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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · London

Eyre Massey Shaw

In or near City of London.

Free admission

Eyre Massey Shaw — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

Winchester House, Southwark Bridge Road - geograph.org.uk - 4820935

Stephen Richards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Borough · 0.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Eyre Massey Shaw memorial, the nearest railway station is Borough, located 0.4 km away. Entry is free, but please note that the site is not wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SE1 0EP.

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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.

Photo gallery

Official information

Copperfield is a contemporary art gallery located in a repurposed church building near Tate Modern. It focuses on showcasing both emerging and established artists through multidisciplinary and multimedia practices, emphasizing diversity and sustainability.

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
Nearest railway station
Borough0.4 km
Opening
Wed - Sat, 12 - 6 pm during exhibitions

Sources

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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.
What is Eyre Massey Shaw?
Eyre Massey Shaw — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Eyre Massey Shaw?
The nearest railway station is Borough, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 0EP.
Is Eyre Massey Shaw free to visit?
Yes, Eyre Massey Shaw is free to enter.
How do I get to Eyre Massey Shaw?
The nearest railway station is Borough, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 0EP.