Episode 3 of 3
Captain Shaw submits report
- When
- 29 September 1887
- Where
- Exeter
Captain Shaw submitted his report to the government on 29 September 1887, noting significant failings of the architect, Phipps.
Captain Shaw was already a proponent of better fire safety in theatres, having published the work "Fires in Theatres" in 1876. Shaw submitted his report to the government on 29 September 1887, and in it he noted the significant failings of the architect, Phipps. Shaw's recommendation was the formation of a city fire brigade for Exeter.
Sources
- Exeter Theatre Royal fire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21
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