Dating
from 1916, this photograph shows the Whitfield brigade during a training
session outside the rescue station at Birchenwood colliery. Note the
breathing apparatus strapped to the men’s chest. (Left to right
standing. G.Mountford; I.Beardmore; W.Clifford; A.Taylor; T.Green.
seated. Chas.Clarke; H.J.Crofts.)
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