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Destruction of the Vauxhall Railway Station by Fire (engraving)
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Destruction of the Vauxhall Railway Station by Fire (engraving)
1608718 Destruction of the Vauxhall Railway Station by Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of the Vauxhall Railway Station by Fire. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 April 1856.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22558016
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Battersea Bridge Fires Millbank
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This engraving, titled "Destruction of the Vauxhall Railway Station by Fire" takes us back to a fateful day in 1856 when chaos engulfed London's bustling transportation hub. The image captures the sheer devastation and drama that unfolded as flames consumed the iconic Vauxhall Railway Station. The intensity of the fire is palpable, with billowing smoke filling the sky and fiery tongues licking at the station's structure. The artist masterfully portrays this harrowing scene, ensuring every detail is etched into our minds forever. As we gaze upon this historical print, we are transported to a time when railways were lifelines connecting communities and fueling progress. However, on this particular day, tragedy struck as one of these vital arteries succumbed to an inferno. The destruction extends beyond just the railway station itself; it engulfs everything in its path. From nearby Battersea Bridge to surrounding buildings along Millbank Road, no corner was spared from this relentless blaze. This engraving serves as a reminder of both humanity's ability to create marvels like railways and our vulnerability in face of destructive forces. It also pays homage to those who fought valiantly against overwhelming odds during that dark chapter in London's history. Preserved within private collections for generations, this remarkable piece now finds its way into our hands through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection. As we admire it today, let us reflect on how far we have come since that tragic event while cherishing our
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