Superintendent James Braidwood’s Grave
James Braidwood led the London Fire Engine Establishment from 1833 until he was killed at the Tooley Street Fire on 21st June 1861.
Memorials
London Fire Brigade’s Lambeth Memorial Hall
Inside Lambeth fire station is London Fire Brigade’s Memorial Hall, commemorating those lost on duty serving London.
Merchant Navy Day at Tower Hill, London
3rd September each year is Merchant Navy Day chosen because the first major Allied casualty of World War Two was the Athenia, sunk with the loss of 117 passengers and crew within hours of hostilities being declared on 3rd September 1939.
Rolling Thunder Ride Of Respect
On 7th April 2023 (Good Friday), Rolling Thunder held the “Ride of Respect” in memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II who passed away in 2022.
John “Jock” Christie VC
John Jock Christie VC, LNWR Parcels Clerk, remembered by a plaque on one of the black columns in Euston railway station.
2022 Remembrance Sunday in Bermondsey
2022 Remembrance Sunday observation at two of Bermondsey’s war memorials.
Fireman’s Corner, Highgate East Cemetery
Fireman’s corner is a part of Highgate East Cemetery in North London, which remembers Firefighters who died on duty.
Albert Memorial
A visit behind the railings to The Albert Memorial, a lavish Victorian excess to remember Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s Consort and remembered for The Great Exhibition.
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.
