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LCC-LFB Canteen van at Colonial Wharf fire
Hungry and thirsty firefighters gathering for refreshments at the Brigades canteen van following a major fire at Colonial Wharf. After hours of action the main body of the fire is out, but fresh crews will be on the scene for several days and nights to come. For the time being these firefighters who formed the main attack force can relax, swap stories and enjoy the piping hot cocoa and sandwiches. Note the brass helmet conveniently placed on the serving canopy
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Action Break Canteen Canteens Catering Cocoa Crews Eating Gathering Hungry Kitchen Kitchens Major Mobile Refreshment Refreshments Relax Rest Resting Sandwich Sandwiches Serving Thirsty Wharf 1935 Firefighter Firefighters Fireman Firemen
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A Moment of Respite: London Fire Brigade Canteen Van at Colonial Wharf Fire, 1935 Amid the chaos and intensity of a major fire at Colonial Wharf, the London Fire Brigade's brave firefighters, having put out the main body of the blaze, gather around their mobile canteen van for much-needed refreshments. The fire, which had raged for hours, had taken a toll on the firefighters, leaving them hungry and thirsty. The fresh crews, who would be on the scene for several days and nights to come, took a moment to relax, swap stories, and enjoy the piping hot cocoa and sandwiches. The canteen van, a vital part of the Brigade's operations, provided essential sustenance and morale boosts for the firefighters. The brass helmet, conveniently placed on the serving canopy, adds a touch of tradition and authority to the scene. The fire, which had engulfed the colonial wharf, was a significant event in the 1930s, and the London Fire Brigade's quick response and effective catering services were instrumental in ensuring the safety of the community and the wellbeing of the firefighters. This photograph, taken in the 1930s, offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of the London Fire Brigade during a major fire incident. The image captures the camaraderie and resilience of the firefighters, who, despite the challenges they faced, remained focused and determined in their mission to protect the city.
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