Fire Engine Collection (#5)

Euston Fire Station, No 172 Euston Road, St Pancras, London, 1935. Firemen and fire engines are at the ready outside the station

Sydenham Fire Station, Crystal Palace Parade, Lewisham, London, 1907. The fire station is shown with a fire engine and two firemen on duty. Behind is the Crystal Palace, burnt down in 1936

Clerkenwell Fire Station, No 44 Rosebery Avenue, Finsbury, London, 1910. Back of the building showing courtyard, workshop and wheeled fire ladder

Fire engine at Cannon Street Fire Station, Cannon Street, City of London, 1907. A horse-drawn fire appliance sits amongst other equipment at the fire station

Firemen outside Bishopsgate Fire Station, Bishopsgate, City of London, 1908. Firemen in uniform with brass helmets stand beside their fire engines

Firemen lined up outside Bishopsgate Fire Station, Bishopsgate, City of London, 1908. Firemen in uniform stand in a row outside their station with fire engines behind

Fire engines at Battersea Fire Station, Este Road, Battersea, London, 1938
Black fire engines at Battersea Fire Station, Este Road, Battersea, London, 1938. Three fire engines are parked within the station

Horse-drawn fire engine, Boise, Idaho, USA, c1900

A Corner of the Rio Fire Brigades Head-quarters, 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

Islington fire brigade, London, 1901 (1951). A print from 100 Years in Pictures, A panorama of History in the Making, text by DC Somervell, Odhams press Limited, London, 1951

Fire engine on a sledge, 1662 (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential, by Readers Union

Horse-drawn fire engine, c19th century

Fire engine, 1820. Artist: J & T Bartlett
Fire engine, 1820

A fire engine, Shoreditch, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Brightman
A fire engine, Shoreditch, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Firemen fighting a fire at a timber yard, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Firefighters donning smoke helmets, Farringdon Street rubber works, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press

Fire engine, late 19th century

Burning of Covent Garden Theatre, 1856 (1897). From Old and New London Vol III by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

The Night Alarm, The Life of a Fireman, 1854. Artist: Nathaniel Currier
The Night Alarm, The Life of a Fireman, 1854

Steam fire-engine going to a riverside fire, London fire brigade, 1890. Artist: WB Murray
Steam fire-engine going to a riverside fire, London fire brigade, 1890. A print from the Illustrated London News, 6th September 1890

Fireworks at Green Park, St Jamess, April 27th, 1749
Fireworks at Green Park, St James s, April 27th, 1749. The Grand Whim for Prosperity to Laugh at: Being the night view of the royal fireworks as exhibited in the Green Park

A Night Alarm, 1886. Artist: Julian Ashton
A Night Alarm, 1886.Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol I, by Andrew Garran, illustrated under the supervision of Frederic B Schell, (Picturesque Atlas Publishing Co, 1886)

English firemen going to an emergency, 1897. Artist: Henri Meyer
English firemen on their way to a fire, London, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 5th December 1897

Fire engine on the way to a fire, Paris, 1896. Artist: G Busson
Fire engine on the way to a fire, Paris, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd May 1896

Fire in London, 1808. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Fire in London, 1808. Albion Mills, on the south side of Blackfriars Bridge, London, burning, on 3 March 1791, after the mills were set alight by arsonists

Fire in London, 1791. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Fire in London, 1791. The building on fire was Albion Mills, a corn mill erected by Matthew Boulton at the foot of Blackfriars Bridge in 1786

Fire station open day, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1985
Five youngsters explore Lostwithiels fire engine during an open day held at the fire station, which was sited at the bottom of Bodmin Hill before moving to a new site at the old cattle market site

Suffragette Arson Attack at St Catherines Church, Hatcham
The fire brigade attend a blaze at St Catherines Church, Hatcham, which has been set light to by Suffragettes. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Petworth Fire Brigade at blackout, July 1939
Pictures of a large group of people outside a small part of Petworth House outbuildings Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18457

Merryweather and Sons steam pumper fire engine, 1862. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862, published 1862

Horizontal double-action farm, mansion or factory fire engine. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862, published 1862

Merryweather and Sons improved London Brigade fire engine, 1862. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862, published 1862

W. Roberts Portable Hand Engine in Running Order. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862, published 1862

Steam fire engine. From The National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge, published c.1890; Illustration

Old Fire Truck, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada

Flooding, The Moors, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 28th December 1979
Floods in the town at the Moors. Lostwithiel Fire Brigade are in attendance. Lostwithiel has always had a flooding problem, especially in properties near the River Fowey

New Fire Engine
1940: The latest streamlined fire engine, supplied to Croydon Fire Brigade. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

The Dartford Carnival. The fire brigade float. 1936

Pulborough Hospital Parade, showing fire engine and ambulance, August 1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N9771

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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.