| Name: | Alresford old fire station 2 |
| Address: | Swan Hotel |
| Town: | Alresford |
| Brigade: | Hampshire |
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1858-1881 |
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Unconfirmed
Latitude/Longitude: | 0.000000 North
00.000000 East |
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Alresford fire station
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 £135.00 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.
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