Fire in Crawford Street, Monday, 23 March, Destruction of the Fire Escape (engraving)

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Fire in Crawford Street, Monday, 23 March, Destruction of the Fire Escape (engraving)

1594061 Fire in Crawford Street, Monday, 23 March, Destruction of the Fire Escape (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire in Crawford Street, Monday, 23 March, Destruction of the Fire Escape. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 28 March 1846.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 22314790

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Fires Crawford Street Fire Escape

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The engraving titled "Fire in Crawford Street, Monday, 23 March, Destruction of the Fire Escape" captures a dramatic scene that unfolded on a fateful day in London during the 19th century. The image showcases the chaos and destruction caused by a raging fire that engulfed Crawford Street. In this print, we witness the intense flames consuming buildings and billowing smoke filling the air. Amidst this inferno, our attention is drawn to the central focus - the destruction of a fire escape. Once an essential means of rescue and safety, it now hangs precariously from its supports, rendered useless by the overwhelming force of nature. This engraving originally appeared as an illustration for The Pictorial Times on 28 March 1846. It serves as both documentation and testament to one of London's devastating fires during that era. The artist skillfully portrays not only the physical devastation but also conveys a sense of urgency and despair felt by those witnessing or affected by this catastrophic event. As we gaze upon this historical artwork today, we are reminded of how quickly life can be turned upside down by unforeseen disasters such as fires. This print stands as a powerful reminder to appreciate our modern advancements in firefighting techniques and infrastructure while honoring those who have risked their lives throughout history to protect others from such calamities.

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