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St Pauls Church, Covent Garden, London, as it appeared on fire at 8 o clock on the evening of 17 September 1795 (coloured engraving)
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St Pauls Church, Covent Garden, London, as it appeared on fire at 8 o clock on the evening of 17 September 1795 (coloured engraving)
584875 St Pauls Church, Covent Garden, London, as it appeared on fire at 8 o clock on the evening of 17 September 1795 (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Paul s, Covent Garden, London, as it appeared on fire at 8 o clock on the evening of 17 September 1795 Fire accidentally started by workmen on the roof. The actors church; designed by Inigo Jones and completed in 1633. Restored after the fire by Thomas Hardwick); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
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This coloured engraving depicts the iconic St Paul's Church in Covent Garden, London engulfed in flames on the fateful evening of 17 September 1795. The fire, accidentally started by workmen on the roof, transformed this architectural masterpiece into a scene of chaos and destruction. Designed by the renowned Inigo Jones and completed in 1633, St Paul's Church was not only a place of worship but also known as "the actors' church" due to its close proximity to London's theatrical district. The building held great historical significance and had become an integral part of British culture. The image captures the intensity of the blaze with vivid hues that bring life to the fiery inferno consuming St Paul's Church. A crowd gathers nearby, their faces filled with shock and disbelief at witnessing such devastation unfold before them. Brave firefighters battle against time to save what remains of this cherished landmark. Following the fire, Thomas Hardwick undertook extensive restoration work to revive St Paul's Church from its ashes, ensuring that its grandeur would be preserved for future generations. This powerful engraving serves as a poignant reminder of both the fragility and resilience of our architectural heritage. It stands as a testament to human determination in rebuilding what has been lost and preserving our cultural treasures for years to come.
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