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LCC-LFB Vehicle and equipment workshops complex
The Headquarters complex at Lambeth SE1 had extensive vehicle and equipment workshops. Maintenance, repair and restoration work could be undertaken by highly skilled mechanics and craftsmen. Ladders were built at the workshops, and hose and ropes cut and adapted to meet the Brigades needs. Seen here is the vehicle repair workshop with appliances in varying stages of repair and maintenance
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1953 Appliances Complex Craftsmen Engines Headquarters Hose Ladders Lambeth Maintenance Mechanics Repair Repairing Repairs Restoration Ropes Vehicles Workshop Workshops Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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This photograph offers a glimpse into the bustling LCC-LFB (London County Council-London Fire Brigade) Vehicle and Equipment Workshops complex at Lambeth, SE1, during the 1950s. The Headquarters complex was renowned for its extensive workshops where maintenance, repair, and restoration work were carried out by highly skilled mechanics and craftsmen. The intricate process of building ladders and cutting and adapting hoses and ropes to meet the Brigade's specific requirements could be seen in action here. The vehicle repair workshop, as depicted in the image, showcases appliances in varying stages of repair and maintenance. The fire engines and other vehicles, a crucial part of the Brigade's fleet, were meticulously serviced to ensure they were always ready for action. The presence of firemen and firefighters in the workshop underscores the hands-on nature of the work and the teamwork required to keep the Brigade operational. The LCC-LFB workshops were a testament to the dedication and expertise of the personnel who worked tirelessly to maintain the equipment and vehicles that protected the people of London. This photograph, taken in 1953, offers a fascinating insight into the behind-the-scenes world of firefighting during the 1950s.
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