Firemark

Buildings covered by an insurance company displayed a 'firemark', a plaque that carried the company's logo for easy identification. This mark was for the Bristol Fire Office established in 1769 (later Imperial)

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Summary

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: Social History

: firemark

: Lead firemark of the Bristol Fire Office. Circular panel showing ship leaving castle (Bristol coat of arms). Traces of red and of policy number 6849 (?).

Firemark

New Bristol Fire Office

Current Location

On Display at M Shed, Bristol Places Gallery

: Bristol Fire Office

: Bristol, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) / England, Northern Europe, Europe

: 1769-1839

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