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VSI08 T.S. Fire pump Fire BrigadeFire Brigade Victorian Figures a series, 54mm Model Soldiers
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Victorian Civilian Fire Brigade 54mm
The Great Fire of London, in 1666, changed things and helped to standardise urban fire fighting. Following a public outcry during the aftermath of probably the most famous fire ever, a property developer named Nicholas Barbon introduced the first kind of insurance against fire.
Soon after the formation of this insurance company, and in a bid to help reduce the cost and number of claims, he formed his own Fire Brigade. Other similar companies soon followed his lead and this was how property was protected until the early 1800s.
Policy holders were given a badge, or fire mark, to affix to their building. If a fire started, the Fire Brigade was called. They looked for the fire mark and, provided it was the right one, the fire would be dealt with. Often the buildings were left to burn until the right company attended!
Many of these insurance companies were to merge, including those of London, which merged in 1833 to form The London Fire Engine Establishment, whose first Fire Chief was James Braidwood.
Braidwood had come to London after holding the position of the Chief Officer of Edinburgh Fire brigade. Edinburgh’s authorities had formed the first properly organised brigade in 1824.
VSI07 T.S. Fireman fighting the fire Fire Brigade Kit
VSI07 T.S. Fireman fighting the fire Fire BrigadeFire Brigade Victorian Figures a series, 54mm Model So...
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VSI06 T.S. Fireman pushing pump Fire Brigade Kit
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VSI05 T.S. Fireman pulling pump Fire Brigade Kit
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VSI04 T.S. Fireman pulling pump Fire Brigade Kit
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VSI03 T.S. Fireman with axe Fire Brigade Kit
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VSI02 T.S. Fireman with hose Fire Brigade Kit
VSI02 T.S. Fireman with hose Fire BrigadeFire Brigade Victorian Figures a series, 54mm Model Soldiers...
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VSI01 T.S. Officer Fire Brigade Kit
VSI01 T.S. Officer Fire BrigadeFire brigade Victorian Figures a series, 54mm Model Soldiers
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