tarboat's photos with the keyword: fire station

Whilst in Manchester I took a look at the London Road Fire Station building which has stood empty and derelict for years. Finally work is taking place with the building to be redeveloped with both leisure and hotel facilities. The window frames seem to have been renovated but there is clearly much work to do internally. The Grade II* building was completed in 1906 and closed in 1986. The terracotta faience and detailing by Burmantofts is superb and it is to be hoped that it is not damaged by whatever cleaning is applied to it.

Whilst heading for Southwold I was delighted to find the corrugated iron fire station at Wrentham. It looks as if it was created out of a former village hall.

London Road Fire Station in Manchester is a building that has been seeking a use for many years. Whilst neglected and derelict it still proudly announces its former role as headquarters of the Manchester fire brigade. The terracotta is by Burmantofts of Leeds. The Grade II* building was completed in 1906 and closed in 1986. Finally redevelopment is taking place with the building to be redeveloped with both leisure and hotel facilities.

The former Central Fire Station on Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, was built in 1911 by the Borough Surveyors under architect Arthur Race. The terracotta for this Grade II listed building was supplied by Burmantofts of Leeds.

The fire house for Engine 6 is at 49 Beekman Street in New York. Being close to the World Trade Centre and being fitted with a high power pump to reach up 100 floors, the engine was one of the first to respond to the 9/11 attacks. Only one of the five men on duty that morning survived the collapse of the North Tower. The engine was also destroyed - the remains are now displayed at The New York State Museum in Albany as part of a permanent tribute to all those who lost their lives at the WTC on that day.

The former Central Fire Station on Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, was built in 1911 by the Borough Surveyors under architect Arthur Race. The terracotta for this Grade II listed building was supplied by Burmantofts of Leeds.