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@warwickshirecro

The Twitter account for Warwickshire County Record Office. We collect, preserve & make available historic records relating to the county of Warwickshire.

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This voucher records the purchase of a Harden "Star" Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher. These weren’t explosive, but were instead thrown onto fires to release extinguishant: saltwater or carbon tetrachloride (now known to be toxic). 📸WCRO, CR1886/780 #WarwickCastleWednesday

This voucher records the purchase of a Harden "Star" Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher. These weren’t explosive, but were instead thrown onto fires to release extinguishant: saltwater or carbon tetrachloride (now known to be toxic). 📸WCRO, CR1886/780 #WarwickCastleWednesday