Fine Art Print : Fire at construction site, Oxford Street, London
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Fire at construction site, Oxford Street, London
Fire at a construction site in Oxford Street, London, 14 February 1955. The building was under reconstruction following war damage. The open end was covered with tarpaulin sheets which were accidentally ignited with an oxyacetylene flame at second floor level. Shown here are two oxyacetylene cylinders brought down by firefighters from the second floor and placed in an emergency dam for cooling. The dam was quickly constructed with four scaling ladders and a salvage sheet. Date: 1955
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Media ID 14158047
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1955 Apparatus Cool Cooling Cylinder Cylinders Damage Emergency Oxford Postwar Reconstruction Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the dramatic history of Oxford Street, London, into your home with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the raw power of a fire at a construction site in 1955, as it illuminates the night sky over the iconic British street. This evocative image, taken from a Rights Managed collection, captures the determination and resilience of the people rebuilding after the war. Add this unique piece to your collection and ignite the conversation with its intriguing story and stunning visual appeal.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intensity of a fire that broke out at a construction site on Oxford Street in London on 14 February 1955. The building, which was undergoing post-war reconstruction following damage sustained during World War II, was engulfed in flames after an unfortunate accident involving oxyacetylene cylinders at the second floor level. The image shows two of the cylinders, which had been brought down by brave firefighters, being placed in an emergency dam constructed with four scaling ladders and a salvage sheet. The dam was designed to cool the cylinders and prevent further explosions. The London Fire Brigade, with its valiant firemen and firefighters, worked tirelessly to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings. This photograph, taken in the 1950s, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and the heroic efforts of the fire service during a time of rebuilding and recovery in the aftermath of war.
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