Historical information

Collection of items donated by Barry Jenkins, key personality in the community and in the Fire Brigade. Fires were a regular occurrence in the timber buildings in times gone by, so was a welcome addition to the community services.

Significance

Volunteer Fire Brigade was and still is an important asset to the community.

Physical description

Collection of various items, documents and photos including the 'Country Fire Authority Act 1958' and copies of newspaper articles about various fires attended by the Peterborough Fire Brigade. Photographs include different fire trucks and of members of the brigade over the years.