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Fire engine 1933

Moretonhampstead new Fire Engine 09.12.1933 - second hand Dennis Fire Engine bought from Merryweather and originally used in London (& brought down by Mr Snell), cost £115. Christened 'Miss Moreton' in the Square by Mrs Olive Parr wife of the Council chairman. Followed by a demonstration of pumping from fire hydrants and Mill Brook. Left, Mr & Mrs Parr, Mr Snell. Right, Len Colridge, Frank Marley. Mr & Mrs Parr farmed at Linscott. DRA 3549 MHS 034