Hosepipes Collection (#3)

Three fire engines and crews, Hamburg, Germany
Three fire engines and their crews (Haupt Feuerwache), Hamburg, Germany, with a group of children on the right. Date: 1884

Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance, Nuremberg, Germany
A Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance, parked on a street in Nuremberg, Germany

Three fire engines and crews, Hanover, Germany
Three fire engines and their crews (Automobil-L� zug, Berufs-Feuerwehr-Hannover), Hanover, Germany

Blitz in London -- firefighters in Bermondsey, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters at work with hosepipes at a burning gas main in Long Lane, Bermondsey, 8 March 1941. Date: 1941

Firefighters with fire engine and appliances, WW2
Firefighters (LFB and AFS) with a fire engine at HQ, showing how the various appliances and equipment are stored compactly, 16 July 1940. Date: 1940

Blitz in London -- AFS firefighter on ladder, WW2
Blitz in London -- an AFS firefighter on a ladder with hose attached, in a training exercise at HQ. Date: 1940s

Blitz in London -- firefighters at work, WW2
Blitz in London -- two firefighters at work with a hosepipe. Date: 1940s

Blitz in London -- firefighters in action, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action with hosepipes, putting out a fire at the docks following an air raid. Date: 1940s

LFB firefighters in multi-hose display
LFB firefighters in a multi-hose display at headquarters, with pumping machine and vehicle

Scammell pump in Orange Street, London W1, WW2
Scammell 65-gallon pump in operation, supplying water to four hosepipes, at a fire in Orange Street, London W1, 21 September 1942. Date: 1942

Firefighters taking part in a hose training drill
Two firefighters taking part in a hose training drill

LFB firefighter with new motor pump
LFB firefighter at HQ with newly delivered motor pump fitted with a six-cylinder engine, pumping capacity about 930 gallons per minute, 11 April 1938. Date: 1938

Merryweather motor fire engine for Glasgow, rear view showing Hatfield pump

Horse-drawn steamer taking part in special drill
A horse-drawn steamer and crew taking part in a special drill display given at Lambeth HQ for chief officers of provincial fire brigades on 13 October 1937. Seen here are hosepipes in action

Los Angeles Fire Department duplex pump, USA
Los Angeles Fire Department duplex pump in action, California, USA, May 1937. Date: 1937

LFB vehicle with hosepipes folded up inside

Hosepipes folded up inside an LFB vehicle

Blitz in London -- St Bride Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- St Bride Street, with firefighters at work in a smoky atmosphere. Date: 1940s

Major fire, Smithfield Poultry Market, London
A major fire at Smithfield Poultry Market, London, on 23 January 1958 -- firefighters with hosepipes and a Dennis fire engine (rubble from roadworks not connected with fire)

Two firefighters at King George V Dock, East London
Two firefighters in action at No.9 Shed, King George V Dock, Port of London Authority, East London (E16), on 29 December 1974 -- a 30-pump fire

Four AFS firefighters operating hosepipe, WW2
Four AFS firefighters operating a hosepipe. Date: circa 1940s

AFS firefighters unrolling hosepipes, WW2
Four Auxiliary Fire Service firefighters unrolling hosepipes, watched by some visitors. Date: circa 1940s

Blitz in the City of London - Queen Street, WW2
Scene in Queen Street, with trailer pumps at work, following a bombing raid and incendiary attack, 11 May 1941. Date: 1941

Blitz in the City of London - Queen Victoria Street, WW2
Aerial view of London firemen at work with hoses in Queen Victoria Street (looking towards Blackfriars) following a bombing raid and incendiary attack, 11 May 1941. Date: 1941

Mr Attlee attending hosepipe tests at Wimbledon, WW2
Mr Clement Attlee (Lord Privy Seal in Winston Churchills wartime coalition government, later Deputy Prime Minister 1942-1945 and Prime Minister 1945-1951)

Firefighters in action, Calders Wharf, East London
Firefighters in action at a fire in Calders Wharf, East London, 21 May 1955. Seen here with hosepipes, cooling down barrels of collodion cotton and boxes of paint

London firefighters at work in Hampstead High Street
London firefighters at work outside a Woolworths building in Hampstead High Street, north-west London (11 May 1946). General aerial view of the front of the premises after the fire has been

London firefighters at work in Dingley Road, WW2
London firefighters at work with hosepipes and ladders in Dingley Road, City of London, during the Second World War (30 June 1940). Date: 1940

