Blitz in London -- emergency water mains for firefighting
Blitz in London -- frequently water mains were damaged or destroyed by enemy bombing. Emergency water mains were laid, over ground, to which fire hoses could be connected. Here regular London firefighters and a senior fire officer are inspecting hose lines connected to a length of emergency main laid in a London dock. Note the pressure gauge fitted to the temporary main
Picture No
10534651
Media ID
46849007
Size
4000px x 2386px
(4.0MB)
Credit
©London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
London Fire Brigade Archive
Date
circa 1940
