Fire Insurance Plaques

These plaques photographed by Mr R Chilvers on 10-10-2008 are from his collection of photographs.    Two of four in Hemingbrough. The first one 'Sun Insurance' is on Hoton House, the second, 'Royal Exchange' is affixed to Tithe Farm, while the other two are on 'The Old Hal'l and 'The Hollies'.              These Plaques dating c. 1700's were to inform firemen the property was insured, ensuring they would be paid for fighting a fire.