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People looking at bullet holes after Sidney Street Siege
People looking at bullet holes after the Sidney Street Siege, London.
1911
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Media ID 23150486
© The John Barrett Collection / Mary Evans
Broken Bullet Curiosity Damage Debris Hole Holes Pile Policeman Policemen Rubble Sidney Siege
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of collective curiosity and astonishment as a crowd gathers to examine the bullet holes left behind after the intense and historic Sidney Street Siege in London, 1911. The Sidney Street Siege, also known as the Siege of Sidney Street, was a significant event in British history, marking the end of an era for organized crime in the country. The siege took place on the 31st of January, 1911, when a group of armed men, believed to be members of a Russian anarchist group, barricaded themselves in a house on Sidney Street in Whitechapel, East London. The ensuing gun battle between the criminals and the police lasted for hours, resulting in the deaths of four civilians and two policemen. In this image, people of all ages and backgrounds gather around the scene of the crime, their expressions a mix of fascination and concern. The broken glass and debris scattered on the pavement bear testament to the violence that had taken place just hours before. The pile of rubble and the holes in the wall, created by the relentless gunfire, serve as stark reminders of the damage wrought by the siege. The policemen, standing guard, watch over the scene with a sense of solemnity, their faces reflecting the gravity of the situation. The photograph not only documents the aftermath of the siege but also captures the human response to a moment of crisis and the enduring curiosity of the human spirit.
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