In Memory of the 34 Firefighters who lost their life at the Old Palace School
Killed in the Line of Duty................ The following extremely detailed research into the life of AFS Fireman Leslie Thomas Healey has been carried out by researcher Judith Batchelor Another young man cut down in the prime of his life and another young married couple whose future was so cruelly taken away from them on that … Continue reading AFS Fireman Leslie Thomas Healey
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
Killed in the Line of Duty........... The following extremely detailed research into the life of AFS Fireman Leonard Roots has been carried out by researcher Mark Doggart. Another life taken far too young and yet another family that were devastated by the tragic events at the Old Palace School in Poplar, on that fateful night … Continue reading AFS Leading Fireman Leonard Roots
Killed in the Line of Duty......... Fate can sometimes deal the cruelest of blows and for some families they seem to suffer more than their fair share of heartache and pain, there is no way to explain things like this, but for some families, they just suffer tragedy and loss more than others and the … Continue reading AFS Fireman Martin Charles Parfett
Whilst researching the life of AFS Fireman Albert Alfred Savill, I have been extremely fortunate in being able to make contact with two of Albert Alfred Savill's descendants, who have kindly sent me a vast amount of documents, letters, photographs and newspaper cuttings about their ancestor. With Special thanks to Alf Saville and Keith Dye … Continue reading AFS Fireman Albert Alfred Savill
The London Fire Brigade War Memorial, was erected to members of the Fire Services who lost their lives during the Second World War. Seen here at the conclusion of the dedication and unveiling ceremony which took place on 10th April 1956, with additional flowers placed by relatives and friends. The memorial, which occupies a bay … Continue reading The Unveiling and Dedication of the London Fire Services War Memorial 1939-1945
Killed in the Line of Duty............ The following extremely detailed research into the life of AFS Fireman Kenneth John Bowles has been carried out by researcher Sharon Grant. Kenneth John Bowles was born on 15th October 1910 in Beckenham, Kent. He was the youngest son of Alfred Edward Bowles (1879 – 1957) and Minnie Bear … Continue reading AFS Fireman Kenneth John Bowles
Killed in the Line of Duty.......... The following extremely detailed research into the life of AFS Fireman Alan Charles Barber has been carried out by researcher Simon Last Alan Charles Barber was born 15th May 1914 in Lambeth in London, the youngest son of William Charles Edward Barber and Ethel Barber née Langton. His father … Continue reading AFS Fireman Alan Charles Barber
Killed in the Line of Duty.............. When I started this project, I knew it would be an emotional journey for both myself and the families that were so tragically affected by this story. Each and every one of the families of the 34 firefighters, would have felt the same pain, the same sadness and the … Continue reading AFS Leading Fireman Herbert Charles Wotton
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 