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A History of the County of Oxford
… by 1580, all new freemen provided a leather bucket for fire fighting, or an equivalent fee, rising from 2 s. 6 d. in … provided a small pest house in 1720, contributed towards a fire engine in 17467, and by raising loans was able to … In 1938 the council briefly took over responsibility for fire fighting from a volunteer brigade, setting up a joint …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of the event. A great part of the town was destroyed by fire in 1722, since which period it has not made any … in 1765, on the site of an ancient structure destroyed by fire, is a neat edifice, occupying an eminence commanding an …
A History of the County of Somerset
… removed. 8 In 1936 the nave roof was rebuilt after a fire and a turret flèche added. 9 An amenity block was added …
A History of the County of Sussex
… the only ancient detail that survives is a Tudor stone fire-place on the first floor which has a moulded … of 17th-century red brick (this contains the Tudor fire-place) and there is also a brick doorway with a pediment …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… each story: the floorings are of asphalte; the whole is fire-proof, and ventilation is effected by a revolving fan …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… wall was rebuilt in brick in the 18th century. After a fire in 1978 the house was raised from 1½ storey to 2 storeys …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… The forces of Hardicanute, having plundered and set fire to the town, attacked the inhabitants in their place of … the garrison to a resolute defence. The assailants set fire to the suburbs; but more intent on plunder than prudent … In 1113, the greater part of the city was destroyed by a fire, which nearly consumed the cathedral and the castle: …