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The dynamite outrages in Westminster (engraving)
608687 The dynamite outrages in Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dynamite outrages in Westminster; Back area of the Junior Carlton Club, St Jamess Square, London; from The Illustrated London News, 7 June 1884); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23237890
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
Area Back Damage Dynamite Explosion Outrages Policeman St Jamess Square Westminster
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The Dynamite Outrages in Westminster - A Glimpse into London's Dark Past
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. This print captures the aftermath of a series of devastating dynamite outrages that shook the heart of Westminster in 1884. The engraving, created by an anonymous English School artist from the 19th century, offers a haunting glimpse into a moment frozen in time. The image showcases the back area of the Junior Carlton Club, nestled within St James's Square. Once an elegant and prestigious establishment, it now stands as a testament to destruction and crime. The architecture is marred by extensive damage caused by powerful explosions that ripped through this historic corner of London. Amidst the ruins, we see a lone policeman surveying the scene with solemn determination. His presence symbolizes resilience and order amidst chaos. It serves as a reminder that even in times of great turmoil, there are those who stand strong to protect and rebuild. The photograph not only documents physical ruin but also hints at deeper societal tensions prevalent during this era. It invites us to reflect on historical events that shaped our world today – acts committed out of anger or political motivations that left scars etched upon our collective memory. As we gaze upon this evocative image from Fine Art Finder's Bridgeman Images collection, let us remember those whose lives were forever changed by these dynamite outrages while acknowledging how far society has come since then.
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