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Re: Identity of Fire Station
« Reply #9 on: Sunday 12 February 17 21:42 GMT (UK) »
I think the "M" could actually be a "W"  :P ;) :)

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Re: Identity of Fire Station
« Reply #10 on: Sunday 12 February 17 21:50 GMT (UK) »
I think you're right, Frank.

I think it says "Rowntree & Co."

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« Reply #11 on: Sunday 12 February 17 21:52 GMT (UK) »
I think you're right, Frank.

I think it says "Rowntree & Co."

Yes!

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Re: Identity of Fire Station
« Reply #12 on: Sunday 12 February 17 22:01 GMT (UK) »


                         ROWNTREE & Co.
                           FIRE BRIGADE

Signwriting was a vey precise art back then.  Seems to fit

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« Reply #13 on: Sunday 12 February 17 22:04 GMT (UK) »


                         ROWNTREE & Co.
                           FIRE BRIGADE

Signwriting was a vey precise art back then.  Seems to fit

Mike


I'll settle for that  ;D ;D ;D

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« Reply #14 on: Sunday 12 February 17 22:33 GMT (UK) »
What great photo and good detective work from Mike with a little help from Frank  :D
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Re: Identity of Fire Station
« Reply #15 on: Monday 13 February 17 08:55 GMT (UK) »
Today I broke my personal record for most consecutive days alive.

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« Reply #16 on: Monday 13 February 17 10:29 GMT (UK) »
What great photo and good detective work from Mike with a little help from Frank  :D
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Re: Identity of Fire Station
« Reply #17 on: Monday 13 February 17 11:20 GMT (UK) »
Good morning,

I'm not sure there is room to get the "RO" behind that chaps leg without seeing the "R" or part of it. Also, if you google Rowntree & Co fire brigade there are no photos showing that style of dress. They all have black trousers and boots.

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