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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
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Breathtaking historical photograph from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. Witness the aftermath of a devastating fire that ravaged a prestigious British Public School for Boys, leaving the once elegant Victorian main building and ancillary structures in ruins. Our Media Storehouse Framed Prints bring this poignant moment in history directly to your home or office, providing a captivating conversation starter and a reminder of the past. Order now and experience the power of history in your space.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or 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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