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London Fire Brigade Pop-up Museum
📍 SE1 7SJ
Photo: london-fire.gov.uk
- Virtual museum exploring people, equipment and events of the service
- Exhibition on the Great Fire of London's origins and destruction
- Discover stories of trailblazing firefighters who broke barriers
- Explore the history of London's fire stations
- Learn about equipment firefighters have used over time
This is a virtual museum run by the London Fire Brigade, letting you explore the people, equipment and events that have shaped the service over the years. The current exhibition focuses on the Great Fire of London, including how it destroyed 13,200 houses, 87 parish churches, The Royal Exchange, Guildhall and St Paul's Cathedral. You can also delve into the history of London's fire stations and meet trailblazing firefighters who have made changes within the brigade. It suits anyone interested in history, firefighting or London's past. Based in Lambeth, it's handy for a visit if you're staying nearby, with Vauxhall station just 0.5 miles away and 782 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
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From the attraction's own website on 17 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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🚆 Or come by train
- Vauxhall 0.5 miles
- London Waterloo 0.8 miles
- Elephant & Castle 0.9 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page