apparatus by leading fire-fighter David

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Tyne and Wear Museums Martin Routledge polishes up a steam powere fire engine

Tyne and Wear Museums Martin Routledge polishes up a steam powere fire engine on 13th September 1993

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Fire at A & H Ltd, Clothing Factory, King Street, near Glasgow Cross, June 1977

Fire at A & H Ltd, Clothing Factory, King Street, near Glasgow Cross, June 1977

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Highlight of the rag week on12th November 1977 was an 18-float procession through

Highlight of the rag week on12th November 1977 was an 18-float procession through the city centre, led by a vintage fire engine loaned by Beamish Museum

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Lewis Lycett, manager of the Stephenson Railway Museum at Silverlink

Lewis Lycett, manager of the Stephenson Railway Museum at Silverlink, North Shields with the latest addition to the Thomas the Tank range, this 1934 Leyland Tiger Club fire engine on 11th May 1995

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Aldersgate St. Fires during the 2nd Great Fire of London caused by fire from High

Aldersgate St. Fires during the 2nd Great Fire of London caused by fire from High Explosive on the night of December 29th, 1940

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Fireman tackle a blaze in the Waterloo area cause by High Explosive bombs during the 2nd

Fireman tackle a blaze in the Waterloo area cause by High Explosive bombs during the 2nd Fire of London December 1940

Background imageFire Engine Collection: U. S. Soldiers train to be firemen in the N. F. S. ( National Fire Service ) at Hull

U. S. Soldiers train to be firemen in the N. F. S. ( National Fire Service ) at Hull
U.S. Soldiers train to be firemen in the N. F. S. ( National Fire Service ) at Hull. November 1945

Background imageFire Engine Collection: The Mayor of Rugby, Councillor Horace Stephens, said bon voyage to the party from Rugby

The Mayor of Rugby, Councillor Horace Stephens, said bon voyage to the party from Rugby Fire Station who are travelling to Rugbys twin town, Evreux in France

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Salford Fire Brigade. Mr Charles inspecting the salford fire brigade. June 1954

Salford Fire Brigade. Mr Charles inspecting the salford fire brigade. June 1954

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Manchesters newest fire engine a £4, 500 machine with covered in accomodation

Manchesters newest fire engine a £4, 500 machine with covered in accomodation
Manchesters newest fire engine a £ 4, 500 machine with covered in accomodation for its crew. Engine design has been approved by the home office

Background imageFire Engine Collection: Tv Programmes Dr Finlays Casebook The cast of the Scottish rural medical

Tv Programmes Dr Finlays Casebook The cast of the Scottish rural medical series Dr Finlays Casebook Centre Barbara Mullen (Janet) Bill Simpson (Dr Finlay) and right Andrew Cruickshank (Dr Cameron)

Background imageFire Engine Collection: The Slade pop group on fire engine. L to R Dave Hill, Don Powell, Jimmy Lea, Noddy Holder

The Slade pop group on fire engine. L to R Dave Hill, Don Powell, Jimmy Lea, Noddy Holder. February 1975




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"From Lostwithiel to Cornwall: Firefighters in Action" In September 1991, the brave firefighters of Lostwithiel, Cornwall showcased their heroic efforts as they battled a fierce blaze. With determination and courage, they maneuvered their fire engine through the narrow streets, racing against time to save lives and protect property. Flashback to Pulborough Hospital Parade on 13 August 1933 - a day filled with pride and gratitude. The community gathered to honor the valiant firefighters who risked their lives daily for the safety of others. The sight of the majestic fire engine parading through town brought smiles and admiration from young and old alike. Black Labradors by Fire Engine - an endearing image capturing both loyalty and service. These faithful companions stood proudly beside their firefighting partners, ready to lend a paw whenever needed. Their presence symbolized unity between man and dog in protecting our communities. Transporting us back in time is a nostalgic photograph taken around 1910 at Rockingham Street Fire Station in Sheffield, Yorkshire. Children eagerly gathered around the fire engine, eyes wide with wonderment as they dreamed of one day becoming heroes themselves. Traveling further into history brings us to Wigan Fire Brigade in 1902 - pioneers dedicated to safeguarding their town from devastating fires. Their vintage firetruck stands tall as a testament to their commitment and resilience amidst challenging times. Tooting Fire Brigade reminds us that bravery knows no boundaries or borders; it transcends geographical locations. In Tooting, London's fearless firefighters fought relentlessly against raging infernos while relying on their trusty fire engines as vital tools of rescue. Delving deeper into America's past reveals John C. Howards livery stable and saloon on G Street in Washington D. C. , where historical events unfolded during April 1865. Amidst this backdrop lies a horse-drawn hose reel belonging to Northern Liberties Fire Company – an emblematic reminder that even in times of political turmoil, firefighters stood ready to protect and serve.