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    Birmingham Fire Stations

    Hi All, I’ve been looking at my family history and I’ve been told my Great Great Grandad Walter Starkey was in the fire service possibly around 1901-1911. Are there any records I can view to see where he served? Family members have said his Fire Service helmet and Axe were once on display at...
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    Blakesley Hall

    I’ve emailed the museum asking for info. I’ll let you know if I have any luck. Thanks Adam
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    Blakesley Hall

    I don’t live too far away, I may pop down and see if they have any records stored there. Adam
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    Blakesley Hall

    Hi Viv, Thank you for replying. I don’t have much information unfortunately, I know he used to live at church terrace so maybe a station locally? His full name was Walter Crisp Starkey, as far as I’m aware he was a volunteer or part time in the service around 1901 as he was a Gardener by trade...
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    Blakesley Hall

    Hi, I’ve been looking at my family history and I’ve been told my Great Great Grandad Walter fire service helmet was once on display at the hall. Wondered if anyone had any information on this? Thanks, Adam
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