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Firefighters and their Union: The First Hundred Years 1918-2018 by Francis Beckett
Excellent tribute to Fire Brigades Union in its centenary year
THE STRENGTH and volume of applause that greets the line of Fire Brigades Union (FBU) banners at the annual Durham Miners’ Gala is testament to the deep respect and regard in which firefighters and their union are held. This book does them justice.
Beautifully presented and illustrated with vivid, moving photographs, it has fascinating insights into the history of their union.
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