HAND CARVED VICTORIAN FIREMAN FIGURE

My hand carved Victorian Fireman with his Hosepipe.

The First Fire Brigade was formed in Edinburgh in 1824 under James Braidwood as Firemaster. Manchester started its Brigade in 1828 and in 1833 the London Insurance Companies combined to form the London Fire Engine Establishment and Braidwood was brought from Scotland to take command.

Braidwood was killed in a warehouse fire in 1861 and was succeeded by Captain Massey Shaw. Massey Shaw issued his firemen with a new style helmet

the famous brass helmet which became common all over the country. He was also responsible for many improvements in equipment such as steam fire engines and street alarms.

Under the Metropolitan Fire Brigades Act of 1865 the fire protection of London was handed over to the Metropolitan Board

This was the fore runner of the present London Fire Brigade. Gradually towns all over the country organised municipal fire brigades, some were full time but there were many volunteer brigades in small towns and villages. Although these fire fighting services existed, to a greater or lesser extent, in the rest of the country they were not compulsory.

UK Price: £29 + £4.99 postage

Overseas Price: North AMerican $65 delivered to the door

Availability: Yes

Size: 17''

Code Number: 807

Provenance: Limited Edition New Design

Condition: Antique Finish

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