88 Fires & 22 Near Misses in Heritage Buildings Recorded
on the 2019 Database in March & April.
(A Fire is defined as an uncontrolled and unwanted burning event (including explosion) causing damage to a heritage building and/or contents by at least one of the following: flame, heat, smoke or blast)
(A Near Miss is defined as an event in a heritage building that had the potential to start a fire, or a fire adjacent to a heritage building that, without intervention, could have spread to that building)
on the 2019 Database in March & April.
(A Fire is defined as an uncontrolled and unwanted burning event (including explosion) causing damage to a heritage building and/or contents by at least one of the following: flame, heat, smoke or blast)
(A Near Miss is defined as an event in a heritage building that had the potential to start a fire, or a fire adjacent to a heritage building that, without intervention, could have spread to that building)
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30 April 2019 (21:00) - Man suffers burns after being rescued from derelict building fire
A man suffered burns after he was rescued from the second floor of a large boarded up property building during a fire in Oldham town centre. Three fire engines rushed to the scene after the blaze broke out around 9pm on Union Street, near the tram stop. They spent one hour on the scene putting out the fire. A spokesman for Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called at 9pm to reports of a fire involving a derelict building. We sent three fire engines. We rescued one casualty from the second floor of the building. He has been taken to hospital. We used two hose reels, fire breathing apparatus, dust masks and hand lamps." It was unclear whether the man had been sleeping in the building or was an intruder. A spokeswoman for North West Ambulance Service said: "We took one patient to hospital for burns." The spokeswoman said it was unclear how badly injured the man was.
The fire was in the Grade II listed Prudential Assurance Buildings which have been empty since at least 2012.The building was designed by Albert Waterhouse and built in 1889. Prudential Assurance wanted a similar style to all their buildings so Waterhouse created a 'homely' styled structure that would feel welcoming to the public that would use their services. The interior of the main hall has ornate plaster panelled ceiling and tiled walls. The building was later used as a child care service run by the council, Oldham Play Care Association, and also, for a period of time, there was a nightclub in the basement called Holy City Zoo.
News Source: Manchester Evening News
The fire was in the Grade II listed Prudential Assurance Buildings which have been empty since at least 2012.The building was designed by Albert Waterhouse and built in 1889. Prudential Assurance wanted a similar style to all their buildings so Waterhouse created a 'homely' styled structure that would feel welcoming to the public that would use their services. The interior of the main hall has ornate plaster panelled ceiling and tiled walls. The building was later used as a child care service run by the council, Oldham Play Care Association, and also, for a period of time, there was a nightclub in the basement called Holy City Zoo.
News Source: Manchester Evening News
The former Prudential Assurance Buildings have been empty since at least 2012.
Listing Details
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Entry Name: Prudential Assurance Buildings
Listing Date: 23 January 1973 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1282574 English Heritage Legacy ID: 388950 Location: Oldham, OL1 County: Oldham Electoral Ward/Division: Coldhurst Built-Up Area: Oldham Traditional County: Lancashire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater Manchester Church of England Parish: Oldham St Mary with St Peter Church of England Diocese: Manchester |
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.5405 / 53°32'25"N Longitude: -2.1123 / 2°6'44"W OS Eastings: 392657 OS Northings: 404877 OS Grid: SD926048 Mapcode National: GBR FWPH.HK Mapcode Global: WHB9B.J8CM |
30 April 2019 (19:27) - Harborne Royalty Cinema hit by fire for second time in seven months
The Art Deco Harborne Royalty Cinema has been hit by fire yet again tonight - for the second time in seven months. It is now the third time since November 2017 that the future of the Grade II listed building has been ablaze. Four appliances have been attending tonight's first floor blaze. Reports locally suggested there were 'three seats of fire'. Although firefighters with breathing apparatus were called for, it's not thought that anybody was inside the building. A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "The alarm was raised at 7.27pm. We sent four appliances to the scene from Bournbrook, Woodgate Valley, Ladywood and Kings Norton. Hopefully it is not going to be as serious as last time."
The future of the site has been in abeyance for years while various interested parties have tried to come to a common agreement. It is more than 50 years since the building screened a movie, The authorities would not make it entirely entry proof as buildings were less valuable than life. But that policy appears to have led to the risk of fires breaking out which in turn puts firefighters at risk when they arrive at the scene.
The biggest fire was on September 19, 2018 which gutted much of the building. Around 50 firefighters spent all night tackling the inferno at the upper end of High Street, using hose reel jets and a hydraulic platform. Investigations were hampered by the high winds from Storm Ali. Ten months earlier, firefighters attended a fire at 7.30am on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, when they said they prevented a major fire from breaking out with just 15 minutes to spare. Firefighters said intruders had lit a fire inside ‘to keep warm’ and seemingly then tried to get it going by placing a door on top of it causing the hall to fill with smoke.
The building’s owner had plans to retain the frontage and to create luxury flats at the back but its planning application didn’t win favour with Birmingham City Council because of its listed status. In 2017 owner True Pearl Ltd's representative, Chris Pengilly, said he had been working with local societies and the council to make sure the site was redevelopment in a way that suited many people. Mr Pengilly said then it could cost £15 to £20 million to redevelop the whole site. “The building was listed in 2011 and True Pearl submitted a planning application 18 months ago for a development of more than 50 luxury apartments with some community use,” he said.
News Source: Birmingham Live
The future of the site has been in abeyance for years while various interested parties have tried to come to a common agreement. It is more than 50 years since the building screened a movie, The authorities would not make it entirely entry proof as buildings were less valuable than life. But that policy appears to have led to the risk of fires breaking out which in turn puts firefighters at risk when they arrive at the scene.
The biggest fire was on September 19, 2018 which gutted much of the building. Around 50 firefighters spent all night tackling the inferno at the upper end of High Street, using hose reel jets and a hydraulic platform. Investigations were hampered by the high winds from Storm Ali. Ten months earlier, firefighters attended a fire at 7.30am on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, when they said they prevented a major fire from breaking out with just 15 minutes to spare. Firefighters said intruders had lit a fire inside ‘to keep warm’ and seemingly then tried to get it going by placing a door on top of it causing the hall to fill with smoke.
The building’s owner had plans to retain the frontage and to create luxury flats at the back but its planning application didn’t win favour with Birmingham City Council because of its listed status. In 2017 owner True Pearl Ltd's representative, Chris Pengilly, said he had been working with local societies and the council to make sure the site was redevelopment in a way that suited many people. Mr Pengilly said then it could cost £15 to £20 million to redevelop the whole site. “The building was listed in 2011 and True Pearl submitted a planning application 18 months ago for a development of more than 50 luxury apartments with some community use,” he said.
News Source: Birmingham Live
The Art Deco Grade II listed Harborne Royalty Cinema has been hit by another fire.
Listing Details
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Entry Name: The Royalty (Gala Bingo)
Listing Date: 2 August 2011 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1401284 Location: Birmingham, B17 County: Birmingham Electoral Ward/Division: Harborne Parish: Non Civil Parish Built-Up Area: Birmingham Traditional County: Staffordshire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): West Midlands Church of England Parish: Harborne St Peter Church of England Diocese: Birmingham |
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.4577 / 52°27'27"N Longitude: -1.9544 / 1°57'15"W OS Eastings: 403195 OS Northings: 284418 OS Grid: SP031844 Mapcode National: GBR 5MJ.BV Mapcode Global: VH9Z2.2HN8 |
Building History
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
The site where the cinema would be built had been the location of a terraced row of dwellings from at least 1890, as shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey Map of that year. The row was demolished to make way for the cinema by 1930, and the new building, set back from the road edge, is shown on the Fourth Edition Ordnance Survey Map of 1938.
The Royalty Cinema was designed by celebrated picture house architect Horace G Bradley and opened on 20th October, 1930 with Maurice Chevalier starring in ‘The Love Parade’ in the early years of cinema exhibition with sound. Musicals and epics became increasingly popular in the 1920s, and evermore opulent and grand theatres were constructed for their exhibition. The cinema was originally operated by a local independent company named Selly Oak Pictures Ltd. However, it was taken over by Associated British Cinemas (ABC) in March 1935. Sadly, ABC closed the cinema on the 2nd of November, 1963. It was then converted into a Bingo Club. The building was Grade II listed on August 2, 2011 and it closed as a bingo hall in 2012.
The building has been abandoned ever since. In 2012 a cannabis farm was found in the attic of the now abandoned cinema after police noticed a suspicious smell and spotted unusual behaviour at the building. In March, 2017, an 11-minute video was posted on YouTube showing youths inside the building. Scenes included one running across the balcony seats in the video which was called Exploring the Royalty Cinema (Abandoned). Six years later it was being destroyed by fire on September 19, 2018.
Architectural: the Royalty is an assured and well-realised design with quality features including some Art Deco detailing, by a cinema architect of note; Interiors: the Art Deco fittings are of a high quality, representative of an era of resplendent cinema design, the detailing is of special note; Intactness: the building is well-preserved, especially considering its long use as a bingo hall; Rarity: relatively few cinemas of this period survive in such a complete form.
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
The site where the cinema would be built had been the location of a terraced row of dwellings from at least 1890, as shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey Map of that year. The row was demolished to make way for the cinema by 1930, and the new building, set back from the road edge, is shown on the Fourth Edition Ordnance Survey Map of 1938.
The Royalty Cinema was designed by celebrated picture house architect Horace G Bradley and opened on 20th October, 1930 with Maurice Chevalier starring in ‘The Love Parade’ in the early years of cinema exhibition with sound. Musicals and epics became increasingly popular in the 1920s, and evermore opulent and grand theatres were constructed for their exhibition. The cinema was originally operated by a local independent company named Selly Oak Pictures Ltd. However, it was taken over by Associated British Cinemas (ABC) in March 1935. Sadly, ABC closed the cinema on the 2nd of November, 1963. It was then converted into a Bingo Club. The building was Grade II listed on August 2, 2011 and it closed as a bingo hall in 2012.
The building has been abandoned ever since. In 2012 a cannabis farm was found in the attic of the now abandoned cinema after police noticed a suspicious smell and spotted unusual behaviour at the building. In March, 2017, an 11-minute video was posted on YouTube showing youths inside the building. Scenes included one running across the balcony seats in the video which was called Exploring the Royalty Cinema (Abandoned). Six years later it was being destroyed by fire on September 19, 2018.
Architectural: the Royalty is an assured and well-realised design with quality features including some Art Deco detailing, by a cinema architect of note; Interiors: the Art Deco fittings are of a high quality, representative of an era of resplendent cinema design, the detailing is of special note; Intactness: the building is well-preserved, especially considering its long use as a bingo hall; Rarity: relatively few cinemas of this period survive in such a complete form.
30 April 2019 (18:24) - Richmond fire: 100 firefighters battle blaze at hotel and spa in south-west London
A large fire has broken out at a spa and hotel in south-west London. About 100 firefighters and 15 engines were at the scene battling the blaze in Richmond on Tuesday evening. Dramatic footage showed smoke billowing into the sky as flames tore through the building in Richmond Hill.The whole of the roof of the spa building is alight and part of the third floor of the adjoining Grade II listed hotel is also on fire, London Fire Brigade confirmed.
Crews were scrambled to the hotel just before 6.30pm and remained there into the night. Staff from Richmond, Twickenham, Kingston and other surrounding fire stations were at the scene. Station Manager Mike Cotton said: "Crews are working hard in challenging conditions to bring the fire under control. The fire is in an annexe building and has been producing a lot of smoke. We would urge residents and businesses in the immediate area to keep windows and doors closed while we continue to tackle the fire." The cause of the blaze was not immediately clear.
The fire could be seen for miles around, with one posting online that he could see ‘smoke blowing across the Thames and into East Twickenham’.
The building comprises the following 3 properties, once separate buildings now amalgamated to form the hotel: No 146 - Late 18th century house; No 148 - Late 18th century house; No 150 - Early 18th century house;
News Source: Evening Standard
Crews were scrambled to the hotel just before 6.30pm and remained there into the night. Staff from Richmond, Twickenham, Kingston and other surrounding fire stations were at the scene. Station Manager Mike Cotton said: "Crews are working hard in challenging conditions to bring the fire under control. The fire is in an annexe building and has been producing a lot of smoke. We would urge residents and businesses in the immediate area to keep windows and doors closed while we continue to tackle the fire." The cause of the blaze was not immediately clear.
The fire could be seen for miles around, with one posting online that he could see ‘smoke blowing across the Thames and into East Twickenham’.
The building comprises the following 3 properties, once separate buildings now amalgamated to form the hotel: No 146 - Late 18th century house; No 148 - Late 18th century house; No 150 - Early 18th century house;
News Source: Evening Standard
Around 100 firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a spa joined to a hotel in west London.
