Images Dated 2011 November

Chris Reynolds Victorian fire engine cartoon

Chris Reynolds was a fireman at Paddington fire station and a talented cartoon artist. He produced a series of LFB/MFB cartoons of which this is one, showing a Victorian horse-drawn steamer fire engine with crew

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

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MFB St Johns Wood fire station

Built originally for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in 1871, St Johns Wood fire station was located in Adelaide Road, NW London. It became the responsibility of the London County Council in 1889 upon the creation of the LCC, when the LCC took charge of London's fire service. The MFB was renamed to the London Fire Brigade the same year. The station was closed in 1915

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

Metropolitan Fire Brigade helmet

Metropolitan Fire Brigade brass helmet, used until replaced by a cork version in the 1930s

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

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