In Memory of the 34 Firefighters who lost their life at the Old Palace School
Although the biographies of all 34 firefighters who perished on the tragic night of April 20th, 1941, are now complete, their memories and stories will forever continue to live on. When I first began researching the men who lost their lives at the Old Palace School in Poplar, I could never have imagined how deeply this project … Continue reading Their Memory Lives on……..
On Saturday 19th April 1997, on the anniversary of the tragic bombing of the Old palace School in Poplar, a Dedication Ceremony took place at the site of the former Old Palace School, St. Leonard's Street, London The Dedication Ceremony Order of Service is shown below and was kindly donated to me by Bryan Wotton, … Continue reading The Dedication Ceremony
The Fireman’s Prayer When I am called to duty God, whenever flames may rage, Give me the strength to save some life, whatever be its age. Help me embrace a little child before it is too late, Or save an older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert and hear … Continue reading The Fireman’s Prayer
Old Palace School Bombing 