Great Fire in London Docks (engraving)

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Great Fire in London Docks (engraving)

1619170 Great Fire in London Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Fire in London Docks. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 July 1858.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 23087770

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Dock Fire Damage London Docks Pier Wharf Chandos Street

EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving, titled "Great Fire in London Docks" takes us back to a significant event in London's history. Created by an English School artist during the 19th century, this print captures the chaos and devastation caused by a massive fire that engulfed the city's docks. The image showcases a scene of utter destruction as flames consume buildings and pier structures along Chandos Street. The intensity of the fire is palpable, with billowing smoke filling the air and casting an eerie glow over the ruins below. Amidst this turmoil, brave firefighters battle relentlessly to extinguish the inferno using primitive fire engines stationed nearby. The Great Fire in London Docks serves as a stark reminder of both human resilience and vulnerability. It highlights how quickly disaster can strike even in bustling port cities like London. The presence of onlookers witnessing their beloved harbor reduced to ashes adds depth to this historical narrative. As we gaze upon this engraving, it transports us back in time, allowing us to witness firsthand one of London's most devastating fires. It stands as a testament to our ability to rebuild after tragedy strikes and reminds us of our shared history as proud Londoners within England, Great Britain, and Europe at large.

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