New LFB pix Gallery

Fire at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1

The latter stage of a fire at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion. Fire spread rapidly on the upper floors of the building. Showing the eastern side of the building, with distortion to the metal framework of the windows. A Dangerous Walls notice has been placed in the roadway

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

LFB-AFS Commer transportable water unit (back)

LFB-AFS Commer transportable water unit (TWU, commonly known as the Bikini). It carries three deflated rubber rafts and nine light portable pumps. Fitted to the chassis is a hand-operated crane of half a ton capacity which can be operated by two men. It is fitted on a moveable mounting at the rear of the vehicle with a jib of 14 feet in reach. Equipment includes four spare CO2 cylinders, inflator, hose, lines, webbing and ladders

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

Aftermath of fire, London Hop Exchange

Aftermath of a fire at the London Hop Exchange in Southwark Street on 20 October 1920. A board leaning up on the right lists the temporary addresses of the tenants. After the fire the top two storeys were removed, and the building was converted into offices

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

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