The hallmarks of bravery…
IN September 1878, as it became clear that the Newbury Borough Fire Brigade was suffering from a lack of men and equipment, around 20 determined tradesmen decided to take matters into their own hands and to form a volunteer fire brigade. After some debate by the town’s Watch Committee, the auxiliary brigade won a majority approval.
By the time the Newbury Volunteer Fire Brigade received their first call-out in May 1879, Mr Brice W…