Poster 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the stunning Fire at Construction Site poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the intensity of a fire that broke out at a construction site on Oxford Street, London, on 14 February 1955. The photograph, taken during the rebuilding process following World War II, offers a captivating glimpse into the past. The rich, vibrant colors and intricate details bring the scene to life, making it a captivating addition to any wall. Bring history into your home or office with this unique and thought-provoking poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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