Talk

The Fire Service in Britain

27 June 2025
7-9.30pm
£18

The history of the fire service in Britain, from Roman times to the present day, delivered by our heritage firemen.

The history of the fire service in Britain, from Roman times to the present day. Factual and anecdotal presentation by two former paper mill firemen and members of the Frogmore Paper Mill Heritage Fire Brigade. This is a repeat of the presentation first delivered in 2024.

The ticket price includes a fish and chip supper, tea and coffee.

Please note that this talk takes place at The Tudor Room, Apsley Mills Cottage, Stationers Place, Apsley HP3 9RL.

This listing is supplied by one of our museum partners and is not moderated by Art Fund.

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Visitor information

Address

Frogmore Paper Mill

Apsley Paper Trail, Frogmore Mill, Fourdrinier Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9RY
01442 234600

Opening times

The Visitor Centre will be reopening Summer 2024 - Much restoration work is happening behind the scenes as they recover from a devastating fire.
 
Paper is still in production and available for sale!

Exclusions and safety measures

WE ARE CLOSED FOR TOURS DUE TO A LARGE FIRE AT OUR PREMISES! But we are still offering boat trips, Storyboats and outside events, such as our Street Food Markets and Craft Fairs.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused. We will be back and operational as soon as we possibly can. Please sign up to our Newsletter (bottom of home page), and folow our social media for updates.

Our estimate for reopening with a temporary visitor centre is Spring 2023, while an all new permanent space is constructed.

Refurbishments

Please see website for announcements. https://www.frogmorepapermill.org.uk

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