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“: Fire engines as they used to be. This is a fire-engine cart dating from 1880. Note the primitive, bucket-style fire extinguisher pump on the left. It’s currently an exhibit at the National Trust’s Lanhydrock country house in Cornwall, this one was used in the fire which raged through the house in 1891”
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My Formative years were spent between two wartime airfields, so each night was spent sleeping in shelters, and school was always tense as dogfights were being fought overhead,
We made our own amusement in those days, and presents were second hand wooden toys if any could be found.
My teenage life found me on Motorbikes and fast cars.
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My Later life was dogged by peaks and troughs of health problems.
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Hi Malcolm…yey!! I am first to comment you on the first day of 2013 with this wonderful shot…I like the way you always add a little history or comments on your work…sure wish descriptions were still on this page and we didnt have to go searching for them….oh well…..Happy New Year my friend…Di
hello Di A very happy new year to you, and YES I agree I liked it as it was,
Thank you very much for stopping by. I appreciate it so much,
take care
xxx
– Malcolm Chant
What a great primitive this is! So distinguished and made to last!
hello Pamela, thank yoiu nvery much, and yes they knew how to make items in those days. take care.
I running short of ideas for pics, it’s been so wet we haven’t been able to go anywhere very much.
Roll on spring.
– Malcolm Chant
FABULOUS OBJECT…LOVE THE WAY OF THE PRESENTATION!!!
Thank you very much Anaisanais, really appreciate your kind visit
– Malcolm Chant
This is really great! Happy New Year!
Many thanks Masie, appreciate your kind comment
– Malcolm Chant
Great capture full of detail and colour, Malcolm and love the framing 0 makes a lovely image to start the New Year x
Hello Mattie thank you very much for taking time to pass by, much appreciated
– Malcolm Chant
Nice piece of history! Well done, Malcolm!
Morning Dot (happy New year) many thanks for stopping by.
– Malcolm Chant
Great History Hon!
hello berns, how’r you? have a great 2013 and thank you for your comment.
– Malcolm Chant
Terrific capture Malcolm. x
Morning Pauline thank you very much
– Malcolm Chant
Great find…interesting subject…nicely done.
Many thanks Jack really appreciate your comment.
– Malcolm Chant