Listing Details
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Entry Name: Richmond Hill Hotel Mansfield Place
Listing Date: 10 January 1950 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1249957 English Heritage Legacy ID: 432173 Location: Richmond upon Thames, Greater London Authority, TW10 County: London District: Richmond upon Thames Electoral Ward/Division: Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside Built-Up Area: Richmond upon Thames Traditional County: Surrey Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater London Church of England Parish: Richmond Church of England Diocese: Southwark |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.4518 / 51°27'6"N Longitude: -0.2972 / 0°17'49"W OS Eastings: 518416 OS Northings: 173911 OS Grid: TQ184739 Mapcode National: GBR 81.7RG Mapcode Global: VHGR2.SRRX |
Near Miss
30 April 2019 (07:42) - Lorry fire in town centre closes major route
30 April 2019 (07:42) - Lorry fire in town centre closes major route
A town centre road was shut during the morning rush hour due to a lorry being on fire. Leigh Road was closed in both directions in the middle of Leigh between Prescott Street and the Thomas Burke pub. However, the route re-opened to traffic shortly after 9am.
Firefighters were called to the large vehicle which was ablaze on Leigh Road at around 7.42am on Tuesday. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said fire pumps using two hose reels were used to deal with the fire. Firefighters remain at the scene. Police have also been in attendance
The lorry fire was outside The Thomas Burke, a JD Wetherspoon pub. The pub occupies the building that was once The Grand Theatre and Hippodrome cinema that opened in 1908, and remains a major landmark in Leigh. The building lies within the Leigh Town Centre Conservation Area.
News Source: Leigh Journal
Firefighters were called to the large vehicle which was ablaze on Leigh Road at around 7.42am on Tuesday. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said fire pumps using two hose reels were used to deal with the fire. Firefighters remain at the scene. Police have also been in attendance
The lorry fire was outside The Thomas Burke, a JD Wetherspoon pub. The pub occupies the building that was once The Grand Theatre and Hippodrome cinema that opened in 1908, and remains a major landmark in Leigh. The building lies within the Leigh Town Centre Conservation Area.
News Source: Leigh Journal
Police and fire at the scene of the incident
Building History
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
The Grand Theatre and Hippodrome was built in 1908 on the site of the old Avenue Mill of 1827, also known as Walker's Silk Mill, which had been demolished in 1906. Externally little altered except at ground floor level since opening, the Hippodrome has a well preserved four storey façade making a bold statement on a prominent y-junction site; Edwardian baroque in red brick and buff terracotta. Symmetrical, in five bays, the outer two slightly advanced as short towers with segmental gabled tops. The altered central entrance has a broad semi-circular arch with exaggerated voussoirs forming a sunburst effect. This contained a charming stained glass window, now plain glass. Three mullioned windows above divided by rustic-banded pilasters. Slated roof with a little cowled feature on the ridge. Low fly tower.
In 1939 the theatre closed for radical modernisation which had little effect on the external appearance. The auditorium was remodelled in Art Deco style. In early 1955, after thirty-three years as a cinema, the Hippodrome returned to live entertainment as a variety theatre but was sold in 1956 to the Rank Organisation, who redecorated the interior and reopened it as an Odeon cinema. It was twinned by Classic in 1969 and closed as Laserquest in 1989. In 1996 there was a proposal to reopen as a cinema but the building was again sold in 1998. The ground floor was converted to a club and bar with strident painted decorations and a lumpy cladding to the entrance canopy. In 2007 permission was granted for conversion to a pub, a use in which it still survives.
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
The Grand Theatre and Hippodrome was built in 1908 on the site of the old Avenue Mill of 1827, also known as Walker's Silk Mill, which had been demolished in 1906. Externally little altered except at ground floor level since opening, the Hippodrome has a well preserved four storey façade making a bold statement on a prominent y-junction site; Edwardian baroque in red brick and buff terracotta. Symmetrical, in five bays, the outer two slightly advanced as short towers with segmental gabled tops. The altered central entrance has a broad semi-circular arch with exaggerated voussoirs forming a sunburst effect. This contained a charming stained glass window, now plain glass. Three mullioned windows above divided by rustic-banded pilasters. Slated roof with a little cowled feature on the ridge. Low fly tower.
In 1939 the theatre closed for radical modernisation which had little effect on the external appearance. The auditorium was remodelled in Art Deco style. In early 1955, after thirty-three years as a cinema, the Hippodrome returned to live entertainment as a variety theatre but was sold in 1956 to the Rank Organisation, who redecorated the interior and reopened it as an Odeon cinema. It was twinned by Classic in 1969 and closed as Laserquest in 1989. In 1996 there was a proposal to reopen as a cinema but the building was again sold in 1998. The ground floor was converted to a club and bar with strident painted decorations and a lumpy cladding to the entrance canopy. In 2007 permission was granted for conversion to a pub, a use in which it still survives.
Near Miss
29 April 2019 (23:58) - Police investigate spate of bin fires in Swaffham
29 April 2019 (23:58) - Police investigate spate of bin fires in Swaffham
A string of arson attacks which took place over an hour and a half in Swaffham have prompted a police investigation. Five different incidents of bins deliberately being set on fire in Market Place were recorded overnight on Monday April 29 and Tuesday April 30. One crew from Swaffham was called out to the fires, with the first one taking place at 11.58pm and the last at 1.41am. Police were also called out to assist the fire service.
Following CCTV inquiries, one male was arrested but was later released without charge. The incidents are being treated as linked and police are continuing to investigate. Breckland engagement officer PC Paula Gilluley said: “Our local Safer Neighbourhood Teams and our new Breckland Neighbourhood Policing Team take incidents such as this very seriously. We continue to work in partnership with the town council and our partner agencies to bring a multi-faceted approach to tackling and not tolerating anti-social behaviour in the area.”
Speaking about incidents of anti-social behavior in the town, mayor of Swaffham Colin Houghton said: “It has got slightly worse. We have had these little incidents from time to time but not a lot compared to some other market towns. There have been little incidents at the recreation ground. It's nothing like a crime wave but there have been these regrettable incidents. The town council has a good relationship with the local police with our SNAP meetings. We work together closely.”
Residents reported seeing mess left behind by the fires in Market Place. However, Mr Houghton said that the town would be cleaned up following the incidents.
The triangle of roads that make up Swaffham’s Historic Market Place is awash with listed buildings (see map). These bin fires can so easily spread to any one of them and therefore this has been classed as a near miss incident. The Market Place lies within the Swaffham Conservation Area.
News Source: EDP24
Following CCTV inquiries, one male was arrested but was later released without charge. The incidents are being treated as linked and police are continuing to investigate. Breckland engagement officer PC Paula Gilluley said: “Our local Safer Neighbourhood Teams and our new Breckland Neighbourhood Policing Team take incidents such as this very seriously. We continue to work in partnership with the town council and our partner agencies to bring a multi-faceted approach to tackling and not tolerating anti-social behaviour in the area.”
Speaking about incidents of anti-social behavior in the town, mayor of Swaffham Colin Houghton said: “It has got slightly worse. We have had these little incidents from time to time but not a lot compared to some other market towns. There have been little incidents at the recreation ground. It's nothing like a crime wave but there have been these regrettable incidents. The town council has a good relationship with the local police with our SNAP meetings. We work together closely.”
Residents reported seeing mess left behind by the fires in Market Place. However, Mr Houghton said that the town would be cleaned up following the incidents.
The triangle of roads that make up Swaffham’s Historic Market Place is awash with listed buildings (see map). These bin fires can so easily spread to any one of them and therefore this has been classed as a near miss incident. The Market Place lies within the Swaffham Conservation Area.
News Source: EDP24
Police are investigating after a spate of arson attacks in Swaffham Market Place. (Photo: Ian Burt)
29 April 2019 (14:49) - Dramatic footage shows fire rip through Berwick home
Emergency services from both sides of the border rushed to tackled a house fire in Berwick on Monday. Five fire engines were called to fight a blaze in a home on The Avenue in the north Northumberland town. The property was empty and no-one is believed to have been hurt. Dramatic video shows flames ripping through the property, in a fire which raged on for more than two hours on Monday afternoon.
Scottish fire fighters were called in to aid those from Northumberland, while equipment also had to be requested from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue service. A fire service spokesperson said: "Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is currently dealing with a house fire on The Avenue in Berwick upon Tweed. The service received a call at 14.49hrs. Five fire pumps are currently in attendance - two from Berwick, one from Belford and two from Scottish Fire and Rescue service stations at Eyemouth and Coldstream. An aerial ladder platform has been requested from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue and this is currently on its way. There is no-one in the property."
Lynwood House is a Grade II listed late Georgian house.
News Source: Chronicle Live
Scottish fire fighters were called in to aid those from Northumberland, while equipment also had to be requested from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue service. A fire service spokesperson said: "Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is currently dealing with a house fire on The Avenue in Berwick upon Tweed. The service received a call at 14.49hrs. Five fire pumps are currently in attendance - two from Berwick, one from Belford and two from Scottish Fire and Rescue service stations at Eyemouth and Coldstream. An aerial ladder platform has been requested from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue and this is currently on its way. There is no-one in the property."
Lynwood House is a Grade II listed late Georgian house.
News Source: Chronicle Live
Fire at a house in The Avenue, Berwick (Image: John Haswell)
Listing Details
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Entry Name: 3, Avenue
Listing Date: 26 May 1971 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1371225 English Heritage Legacy ID: 237256 Location: Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 County: Northumberland Civil Parish: Berwick-upon-Tweed Built-Up Area: Berwick-upon-Tweed Traditional County: Northumberland Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Northumberland Church of England Parish: Berwick Holy Trinity and St Mary Church of England Diocese: Newcastle |
Coordinates
Latitude: 55.7669 / 55°46'0"N Longitude: -2.0008 / 2°0'2"W OS Eastings: 400046 OS Northings: 652617 OS Grid: NU000526 Mapcode National: GBR G1GR.MK Mapcode Global: WH9YK.79HV |
29 April 2019 (00:15) - Fire at former Rock Ferry pub treated as arson
Police are investigating an arson attack at a former Rock Ferry pub. Emergency services were called at around 12.15am today (Monday, April 29) following reports that a fire had broken out at the former The Rock Station pub on Highfield Road. On arrival firefighters found smoke coming from the disused three storey building and used high pressure hose reel jets to extinguish the flames. The scene was stood down at 2.35am.
It is believed that the fire was started deliberately and an investigation is underway to find those responsible. Anyone who may have witnessed the event or remembers seeing something suspicious is asked to contact Merseyside Police.The pub closed in 2017.
The pub was built as a railway hotel and plans to knock down the iconic Wirral pub, built in1862, and replace it with dozens of flats faced significant opposition last year. Cllr Moira McLaughlin said, “That building has been there for a long time. Our main concern is that they want to build 25 flats on the site and that will turn into a house of multiple occupation. 25 on a fairly small plot is too many. They are going to be basic accommodation bedsits. We have lost a lot of pubs all over the country so we must be realistic with what we want this site to become. People aren’t opening pubs at the moment. It’s a very attractive building - I would prefer for it to become a better development using the existing building, and not to knock it down.”
The plans have also had negative feedback on a Facebook. Ricky Jones wrote: “I’m genuinely sick and tired of all the pubs being turned into flats, shops or simply being knocked down! Why not invest in these kinds of areas??? Why are they just being left to rot! It’s disgusting.”
News Source: Wirral Globe
It is believed that the fire was started deliberately and an investigation is underway to find those responsible. Anyone who may have witnessed the event or remembers seeing something suspicious is asked to contact Merseyside Police.The pub closed in 2017.
The pub was built as a railway hotel and plans to knock down the iconic Wirral pub, built in1862, and replace it with dozens of flats faced significant opposition last year. Cllr Moira McLaughlin said, “That building has been there for a long time. Our main concern is that they want to build 25 flats on the site and that will turn into a house of multiple occupation. 25 on a fairly small plot is too many. They are going to be basic accommodation bedsits. We have lost a lot of pubs all over the country so we must be realistic with what we want this site to become. People aren’t opening pubs at the moment. It’s a very attractive building - I would prefer for it to become a better development using the existing building, and not to knock it down.”
The plans have also had negative feedback on a Facebook. Ricky Jones wrote: “I’m genuinely sick and tired of all the pubs being turned into flats, shops or simply being knocked down! Why not invest in these kinds of areas??? Why are they just being left to rot! It’s disgusting.”
News Source: Wirral Globe
28 April 2019 (17:34) - Fire at derelict Bond Worth carpet factory in Stourport
A derelict former carpet factory site in Stourport was reinspected by firefighters this morning after a blaze on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the derelict two-storey building opposite Lichfield Street, which formed part of the former Bond Worth carpet factory, at 5.34pm on Sunday, April 28. Two crews from Kidderminster and another from Stourport were sent to the scene, alongside an aerial ladder platform from Worcester.
Firefighters used two jets to extinguish the fire. Police were also on scene while road closures were in place and people were warned to avoid the area. Crews then returned to reinspect the site just after midnight, and found several hotspots. After four hours of damping down, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service closed the case at 4.26am. A fire service spokesman there will be no investigation into the cause of the fire.
Although in a very poor condition, this is a Locally Listed building, known as “The White House”, and was once offices for the Bond Worth (Carpets of Worth) mill site, which has been derelict for about 20 years. It became offices in the early 20th century, but it is thought to date to the late 19th century and was originally a house.
News Source: The Shuttle
Firefighters used two jets to extinguish the fire. Police were also on scene while road closures were in place and people were warned to avoid the area. Crews then returned to reinspect the site just after midnight, and found several hotspots. After four hours of damping down, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service closed the case at 4.26am. A fire service spokesman there will be no investigation into the cause of the fire.
