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Firemen Mitchell and Westhrop from Ferndale Road Fire Station are commemorated in this engraving for their 'plucky rescue' of a 9-month old boy. The fire began in a laundry run by Mr & Mrs Tadman at 71 Sussex Road and the two firemen climbed through an upstairs window to save their son. From the Illustrated London News, dated 12th January 1888.

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Details
Collection:
Image type:	Engraving
Artist:	Illustrated London News
Ref:	11379
Identifier:	Clippings - RS Store
Date:	1888