Photos of Witham

Second World War firemen, with pump, at Crittall’s

Taken: 1939-1945, Source: Braintree and Witham Times. Neg is at ERO, Acc. A9314., Ref: M656

Second World War firemen, with pump, belonging to Crittall’s factory, Braintree Road. Left to right, P Ashcroft (captain), George Hayes (sub-captain), A Emmins, W Cheek, J Wendon, P Emmins, John Surridge, C Mason, J Rawlings, W Johnson, Alf Keeble, J Youngs, B Champ, W Herd (names from newspaper, said to be provided by John Surridge).

RefM656
Date taken1939-1945
SourceBraintree and Witham Times. Neg is at ERO, Acc. A9314.
Posted on Full size 5461 × 3391

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