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The Plot to blow up a London and North-Western Railway Train (engraving)
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The Plot to blow up a London and North-Western Railway Train (engraving)
1106881 The Plot to blow up a London and North-Western Railway Train (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Plot to blow up a London and North-Western Railway Train. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 September 1880.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23045574
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Blow Bushey Dynamite Laid Place Plot Rails Terrorism Watford
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This engraving, titled "The Plot to blow up a London and North-Western Railway Train" takes us back to the 19th century when acts of terrorism shook the tranquility of everyday life. The image, part of a private collection, showcases an illustration originally published in The Illustrated London News on September 25,1880. In this scene, we are transported to Bushey near Watford as we witness the sinister plot unfolding. The artist skillfully captures the tension and danger that looms over the railway tracks. Fish plates connecting the rails become symbols of vulnerability as they lay exposed beneath a seemingly ordinary train carriage. Dynamite sticks ominously protrude from underneath one end of the carriage, revealing the malicious intent behind this act. This visual representation serves as a chilling reminder of how easily lives can be disrupted by those driven by nefarious motives. While this artwork highlights an unfortunate event in history, it also reminds us of humanity's resilience and determination to overcome adversity. It is through such dark moments that societies come together to strengthen their resolve against acts aimed at instilling fear. As we gaze upon this historical print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, let us reflect on our collective responsibility towards peace and security in our modern world.
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