Author Topic: London, Glasgow and Liverpool Salvage Corps  (Read 8404 times)

Midland Retty

  • Guest
London, Glasgow and Liverpool Salvage Corps
« on: March 31, 2010, 02:50:40 PM »
Hi Chaps and Chapesses.

I have been tasked to produce a brief presentation about the work and history of the Salvage Corps across the country for an event which is geared toward " fire service heritage ".

A similar thread asking about the work of the corps was posted here some some years back, so I thought it may be beneficial to revisit the subject in case anyone has any fresh information they would like to share about the corps.

Alas very little information seems to exist on the interweb about the corps, so any comments, recollections and info would be gratefully received!

 

Offline Tom Sutton

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2287
Re: London, Glasgow and Liverpool Salvage Corps
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2010, 07:59:41 PM »
It may b e worth visiting the previous thread http://www.kingfell.com/~forum/index.php?topic=231.0 there may be some relevant information. I know a large amount of documents are located at the Liverpool registry office but at the moment there are major refurbishment being carried out which may cause problems but you could contact them, you never know. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/results.aspx?tab=2&Page=1&ContainAllWords=liverpool+salvage+corps
« Last Edit: March 31, 2010, 08:01:23 PM by twsutton »
All my responses only apply to England and Wales and they are an overview of the subject, hopefully it will point you in the right direction and always treat with caution.

Midland Retty

  • Guest
Re: London, Glasgow and Liverpool Salvage Corps
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2010, 10:34:21 AM »
Thanks for that Tom

I saw the old thread but just wondered if any new info had come to light since.... any takers?

Offline Tom Sutton

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2287
Re: London, Glasgow and Liverpool Salvage Corps
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2010, 02:11:11 PM »
MR a bit on Glasgow Salvage Corps may be of use http://www.btinternet.com/~graeme.kirkwood/Salvage.htm
All my responses only apply to England and Wales and they are an overview of the subject, hopefully it will point you in the right direction and always treat with caution.

Offline colin todd

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3473
  • Civilianize enforcement -you know it makes sense.
    • http://www.cstodd.co.uk
Re: London, Glasgow and Liverpool Salvage Corps
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2010, 08:38:17 PM »
Professor Retty, You will find some info on the history of all 3 salvage corps in my reading experience (book) "A comprehensive guide to fire safety", available from all good booksellers (or at half price to friends from ourselves). I have no doubt that a F&RS of the standing and excellence of the West Mids will have a copy in their library, as without it their library would be incomplete.
Colin Todd, C S Todd & Associates

Midland Retty

  • Guest
Re: London, Glasgow and Liverpool Salvage Corps
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2010, 10:15:26 AM »
Thanks for all your replies folks... Lord Todd I shall consult our library, I shall be very annoyed and rather dissapointed if they dont have a copy of your work available.
« Last Edit: April 07, 2010, 11:41:20 AM by Midland Retty »

Offline rn976

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 32
Re: London, Glasgow and Liverpool Salvage Corps
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2010, 03:36:31 PM »
A few bits of info will be found in the Sally Holloway book  Courage High
A history of London Firefighting

regards

rn976

Offline afterburner

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 488
Re: London, Glasgow and Liverpool Salvage Corps
« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2010, 01:00:22 PM »
There's a new book called 'Tinderbox Heroes' about the Cheapside Street fire in Glasgow. As Salvage Corpsmen were lost at that horrendous fire I would suggest there may be details about Glasgow Salvage Corps.