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The Fenian Dynamite Plot in England, the Secret Factory of Nitro-Glycerine in Ledsam-Street, Birmingham (engraving)
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The Fenian Dynamite Plot in England, the Secret Factory of Nitro-Glycerine in Ledsam-Street, Birmingham (engraving)
1624316 The Fenian Dynamite Plot in England, the Secret Factory of Nitro-Glycerine in Ledsam-Street, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fenian Dynamite Plot in England, the Secret Factory of Nitro-Glycerine in Ledsam-Street, Birmingham. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 April 1883.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22854214
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Birmingham Cellar Discovered Explosive Fenian Dynamite Campaign Irish Republicanism Kitchen Laboratory Liquid Munitions Occupied Scullery West Midlands Whitehead
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This engraving titled "The Fenian Dynamite Plot in England, the Secret Factory of Nitro-Glycerine in Ledsam-Street, Birmingham" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by an English School artist from the 19th century, this print offers a glimpse into the clandestine world of Irish republicanism and their explosive campaign. The scene depicted showcases a shop on Ledsam Street that was secretly manufacturing nitro-glycerine, a highly volatile and dangerous substance used for making explosives. The intricate details reveal a scullery turned laboratory where Detective Sergeant Richard Price discovered this hidden factory. From the cellar to the kitchen, every corner of this house was occupied by equipment necessary for producing these deadly munitions. The image captures the tension and danger associated with such activities as we see carboys and vats filled with liquid whitehead - another component used in bomb-making. This illustration sheds light on how far these individuals were willing to go to achieve their goals. Located in Birmingham's West Midlands region, this secret factory played a crucial role in fueling the Fenian dynamite plot that aimed at destabilizing England during that time period. It serves as a reminder of both the ingenuity and threat posed by those involved in Irish republicanism during this era. This historical artifact provides valuable insight into an important chapter of British history while also showcasing the artistic skill of its creator.
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