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David

David Report 24 Jun 2007 18:27

One of my great aunts married a Fireman in 1907. I know where he was serving at that time but does anyone know where I could find his career records? He was serving at the station in Woolwich, London.

Clive

Clive Report 24 Jun 2007 19:07

As a fireman he would have been a council employee at that date I think. Try th elocal council personnel department. Clive

*Sharm

*Sharm Report 24 Jun 2007 19:10

Also try the national archives.

Maid Marian of

Maid Marian of Report 24 Jun 2007 19:13

google Metropolitan fire brigade records and London records office will come up

Clive

Clive Report 24 Jun 2007 19:59

London County Council was formed in 1889. The London Fire Brigade's title was adopted in 1904 after with an Act of Parliament, though it had been popularly known as this for many years. At the beginning of the century, successive Chief Officers introduced many innovations, one of the most notable being the motor car in 1902. At first, it was deemed unsatisfactory and horses were kept in use but gradually, as the motor appliances improved their performance, they were widely introduced and the last horse drawn machine was withdrawn in 1921. Woolwich was a Metropolitan Borough of London. I was under the impression the London Fire brigade was slightly later than that. Clive

Paul Barton, Special Agent

Paul Barton, Special Agent Report 24 Jun 2007 21:37

Here's what to do. Apply to the following: Lucy Price Assistant Curator London Fire Brigade Museum Winchester House 94 Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 0EG Tel 0207 587 2894 There will be a charge of £4 for research, copying and postal fees but you will get the most comprehensive details of every payrise, every stationing, every qualification.... I was astounded at what I got on my fireman ancestor. Lucy is an absolute star - and she actually sent me the details before my cheque had arrived.

Paul Barton, Special Agent

Paul Barton, Special Agent Report 24 Jun 2007 21:44

Sorry Michael - didn't mean to steal your thunder!

Wendy

Wendy Report 25 Jun 2007 23:41

Just reinforcing previous replies. The London Fire brigade museum provided comprehensive details of my fireman ancestor. Wendy

Heather

Heather Report 26 Jun 2007 20:01

Trouble is Im never quite sure people recorded as Firemen in my ancestors arent just stokers! I have marine firemen - stokers and I have a 'Fireman/railway' - I assumed he was also a stoker on a train? Is the occupation just recorded as Fireman or is there a more specific term used?