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Abbots Leigh Church, burnt on Sunday Last (engraving)
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Abbots Leigh Church, burnt on Sunday Last (engraving)
1607044 Abbots Leigh Church, burnt on Sunday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abbots Leigh Church, burnt on Sunday Last. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 February 1848.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23093350
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Burnt Wiltshire Places Of Worship
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This engraving, titled "Abbots Leigh Church, burnt on Sunday Last" takes us back to a significant event in history. Created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, this print captures the devastating aftermath of a fire that consumed Abbots Leigh Church. The image showcases the church engulfed in flames, its once majestic structure now reduced to ruins. The charred remnants stand as a poignant reminder of the destructive power unleashed upon this place of worship. The artist's attention to detail allows us to witness the intricate architectural features and ornate decorations that have been tragically lost forever. Originally published in The Illustrated London News on February 26,1848, this engraving provides a glimpse into an era when printed media was instrumental in disseminating news and information. It serves as both documentation and commemoration of this catastrophic event. As we contemplate this artwork from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are reminded of the fragility of our cultural heritage and how it can be abruptly altered by unforeseen circumstances. This image invites us to reflect on the resilience and determination required for communities to rebuild after such devastation. Whether viewed through historical or artistic lenses, "Abbots Leigh Church, burnt on Sunday Last" offers a powerful testament to human perseverance amidst adversity while reminding us never to take our cherished places of worship for granted.
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