Although in a very poor condition, this is a Locally Listed building, known as “The White House”, and was once offices for the Bond Worth (Carpets of Worth) mill site, which has been derelict for about 20 years. It became offices in the early 20th century, but it is thought to date to the late 19th century and was originally a house.
News Source: The Shuttle
Part of the former Bond Worth carpet factory, Severn Road, Stourport-on-Severn Photo: P L Chadwick)
28 April 2019 (13:45) - Major smoke plume from fire at buildings near former Vernon mill in Penwortham
Smoke has been seen billowing across Penwortham during Sunday afternoon. Emergency services are heading for the scene of what is understood to be a major fire at, or close to, the former Vernon mill building off Factory Lane and the Old Tram Road. Outbuildings were on fire and smoke can be seen drifting. A spokesman for the fire service said: “Four fire engines from Penwortham, Preston and Bamber Bridge attended a fire in a derelict building on Factory Lane in Penwortham. Firefighters used two jets to extinguish the fire.”
Although Penwortham Mill is an unloved building, awaiting demolition for more than a decade, it is an historic building, dating back to 1785 – See Building History below.
News Source: Blog Preston
Although Penwortham Mill is an unloved building, awaiting demolition for more than a decade, it is an historic building, dating back to 1785 – See Building History below.
News Source: Blog Preston
A plume of smoke rises from the old mill site
Building History
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
In 1785, John Watson built Penwortham Mill on Factory Lane. This was a textile factory which included weaving and fabric production. The mill was a traditional brick-built Lancashire cotton mill over four storeys, once common across Preston. Whilst John Horrocks's first mill in Dale Street, Preston, was known as the Yellow Factory, on account of its faded whitewash, Penwortham factory was always the White Factory. The factory was originally powered by a water mill running off a stream that fed into the Ribble. The stream later fed an enormous reservoir - 'Vernons Lodge'.
Many of the workforce came from Penwortham workhouse, a short distance along factory Lane. Owners of large textile mills purchased large numbers of children from workhouses and orphanages in all the larger towns and cities, including London. By the late 1790s, about a third of the workers in the cotton industry were children and known as pauper apprentices.
The mill had five different tenants between 1807 and 1851. An advertisement in a newspaper in May 1811 said, “To be Let: The capital and extensive cotton factories with the appropriate machinery therein, situate in Walton, near Preston, formerly in the possession of Mr.Watson and late of Messrs Cooper and Sherrington ... A number of cottages will be let with the mills ... the machinery is ready for immediate use'.
By 1825 the mill was being run by 'Thomas German and Co. Penwortham Mills', becoming German and Petty by 1828. A small but distinct, community grew up around the mill, and by the 1841 census 250 people occupied the 44 houses.
By 1910 the site was occupied by 'Vernon and Co. Ltd. Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers of Surgical Dressings, Cotton Wools, lint etc’, products that were in massive demand during the First World War. Enlarged in 1920 the mill remained in the same ownership; the last survivor of the cotton mills of Preston and district closed in 2006 after the company relocated to brand new premises. The works, with its cluster of factory houses, mill lodge and cricket field, still preserves a lot of the aura of an early nineteenth century cotton mill community. But the factory now stands idle and is earmarked for demolition and house building by Bovis Homes of Manchester.
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
In 1785, John Watson built Penwortham Mill on Factory Lane. This was a textile factory which included weaving and fabric production. The mill was a traditional brick-built Lancashire cotton mill over four storeys, once common across Preston. Whilst John Horrocks's first mill in Dale Street, Preston, was known as the Yellow Factory, on account of its faded whitewash, Penwortham factory was always the White Factory. The factory was originally powered by a water mill running off a stream that fed into the Ribble. The stream later fed an enormous reservoir - 'Vernons Lodge'.
Many of the workforce came from Penwortham workhouse, a short distance along factory Lane. Owners of large textile mills purchased large numbers of children from workhouses and orphanages in all the larger towns and cities, including London. By the late 1790s, about a third of the workers in the cotton industry were children and known as pauper apprentices.
The mill had five different tenants between 1807 and 1851. An advertisement in a newspaper in May 1811 said, “To be Let: The capital and extensive cotton factories with the appropriate machinery therein, situate in Walton, near Preston, formerly in the possession of Mr.Watson and late of Messrs Cooper and Sherrington ... A number of cottages will be let with the mills ... the machinery is ready for immediate use'.
By 1825 the mill was being run by 'Thomas German and Co. Penwortham Mills', becoming German and Petty by 1828. A small but distinct, community grew up around the mill, and by the 1841 census 250 people occupied the 44 houses.
By 1910 the site was occupied by 'Vernon and Co. Ltd. Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers of Surgical Dressings, Cotton Wools, lint etc’, products that were in massive demand during the First World War. Enlarged in 1920 the mill remained in the same ownership; the last survivor of the cotton mills of Preston and district closed in 2006 after the company relocated to brand new premises. The works, with its cluster of factory houses, mill lodge and cricket field, still preserves a lot of the aura of an early nineteenth century cotton mill community. But the factory now stands idle and is earmarked for demolition and house building by Bovis Homes of Manchester.
25 April 2019 (14:30) - Smoke pours from roof as fire breaks out at Farnham church
A fire has broken out at a Grade II listed church in Farnham on Thursday afternoon (April 25). Smoke was seen rising from the Hale Methodist Church in Upper Hale at around 2.30pm.There are three fire engines in attendance and firefighters are currently tackling the blaze.
Coralie Dejonghe, 20, from Farnham, saw smoke rising from the 19th century church when she left her house. She said: “I left my house and I saw all this smoke rising and it was really dark. As I got closer it was getting darker and darker and when I arrived I could feel the heat. The amount of smoke was so impressive. You could just see all these people coming out of their houses to take pictures.” She added, “The kitchen is completely ruined. The windows are smashed. The fire really started raging inside the church. When I arrived I could still see some fire in front of the church, but now the fire is under control and the only thing we can see is smoke. There are firefighters on the roof. They are cutting through the roof and splashing water on the smoke.”
A Surrey Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “We received a call this afternoon at around 2.30pm to a report of a fire at Hale Methodist Church, Farnham. Three fire engines were sent alongside some specialist units. They arrived on the scene around 14.45pm.” Police officers at the scene say no one has been injured in the fire, according to a witness. There are reports of six fire engines, along with five police cars at the scene. The road is reportedly blocked and drivers are seeking alternative routes.
At 5.25pm, a witness said the fire seems to be under control. However, “there is a substantial amount of damage, especially in the backyard of the church”. Katie Robinson, who lives in Farnham, arrived after the fire was put out. She said: “Well we got there after the fire was put out, but prior to that I noticed my house was smelling smoky - I assumed someone had lit a bonfire. Then I heard so many sirens going off to then realise something serious must have happened. I can’t see anything from my house but I could hear it all. So we went to investigate. There were approximately five fire engines and lots of smaller fire vehicles and police cars. Would seem that something must have caught fire to the fence between the church and the courtyard on the other side. Which then went up the tree and onto the church roof. Only by going on what I could see. The fire brigade were removing tiles from the roof to extinguish any further flames within the roof.”
News Source: Surrey Live
Coralie Dejonghe, 20, from Farnham, saw smoke rising from the 19th century church when she left her house. She said: “I left my house and I saw all this smoke rising and it was really dark. As I got closer it was getting darker and darker and when I arrived I could feel the heat. The amount of smoke was so impressive. You could just see all these people coming out of their houses to take pictures.” She added, “The kitchen is completely ruined. The windows are smashed. The fire really started raging inside the church. When I arrived I could still see some fire in front of the church, but now the fire is under control and the only thing we can see is smoke. There are firefighters on the roof. They are cutting through the roof and splashing water on the smoke.”
A Surrey Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “We received a call this afternoon at around 2.30pm to a report of a fire at Hale Methodist Church, Farnham. Three fire engines were sent alongside some specialist units. They arrived on the scene around 14.45pm.” Police officers at the scene say no one has been injured in the fire, according to a witness. There are reports of six fire engines, along with five police cars at the scene. The road is reportedly blocked and drivers are seeking alternative routes.
At 5.25pm, a witness said the fire seems to be under control. However, “there is a substantial amount of damage, especially in the backyard of the church”. Katie Robinson, who lives in Farnham, arrived after the fire was put out. She said: “Well we got there after the fire was put out, but prior to that I noticed my house was smelling smoky - I assumed someone had lit a bonfire. Then I heard so many sirens going off to then realise something serious must have happened. I can’t see anything from my house but I could hear it all. So we went to investigate. There were approximately five fire engines and lots of smaller fire vehicles and police cars. Would seem that something must have caught fire to the fence between the church and the courtyard on the other side. Which then went up the tree and onto the church roof. Only by going on what I could see. The fire brigade were removing tiles from the roof to extinguish any further flames within the roof.”
News Source: Surrey Live
Listing Details
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Entry Name: Hale Methodist Church
Listing Date: 29 December 1972 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1044612 English Heritage Legacy ID: 290961 Location: Farnham, Waverley, Surrey, GU9 County: Surrey District: Waverley Civil Parish: Farnham Built-Up Area: Aldershot Traditional County: Surrey Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Surrey Church of England Parish: Badshot Lea and Hale Church of England Diocese: Guildford |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.2335 / 51°14'0"N Longitude: -0.7948 / 0°47'41"W OS Eastings: 484242 OS Northings: 148950 OS Grid: SU842489 Mapcode National: GBR D9X.PVF Mapcode Global: VHDY2.58P6 |
25 April 2019 (05:45) - Bury fire: Firefighters tackle supermarket blaze in old church building
Six fire engines have been battling the flames at Kashmir Superstore since 5.45am this morning. Bury residents are being told to keep their doors and windows shut as firefighters tackle a fire at a supermarket. Flames took hold of the Kashmir Superstore, on Kershaw Street, off Rochdale Road, in the early hours of this morning, which occupies an historic former Wesleyan Methodist church, built before 1895.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service shared images of a cloud of smoke billowing from the Asian food superstore this morning. Rochdale Road has been closed in both directions, from Bond Street to Albert Street, while firefighters attend the scene. A spokesman for GMFRS said six appliances remain at the scene, but added crews are making good progress. A firefighter at the scene said, at 7.30am, they are currently dampening down, looking for hotspots inside the building, which is around 30m by 15m. There’s a lot of food and other materials inside. He said the fire caused ‘extensive’ damage to the building. Kind hearted Salvation Army volunteers are giving out food and drinks to firefighters who have been battling with the flames since the early hours.
Station Manager Adrian Taylor said: “When the crews arrived there was a quantity of cardboard on fire and the fire had taken hold. It went through a vent in the side which then involved the ground and first floor. Crews entered the front and rear, they were confronted by hot temperatures and cramped conditions due to high fire loading because of stock. Police and fire are launching a joint investigation into the cause of the fire. The crews have stopped the fire spreading in arduous conditions. At its height we had seven fire appliances and one aerial appliance. We are dampening down. We expect to be here most of the morning.”
Owner of the supermarket Abid Ali, 38, said: “We think it was caused from cardboard at the back. I was called early on and I came down at 5.30am. It was shocking. We have all the stock for Ramadan, it’s quite bad inside. It’s a big shock, it’s upsetting. I’ve owned the business for four years. When I came there was smoke coming from the building, slowly firefighters took control. The firefighters have done a good job.”
News Source: Manchester Evening News
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service shared images of a cloud of smoke billowing from the Asian food superstore this morning. Rochdale Road has been closed in both directions, from Bond Street to Albert Street, while firefighters attend the scene. A spokesman for GMFRS said six appliances remain at the scene, but added crews are making good progress. A firefighter at the scene said, at 7.30am, they are currently dampening down, looking for hotspots inside the building, which is around 30m by 15m. There’s a lot of food and other materials inside. He said the fire caused ‘extensive’ damage to the building. Kind hearted Salvation Army volunteers are giving out food and drinks to firefighters who have been battling with the flames since the early hours.
Station Manager Adrian Taylor said: “When the crews arrived there was a quantity of cardboard on fire and the fire had taken hold. It went through a vent in the side which then involved the ground and first floor. Crews entered the front and rear, they were confronted by hot temperatures and cramped conditions due to high fire loading because of stock. Police and fire are launching a joint investigation into the cause of the fire. The crews have stopped the fire spreading in arduous conditions. At its height we had seven fire appliances and one aerial appliance. We are dampening down. We expect to be here most of the morning.”
Owner of the supermarket Abid Ali, 38, said: “We think it was caused from cardboard at the back. I was called early on and I came down at 5.30am. It was shocking. We have all the stock for Ramadan, it’s quite bad inside. It’s a big shock, it’s upsetting. I’ve owned the business for four years. When I came there was smoke coming from the building, slowly firefighters took control. The firefighters have done a good job.”
News Source: Manchester Evening News
The Kashmir Supermarket occupies the old Wesleyan Methodist church building.
25 April 2019 (02:00) - Anguish after fire at Post Office in Canterbury
A Londis owner has spoken of her anguish after a "traumatic" fire at her shop in the early hours of this morning. Grandmother-of-two Kirti Patel, 60, has run Longport Londis in Canterbury for 37 years. For the last three-and-a-half, she has also operated a Post Office from the back of the store - working long hours to keep the services running from 7am until 8pm daily. But after a fire broke out in bin bags outside just before 2am - just a fortnight after the shop was targeted by thieves - Mrs Patel says she is worried about the future of her store.
