In Memory of the 34 Firefighters who lost their life at the Old Palace School
Killed in the Line of Duty............. John Francis Mead was born in Hackney on 17th of April 1912, the son of Octavius Myhill Mead, an upholsterer, and Emma Bacon. He was baptised on 22 May 1912 at St Augustine, South Hackney, London and at the time, the family home was 39 Christie Road, Victoria Park, … Continue reading AFS Fireman John Francis Mead
Killed in the Line of Duty............. Alfred's story is going to be a bit different to the majority of the other stories that I have written. Alfred's story has been written and told by one of the family members and I am indebted to Katie Barker and the extended Minter and Shirley families for allowing … Continue reading AFS Fireman Alfred Edward Minter
Old Palace School Bombing 