Stanmore Fire Station Open Day
The 2018 Stanmore Fire Station Open Day featured huge numbers of preserved fire appliances from across London Fire Brigade’s history.
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VIC 56’s Visit to Central London
In June 2018, the preserved steam ship VIC 56 visited Hermitage Moorings in Wapping – just downstream from Tower Bridge.
The Knollys Rose Ceremony
Each year the church of All Hallows by the Tower hosts the start of the Knollys Rose Ceremony organised by Watermen’s Company. The short version of the story behind the ceremony is someone’s wife...
Tower Bridge Moorings
Amongst the hustle of London, oases of clam can be found. Tower Bridge Moorings is a vibrant houseboat community with floating gardens.
2018 HCVS London to Brighton
Every year, the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society’s London to Brighton run for vintage buses and lorries which have been lovingly restored by their members. Unlike the more famous Veteran Car Run, the HCVS starts...
General Cargo Ship “Fast Julia”
On 24th March 2018, the general cargo ship “Fast Julia” passed downstream on the River Thames through London.
The LFB150 Photo Mosaic
London Fire Brigade’s photo mosaic to mark the 150th anniversary used one of my photos from the 2016 Lord Mayor’s Show for the base image.
London Fire Brigade Museum at Lambeth Workshops
On 09-Sep-2017 old and new fire appliances gathered at London Fire Brigade’s former workshops in Lambeth behind the old HQ building.
Thames Estuary World War Two Maunsell Forts
Looking out into the Thames Estuary, strange objects rise from the sea. These are the Maunsell Forts, part of the defence of Britain in World War Two.
Whitechapel Bell Foundry
The Whitechapel Bell Foundry had been located in London’s East End for hundreds of years, supplying bells across the world including Big Ben.
The Last Slip And Pitch, LFB Southwark Training School
Retired firemen make the last slip and pitch at the former London Fire Brigade Training School, Southwark on 10th September 2016.
2016 Odiham Fire Show
The 7th of August 2016 saw an eclectic array of fire engines gather in Odiham for the 2016 Fire Show.
Rosenbauer Panther at the 2016 Odiham Fire Show
On 7th of August 2016, one of Heathrow Airports Panther fire appliances visited Odiham for the 2016 Fire Show.
2016 HCVS London to Brighton Run
Every year, the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society organises a run from London to Brighton for the buses and lorries which have been beautifully restored by their members. Unlike the more famous Veteran Car Run,...
London Fire Brigade Lambeth Memorial Hall
In the former LFB Headquarters at Lambeth Fire Station is an elegant memorial to Firemen and Firefighters lost on duty over the years.
LFB’s Remembrance of the 1987 Kings Cross Fire
Station Officer Colin Townsley was a Fireman fatally injured at the pivotal 1987 Kings Cross fire in which 31 died.
Tour
Use like Google Street View. Ignore the T numbers, they are for me to know which virtual tour file I have used. Stop 1: Windrush Square T10 Stop 2: Entrance & Foyer T03 Stop...
