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A devastating fire at a British Public School for Boys, which appears to have gutted the
A devastating fire at a British Public School for Boys, which appears to have gutted the elegant Victorian Main building and a number of ancilliary buildings. Sadly, the name and location of the school and a precise date for the fire are, at present, unknown... Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 19886404
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Ancilliary Blaze Burned Burned Out Burnt Destroyed Destruction Devastating Establishment Gutted Main Unknown
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the raw power of history with our Fine Art Print of a Devastating Fire at a British Public School for Boys, rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the moment as a once elegant Victorian main building and ancillary structures are reduced to ruins. The ashes of the past bear witness to a dramatic turn of events, making this print an intriguing addition to any room. Bring the past to life with the authenticity and detail of our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 49.6cm (16" x 19.5")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A haunting image of a devastating fire that engulfed a British Public School for Boys in the early 20th century. The photograph, taken in the 1920s, captures the tragic aftermath of the blaze that gutted the elegant Victorian main building and a number of ancillary structures. The once proud and imposing architecture, a symbol of education and establishment, now lies in ruins, its intricate details obscured by the relentless flames. The name and precise location of the school remain a mystery, adding to the poignant and enigmatic quality of the photograph. The date, estimated to be around the 1920s, only serves to heighten the sense of loss and nostalgia. The boys who once attended this esteemed institution, their laughter and camaraderie now replaced by the deafening silence and desolation. The fire, a destructive force that leaves only ashes in its wake, reduced the grand edifice to a burnt-out shell. The smoke billows from the windows, the blackened walls a stark reminder of the devastation that unfolded within. The ancillary buildings, too, succumbed to the inferno, their purpose and function now lost in the annals of history. The photograph, a poignant testament to the passage of time and the impermanence of even the most grand and imposing structures, serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the importance of cherishing the moments that define us. The fire, a destructive force, also holds the potential for renewal and rebirth, as the school, once rebuilt, would continue to shape the lives of generations to come.
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