Horse Drawn Fire Engine 1805

Horse Drawn Fire Engine 1805

1800's, Pre 18491800, 1805, 18th Century, Horse Drawn Fire Engine

Client:On long loan from Herefordshire Heritage Service.
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Horse Drawn Fire Engine Hadley, Simpson & Locke.
Water is delivered from a 2-cylinder pump operated by the handles on both sides and the treadles in front.
Special features are the use of leather for the inlet and discharge hoses and the wicker-work strainer when drawing water from a pond.
Used at Stoke Lacy House, Herefordshire.
Water tank capacity: 270 litres (60 gallons).
Pump power: Maximum 13 firemen (six each side plus the driver).

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