https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=2588

no.3051

Barrow New Fire Engine Christening

17 Nov 1911

A crowd of mainly men and boys watching a fire engine demonstration in Cavendish Square. Shops to the rear and part of the Lord Frederick Cavendish statue visible. Fire hose on the wet ground with tram lines to the front. Part of taxi rank building just visible to the right.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=2588

no.3051

Barrow New Fire Engine Christening

17 Nov 1911

A crowd of mainly men and boys watching a fire engine demonstration in Cavendish Square. Shops to the rear and part of the Lord Frederick Cavendish statue visible. Fire hose on the wet ground with tram lines to the front. Part of taxi rank building just visible to the right.

Location: Cavendish Square, Duke Street, Hindpool, Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/720
Sankey Number: 3051

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Album Number: Album 13 300-500 and early 3000

Page Number: 33

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