Bewdley Fire Engine

From as early as 1709 Bewdley had two engines. These were kept in the local church which was the usual practice at the time. A new engine was bought for Bewdley in 1728. The upkeep of this engine was the responsibility of one man who paid for cleaning and repairing it. The engine was limited as the tank had to be filled by buckets.

By 1908 Bewdley Fire Brigade still usied a manual engine. By this time there had been general improvements to these engines, as they were able to transport the crew and equipment and were pulled by horses. From 1938 the building now used at the museum operated as a fire station and was run by the Auxiliary Fire Service.