Pump Collection (#2)

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

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

Wiesbaden - Kochbrunen Hot Spring
Wiesbaden, Germany - Kochbrunen ( Cook Well ) Hot Spring. This building is the Pump Room. Date: 1913

Polly Put the Kettle On
Polly, put the kettle on, we ll all have tea; Sukey, take it off again, they ve all gone away ! - Polly fills her kettle at the pump

GLC-LFB Lambeths pump escape on the road
Lambeth fire stations pump-escape pictured on Lambeth Palace Road, SE1, in September 1966, with the Houses of Parliament in the background

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB Holloway fire station appliance room
Station 76 was Holloway fire station, North London, located in Mayton Street, opened in 1907. Here its self propelled pump and pump-escape stand ready in the appliance room

Silhouette of a waitress or pub barmaid, about to pour beer into a glass. An advertisement for Worthington beer

TEXACO ADVERTISEMENT, 1929. American magazine advertisement for Texaco gasoline, 1929

Fireboat Massey Shaw with eight hoses pumping

The Aldgate Pump, London. A group of young lads and cheeky street types surround the venerable pump. To the left of the pump is a hand-crank Fire Call Post - signed/marked on the lampost as Fire Alarm

Fire-Fighting Motorcycle
Merryweathers fire-fighting motor-cycle and sidecar unit of 1910, with manual fire- pump mounted on a platform

LFDCA-LFB Volvo dual purpose diesel pump ladder
Pictured on Blackheath in SE London, the pump ladder from Greenwich fire station

Mass jets at the LFB annual review at Lambeth HQ
London firefighters from East London demonstrating mass jets during the Annual Review display at the Brigades headquarters. Lambeth, SE1

The Railway Junction. A signal changing from stop to go. This is a classic British semaphore stop signal (lower quadrant type)

GWR fire brigade at Paddington Station taking part in a drill, c. 1940
This image shows members of the GWR fire brigade at Paddington Station taking part in a drill. Training was an important part of fire fighting and kept employees prepared in case of an emergency

A group of African American men sitting on the porch of a country store, with the owners brother standing in
COUNTRY STORE, 1939. A group of African American men sitting on the porch of a country store, with the owners brother standing in the doorway

GLC-LFB ERF diesel pump-escape fire engine
The ERF pump escape attached to Millwall fire station, the latest addition to the Brigades appliance fleet. It was a dual-purpose appliance that could carry either the 50 foot wheeled escape ladder

LFB firefighter in enclosed pump vehicle
LFB firefighter at the window of a new enclosed pump vehicle with a ladder on top, about to ring the bell

Hendon Fire Brigade (later part of Middlesex FB)
In 1855 a fire brigade was established in Hendon, renamed the Hendon Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1866, and a manual fire engine was kept in a building near the church

LCC-LFB - North Kensington fire station
The firefighters from North Kensington fire station, Faraday Road, W10, pose on the station forecourt on their pump escape and pump

LCC-MFB firefighters at Dulwich fire station
Opened in 1892, Dulwich fire station was located at 250 Lordship Lane. The firefighters pose on the horse drawn steamer whilst a child looks out the first floor window

West Ham Fire Brigade
A manual horse drawn fire pump belonging to West Ham Fire Brigade with a Victorian fire crew

Nantgarw Road Garage. 23rd May 1960

Scene at a petrol station, with an attendant filling up a car

Scammell pump in Orange Street, London W1, WW2
Scammell 65-gallon pump in operation, supplying water to four hosepipes, at a fire in Orange Street, London W1, 21 September 1942

The Oaks station, Bolton, London Midland and Scottish Railway (formerly Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway), 1933
The Oaks station, Bolton, London Midland and Scottish Railway (formerly Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway), near a proposed site for a pump, 4 August 1933

Blitz in London -- Auxiliary towing vehicle and trailer, WW2
An example of an Auxiliary towing vehicle and its trailer pump, used during the London Blitz. Such units would have been allocated to sub-stations (under the control of a regular fire station)

LCC-MFB Brixton fire station, Stockwell, SW London
Brixton fire station, located in Shepherds Lane, Ferndale Road, Brixton, built in 1867. Brixton firemen pose with their two engines (an escape cart and steamer pump)

