*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the opening of the new Wallsend Fire Station at an event held in 2018. Should you wish to use any of the information and pictures provided we ask that you please reference the Museum correctly and contact the Museum for permission where applicable. The Formation of the Wallsend and Plattsburg Fire Brigade The town of Wallsend developed after the Wallsend Coal Compa
