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Street fire alarm, Southwark, London, 1932. Artist: Unknown.

Street fire alarm, Southwark, London, 1932. Box with a telephone from which the fire brigade could be called. These boxes would have had keys to deter hoax callers. At this time few people had telephones at home. Behind is a pub advertising 'Roman Beers'.

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Title:

Street fire alarm, Southwark, London, 1932. Artist: Unknown.

Caption:

Street fire alarm, Southwark, London, 1932. Box with a telephone from which the fire brigade could be called. These boxes would have had keys to deter hoax callers. At this time few people had telephones at home. Behind is a pub advertising 'Roman Beers'.

Credit:

Album / The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

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Image size:

2697 x 3337 px | 25.7 MB

Print size:

22.8 x 28.3 cm | 9.0 x 11.1 in (300 dpi)

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