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Interior of Walsall Church - tinted lithograph, [Oct 1847] (print)
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Interior of Walsall Church - tinted lithograph, [Oct 1847] (print)
5899211 Interior of Walsall Church - tinted lithograph, [Oct 1847] (print) by English School; 40.6x29.2 cm; The William Salt Library, Stafford, UK; (add.info.: Interior of Walsall Church, Staffordshire. As it appeared after the explosion by gas on Sunday Octr. 10th 1847. Showing the galleries, the box pews, the high pulpit, and the organ at the chancel arch. The colums are tall and slender, and the roof is high. There are destroyed pews and damage to the ceiling in the south west area.); eWilliam Salt Library; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23571488
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This print, titled "Interior of Walsall Church" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created as a tinted lithograph in October 1847 by an unknown English artist, this artwork measures 40.6x29.2 cm and is currently housed at The William Salt Library in Stafford, UK. The image depicts the aftermath of a gas explosion that occurred on Sunday, October 10th, 1847, inside Walsall Church located in Staffordshire. Despite the destruction caused by the incident, the print showcases various elements of the church's interior architecture. Tall and slender columns rise towards a high roof while galleries surround the central space filled with box pews for worshippers. Notably visible within this scene are remnants of destroyed pews and damage to the ceiling in the southwest area. However, amidst these signs of devastation stands an imposing high pulpit and an organ positioned at the chancel arch. This print provides us with a glimpse into both architectural beauty and human resilience during challenging times. It serves as a testament to how even after facing adversity, communities can come together to rebuild their sacred spaces. Preserved within The William Salt Library's collection for generations to come, this remarkable piece offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on history while appreciating artistic craftsmanship from over one hundred and seventy years ago.
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