GLC-LFB - Foam Tender at Edmonton
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB Wandsworth Fire Station appliance room
The newly opened fire station at Wandsworth, West Hill, with the stations appliances plus an Auxiliary Fire Service pump lined up in the appliance room

GLC-LFB Centenary Royal Review at Lambeth HQ
To celebrate the 100 years of the London Fire Brigade, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip reviewed the London Fire Brigade at Lambeth headquarters

Advertisement for various types of steam engine
Advertisement for Robey & Co of Lincoln (Globe Works), London, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Paris, manufacturers of various types of steam engine. circa 1883

Refuelling in a Mini
The modern female petrol pump operator, refuelling a car in her mini skirt

Lawrences garage in Brixton, London 1924. Creator: Unknown
Lawrences garage in Brixton, London 1924

The Square, Magherafelt - a view of part of the square with a boy in the foreground at a water pump and shop fronts and people and horse vehicles behind

Main Street, Tizi Ouzou, Algeria. Date: circa 1925

Advertisement for Pratts petrol and motor oils
Advertisement for Pratts high test petrol and motor oils, the essence of refinement. Date: circa 1930s

Joseph Bramahs hydrostatic (hydraulic) press, 18th century.. Joseph Bramahs hydrostatic (hydraulic) press, sections of the pump and cylinder, 18th century

Tunnel Pump
1837: Pumps draining the Kilsby Tunnel of quick sand during construction of the London - Birmingham Railway. Original Artwork: Lithograph by J C Bourne after a drawing by the same

LCC-LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump-escape
The Dennis dual-purpose pump-escape from D66 station Brixton (Gresham Road, SW4), pictured on Lambeth Bridge. The hose-reel tubing

NFS-London Region 100ft turntable with pump, WW2
A Merryweather turntable ladder fitted with an integral fire pump that feeds the monitor at the head of the ladder and therefore does not require a separate pumping appliance to feed it

Blitz in London -- damage to tanks, Thames Haven, WW2
Blitz in London -- damage to tanks, Thames Haven, near Thurrock, Essex, 7 September 1940. Firefighters trying to push a fire appliance (open topped pump)

Advertisement for Redex Engine treatment
A tin/alloy sign advertising Redex engine treatment which according to this advertisement - makes your car faster, smoother and cheaper to run. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Double cylinder steam fire engine made by Thomas Coates
A double cylinder steam fire engine, made by Thomas Coates, awarded the Champion Gold Medal at Crystal Palace, London, in 1890. Date: late 19th century

Diagram showing bloodstream inside a vein, red, white blood cells, platelet

Oil derricks on the shore near Baku Azerbaijan

LFB firefighters in multi-hose display
LFB firefighters in a multi-hose display at headquarters, with pumping machine and vehicle

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"Pump: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step back in time to 1911, in the charming town of Leamington Spa. The streets buzz with excitement as a vibrant red beauty roars past - a 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe in Signalflare Red. Its powerful engine echoes through the air, leaving onlookers captivated by its timeless allure. But let's not forget that pumps have played an essential role beyond just automobiles. In London, during the annual review of the Firefighters and hoses at Lambeth HQ LFB150, we witness their heroic efforts to combat fires and protect lives. It reminds us of an insightful 1866 cartoon called "Deaths Dispensary, " which highlighted water pollution as a source of disease - emphasizing how crucial clean water is for our well-being. Intriguingly, even inventions like pumps faced rejection by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson. However, this setback didn't deter progress; instead, it fueled innovation further. Enter the Bedford Heavy Unit in the NFS (London Region), showcasing resilience and determination. The journey continues to Tooley Street fire station where crews from LCC-LFB work tirelessly to keep communities safe. Their dedication is matched by those at Shoreditch fire station in Hackney under GLC-LFB's watchful eye. Venturing outside London takes us to Finchingfield, England - picturesque scenery blending harmoniously with history. Here lies Red House Restaurant and Donald Healeys Garage around 1925—a testament to how pumps serve various industries beyond firefighting. As we conclude this captivating journey through time and innovation surrounding "pump, " one thing becomes clear: whether it be roaring engines or life-saving equipment, pumps have left an indelible mark on our world throughout history—forever driving progress forward.