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1860s fire crew holding a fire hose

Unknown, 1865, Photograph
1860s fire crew holding a fire hose
1860s fire crew holding a fire hose
1860s fire crew holding a fire hose
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Item no
21206
Title
1860s fire crew holding a fire hose
Description
Edinburgh firemen pose for a photograph in front of George Heriot's School. They are displaying some of their equipment including fire engine and hoses. They are mostly wearing a fireman's uniform of helmet, double breasted jacket, belt and light coloured trousers. A series of arches can be seen behind them.
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Date
1865
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