Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

Wood Green Fire Brigade, 1922

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Comment by John Shulver on October 16, 2023 at 11:07: Where is/was the Fire Station ? I can't place it from my time. And abundance of moustaches....8 out of 12 !

Admin for testing Comment by Hugh on October 16, 2023 at 12:57: Good question. There's a well-known painting of Wood Green Fire Station in 1873. Albert Pinching explained that it was on land next to St Michael's Church. By the turn of the century it was at 289 High Road, tucked away behind the shops just north of the Fishmongers' Arms pub.

Image: Bruce Castle Museum

By 1914, a new station had been built on Bounds Green Road which still stands today, though I think it's no longer in service. Looking at the styling of the building, it seems almost certain that it is the one which is shown in the photo above.

Comment by John Shulver on Monday: Fabulous photo to have in a Family History collection.

Comment by tasmine 16 hours ago: Sadly it seems the building is up for sale. I truly hope it will be saved from demolition.

Comment by John Hough 4 hours ago: Fire Station. Dennis Pump Escape in the rear yard of Wood Green 1952. The days of the old Middlesex Fire Brigade 1948 - 1965

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