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September 4, 2023
Halesworth in Suffolk had its 800th birthday after Henry III announced it as a town in 1223.
September 4, 2023
Halesworth in Suffolk had its 800th birthday after Henry III announced it as a town in 1223.
August 19, 2023
"Eighty-two years after Firefighter Jack Michell tragically lost his life, the Fire Brigades Union is proud to honour his memory"
May 11, 2023
‘I enjoyed my diving, although I had a lot of responsibility. It was a great time and great lads, and thinking back I miss them dearly’
August 16, 2022
A CLASSIC fire engine turned back time as it jumped into action to aid firefighters.
August 16, 2022
A CLASSIC fire engine turned back time as it jumped into action to aid firefighters.
November 21, 2021
A multi-faceted personality with a variety of interests We celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of our father, Arananda Rajamini Piyasena Wijeyesekera on November 22. He grew up among eight siblings along with seven elephants including the Maligawa Tusker. The family also owned a rubber estate, going through a hard time during the depression when rubber […]
November 20, 2021
Hundredth birth anniversary of A.R.P. Wijeyesekera We commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of our father Arananda Rajamini Piyasena Wijeyesekera on 22nd November. He grew up among eight siblings along with seven elephants including the ‘Maligawa Tusker’. They also owned a rubber plantation. It was a hard time for the family during the depression. Rubber prices […]
March 1, 2021
1585, May 7 The Great Fire of Darlington swept through the wooden buildings of High Row and Skinnergate, rendering 800 of the town’s population of 1,200 homeless. There was no brigade, so the people threw milk and even beer on the flames. It took Darlington 50 years to recover. 1757 The first recorded fire engine – a portable pump – was stationed in the south-west corner of St Cuthbert’s churchyard and the churchwardens were tasked with keeping it “fit for use on any sudden occasi...