Date of this Photo

[PrueM]

Hello Pippa 

Do you have the pic, and could you scan the back (if there is anything on it)?

At a guess, with what I can see, i'd say 1870s.

Prue

[cazza59]

Hi Pippa

Just a quick tidy.

Regards
Cazza
 

Helps if you attach the photo!!! 

[Pippakit]

This is the back of the photo:



PS I don't know how to attach a photo, this is my first attempt with pictures and I'm surprised they've worked!!

[Necromancer]

W. Speed was trading in 1881 Chester - will try and backtrack him ..

RG11/3555 Folio 111 Page 9 - Chester, 35 Grosvenor St

Boarding with this family ...

John Poynton 62  Head Saddle & Harness Maker Chester
Elizabeth Poynton 59  Wife
Frank Simpson 18  GSon
Mary J. Simpson 13  GDau
William Speed 50 Boarder Photographic Artist born Manchester

[Necromancer]

He was Lodging with the same family in Grosvenor St in 1871 ...

[Necromancer]

In 1861 he was already in Chester, described as photographic artist - Lodging in Waburghs Mkt ?


So as your pic was shown with the Grosvenor St address, its taken after 1861 I'd guess ...

[cazza59]

Here's another colour version for your collection.

Regards
Cazza
 

[Pippakit]

Oh, wow, a red jacket. I like that one!

[garethgriffiths]

Sorry to but in but you have all missed the other side of his belt or his traousers would fall down.  As a fireman myself Im wondering more about the item stored in his belt where one would have expected an axe but it looks lie something else, my guess is some sort of key or wrench for suction hose.
Did Chester ever have a fire dog like other Brigades ie Edinburgh?
Whilst red looks nice I think it would be more accurate if he was earing an all blue firemans tunic and leggings with black fireboots.  This type of helmet was black with brass badge and helmet strap and trims.
Gareth