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Lewen Sharp

Lewen Sharp

Alderman of the London County Council and Chairman of the Fire Brigade Committee of the London County Council in 1906.  It is claimed that he put the bell on the fire engines. Brother of Cecil Sharp. Not to be confused with the architect of the same name.

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Lewen Sharp

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Westminster Fire Station

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