Bridge Street Fire Station, Stafford,

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Date:1927

Description:The fire station was built in 1885 at the junction of Greengate Street and Bridge Street, next to the Royal Brine Baths. The baths incorporated an open-sided tower which was used by the firemen for drying hoses.

Mr Haywood, Captain of the Brigade, can be seen in the foreground wearing his uniform and medals.


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1870s
Bridge Street, Stafford
Bridge Street, Stafford

View from Green Bridge towards Chetwynd House. Mr Jenkinson, a baker and confectioner, ...

1900s
Royal Brine Baths, Stafford
Royal Brine Baths, Stafford

In the 1880s a thick bed of salt was discovered on Stafford Common, during the search ...

1920s
'Yeti' Costume, Stafford Pageant,
'Yeti' Costume, Stafford Pageant,

Yeti costume with Lotus Shoes collecting tin photographed on Greengate Street. ...

1940s
Stafford Fire Brigade and Engine
Stafford Fire Brigade and Engine

Stafford fire engine and firemen. This fire engine is a Leyland FT4A Pump Escape, ...

1970s
Corner of Mill Street and Greengate Street, Stafford,
Corner of Mill Street and Greengate Street, Stafford,

On the left is Chetwynd House, built around 1712-1715 by William Chetwynd, 3rd Viscount ...

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Donor ref:P81.070.0004 (18/633)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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