The Grim Reality Of Edwardian Firefighting | Hidden History Of Britain | Absolute History

Michael Portillo explores the early days of organized firefighting. With the bare minimum, these brave heroes saved countless lives. Manchester's Iconic London Road Fire Station was decommissioned in 1986. The devastating loss of life suffered by the brigade at this station led to the profession being transformed.
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