Kieran Scopes, 23, one of about six tenants who live in two flats above the shop, says he was alerted to the fire when he smelled smoke from his bedroom. He said: "It was lucky I was already awake - my whole room was filled with smoke and I could hear bangs from outside so I ran out. About six bin bags in the street outside were completely up in flames. I got lots of water to throw on them. Then a policeman arrived in a car and jumped out with a fire extinguisher, which put the fire out. If I had been asleep, I'm not sure how long it would have gone on for."
Mrs Patel says she believes the fire was started deliberately. She said: "I know this has happened on purpose. There is a lot of indication. They've damaged all my property - the walls outside have been damaged, the smoke has gone into every single room in my tenants's flats upstairs, and smoke has come all through the shop. It has been very traumatic for me. It's not good - we are upset that this is happening too often now."
Just two weeks ago, the same shop was targeted by a group of thieves who stole more than £300 of stock - which Mrs Patel says she struggled to replace. "When this kind of thing happens, it is just so upsetting and makes it so much harder for me." If Kieran hadn't been upstairs the night this happened, I know my shop would have been on fire completely. Luckily, he acted really fast and I give him a big credit." Police say they are now investigating the fire.
The shop, together with the attached house, are Grade II listed and were built in the mid 19th century.
News Source: Kent Online
Kieran Scopes, 23, one of about six tenants who live in two flats above the shop, says he was alerted to the fire when he smelled smoke from his bedroom. He said: "It was lucky I was already awake - my whole room was filled with smoke and I could hear bangs from outside so I ran out. About six bin bags in the street outside were completely up in flames. I got lots of water to throw on them. Then a policeman arrived in a car and jumped out with a fire extinguisher, which put the fire out. If I had been asleep, I'm not sure how long it would have gone on for."
Mrs Patel says she believes the fire was started deliberately. She said: "I know this has happened on purpose. There is a lot of indication. They've damaged all my property - the walls outside have been damaged, the smoke has gone into every single room in my tenants's flats upstairs, and smoke has come all through the shop. It has been very traumatic for me. It's not good - we are upset that this is happening too often now."
Just two weeks ago, the same shop was targeted by a group of thieves who stole more than £300 of stock - which Mrs Patel says she struggled to replace. "When this kind of thing happens, it is just so upsetting and makes it so much harder for me." If Kieran hadn't been upstairs the night this happened, I know my shop would have been on fire completely. Luckily, he acted really fast and I give him a big credit." Police say they are now investigating the fire.
The shop, together with the attached house, are Grade II listed and were built in the mid 19th century.
News Source: Kent Online
The shop, together with the attached house, are Grade II listed
Listing Details
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Entry Name: 15-17, Longport
Listing Date: 7 September 1973 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1097017 English Heritage Legacy ID: 439687 Location: Canterbury, Kent, CT1 County: Kent District: Canterbury Town: Canterbury Electoral Ward/Division: Barton Built-Up Area: Canterbury Traditional County: Kent Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Kent |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.2774 / 51°16'38"N Longitude: 1.0873 / 1°5'14"E OS Eastings: 615417 OS Northings: 157664 OS Grid: TR154576 Mapcode National: GBR TY2.ZMS Mapcode Global: VHLGM.S5N3 |
24 April 2019 (17:30*) - Fire at the Grand Opera House in York
Fire crews have been called out to the Grand Opera House in York this evening. A curtain caught alight during a rehearsal of the smash hit musical Rock of Ages which is in York for one week. The building has been evacuated and the fire service says the fire is out. A number of fire engines are at the scene and a damping down operations is going on. There are no reports of any injuries.
A spokesperson said on their Facebook page: "Please bear with us. Tonight's performance of Rock of Ages will not go ahead due to an incident at the theatre. We will keep you all informed when we have an update. Everyone is safe. We will be in touch with customers as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding."
Grand Opera House is designated a Grade II listed building.
News Source: Minster FM
A spokesperson said on their Facebook page: "Please bear with us. Tonight's performance of Rock of Ages will not go ahead due to an incident at the theatre. We will keep you all informed when we have an update. Everyone is safe. We will be in touch with customers as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding."
Grand Opera House is designated a Grade II listed building.
News Source: Minster FM
Firefighters outside the Grand Opera House in York
Listing Details
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Entry Name: Grand Opera House
Listing Date: 28 February 1986 Last Amended: 14 March 1997 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1257908 English Heritage Legacy ID: 463303 Location: York, YO1 County: York Electoral Ward/Division: Guildhall Built-Up Area: York Traditional County: Yorkshire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): North Yorkshire Church of England Parish: York All Saints, Pavement Church of England Diocese: York |
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.9572 / 53°57'25"N Longitude: -1.0823 / 1°4'56"W OS Eastings: 460311 OS Northings: 451625 OS Grid: SE603516 Mapcode National: GBR NQWP.G6 Mapcode Global: WHFC3.BSVP |
Building History
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
The buildings that comprise the Grand Opera House York were not originally intended to be a theatre. The tall section was built as York’s Corn Exchange in 1868 and was meant to be used as a concert hall from time to time. The auditorium was originally a warehouse opening onto Kings Street. In 1902 after the Corn Exchange failed, the buildings were converted into the Grand Opera House by William Peacock. The theatre opened on January 20th 1902 with Little Red Riding Hood starring Florrie Ford. In 1903 the name became The Grand Opera House and Empire because new regulations banned smoking in serious theatre but allowed it in music hall type theatres and smoking was fashionable at the time. The theatre remained in the hands of William Peacock’s family until 1945.
The programmes were very varied; pantomime, music hall, variety, serious theatre, amateur opera, plays, reviews, and silent films. Many famous people appeared here including Florrie Ford, Charlie and Sydney Chaplin, Gracie Fields, Lillie Langtry, George Robey, Cecily Courtneidge and Jimmy Jewel.
The theatre is now run by ATG (Ambassador Theatre Group) and was designated a Grade II listed building in 1986. It has a capacity of 1,000.
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
The buildings that comprise the Grand Opera House York were not originally intended to be a theatre. The tall section was built as York’s Corn Exchange in 1868 and was meant to be used as a concert hall from time to time. The auditorium was originally a warehouse opening onto Kings Street. In 1902 after the Corn Exchange failed, the buildings were converted into the Grand Opera House by William Peacock. The theatre opened on January 20th 1902 with Little Red Riding Hood starring Florrie Ford. In 1903 the name became The Grand Opera House and Empire because new regulations banned smoking in serious theatre but allowed it in music hall type theatres and smoking was fashionable at the time. The theatre remained in the hands of William Peacock’s family until 1945.
The programmes were very varied; pantomime, music hall, variety, serious theatre, amateur opera, plays, reviews, and silent films. Many famous people appeared here including Florrie Ford, Charlie and Sydney Chaplin, Gracie Fields, Lillie Langtry, George Robey, Cecily Courtneidge and Jimmy Jewel.
The theatre is now run by ATG (Ambassador Theatre Group) and was designated a Grade II listed building in 1986. It has a capacity of 1,000.
Near Miss
24 April 2019 (00:10) - Wheelie Bin Fire Causes Damage To Whitby Shop
24 April 2019 (00:10) - Wheelie Bin Fire Causes Damage To Whitby Shop
A coffee shop in Whitby is closed today after a fire spread to its shop. Firefighters from Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay were called to Costa Coffee on Baxtergate at around 12.10am today (Wednesday 24th April). It was originally called in as a report of a number of bin bags on fire against the building. On arrival, crews found out it was actually due to a wheelie bin fire which spread to the exterior of the shop. It also caused 15% of damage to the inside. The firefighters used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel and a thermal imaging camera. The cause is believed to be accidental due to a dropped cigarette.
The fire was just a metres away from the 18th century Grade II listed Black Swan Inn, which stands immediately across the narrow street from Costa Coffee.
News Source: Yorkshire Coast Radio
The fire was just a metres away from the 18th century Grade II listed Black Swan Inn, which stands immediately across the narrow street from Costa Coffee.
News Source: Yorkshire Coast Radio
Damage caused to the building from the wheelie bin fire.
The proximity of The Black Swan to the wheelie bin fire outside Costa Coffee
Listing Details
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Entry Name: Black Swan Inn
Listing Date: 4 December 1972 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1148350 English Heritage Legacy ID: 326548 Location: Whitby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO21 County: North Yorkshire District: Scarborough Civil Parish: Whitby Built-Up Area: Whitby Traditional County: Yorkshire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): North Yorkshire Church of England Parish: Whitby St Mary Church of England Diocese: York |
Coordinates
Latitude: 54.4863 / 54°29'10"N Longitude: -0.6144 / 0°36'51"W OS Eastings: 489859 OS Northings: 510990 OS Grid: NZ898109 Mapcode National: GBR SJ4K.SK Mapcode Global: WHG9Y.JHML |
21 April 2019 (18:00) - Sun reflecting off mirror caused major house firE in Modbury
A warning has gone out to home owners after a fire badly damaged a house in South Devon. Ten fire fighters were called to Brownston Street in Modbury just after 6pm on Sunday after reports of a large house on fire. Fire control said they received multiple calls to a domestic fire. Pictures show smoke coming from the roof. The fire is thought to have started due to the sun reflecting from a mirror.
Once the crew got to the incident, the officer in charge made pumps ten and aerial ladder platform one. Fire Control sent both fire engines from Greenbank, one fire engine from Plympton, the incident command unit from Totnes, one fire engine from Plymstock, one fire engine from Buckfastleigh, one fire engine and the aerial ladder platform from Crownhill, one fire engine from Camels Head and the welfare unit from Crediton.
The fire started in the back bedroom of the home and Gerald Taylor, area manager for Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, said the fire was under control just after 8pm. Adding: "Initial cause looks like low evening sun hitting mirror in bedroom and reflected light beam setting curtains on fire. Please think about mirror safety." Crews remained on the scene at 8.30pm with three breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, one triple extension ladder, one 10.5 metre ladder, one thermal imaging camera, one attack jet and one covering jet to extinguish the fire. No one was injured in the fire.
The building is known as Hillcrest and is Grade II listed. It is a Georgian building, constructed in the early 19th century and lies within Modbury Conservation Area.
News Source: Plymouth Live
Once the crew got to the incident, the officer in charge made pumps ten and aerial ladder platform one. Fire Control sent both fire engines from Greenbank, one fire engine from Plympton, the incident command unit from Totnes, one fire engine from Plymstock, one fire engine from Buckfastleigh, one fire engine and the aerial ladder platform from Crownhill, one fire engine from Camels Head and the welfare unit from Crediton.
The fire started in the back bedroom of the home and Gerald Taylor, area manager for Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, said the fire was under control just after 8pm. Adding: "Initial cause looks like low evening sun hitting mirror in bedroom and reflected light beam setting curtains on fire. Please think about mirror safety." Crews remained on the scene at 8.30pm with three breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, one triple extension ladder, one 10.5 metre ladder, one thermal imaging camera, one attack jet and one covering jet to extinguish the fire. No one was injured in the fire.
The building is known as Hillcrest and is Grade II listed. It is a Georgian building, constructed in the early 19th century and lies within Modbury Conservation Area.
News Source: Plymouth Live
Firefighters at the large Georgian house in Modbury, South Hams, Devon.
Listing Details
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Entry Name: Hillcrest
Listing Date: 25 January 1990 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1108088 English Heritage Legacy ID: 99680 Location: Modbury, South Hams, Devon, PL21 County: Devon District: South Hams Civil Parish: Modbury Built-Up Area: Modbury Traditional County: Devon Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon Church of England Parish: Modbury St George Church of England Diocese: Exeter |
Coordinates
Latitude: 50.3505 / 50°21'1"N Longitude: -3.8865 / 3°53'11"W OS Eastings: 265881 OS Northings: 51761 OS Grid: SX658517 Mapcode National: GBR Q9.7HD5 Mapcode Global: FRA 28R3.MPB |
21 April 2019 (15:45) - Man arrested on suspicion of arson following fire at historic Gloucestershire pub
A historic pub in Gloucestershire was subject to fire damage over the weekend in what police suspect to be an arson attack. The Mariners Arms which is on Salter Street in Berkeley, is believed to be more than 500 years old and is currently vacant. It was once a popular place for the men who worked on the boats in the area to go for a pint after work.
The building is believed to be one of the oldest in the town dating back to at least 1476. The Mariners Arms is Grade II listed and stands on the site of an early monastic building and there are two stone windows in the pub dating from about 1390, which were probably salvaged from the monastery. The interior retains many of its original beams.
The old pub was 50 per cent smoke damaged and five per cent fire damaged, a fire service spokesperson said. Two fire crews attended the incident at 3.45pm on Sunday and left the scene just after 5pm. Police arrived at the pub after the fire service reported the fire to them. A Gloucestershire Police spokesperson said: “The fire service informed us that they were in attendance at a fire which had broken out at The Mariners Arms in Berkeley on Sunday afternoon. Officers attended and a 45-year-old man from Berkeley was arrested on suspicion of arson and has since been released under investigation. Enquiries are ongoing.”
