Fire Station Details - Alresford old fire station 1

Name:	Alresford old fire station 1
Address:	54 Broad Street
Town:	Alresford
Brigade:	Hampshire
Postcode:	SO24 9AN

Year Range:	1881-1940

Confirmed Latitude/Longitude:	51.092500 North 01.161556 West

Further Information/ Provenance:
http://www.artworthyframing.co.uk/ http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-145081-fire-station-including-gates-gate-piers- http://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/stationdetail.htm?stcode=36&stname=alresford&stc=alre 1690 - The first manual Fire Engine at Alresford was kept in the tower of the Church. 1858 - A Horse drawn Fire Engine was purchased with 160ft of hose for Ł135.00 and was stored at the Swan Hotel. 1879 - Alresford Volunteer Fire Brigade was formed and it was headed by Captain Marx. 1881 - Town trust built a Fire Station in Broad Street. This was in use until 1940 when the existing Station was opened, and is still use today. http://www.alresfordheritage.co.uk/alresford-photo-collection/fire--police/k-017.html#previous-photo http://www.alresfordheritage.co.uk/alresford-photo-collection/fire--police/k-020.html#previous-photo


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