Photographed in Field Lane, the Elms in the background.

They took part in Bootle's May Day Parade - The route included Linacre Road, Bridge Road and Seaforth Road.

A volunteer must have a manly mustache as laid down by Superintendent Joseph Bates.

The Fire Brigade consisted of 12 volunteers plus Supt. Bates.

Bootle FB and the Salvage Corps could be called on too.