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RESCUE BY FIREMEN, SUSSEX ROAD, BRIXTON

RESCUE BY FIREMEN, SUSSEX ROAD, BRIXTON

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

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