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Construction of an EWS dam, Abbey Street, Bermondsey
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Construction of an EWS dam, Abbey Street, Bermondsey
Emergency water supplies (EWS) were critical to provide the much needed water to fire crews fighting the fires caused by wartime bombing and, in particular, incendiary attacks. Some were purpose built, like the one shown here, others were created out of the basements of bombed buildings. Water mains could not always be relied on as enemy action could damage or destroy these and, if river supplies were not readily available, emergency water supplies from these dams were, in many cases, the only alternative
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© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
Attacks Bermondsey Bombing Emergency Fires Guard Incendiary Supplies Supply Firefighting
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