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These objects provide further information about the nature and conditions of firefighting in the 17th century.

Firefighting 1617

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A print showing firefighting in 1617, from the Guildhall Archives, London.

See more See more: http://www.fireoflondon.org.uk/resources/imagebank/set1/Fire-fighting+image.htm

17th century fire bucket

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A 17th century fire bucket, from the Museum of London. Image © Museum of London.

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17th century leather bucket

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A 17th century leather bucket, from the London Fire Brigade Museum.

See more See more: http://www.fireoflondon.org.uk/resources/imagebank/set1/Leather+bucket.htm

Fire squirt

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A 17th century fire squirt, from the London Fire Brigade Museum.

See more See more: http://www.fireoflondon.org.uk/resources/imagebank/set1/Water+squirt.htm

Fire hook

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A 17th century fire hook, from the Museum of London. Image © Museum of London.

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Wooden houses

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A print showing wooden houses, from the Museum of London. Image © Museum of London.

See more See more: http://www.fireoflondon.org.uk/resources/imagebank/set1/Wooden+houses.htm
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Fire bucket from the Great Fire of London