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Leith Fire Brigade permanent staff
Fairbairn, William, 1899, Photograph
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Leith Fire Brigade permanent staff
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21221
Title
Leith Fire Brigade permanent staff photographed in Leith Fire Station courtyard
Description
Leith Fire Brigade firemen stand in Leith Fire Station courtyard. They are posing on a variety of horse-drawn fire fighting appliances including steam pumps and ladders. They are wearing uniforms including helmets. Firemaster James Brown stands on the steam pump to the right. He has a white beard, oval shaped belt buckle and is wearing a chain across his uniform.
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Fairbairn, William
Date
1899
Size
27.2 x 21.4 cm
Type
Photograph
This image is from the collections of the
Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage
, formerly the Museum of Fire at Lauriston Place.
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