News Source: Gloucestershire Live
The building is believed to be one of the oldest in the town dating back to at least 1476. The Mariners Arms is Grade II listed and stands on the site of an early monastic building and there are two stone windows in the pub dating from about 1390, which were probably salvaged from the monastery. The interior retains many of its original beams.
The old pub was 50 per cent smoke damaged and five per cent fire damaged, a fire service spokesperson said. Two fire crews attended the incident at 3.45pm on Sunday and left the scene just after 5pm. Police arrived at the pub after the fire service reported the fire to them. A Gloucestershire Police spokesperson said: “The fire service informed us that they were in attendance at a fire which had broken out at The Mariners Arms in Berkeley on Sunday afternoon. Officers attended and a 45-year-old man from Berkeley was arrested on suspicion of arson and has since been released under investigation. Enquiries are ongoing.”
News Source: Gloucestershire Live
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at the Mariners Arms in Berkeley.
Listing Details
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Entry Name: The Mariners' Arms
Listing Date: 30 March 1960 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1222111 English Heritage Legacy ID: 414130 Location: Berkeley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL13 County: Gloucestershire District: Stroud Civil Parish: Berkeley Built-Up Area: Berkeley Traditional County: Gloucestershire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Gloucestershire Church of England Parish: Berkeley St Mary the Virgin Church of England Diocese: Gloucester |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.6914 / 51°41'29"N Longitude: -2.4623 / 2°27'44"W OS Eastings: 368140 OS Northings: 199287 OS Grid: ST681992 Mapcode National: GBR JX.4MB7 Mapcode Global: VH87K.8RM6 |
20 April 2019 (20:39) - Firefighters from across Dorset tackle thatch fire in Purbeck
Firefighters from across Dorset were tackling a fire at an historic thatched cottage in Purbeck. The fire service was called at 8.40pm last night (April 20) to the incident at New Line, Norden near Wareham. Initially, crews from Wareham, Swanage, Poole (x2), Westbourne, Redhill Park plus a high rise from Westbourne, an Incident Support Unit from Poole, a Water Carrier from Poole Fire Station and several officers were mobilised to the fire to carry out various roles.
Sandbanks Ferry was also integral with this incident by assisting with transporting several crews from the Bournemouth and Poole area across to the Purbeck area. When the first crew from Wareham Fire Station arrived, the roof of the house was well alight. Further fire engines were requested which attended from Wimborne (x2), Sturminster Newton, Blandford and Springbourne Fire Stations. To extinguish the fire a fire break was established in the roof and crews proceeded to strip away the thatch. The fire was extinguished using two main lines, six hose reel jets and a compressed air foam hose, and was under control by 10.43pm.
Crews also salvaged property from inside the premises for the occupier. The Red Cross also assisted with this incident by sending their Fire Emergency Support vehicle to provide help and assistance for the occupiers. Firefighters have now left the scene, however a team will be going back to reinspect again in the morning.
Swanage Fire Station said: " We attended a 10 pump thatch fire near Wareham. On arrival the roof was well alight and all crews worked very hard to make a fire break and strip the roof of the thatch which helped reduce the damage to the inside of the property."
News Source: Dorset Echo
Sandbanks Ferry was also integral with this incident by assisting with transporting several crews from the Bournemouth and Poole area across to the Purbeck area. When the first crew from Wareham Fire Station arrived, the roof of the house was well alight. Further fire engines were requested which attended from Wimborne (x2), Sturminster Newton, Blandford and Springbourne Fire Stations. To extinguish the fire a fire break was established in the roof and crews proceeded to strip away the thatch. The fire was extinguished using two main lines, six hose reel jets and a compressed air foam hose, and was under control by 10.43pm.
Crews also salvaged property from inside the premises for the occupier. The Red Cross also assisted with this incident by sending their Fire Emergency Support vehicle to provide help and assistance for the occupiers. Firefighters have now left the scene, however a team will be going back to reinspect again in the morning.
Swanage Fire Station said: " We attended a 10 pump thatch fire near Wareham. On arrival the roof was well alight and all crews worked very hard to make a fire break and strip the roof of the thatch which helped reduce the damage to the inside of the property."
News Source: Dorset Echo
Grade II listed Folke Cottage (Credit: Google)
19 April 2019 (17:40) - Firefighters attended a fire at the Connaught Theatre in Worthing
Crews were called to a fire in the insulation in the roof of the Union Place building at 5.40pm, a spokesman confirmed. Customers and staff were evacuated from the building while crews used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel to extinguish the fire. The cause was found to be accidental ignition, confirmed the spokesman. Firefighters left the scene at around 7pm. The cinema is back open as usual today.
The Connaught Theatre is on Worthing Borough Council’s list of Local Interest Buildings. The present frontage to the theatre was added in 1935 by local architect, A T W Goldsmith. The front of the building originally sported wall tiles, which was a common feature of cinemas of this period. In the 1980's the tiles were replaced with the present render as part of a refurbishment of the whole theatre. It is an important building within the town and one of the better examples of its period, with continuous horizontal bands of glazing on the upper level and corner windows.
News Source: Worthing Herald
The Connaught Theatre is on Worthing Borough Council’s list of Local Interest Buildings. The present frontage to the theatre was added in 1935 by local architect, A T W Goldsmith. The front of the building originally sported wall tiles, which was a common feature of cinemas of this period. In the 1980's the tiles were replaced with the present render as part of a refurbishment of the whole theatre. It is an important building within the town and one of the better examples of its period, with continuous horizontal bands of glazing on the upper level and corner windows.
News Source: Worthing Herald
Building History
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
The Connaught Theatre occupies the former Picturedrome cinema, which was built in 1914 on the site of Stanmore Lodge and opened in July of that year. Its seating capacity was 850 in a single tier, with four boxes at the rear, and the auditorium was octagonal. In 1926, Swiss impresario Carl Adolf Seebold, who owned other cinemas in Worthing and who had been the Picturedrome's musical director since it opened, bought it.
In 1916, Connaught Buildings were built next to the cinema, and an entrance passageway was built from the street to the Picturedrome through the new building. The Connaught Buildings (and later Connaught Hall and Theatre) seem to have taken its name from Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathern and Earl of Sussex. The new premises housed the Connaught Hall, which in 1917 became a venue for vaudeville entertainment. It was licensed as a theatre in April 1931 by Walter Lindsay, formerly a theatre director in London; the first full season of repertory theatre began in the autumn of 1932. Terence De Marney became director of Connaught and Bill Fraser became involved in the theatre.
The two venues coexisted until 1935; in that year the Worthing Repertory Company, which had been outgrowing the Connaught Buildings, moved next door to the Picturedrome, renamed the building the Connaught Theatre and commissioned an architect to extend the façade of the building in an Art Deco style. Carl Seebold contributed £60,000 (£4,091,000 as of 2019) towards the cost of the work. The first production, a play called Theatre Royal, was given on 30 September 1935; it formed the centrepiece of a special opening week programme, and was very successful. The establishment of the Connaught in former cinema premises represented an unusual reversal of the contemporary tendency for theatres to be converted into cinemas—a trend seen throughout Britain in the 1930s.
A temporary closure during World War II was followed by a period in which the theatre was managed on Seebold's behalf by a group associated with the J. Arthur Rank Organisation, who pursued a policy of employing young actors who later became important figures in film, television and theatre. Ownership passed from Seebold to other commercial interests in April 1950, when he sold the lease for £35,000 (£1,178,000 as of 2019). In 1956, Winston Churchill visited the theatre to see his daughter Sarah perform in Terence Rattigan's play Variation on a Theme.
The theatre began to struggle, and closed in 1966, but campaigners successfully petitioned Worthing Borough Council to buy and run it instead. Productions began again in 1967 and the capacity was increased to its present 512 seats when the auditorium was revamped in 1972. The council agreed to provide more funding for the theatre after it was forced to close temporarily on two more occasions in the 1970s. The remodelling in 1972 introduced film projection facilities, which have been used regularly since 1987.
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
The Connaught Theatre occupies the former Picturedrome cinema, which was built in 1914 on the site of Stanmore Lodge and opened in July of that year. Its seating capacity was 850 in a single tier, with four boxes at the rear, and the auditorium was octagonal. In 1926, Swiss impresario Carl Adolf Seebold, who owned other cinemas in Worthing and who had been the Picturedrome's musical director since it opened, bought it.
In 1916, Connaught Buildings were built next to the cinema, and an entrance passageway was built from the street to the Picturedrome through the new building. The Connaught Buildings (and later Connaught Hall and Theatre) seem to have taken its name from Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathern and Earl of Sussex. The new premises housed the Connaught Hall, which in 1917 became a venue for vaudeville entertainment. It was licensed as a theatre in April 1931 by Walter Lindsay, formerly a theatre director in London; the first full season of repertory theatre began in the autumn of 1932. Terence De Marney became director of Connaught and Bill Fraser became involved in the theatre.
The two venues coexisted until 1935; in that year the Worthing Repertory Company, which had been outgrowing the Connaught Buildings, moved next door to the Picturedrome, renamed the building the Connaught Theatre and commissioned an architect to extend the façade of the building in an Art Deco style. Carl Seebold contributed £60,000 (£4,091,000 as of 2019) towards the cost of the work. The first production, a play called Theatre Royal, was given on 30 September 1935; it formed the centrepiece of a special opening week programme, and was very successful. The establishment of the Connaught in former cinema premises represented an unusual reversal of the contemporary tendency for theatres to be converted into cinemas—a trend seen throughout Britain in the 1930s.
A temporary closure during World War II was followed by a period in which the theatre was managed on Seebold's behalf by a group associated with the J. Arthur Rank Organisation, who pursued a policy of employing young actors who later became important figures in film, television and theatre. Ownership passed from Seebold to other commercial interests in April 1950, when he sold the lease for £35,000 (£1,178,000 as of 2019). In 1956, Winston Churchill visited the theatre to see his daughter Sarah perform in Terence Rattigan's play Variation on a Theme.
The theatre began to struggle, and closed in 1966, but campaigners successfully petitioned Worthing Borough Council to buy and run it instead. Productions began again in 1967 and the capacity was increased to its present 512 seats when the auditorium was revamped in 1972. The council agreed to provide more funding for the theatre after it was forced to close temporarily on two more occasions in the 1970s. The remodelling in 1972 introduced film projection facilities, which have been used regularly since 1987.
19 April 2019 (11:50) - Chimney fire in thatched property near Sherborne
There was a call out to Folke, near Sherborne at 11.50am on Friday. A statement from Sherborne Fire Station said: "Both appliances (were) mobilised along with the aerial ladder platform and supporting appliance from Yeovil Fire Station, to a chimney fire at a thatched property in Folke. Crews used chimney rods and a thermal imaging camera to insure the fire was fully extinguished. The ALP was also used to check the chimney from above. Thankfully all these actions were a precautionary measure. A clean chimney can help prevent fires and structural damage to your property. Regular cleaning of your chimney or flue will eliminate the build-up of soot and clear obstructions such as bird or animal nests, leaves and debris."
Folke Cottage is an early 18th century house and is Grade II listed.
News Source: Somerset Live
Folke Cottage is an early 18th century house and is Grade II listed.
News Source: Somerset Live
Grade II listed Folke Cottage (Credit: Google)
Listing Details
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Entry Name: Folke Cottage
Listing Date: 21 May 1984 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1324146 English Heritage Legacy ID: 104809 Location: Folke, Dorset, Dorset, DT9 County: Dorset District: West Dorset Civil Parish: Folke Traditional County: Dorset Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Dorset Church of England Parish: Folke St Lawrence Church of England Diocese: Salisbury |
Coordinates
Latitude: 50.9199 / 50°55'11"N Longitude: -2.4863 / 2°29'10"W OS Eastings: 365912 OS Northings: 113497 OS Grid: ST659134 Mapcode National: GBR MW.Q7X9 Mapcode Global: FRA 56PN.TDT |
19 April 2019 (02:45) - Crews tackle blaze at former Burnley Baptist Church buildings
A historic Sunday School building in Burnley was damaged during a fire on Friday morning. Police called in firefighters at 2.45am after they had seen smoke coming from the building which is believed to have been the former Sunday School building, which dates back to 1845. The building adjoins the old Burnley Lane Baptist chapel. Nearby houses on Hebrew Road at the back of the building were evacuated and there were road closures in place.
Caroline Harrison, station manager at Nelson, was the incident commander and believes the incident could have been so much worse. She said: “We sent crews with breathing apparatus in to try to tackle the fire but it was discovered the building was in an unsafe condition and there were some signs of structural collapse inside. Those crews were removed for their safety and we dealt with the fire from the outside. We believe it was an old school building because of the sign on the outside but it was used for storage. One of the good things we did was stopping it spreading to the chapel building next to it, as there was a door connecting them. The chapel was filled with tyres and if they had caught fire we could have been talking about evacuating properties in a 200-metre radius due to toxic fumes and environmental concerns. The fire is out but we are dealing with the smouldering wood in the property. We are continuing to work with the police to try to establish the cause of the fire.”
