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Property has historical interest

John Amos & Co are offering for sale by auction the former fire station in Kington, located off Duke Street, in Sun Lane. The property is ideal for conversion with plans drawn for three apartments all with garaging, parking and communal areas. 

According to local information, Kington had a fire brigade of some sorts from about 1830, but it was not until 1888 that Ernest F Mitchell of Bridge Street, a local tanner, agreed to fund the costs of forming a proper uniformed Fire brigade. A local diarist notes – 28 August 1888: ‘a Fire Brigade having been formed and subscriptions collected to supply them with uniforms and accoutrements, they were called up for drill and inspection in the Market Hall. Quite a novelty for Kington for many had not seen a Fireman fully equipped before.’
 
The Fire Station was originally in the building adjacent to the museum, but moved to this larger premises in Sun Lane after the outbreak of World War Two and remained here until 1963.
 
Not currently having planning permission, but having a comfort letter from the local authority, further details available upon request from John Amos & Co.
 
The Old Fire Station, Kington, for sale by Public Auction 1st December 2011 at Luctonians Sports Club, via John Amos & Co, 01568 610310

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