The Fire Brigade 1
'First, catch the horse!'
The origins of the local firefighters are obscure, but a volunteer force is known to have been active in the late 19th century.
kind permission
of Mrs Cherry
Leversedge
This photograph shows the brigade around 1890, in front of the Tanhouse by the River Lugg. The Captain of the team (left) is thought to be local man Joe Price. The appliance is horse drawn and appears to be hand-pumped. (The stacked material behind the team is probably tree-bark for the bark mill at the Tanhouse).
An old Radnorshire fireman was once asked about the procedure once the alarm had been raised. He replied, "First, catch the horse!"
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