1959 Press Photo Lady Montague's Horse Drawn Fire Engine After Being Stopped

Lady Montague In Sensation In Chelsea. Lucky Escape From Serious Injury: Lady Montague of Beaulieu travelled to the Chelsea Town Hall this afternoon aboard an ancient horse drawn fire engine. On arriving - the driver jumped down from his seat - and then the horse bolted - hauling the fire engine - Lady Montague still on board - some hundreds of yards along the road - before it was eventually got under control. Lady Montague was badly shaken. Lord Montague - who was driving his vintage car to the Fair - gave chase. Photo shows General view as onlookers police etc. pacify the horse - after it had been stopped - in Chelsea this afternoon.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 09-09-1959.



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