Fire Brigade Chief Retires 1938

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Lambeth, London.

Panning shot across some of the men of the Lambeth / London Fire Brigade. Major Morris, their Chief, is about to retire. He is holding his pet dog and makes a short speech to camera, saying he is looking forward to a rest after 30 years service before starting some different...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
17157
Sort Number:
38/037
Time in/Out:
01:03:14:00 / 01:03:52:00
Canister:
38/37
Film ID:
965.05
Issue Date:
09/05/1938

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  • "Major Morris" is Major Cyril Morris.

    jamied 19th Oct 2012
  • "Commander Firebrace" is Aylmer Firebrace.

    jamied 19th Oct 2012

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