Memorials & monuments · London
Eyre Massey Shaw
Eyre Massey Shaw — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Stephen Richards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Eyre Massey Shaw is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw KCB (17 January 1830 – 25 August 1908) was the first Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (now renamed the London Fire Brigade), and the Superintendent of its predecessor, the London Fire Engine Establishment, from 1861 to 1891. He introduced modern firefighting methods to the Brigade, and increased the number of stations. Prior to entering firefighting, Shaw was in the British Army, followed by a spell as Chief Constable of Belfast Borough Police.
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Background
Description
In his work with the Fire Engine Establishment and later the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Shaw became most concerned with the fire safety of theatres. Theatres were frequent sources of fire, with combustible scenery covered in oil paints near naked flame gas lamps. He was particularly concerned with the lack of regulation and control in the sector. In 1887, the devastating Exeter Theatre Royal fire claimed the lives of 186 people, and Shaw was appointed to conduct a parliamentary inquiry (with a jury) and to report back. The jury of 21 returned a verdict of accidental death. Shaw submitted his report to the government on 29 September 1887, and in it he placed the blame firmly with the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5026, -0.0979
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 0EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- Phone
- +44 7845 594 549
- Opening
- We-Sa 12:00-18:00 "during exhibitions"
- Official site
- www.copperfieldgallery.com
Sources
- osm: node/8059269171 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Eyre Massey Shaw (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eyre Massey Shaw?
- Eyre Massey Shaw is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 0EP), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- Is Eyre Massey Shaw free to visit?
- Yes, Eyre Massey Shaw is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eyre Massey Shaw?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 0EP. It sits within the Bermondsey and Old Southwark parliamentary constituency.