The blaze was in a three-storey derelict building and it affected all floors of the building and roof. Firefighters used an aerial ladder platform to attack the fire from the roof level. Damian Sharples, 34, of Colne Road, praised firefighters for their quick response to prevent the blaze spreading. He said: “I saw some blue lights when I looked out of the window and could see the property on fire. We have only been here for about a month and it does not really surprise me. There have been a few incidents at the back of the houses and also at the nearby school. I am just happy that the police and fire service managed to clear it.” Cllr Shah Hussain, who represents the Daneshouse with Stoneyholme ward, said: “It is very sad to see historic buildings like this being damaged. I want to praise firefighters for the job they did.”
Built as a Baptist Sunday school in 1845 with an integral dwelling, and later converted to an institute, the building is Grade II listed. This was also a near miss for the adjoining Ebeneezer Baptist Church Hall, built in 1872 and also Grade II listed. The buildings have been unoccupied since 2008. In 2014 Police uncovered a cannabis farm in the church hall building.
News Source: Lancashire Telegraph
Caroline Harrison, station manager at Nelson, was the incident commander and believes the incident could have been so much worse. She said: “We sent crews with breathing apparatus in to try to tackle the fire but it was discovered the building was in an unsafe condition and there were some signs of structural collapse inside. Those crews were removed for their safety and we dealt with the fire from the outside. We believe it was an old school building because of the sign on the outside but it was used for storage. One of the good things we did was stopping it spreading to the chapel building next to it, as there was a door connecting them. The chapel was filled with tyres and if they had caught fire we could have been talking about evacuating properties in a 200-metre radius due to toxic fumes and environmental concerns. The fire is out but we are dealing with the smouldering wood in the property. We are continuing to work with the police to try to establish the cause of the fire.”
The blaze was in a three-storey derelict building and it affected all floors of the building and roof. Firefighters used an aerial ladder platform to attack the fire from the roof level. Damian Sharples, 34, of Colne Road, praised firefighters for their quick response to prevent the blaze spreading. He said: “I saw some blue lights when I looked out of the window and could see the property on fire. We have only been here for about a month and it does not really surprise me. There have been a few incidents at the back of the houses and also at the nearby school. I am just happy that the police and fire service managed to clear it.” Cllr Shah Hussain, who represents the Daneshouse with Stoneyholme ward, said: “It is very sad to see historic buildings like this being damaged. I want to praise firefighters for the job they did.”
Built as a Baptist Sunday school in 1845 with an integral dwelling, and later converted to an institute, the building is Grade II listed. This was also a near miss for the adjoining Ebeneezer Baptist Church Hall, built in 1872 and also Grade II listed. The buildings have been unoccupied since 2008. In 2014 Police uncovered a cannabis farm in the church hall building.
News Source: Lancashire Telegraph
The chapel and Sunday school before the fire (Credit: Google)
Listing Details
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Entry Name: Burnley Lane Baptist Church and Institute
Listing Date: 29 September 1977 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1270968 English Heritage Legacy ID: 467041 Location: Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 County: Lancashire District: Burnley Town: Burnley Electoral Ward/Division: Daneshouse with Stoneyholme Built-Up Area: Burnley Traditional County: Lancashire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Lancashire Church of England Parish: Burnley St Andrew with St Margaret Church of England Diocese: Blackburn Entry Name: Burnley Lane Baptist Church Hall Listing Date: 22 September 1978 Last Amended: 19 November 1997 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1270969 English Heritage Legacy ID: 467042 Location: Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 County: Lancashire District: Burnley Town: Burnley Electoral Ward/Division: Daneshouse with Stoneyholme Built-Up Area: Burnley Traditional County: Lancashire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Lancashire Church of England Parish: Burnley St Andrew with St Margaret Church of England Diocese: Blackburn |
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.7976 / 53°47'51"N Longitude: -2.2397 / 2°14'22"W OS Eastings: 384309 OS Northings: 433502 OS Grid: SD843335 Mapcode National: GBR DSSJ.XD Mapcode Global: WHB7X.KTP2 Coordinates Latitude: 53.7974 / 53°47'50"N Longitude: -2.2398 / 2°14'23"W OS Eastings: 384298 OS Northings: 433476 OS Grid: SD842334 Mapcode National: GBR DSSJ.WH Mapcode Global: WHB7X.KTM7 |
18 April 2019 (20:17) - Fire at thatched cottage in North Cadbury
Eight fire crews from across Somerset were called to a fire at a thatched property between Yeovil and Wincanton on Thursday evening. The incident occurred at Woolston Road, North Cadbury just after 8pm.
A statement posted by Wincanton Fire Station said: “A call was received at Fire Control reporting that flames and sparks from a chimney were landing on the thatch roof of a domestic property. Fire Control immediately mobilised 8 fire engines from Castle Cary, Wincanton, Yeovil, Somerton, Martock along with two from Sherborne from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue. An Aerial Ladder Platform and Water Carrier from Yeovil, a Welfare Unit from Burnham on Sea, an Incident Command Unit from Street and a High Volume Pump from Wellington were also mobilised. A Hazardous Materials and Environmental Protection Officer, a Command Support Officer and three additional officers were also sent. Shortly after arrival of the first appliances at the scene, the Welfare Unit and the High Volume Pump were returned en-route as they were not going to be needed at the incident.
2100: This is a two story detached property with a fire in the chimney which is suspected to have spread to the thatch. Crews are at work in three sectors, using triple extension ladders, roof ladders, safety at height equipment, fog spikes and thermal imaging cameras. The loft space is being checked with chimney gear and a thermal imaging camera.
2118: Fire confirmed as being confined to a small section of the chimney which has been extinguished. Crews are monitoring using a thermal imaging camera and a fog spike, The Aerial Ladder Platform is also being used to monitor the roof from height.
2230: Crews have been working hard and have been able to prevent any fire spread and save the thatch. A 135 ladder, a triple extension ladder and safety at height equipment is being used to monitor the incident. The incident has now been scaled back to just two appliances.
2340: The temperature of the thatch has dropped to acceptable levels and due to the efforts of all the crews involved, there is no longer a risk to the thatch and crews will be leaving the incident.
The cottage has 15th century origins and is Grade II* listed. It also lies within North Cadbury Conservation Area.
News Source: Somerset Live
A statement posted by Wincanton Fire Station said: “A call was received at Fire Control reporting that flames and sparks from a chimney were landing on the thatch roof of a domestic property. Fire Control immediately mobilised 8 fire engines from Castle Cary, Wincanton, Yeovil, Somerton, Martock along with two from Sherborne from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue. An Aerial Ladder Platform and Water Carrier from Yeovil, a Welfare Unit from Burnham on Sea, an Incident Command Unit from Street and a High Volume Pump from Wellington were also mobilised. A Hazardous Materials and Environmental Protection Officer, a Command Support Officer and three additional officers were also sent. Shortly after arrival of the first appliances at the scene, the Welfare Unit and the High Volume Pump were returned en-route as they were not going to be needed at the incident.
2100: This is a two story detached property with a fire in the chimney which is suspected to have spread to the thatch. Crews are at work in three sectors, using triple extension ladders, roof ladders, safety at height equipment, fog spikes and thermal imaging cameras. The loft space is being checked with chimney gear and a thermal imaging camera.
2118: Fire confirmed as being confined to a small section of the chimney which has been extinguished. Crews are monitoring using a thermal imaging camera and a fog spike, The Aerial Ladder Platform is also being used to monitor the roof from height.
2230: Crews have been working hard and have been able to prevent any fire spread and save the thatch. A 135 ladder, a triple extension ladder and safety at height equipment is being used to monitor the incident. The incident has now been scaled back to just two appliances.
2340: The temperature of the thatch has dropped to acceptable levels and due to the efforts of all the crews involved, there is no longer a risk to the thatch and crews will be leaving the incident.
The cottage has 15th century origins and is Grade II* listed. It also lies within North Cadbury Conservation Area.
News Source: Somerset Live
Eight fire crews were called (Image: Wincanton Fire Station)
Listing Details
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Entry Name: 21, Woolston Road
Listing Date: 24 March 1961 Grade: II* Source: Historic England Source ID: 1056206 English Heritage Legacy ID: 262096 Location: North Cadbury, South Somerset, Somerset, BA22 County: Somerset District: South Somerset Civil Parish: North Cadbury Built-Up Area: North Cadbury Traditional County: Somerset Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Somerset |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.0434 / 51°2'36"N Longitude: -2.5212 / 2°31'16"W OS Eastings: 363555 OS Northings: 127247 OS Grid: ST635272 Mapcode National: GBR MT.GK21 Mapcode Global: FRA 56LC.CL4 |
18 April 2019 (12:50) - Dramatic thatched roof fire extinguished near Stowmarket
Fire fighters have put out a dramatic thatched roof fire near Stowmarket which saw 22 crew members attend. The service was called at around 12.50pm today to reports of smoke coming from the roof of a property in Tile Row, Moats Tye and 10 engines were mobilised from across Suffolk to the scene. Nine engines attended the house and four remain to ensure the fire doesn't start up again.
The fire was in the roof space of the property and firefighters used ladders to access the roof, stripping the thatch away to access the roof space below. They also used thermal imaging cameras to locate the seat of the fire so that they could target it and prevent it from catching the rest of the roof. A fire break has been used to prevent the spread of the ongoing fire.
Sue Meek, her heavily-pregnant daughter Sarah-Jane and Sarah-Jane's partner Bradley Benson could only look on in horror as thatchers working on the roof tried to battle the fire at the house, before the arrival of the fire service. Firefighters had to rip away a large part of the new thatch to create a fire-break before they could start using water to douse the flames. Mrs Meek said: “All I could do was stand there and watch thinking 'my house is on fire'. It's heartbreaking. Today was the final day of eight weeks of having the thatch done, I was so looking forward to being able to sit down and have a glass of wine and admire the new roof. Now it's all been ripped to pieces.”
Mrs Meek, whose carpenter husband Ray was working 60 miles away in Billericay in Essex at the time and rushed back, said she was in the garden of the house - a former chapel and meeting house, parts of which date back to the 16th century - when she noticed the power to a pond-pump suddenly go off. “I thought it had tripped at first but then I looked up and saw the thatchers on the roof trying to damp a fire down.They said they had no idea what had caused it, just that they had heard a bang,” she said. “I ran into the house and shouted to Sarah-Jane and Bradley to get the pets and get out, and then I rang the fire brigade.”
The fire started at around 12.50pm and Mrs Meek said although it did not appear to have caused any structural damage there was a lot of mess on the top floor from where the firefighters had tackled the flames from underneath. But she added: “I'm just so glad no-one has been hurt. The thatchers were brilliant, they could have come off the roof but instead tried to put the fire out until the fire brigade got there, who also did a brilliant job.” Sarah-Jane said she was due to give birth in two weeks and had been playing music in her bedroom with Bradley when the power went off. “Mum was down by the pond when she shouted that the thatch was on fire and to get out,” she said. “We just couldn't believe it. I'm two weeks away from giving birth and supposed to be keeping as calm as possible - we just don't know what's going to happen now.”
Station Commander Mark Walker of Bury St Edmunds fire station was the incident commander. He said tackling the fire had involved six fire engines plus an aerial platform from Ipswich, an incident command vehicle from Ixworth and a water bowser from Newmarket. The fire was confined to the roof of the property and firefighters used ladders to gain access, stripping the thatch away to access the roof space below. They also used thermal imaging cameras to locate the seat of the fire so that they could target it and prevent it from catching the rest of the roof. “It was a small fire in the thatch confined to an area around the eletrical intake,“ he said. “We are still investigating the cause and the UK power networks will also investigate. The crews were forced to make a break in the thatch by cutting a channel two metres back from the fire, we couldn't extinguish it straight away because of the electrical issue. Making a break allowed us to contain the fire until we could isolate the power into the house and we were then able to put it out.”
The house is Grade II listed and was originally built, possibly as three houses, in the 17th century, but then converted to a Gospel Hall in the 19th century. Converted into a single house in the 20th century.
News Source: EADT
The fire was in the roof space of the property and firefighters used ladders to access the roof, stripping the thatch away to access the roof space below. They also used thermal imaging cameras to locate the seat of the fire so that they could target it and prevent it from catching the rest of the roof. A fire break has been used to prevent the spread of the ongoing fire.
Sue Meek, her heavily-pregnant daughter Sarah-Jane and Sarah-Jane's partner Bradley Benson could only look on in horror as thatchers working on the roof tried to battle the fire at the house, before the arrival of the fire service. Firefighters had to rip away a large part of the new thatch to create a fire-break before they could start using water to douse the flames. Mrs Meek said: “All I could do was stand there and watch thinking 'my house is on fire'. It's heartbreaking. Today was the final day of eight weeks of having the thatch done, I was so looking forward to being able to sit down and have a glass of wine and admire the new roof. Now it's all been ripped to pieces.”
Mrs Meek, whose carpenter husband Ray was working 60 miles away in Billericay in Essex at the time and rushed back, said she was in the garden of the house - a former chapel and meeting house, parts of which date back to the 16th century - when she noticed the power to a pond-pump suddenly go off. “I thought it had tripped at first but then I looked up and saw the thatchers on the roof trying to damp a fire down.They said they had no idea what had caused it, just that they had heard a bang,” she said. “I ran into the house and shouted to Sarah-Jane and Bradley to get the pets and get out, and then I rang the fire brigade.”
