Mr Menzies Sees London’s Fire Fighters

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

41/28

Date Released

7 Apr 1941

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Lord Halifax Visits Famous Tea Car
2. 2Sport: Dixie’s Grand National
3. 3Sport: Duke of Windsor Referees a Charity Golf Match
4. 4Mr Menzies Sees London’s Fire Fighters
5. 5Change Here for the RAF
6. 6Spitfires in the Making
7. 7Wrens in Their Nest
8. *Dog Sled Race
9. *Dancing Partner Girls
10. *The Columbian Mile Record

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Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 7

Summary

Mr Menzies at the HQ of the London Fire Brigade where he inspects Regular and Auxiliary firemen, ARP Personnel, Home Guardsmen and roof spotters, then sees a display of trick riding by despatch riders and a gymnastic display by firemen. Mr Menzies was accompanied by Herbert Morrison.

Keywords

Politics and government; Motorcycling; Physical fitness and training; Civil defence; Emergency services; Exhibitions and shows

Locations

London; Lambeth

Length of story (in feet)

128

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