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Members of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Members of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Members of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1862. A movement was set on foot a short time since at Coventry with a view to the establishment of a volunteer fire brigade... the result being that some fifty or sixty gentlemen were quickly enrolled as members...Coventry is, we believe, the first town where the plan has been adopted...a few weeks ago this well-appointed, well-disciplined, and efficient-looking body of men, attired in their new uniforms, and having in their charge the county fire-engine and the fire-escape, celebrated their inauguration by a demonstration and a public dinner...Mr. Stanley, of Hertford- street, took a photograph of the brigade, with the object of its being transferred to the pages of this Journal...Dressed in a blue tunic of coarse woollen stuff, very much resembling a sailor's blouse, with black glazed hats or caps, not unlike regular firemen's helmets - the only feature in their uniform at all approaching ornamentation being a white Maltese cross, of somewhat similar material to the coats, on their breasts - the men looked exceedingly well; indeed, the tastefulness, simplicity, and neat ness of the dress were the subject of general remark'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph, taken in 1862, showcases the esteemed members of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade. Amidst a growing concern for public safety, a movement was initiated in Coventry to establish a volunteer fire brigade, resulting in the enrollment of over fifty gentlemen. Coventry was the first town to adopt this innovative approach to firefighting, and within a few weeks, this well-equipped, disciplined, and efficient team held their inauguration. The men in this photograph are dressed in blue tunics made of coarse woolen stuff, reminiscent of a sailor's blouse. They wear black glazed hats or caps, resembling firemen's helmets, with a white Maltese cross on their breasts as the sole ornamentation. The simplicity and neatness of their uniforms were met with widespread admiration. The Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade marked a significant shift in firefighting practices, as volunteers took it upon themselves to protect their community from the devastating effects of fire. This photograph serves as a testament to their dedication and the pride they took in their new roles as firefighters. The image, captured by an unknown photographer, has been preserved through time, offering us a glimpse into the past and the courageous spirit of these early firefighters.
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