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The Great Pit in Aldgate (engraving)
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The Great Pit in Aldgate (engraving)
3643530 The Great Pit in Aldgate (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Pit in Aldgate. Illustration for Eighty-Two Illustrations by George Cruikshank (William Tegg, c 1850).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22450460
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Aldgate Bubonic Burial Burials Digging Graves Hold Mass Monumument Stone Church
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The Great Pit in Aldgate - A Haunting Reminder of the Devastating Great Plague
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. This print captures a chilling engraving by George Cruikshank, depicting "The Great Pit in Aldgate". The image takes us back to a dark chapter in history when London was ravaged by the deadly bubonic plague. In this haunting scene, we see a mass burial taking place under the cover of night. The blackened sky sets an eerie backdrop as workers diligently dig graves to hold the countless dead. The stone church looms ominously nearby, serving as both a symbol of faith and a somber reminder of mortality. The architectural details of the monument add depth and texture to this historical artwork. Every line etched into its structure tells stories of lives lost and communities devastated. It stands as a public testament to the resilience and strength displayed during those harrowing times. As we gaze upon this powerful image, we are transported back in time, feeling the weight of death that hung heavily over London during that period. It serves as a poignant reminder not only of our shared human vulnerability but also our ability to endure even amidst unimaginable tragedy. Through art like this engraving, we can honor those who suffered and pay tribute to their memory. Let it serve as a solemn reminder never to forget our past so that we may learn from it and build towards a better future.
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