London firefighters at work on staircase, Carron Wharf
London firefighters at work on an adjoining external staircase during a fire at Carron Wharf, Upper Thames Street, on 28 June 1939. Date: 1939

Blitz in London -- firefighters at work, Blackfriars, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters at work with hosepipes at the Blackfriars Goods Depot on 16 October 1940. Date: 1940

London firefighters at work with hosepipes

London Fire Brigade cinematographer at work
London Fire Brigade fireman-cinematographer at work, filming a fierce fire at the warehouse of Messrs Cameron and Co, Upper Thames Street, City of London, 28 June 1939. Date: 1939

London firefighters with hosepipes
London firefighters with their hosepipes trained on a building, with a fire engine and water supply on the street below

LFB recruits taking part in hosepipe training at HQ

Farmer washing Vaderstad Rapid A 600S seed drill with pressure washer, Upplands Vasby, Sweden, may

LFB light alloy hose ramps, marked DEAD SLOW -- one pair of four-foot end sections assembled to bridge two lines of 2.75 inch hose

Three fire engines and crews, Hamburg, Germany
Three fire engines and their crews (Haupt Feuerwache), Hamburg, Germany, with a group of children on the right

Firefighters in action, Fanshaw Street, London N1
Firefighters in action with turntable ladders and hosepipes at a building in Fanshaw Street, London N1, 28 February 1956. The fire had gone through the roof before the first appliance arrived

Blitz in City of London - Watling Street, WW2
Blitz in City of London - firefighters in action with hosepipes in Watling Street following a bombing raid on 16 September 1940

Firefighters in action after air raid, WW2
Firefighters in action with hosepipes and foam after an air raid

Blitz in London - firefighters in action, WW2
Blitz in London - firefighters in action with hosepipes at a blaze in South London, 12 September 1940

Firefighters in action, Victory Place, SE17
Firefighters in action with hosepipes during a fire at a warehouse in Victory Place, Southwark, SE17, on 27 April 1958

Blitz in London -- Chambers Wharf, Bermondsey, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action with fire engines and hosepipes at Chambers Wharf, Bermondsey Wall, on 12 August 1944

Blitz in London -- Duke Street, Strand, WW2
Blitz in London -- fire crews at work with hosepipes in Duke Street, off the Strand, 17 April 1941

LFB-AFS Bikini raft fully inflated
LFB-AFS fully inflated Bikini raft, with water being delivered through four hosepipes. The two-man crew are wearing life jackets

Merryweather motor fire engine for Glasgow, rear view showing Hatfield pump

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

Firefighters training with foam extinguisher
Two firefighters training with a foam extinguisher

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During the Blitz in London, hosepipes became a lifeline for firefighters battling the relentless flames that engulfed the city. From St Bride Street to Farringdon Street, these brave men fought valiantly to protect their beloved capital from destruction during World War II. In Nuremberg, Germany, Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances were deployed with precision and expertise. Their powerful hoses unleashed torrents of water onto blazing infernos, quelling the devastation caused by fires that threatened to consume entire neighborhoods. At 298 Old Brompton Road in London SW5, a fierce fire raged uncontrollably. But determined firefighters armed with hosepipes bravely confronted the flames head-on, risking their lives to save others and prevent further destruction. The iconic image of an AFS firefighter perched on a ladder amidst the chaos of war symbolizes resilience and bravery. These heroes scaled great heights to combat fires during the Blitz in London, demonstrating unwavering dedication in protecting their fellow citizens. Hose training drills played a crucial role in preparing firefighters for battle against formidable blazes. Through rigorous practice sessions, they honed their skills and mastered techniques essential for effectively handling hosepipes under intense pressure. Back in Nuremberg, Germany's Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances proved indispensable once again. With unrivaled efficiency and power, they swiftly extinguished fires that threatened homes and livelihoods throughout this historic city. In Orange Street located at London W1 during World War II's tumultuous times stood a Scammell pump ready for action. This robust piece of machinery was instrumental in delivering high-pressure water streams necessary to combat raging infernos threatening countless lives. King George V Dock witnessed two fearless firefighters working together tirelessly as they battled against towering flames consuming East London's waterfront area. Their synchronized efforts showcased both strength and camaraderie amidst adversity. Old Compton Street served as another battleground during the Blitz where AFS firefighters fought relentlessly to save lives and protect the city they held dear.