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Lothian Lorry requisitioned from Edinburgh Fire Brigade

Was this photo taken at Granton or Port Edgar?

A Lothian Lorry requisitioned from Edinburgh Fire Brigade during WWI to form part of a mobile coastal defence system

©  Reproduced with acknowledgement to Ian Scott, Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire, England

 

Fire Engines

World War I

Thank you to Ian Scott for allowing me to reproduce this photo.

Ian wrote:

World War I

"This photo is of a Lothian lorry requisitioned from Edinburgh Fire Brigade during WWI to form part of a mobile coastal defence system.

The lorry was returned to Edinburgh Fire Brigade and stayed in service for many years.

I'd like to know the location is the building.  Is it  Granton or Port Edgar?"

Ian Scott, Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire, England:  April 11, 2010

 

 

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