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The Disastrous Explosion at Victoria Station, 1884 (engraving)
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The Disastrous Explosion at Victoria Station, 1884 (engraving)
1061480 The Disastrous Explosion at Victoria Station, 1884 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Disastrous Explosion at Victoria Station. Illustration for The Graphic, 1 March 1884.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22647100
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Brighton Brighton Beach Damage Fenian Dynamite Campaign Irish Republicanism New Brighton Railway Stations Showing Station Terrorism Victoria Station Booking Office Exterior View
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The Disastrous Explosion at Victoria Station, 1884 - A Glimpse into the Dark Side of History
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. This print takes us back to a fateful day in 1884 when chaos and destruction engulfed Victoria Station in London. The engraving, created by an anonymous English School artist from the 19th century, captures the aftermath of a disastrous explosion that shook this bustling railway hub. The image showcases the devastating consequences of the Fenian Dynamite Campaign, an Irish republican terrorist movement seeking independence from British rule. The wrecked cloakroom stands as a haunting symbol of their violent intentions and serves as a stark reminder of the havoc they wreaked on innocent lives. In this exterior view of Victoria Station's booking office, we witness firsthand the extent of damage caused by this act of terrorism. The once vibrant station now lies in ruins, with debris scattered across Brighton Beach and New Brighton beyond. This powerful visual narrative transports us back to that moment in history when fear gripped Londoners' hearts. As we gaze upon this historic photograph, let us not forget those who lost their lives or were forever scarred by this tragic event. It serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst progress and modernity, darkness can still find its way into our world – leaving behind scars that echo through time. Through Bridgeman Images' preservation efforts and Fine Art Finder's curation, we are granted access to these glimpses into our past – reminding us to learn from history so that
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