Publications

Wisbech Fire Brigade Historical Information 1607 - 1947 Edition Number 1 : ISBN 978-0-9555984-0-1 A comprehensive social history of the local fire brigade which contains a fascinating insight about how the brigade operated and its organisation, as well as reports of the fire brigade committee meetings, rules and regulations, drills, annual dinners, social events, police involvement, acquisition of equipment, medal presentations, firemen’s funerals, and many other interesting facts and figures. 52 photographs and 45 illustrations Size A4 - 295m/m x 210m/m – 453 pages £25.00, plus £5.00 postage.

Wisbech Fire Brigade, Fires-Rescues-Incidents 1845 - 1949 Edition Number 2 : ISBN 978-0-9555984-1-8 This book compliments Edition number 1 and is a valuable source of fascinating information as reported in very elaborate and descriptive detail by the Wisbech Standard newspaper of serious fires – amusing incidents – and tragic events. 21 photographs and 10 illustrations Size A4 – 295m/m x 210 m/m – 493 pages £25.00, plus £5.00 postage.

Wisbech Fire Brigade Historical Information 1948 – 1979 Edition Number 3 : ISBN 978-0-95555984-2-5 A comprehensive social history of the local fire brigade and contains a fascinating insight about how the brigade operated and its organisation, radical alterations to its structure, annual dinners, social events, medal presentations, retirements, firemen’s funerals, fund raising for the community and the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund. Compliments issue Number 1 from 1607 - 1947 113 photographs and illustrations Over 190 pages – size A4 – 295m/m x 210m/m £18.00, plus £3.00 postage.

Wisbech Fire Brigade Fires – Rescues – Incidents 1950 - 1979 Edition Number 4 : ISBN 978-0-9555984-3-2 This book contains a vast amount of material and photographs covering significant events in the local area that have been dealt with by this brigade, some very tragic losses, and a major incident of the Harrier plane crash which required additional support and ministerial attendance. Compliments issue Number 2 from 1845 - 1949 278 photographs and illustrations Over 426 pages – size A4 – 295m/m x 210m/m £27.00, plus £5.00 postage.

Further editions are being compiled to complete the series to the present day.

All editions above are currently available from the publisher. Please e-mail enquiries@vivienfireenginetrust.co.uk for further information.