Plaque

Westminster Fire Station

Erection date: 22/5/1906

Inscription

This station was opened on the 22nd day of May 1906 by Lewen Sharp Esq. Chairman of the Fire Brigade Committee of the London County Council.

{Added as graffiti:}
Closed by Boris

Our photo was taken in 2014 when 'Boris' was of course the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.

Site: Westminster Fire Station (1 memorial)

SW1, Greycoat Place, 4

English Buildings has a good post on the style of this building, designed by William Edward Riley.

 

2014: this is one of 10 former fire stations offered for sale.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Westminster Fire Station

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London Fire Brigade

The London Fire Engine Establishment, formed in 1833 under the leadership of ...

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Lewen Sharp

Architect and local politician. Alderman of the LCC and Chairman of the Fire ...

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Westminster Fire Station

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

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