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​On This Day 80 years ago on 17th October 1940 a bomb partly destroyed the Fire Station in Mitcham Lane Streatham

16/10/2020

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The old Streatham Fire Station was opened in Mitcham Lane in December 1903. After 1889 the London County Council took over responsibility for the design of fire stations and its is likely that their Fire Brigade architects, under the superintendence of Owen Fleming, designed this building.

Only the left hand half of the original building survives, the right hand side of the station building was destroyed by an enemy bomb on 17th October 1940, which killed twelve firemen and seriously injured three others. The design, of the remaining portion, is in the very best Edwardian fire station tradition.
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(Lambeth Planning: Streatham High Road and Streatham Hill conservation area statement)
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Brian Skirth
27/2/2021 02:42:07 am

Hi, My father was a fireman during the war and was stationed at Streatgam,
Strangely although I was only 4 years at this time, I have no knowledge of this event from family or friends. Can you let me know of anything that might be of interest to me regarding this event. Thank you.

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Pamela Jays
15/5/2022 08:57:37 am

Dear Brian, My father was stationed at the fire station during the war Frederick Elms. My Mother heard of the bomb dropping and rushed to the station. She was told that one of the dead was a Fred and it wasn't until he appeared that she knew he was safe. She told us that that evening he sat on the end of the bed and sobbed as he had lost so many friends.

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Mark Bery
27/2/2021 03:28:32 am

Brian, I am afraid I don't have any further information, however you could write to John Brown our archivist who has extensive records. John is not on email. John Brown
316, Green Lane, Streatham, London SW16 3AS.
Alternatively given the huge loss of lives try the LFB https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/contact-us/

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