The fire started at around 12.50pm and Mrs Meek said although it did not appear to have caused any structural damage there was a lot of mess on the top floor from where the firefighters had tackled the flames from underneath. But she added: “I'm just so glad no-one has been hurt. The thatchers were brilliant, they could have come off the roof but instead tried to put the fire out until the fire brigade got there, who also did a brilliant job.” Sarah-Jane said she was due to give birth in two weeks and had been playing music in her bedroom with Bradley when the power went off. “Mum was down by the pond when she shouted that the thatch was on fire and to get out,” she said. “We just couldn't believe it. I'm two weeks away from giving birth and supposed to be keeping as calm as possible - we just don't know what's going to happen now.”
Station Commander Mark Walker of Bury St Edmunds fire station was the incident commander. He said tackling the fire had involved six fire engines plus an aerial platform from Ipswich, an incident command vehicle from Ixworth and a water bowser from Newmarket. The fire was confined to the roof of the property and firefighters used ladders to gain access, stripping the thatch away to access the roof space below. They also used thermal imaging cameras to locate the seat of the fire so that they could target it and prevent it from catching the rest of the roof. “It was a small fire in the thatch confined to an area around the eletrical intake,“ he said. “We are still investigating the cause and the UK power networks will also investigate. The crews were forced to make a break in the thatch by cutting a channel two metres back from the fire, we couldn't extinguish it straight away because of the electrical issue. Making a break allowed us to contain the fire until we could isolate the power into the house and we were then able to put it out.”
The house is Grade II listed and was originally built, possibly as three houses, in the 17th century, but then converted to a Gospel Hall in the 19th century. Converted into a single house in the 20th century.
News Source: EADT
Thatch fire in Moats Tye (Picture: Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service)
Listing Details
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Entry Name: Moats Tye Gospel Hall
Listing Date: 22 January 1988 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1352172 English Heritage Legacy ID: 279841 Location: Combs, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, IP14 County: Suffolk District: Mid Suffolk Civil Parish: Combs Traditional County: Suffolk Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Suffolk Church of England Parish: Combs St Mary Church of England Diocese: St.Edmundsbury and Ipswich |
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.159 / 52°9'32"N Longitude: 0.987 / 0°59'13"E OS Eastings: 604409 OS Northings: 255396 OS Grid: TM044553 Mapcode National: GBR SJZ.QB1 Mapcode Global: VHKDP.2Z4T |
17 April 2019 (20:00) - The Old Ship evacuated after fire starts in skittle alley
A pub in Weymouth had to be evacuated due to a fire. The incident happened at The Old Ship at Upwey on Wednesday night. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at 8pm. A spokesman for the fire service said: “One crew from Weymouth, two crews from Dorchester and the aerial ladder platform from Weymouth attended. Crews found a small fire in a light fitting and lagging above. The fire was extinguished by removal. The stop message was received at 8.27pm and all crews were back to their stations by 8.45pm.”
Kate Knight, the pub’s licensee, said the fire started in the skittle alley due to a problem with a set of lights. She added: “The fire alarm went off and the pub had to be evacuated. Luckily it wasn’t raining.” Station manager Sean Blizzard, who attended the incident, said: “This was a small fire, but I would like to take the opportunity to remind people to ensure light fittings and halogen lamps have space around them to allow them to cool down after use.”
Set in the beautiful village of Upwey, the 17th century pub is steeped in history and features in Thomas Hardy’s novel ‘Under the Greenwood Tree’. Strangely, the pub is unlisted but it lies within the Upwey Conservation Area.
News Source: Dorset Echo
Kate Knight, the pub’s licensee, said the fire started in the skittle alley due to a problem with a set of lights. She added: “The fire alarm went off and the pub had to be evacuated. Luckily it wasn’t raining.” Station manager Sean Blizzard, who attended the incident, said: “This was a small fire, but I would like to take the opportunity to remind people to ensure light fittings and halogen lamps have space around them to allow them to cool down after use.”
Set in the beautiful village of Upwey, the 17th century pub is steeped in history and features in Thomas Hardy’s novel ‘Under the Greenwood Tree’. Strangely, the pub is unlisted but it lies within the Upwey Conservation Area.
News Source: Dorset Echo
The Old Ship inn at Upwey
17 April 2019 (09:02) - Fire at Boston town centre coffee shop
Firefighters were called to a fire at a coffee shop in Boston town centre this morning (Wednesday, April 17). Appliances from Boston and Leverton, including one equipped with an aerial ladder platform, attended the outbreak at Caffè Nero, in Strait Bargate. They were called to the incident – a fire in an air conditioning unit – shortly after 9am. Moderate damaged was caused by heat and smoke to the unit, a spokesman for the fire service said. Caffè Nero has been approached for a comment, but are yet to respond.
Caffè Nero occupies an early 19th century Georgian building. It is not listed, but is designated as a “Sensitive Building” in the Townscape Heritage Project area within Boston’s Town Centre Conservation Area.
News Source: Boston Standard
Caffè Nero occupies an early 19th century Georgian building. It is not listed, but is designated as a “Sensitive Building” in the Townscape Heritage Project area within Boston’s Town Centre Conservation Area.
News Source: Boston Standard
The scene in Strait Bargate this morning.
Near Miss
17 April 2019 (08:00*) - Commuter train catches fire at Basingstoke station
17 April 2019 (08:00*) - Commuter train catches fire at Basingstoke station
A commuter train service caught fire while at Basingstoke railway station this morning. The 07.59 South Western Railway service to London Waterloo caught fire while at platform three of the station with flames visible outside one of the carriages. Train users were evacuated from the service. Services to London Waterloo are unaffected by the earlier fire.
Hampshire and Fire Rescue Service has said none of its services was called to the incident. A SWR spokesperson said: "As soon as staff were aware of the issue, passengers were safely evacuated from the train onto the platform at Basingstoke station. The emergency services were not called as the small fire extinguished itself shortly after 08.00 and there were no reports of smoke inhalation. We will investigate the cause of this incident and have sent the train to the depot so that it is now out of passenger service.”
The railway station, including platforms, platform buildings, canopies, subways, and station buildings are Locally Listed. They date mainly from 1903/4 but incorporate remnants from an earlier smaller station of 1855, which itself replaced what is thought to have been an earlier temporary station of 1839.
News Source: Basingstoke Gazette
Hampshire and Fire Rescue Service has said none of its services was called to the incident. A SWR spokesperson said: "As soon as staff were aware of the issue, passengers were safely evacuated from the train onto the platform at Basingstoke station. The emergency services were not called as the small fire extinguished itself shortly after 08.00 and there were no reports of smoke inhalation. We will investigate the cause of this incident and have sent the train to the depot so that it is now out of passenger service.”
The railway station, including platforms, platform buildings, canopies, subways, and station buildings are Locally Listed. They date mainly from 1903/4 but incorporate remnants from an earlier smaller station of 1855, which itself replaced what is thought to have been an earlier temporary station of 1839.
News Source: Basingstoke Gazette
The 07.59 South Western Railway service to London Waterloo caught fire
16 April 2019 (23:34) - Road closed due to huge fire at historic building
A huge fire has destroyed an historic Georgian building in Devon, and a main road remains closed this morning with firefighters from across Devon still at the scene.The blaze, at a Grade II listed property in Bradninch, near Cullompton, was first reported shortly after 11.30pm last night. West End Road, the main route through the village in Mid Devon, remains closed in both directions - and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service say the incident in ongoing. All the house's residents were accounted for, but Search and Rescue teams were called in to monitor the building's structure. The house lies within the Bradninch Conservation Area.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: "After numerous calls to the control room stating there were flames coming from the roof of a property in Bradninch, three fire appliances from Cullompton, Middlemoor and Danes Castle were mobilised to the incident along with an aerial ladder platform from Danes Castle and an officer. Due to the number of calls being received fire control mobilised a 4th fire engine from Tiverton. Very shortly after the first fire engine was in attendance they requested a further two fire engines which came from Tiverton and Danes Castle along with an incident command unit from Honiton, a welfare pod from Crediton and a further two officers after stating the roof was well alight on the large domestic property."
Western Power were requested to isolate the power line close to the building. Information from the incident suggested there was a fire involving the loft space and flames had broken through the roof. Crews were at work with two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. Just after midnight, crews were searching the ground floor of the property to isolate utilities and begin salvage operations.
Just before 2am the fire service reported that the building consisting of two floors measuring approximately 50m by 10m, used as a domestic property, has 100% roof damage, 50% damage to the first floor and 30% damage to the ground floor. At this time there was 1 aerial appliance in use, 2 hydrants, 1 water bowser, 3 hose reel jets, 2 main jets, 2 breathing apparatus wearers and salvage was complete. Western power were in attendance isolating power, a cordon was in place due to roof collapse and police were also in attendance due to the size of the incident. A neighbour gave firefighters access to their swimming pool to supplement their water supply.
By 4am good progress was being made and 6 fire engine relief with fresh crews from Exmouth, Wellington, Witheridge, Chulmleigh, Okehampton and Dulverton were now in attendance as well as a new incident command unit from Wiveliscombe and relief personnel from Crediton for the welfare pod were in attendance. At about 6.30am there was a partial collapse to the rear of the property.
At the scene today fire chiefs have confirmed that the lack of water and narrow access in the main road through the village made the blaze difficult to fight. Luckily the occupants of the house heard smoke alarms and were able to safely evacuate the building at around 11.30pm. Crews remain at the scene today and the road is closed until the structure has been made safe. Station Manager Kevin Patterson said, The guys have done a really good job but unfortunately part of the roof has collapsed and some of the wall at the rear. The aerial ladder gives us a birds eye view but because of the roof collapse it is very difficult for us to get in there and gauge how bad the damage is. We are now scaling back our operation here - checking for hot spots and making safe." He said the cause of the fire was not yet known.
News Source: Plymouth Live
A spokesperson for the fire service said: "After numerous calls to the control room stating there were flames coming from the roof of a property in Bradninch, three fire appliances from Cullompton, Middlemoor and Danes Castle were mobilised to the incident along with an aerial ladder platform from Danes Castle and an officer. Due to the number of calls being received fire control mobilised a 4th fire engine from Tiverton. Very shortly after the first fire engine was in attendance they requested a further two fire engines which came from Tiverton and Danes Castle along with an incident command unit from Honiton, a welfare pod from Crediton and a further two officers after stating the roof was well alight on the large domestic property."
Western Power were requested to isolate the power line close to the building. Information from the incident suggested there was a fire involving the loft space and flames had broken through the roof. Crews were at work with two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. Just after midnight, crews were searching the ground floor of the property to isolate utilities and begin salvage operations.
Just before 2am the fire service reported that the building consisting of two floors measuring approximately 50m by 10m, used as a domestic property, has 100% roof damage, 50% damage to the first floor and 30% damage to the ground floor. At this time there was 1 aerial appliance in use, 2 hydrants, 1 water bowser, 3 hose reel jets, 2 main jets, 2 breathing apparatus wearers and salvage was complete. Western power were in attendance isolating power, a cordon was in place due to roof collapse and police were also in attendance due to the size of the incident. A neighbour gave firefighters access to their swimming pool to supplement their water supply.
By 4am good progress was being made and 6 fire engine relief with fresh crews from Exmouth, Wellington, Witheridge, Chulmleigh, Okehampton and Dulverton were now in attendance as well as a new incident command unit from Wiveliscombe and relief personnel from Crediton for the welfare pod were in attendance. At about 6.30am there was a partial collapse to the rear of the property.
At the scene today fire chiefs have confirmed that the lack of water and narrow access in the main road through the village made the blaze difficult to fight. Luckily the occupants of the house heard smoke alarms and were able to safely evacuate the building at around 11.30pm. Crews remain at the scene today and the road is closed until the structure has been made safe. Station Manager Kevin Patterson said, The guys have done a really good job but unfortunately part of the roof has collapsed and some of the wall at the rear. The aerial ladder gives us a birds eye view but because of the roof collapse it is very difficult for us to get in there and gauge how bad the damage is. We are now scaling back our operation here - checking for hot spots and making safe." He said the cause of the fire was not yet known.
News Source: Plymouth Live
Listing Details
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Entry Name: Earlsland
Listing Date: 11 June 1986 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1168483 English Heritage Legacy ID: 95241 Location: Bradninch, Mid Devon, Devon, EX5 County: Devon District: Mid Devon Civil Parish: Bradninch Built-Up Area: Bradninch Traditional County: Devon Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon Church of England Parish: Bradninch St Disen Church of England Diocese: Exeter |
Coordinates
Latitude: 50.825 / 50°49'29"N Longitude: -3.4265 / 3°25'35"W OS Eastings: 299621 OS Northings: 103796 OS Grid: SS996037 Mapcode National: GBR LL.X9RW Mapcode Global: FRA 36QX.DWQ |
16 April 2019 (16:14) - Grade II listed building damaged by fire in picturesque village
A Grade II listed building has been badly damaged after a fire in Dorney. Firefighters from Slough , Langley and Maidenhead were sent to the fire in Lock Path, in the small village of Dorney in South Bucks. They arrived at around 4.14pm on Tuesday, April 16 to find the two-storey building on fire. When firefighters arrived all occupants of the building, which is used as cottages and flats, had evacuated. The fire started in a ground floor kitchen but due to the age of the building it quickly spread to the roof space.
