Tributes paid to great showman Vic Narburgh
Tributes have this afternoon been paid to a steam traction engine enthusiast who died when a fire engulfed his home.
Vic Narburgh, described as being a 'great showman' died after a fire broke out in his bungalow in Alveley, near Bridgnorth, yesterday afternoon.
Firefighters and paramedics arrived quickly but could do nothing to save the pensioner and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tributes have been paid to Mr Narburgh by friends who said he loved travelling across Britain displaying his vintage machinery.
David Spruce, secretary of Bridgnorth Vintage Machinery Club, said: "I was absolutely shocked because he was man we all looked up to. Vic was a great showman and loved travelling around the country displaying his vintage machinery, something he'd been doing for more than 30 years.
"He was a fantastic man who will be very sorely missed by everyone one in the area, and especially by those involved with the vintage club.
"He lived on his own and I believe he had two daughters."
Alveley resident Syd Matthews said: "I've known Vic since I moved to the village so it's got to be more than 35 years.
"He was a well known village character and businessman, who will be sorely missed.
"He collected engines, including an engine from a Tiger Tank. I doubt there are many of those around."
Resident Ann West said: "His wife, Sandra, died in church on Christmas Eve about four or five years ago.
"He used to run the garage on the main road with his brother, Nobby, but he died a few years ago as well."
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