A spokeswoman from the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Six firefighters in breathing apparatus used two hose reels and a jet to tackle the blaze. The crews worked for around two hours tackling the fire before extinguishing and remaining on the scene damping down to ensure that all areas affected were completely extinguished. Overall, they were on the scene for around three and a half hours. "The ground floor of the property was roughly 20 per cent damaged by the fire, the roof was roughly five per cent damaged by the fire and the whole property was damaged by the smoke." The firefighters were supported by a multi-role vehicle and three fire officers.
It is believed that the property involved is a 16th century former coach house, in the grounds of the Old Place (a Grade II listed cottage), now converted into self catering holiday flats and cottages. It lies within the Boveney Conservation Area.
News Source: Windsor Express
A spokeswoman from the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Six firefighters in breathing apparatus used two hose reels and a jet to tackle the blaze. The crews worked for around two hours tackling the fire before extinguishing and remaining on the scene damping down to ensure that all areas affected were completely extinguished. Overall, they were on the scene for around three and a half hours. "The ground floor of the property was roughly 20 per cent damaged by the fire, the roof was roughly five per cent damaged by the fire and the whole property was damaged by the smoke." The firefighters were supported by a multi-role vehicle and three fire officers.
It is believed that the property involved is a 16th century former coach house, in the grounds of the Old Place (a Grade II listed cottage), now converted into self catering holiday flats and cottages. It lies within the Boveney Conservation Area.
News Source: Windsor Express
Listing Details
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Entry Name: Barn Garage to North East of the House of the Old Place
Listing Date: 26 April 1985 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1309417 English Heritage Legacy ID: 44031 Location: Dorney, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire, SL4 County: Buckinghamshire District: South Bucks Civil Parish: Dorney Traditional County: Buckinghamshire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Buckinghamshire Church of England Parish: Eton Church of England Diocese: Oxford |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.4919 / 51°29'30"N Longitude: -0.6478 / 0°38'52"W OS Eastings: 493973 OS Northings: 177861 OS Grid: SU939778 Mapcode National: GBR F8B.K17 Mapcode Global: VHFT7.QRDP |
15 April 2019 (18:15) - Fire service fight chimney fire at Ancient pub
Firefighters are tackling a chimney fire in a historic pub in Thornham Magna. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were called at 6.15pm to reports of a fire in the chimney space of The Four Horseshoes Inn, in Wickham Road. Five fire engines from Diss, Harleston, Stradbroke, Eye and Debenham were all deployed to the call and firefighters remain on scene. The fire has been contained to the chimney flue and has not spread to the thatched roof of the pub, however fire officers are planning to remain on scene to ensure the fire does not spread any further. There are no reported injuries and the ambulance service have not been called.
The pub is one of the oldest buildings in Suffolk. It was originally a house, latterly three dwellings, and some parts date back to 1150. It is Grade II* listed.
News Source: EADT
The pub is one of the oldest buildings in Suffolk. It was originally a house, latterly three dwellings, and some parts date back to 1150. It is Grade II* listed.
News Source: EADT
Thankfully the chimney fire at the Four Horseshoes Inn did not spread to the thatched roof.
Listing Details
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Entry Name: Remains of Plymouth Castle
Listing Date: 25 January 1954 Last Amended: 9 November 1998 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1322013 English Heritage Legacy ID: 473554 Location: Plymouth, PL1 County: City of Plymouth Electoral Ward/Division: St Peter and the Waterfront Parish: Non Civil Parish Built-Up Area: Plymouth Traditional County: Devon Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon |
Coordinates
Latitude: 50.3659 / 50°21'57"N Longitude: -4.1345 / 4°8'4"W OS Eastings: 248289 OS Northings: 53955 OS Grid: SX482539 Mapcode National: GBR RCM.CR Mapcode Global: FRA 2872.F2L |
15 April 2019 (14:37) - Fire at Wetherspoons pub in Newark
Firecrews are currently at a report of a fire at the Sir John Arderne pub in Newark Market Place. A cordon has been set up around the Wetherspoons pub. A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said two engines from Newark Fire Station were on scene and the call came in at 2.37pm.
Firecrews have left now the Wetherspoons Sir John Arderne pub in Newark Market Place after putting out a fire in the basement.The fire in the basement and was put out by crews using a hose reel and fire extinguishers. No one was injured. Firefighters had dealt with the incident by 3.27pm.
It was later discovered that a discarded cigarette started the fire. The nub was dropped and fell through a grate, causing a fire in a disused basement at the Sir John Arderne in Newark Market Place. Wetherspoons said the the grate will be covered up.
The Wethersppons building was built in 1826 and became the Newark Stock Library (see History below). It is a Grade II listed building.
News Source: Newark Advertiser
Firecrews have left now the Wetherspoons Sir John Arderne pub in Newark Market Place after putting out a fire in the basement.The fire in the basement and was put out by crews using a hose reel and fire extinguishers. No one was injured. Firefighters had dealt with the incident by 3.27pm.
It was later discovered that a discarded cigarette started the fire. The nub was dropped and fell through a grate, causing a fire in a disused basement at the Sir John Arderne in Newark Market Place. Wetherspoons said the the grate will be covered up.
The Wethersppons building was built in 1826 and became the Newark Stock Library (see History below). It is a Grade II listed building.
News Source: Newark Advertiser
Listing Details
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Entry Name: Ritz Video
Listing Date: 29 September 1950 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1196277 English Heritage Legacy ID: 385080 Location: Newark, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, NG24 County: Nottinghamshire District: Newark and Sherwood Civil Parish: Newark Built-Up Area: Newark-on-Trent Traditional County: Nottinghamshire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Nottinghamshire Church of England Parish: Newark-upon-Trent with Coddington Church of England Diocese: Southwell and Nottingham |
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.0766 / 53°4'35"N Longitude: -0.8091 / 0°48'32"W OS Eastings: 479875 OS Northings: 353926 OS Grid: SK798539 Mapcode National: GBR CLN.08B Mapcode Global: WHFHH.JXXS |
Building History
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
J. D. Wetherspoon took over the distinctive grey brick building that had been lying empty for some months since the Ritz video store relocated to Lombard Street. Many local people however will remember it as the home of Wilkinsons furniture store which occupied the building from the 1920s until the early Seventies. For 98 years before that however it was home to one of Newark's first true libraries - the Newark Stock Library.
Established in March 1825 - more than 50 years before (Sir) William Gilstrap gave the first Free Public Library to the town - the Newark Stock Library was set up by a consortium of the town's leading citizens as a private venture to provide books "of established character and excellence" in all the main fields of human knowledge. It operated entirely on a subscription basis whereby the right to become a member and borrow books had to be bought. This of course had the effect of restricting access to those better off members of the community who could afford to pay the five guinea annual fee.
Run by a committee of 20 of its members the first task of the newly established stock library was to acquire suitable premises. These were found in the Market Place in a building previously occupied by the Misses Millhouse and their millinery business. It is not clear precisely where the Millhouses' shop was located although judging by subsequent entries in the committee's minute book it cannot have been far from the stock library's eventual home in the Ritz video building. It was in 1828 that the Stock Library received an offer from Henry Willougby, 6th Lord Middleton, to take over the upper part of a building he had recently erected in the northwest corner of the Market Place.
The ground floor already housed an institution known as the Middleton Newsroom (an entirely separate concern providing a club-like atmosphere where members could peruse copies of the latest news sheets from London and elsewhere). Its proprietors were anxious to locate a suitable tenant for the upper storey. The Stock Library with its high degree of respectability seemed ideal; a view with which the library's own management committee agreed. The building into which the Stock Library moved in 1828 had been designed by the architect William Fowler of Winterton near Brigg. Two years earlier Fowler (1761-1832) had been responsible for designing the original buildings at the Mount School in Newark and was further known for his solid and dependable work on houses for the more affluent farmers in a number of nearby Lincolnshire villages.
With the Stock Library happily ensconced in its new premises it embarked on what turned out to be almost half a century of expansion - a golden age before the openings of William Gilstrap's new Free Library during which annual reports show a small (by today's standards) but loyal membership of about 200 bringing in sufficient money to allow the book stock to be expanded to about 5,000 volumes. In 1861 the committee agreed to the building of an extension eastwards onto Church Street bringing the building to the size and dimensions we see today. The new accommodation allowed for the creation of a separate reading room on the first floor with the ground floor of the extension being let out as a shop (to Mr Upton a jeweller).
The announcement in 1881 that William Gilstrap intended to donate a new Free Public Library to the town appears initially to have caused the Stock Library only minor concern although ultimately it was to prove responsible for its downfall. A frantic resuscitation of the Stock Library's collection was initiated with the book stock being increased to about 16,000 volumes and incorporating many new popular novels in a blatant attempt to attract new subscribers. By the late 1880s however it was clear that Sir William Gilstrap's Free Library on Castlegate was significantly out-performing the old Stock Library and there were fears among the committee that with subscriptions falling and inadequate funds to purchase new books a spiral of decline was inevitable.
Economies had to be found and in addition to such measures as purchasing second-hand books the committee found itself in 1918 with the opportunity to reduce staff costs following the retirement of the then librarian Mr J. Buxton. In this pre-equal pay era the committee found it could all but half its expenditure on the librarian's salary by appointing a woman to the post. Such cost-cutting exercises allowed the Stock Library to continue for a further five years but by 1923 the decline in membership and use had reached such a level that the committee reluctantly agreed that there was no option but to bring the Newark Stock Library to a close. The building was sold to Messrs. Wilkinsons furniture store (who were by then already tenanting the ground floor) in whose hands it continued right through to the early 1970s.
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
J. D. Wetherspoon took over the distinctive grey brick building that had been lying empty for some months since the Ritz video store relocated to Lombard Street. Many local people however will remember it as the home of Wilkinsons furniture store which occupied the building from the 1920s until the early Seventies. For 98 years before that however it was home to one of Newark's first true libraries - the Newark Stock Library.
Established in March 1825 - more than 50 years before (Sir) William Gilstrap gave the first Free Public Library to the town - the Newark Stock Library was set up by a consortium of the town's leading citizens as a private venture to provide books "of established character and excellence" in all the main fields of human knowledge. It operated entirely on a subscription basis whereby the right to become a member and borrow books had to be bought. This of course had the effect of restricting access to those better off members of the community who could afford to pay the five guinea annual fee.
Run by a committee of 20 of its members the first task of the newly established stock library was to acquire suitable premises. These were found in the Market Place in a building previously occupied by the Misses Millhouse and their millinery business. It is not clear precisely where the Millhouses' shop was located although judging by subsequent entries in the committee's minute book it cannot have been far from the stock library's eventual home in the Ritz video building. It was in 1828 that the Stock Library received an offer from Henry Willougby, 6th Lord Middleton, to take over the upper part of a building he had recently erected in the northwest corner of the Market Place.
The ground floor already housed an institution known as the Middleton Newsroom (an entirely separate concern providing a club-like atmosphere where members could peruse copies of the latest news sheets from London and elsewhere). Its proprietors were anxious to locate a suitable tenant for the upper storey. The Stock Library with its high degree of respectability seemed ideal; a view with which the library's own management committee agreed. The building into which the Stock Library moved in 1828 had been designed by the architect William Fowler of Winterton near Brigg. Two years earlier Fowler (1761-1832) had been responsible for designing the original buildings at the Mount School in Newark and was further known for his solid and dependable work on houses for the more affluent farmers in a number of nearby Lincolnshire villages.
With the Stock Library happily ensconced in its new premises it embarked on what turned out to be almost half a century of expansion - a golden age before the openings of William Gilstrap's new Free Library during which annual reports show a small (by today's standards) but loyal membership of about 200 bringing in sufficient money to allow the book stock to be expanded to about 5,000 volumes. In 1861 the committee agreed to the building of an extension eastwards onto Church Street bringing the building to the size and dimensions we see today. The new accommodation allowed for the creation of a separate reading room on the first floor with the ground floor of the extension being let out as a shop (to Mr Upton a jeweller).
The announcement in 1881 that William Gilstrap intended to donate a new Free Public Library to the town appears initially to have caused the Stock Library only minor concern although ultimately it was to prove responsible for its downfall. A frantic resuscitation of the Stock Library's collection was initiated with the book stock being increased to about 16,000 volumes and incorporating many new popular novels in a blatant attempt to attract new subscribers. By the late 1880s however it was clear that Sir William Gilstrap's Free Library on Castlegate was significantly out-performing the old Stock Library and there were fears among the committee that with subscriptions falling and inadequate funds to purchase new books a spiral of decline was inevitable.
Economies had to be found and in addition to such measures as purchasing second-hand books the committee found itself in 1918 with the opportunity to reduce staff costs following the retirement of the then librarian Mr J. Buxton. In this pre-equal pay era the committee found it could all but half its expenditure on the librarian's salary by appointing a woman to the post. Such cost-cutting exercises allowed the Stock Library to continue for a further five years but by 1923 the decline in membership and use had reached such a level that the committee reluctantly agreed that there was no option but to bring the Newark Stock Library to a close. The building was sold to Messrs. Wilkinsons furniture store (who were by then already tenanting the ground floor) in whose hands it continued right through to the early 1970s.