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Firemen fighting the blaze at the Cottons Wharf Fire, Bermondsey, London, 1861
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Firemen fighting the blaze at the Cottons Wharf Fire, Bermondsey, London, 1861
Firemen fighting the blaze at the Cottons Wharf Fire, Bermondsey, London, 1861. The scene on the morning of Sunday, 23rd June 1861; firefighters train hoses on the blaze as a crowd of spectators watches in the foreground. CF Shaws account book warehouse is visible on the right
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Media ID 15170626
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Accounting Bermondsey Burning Damage Destruction Dock Docks Emergency Services Fire Brigade Fire Engine Firefighter Firefighting Fireman Flame Flames Orange Southwark Spectator Tooley Street Warehouse Wharf Cottons Wharf
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Firemen Brave the Inferno - Battling the Blaze at Cottons Wharf Fire, Bermondsey, London, 1861
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print from 1861, we are transported back to a fateful morning on Sunday, June 23rd. The scene unfolds with an intense fire raging at Cottons Wharf in Bermondsey, London. As billowing smoke fills the air and flames engulf buildings in their fiery embrace, brave firefighters valiantly train their hoses on the blaze. A crowd of mesmerized spectators gathers in the foreground, their eyes fixed upon this harrowing spectacle. Amidst the chaos and destruction stands CF Shaws account book warehouse on the right side of the frame - a testament to its resilience against nature's wrath. This lithograph captures not only a moment frozen in time but also reflects an era when firefighting was still evolving as a profession. Men and women alike join forces to combat this formidable foe; each one embodying courage and dedication in protecting lives and property. The vibrant orange hues of burning embers contrast sharply against blackened structures, creating a stark visual reminder of both danger and hope. This image serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's ability to unite during times of crisis. Preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery for over a century, this photograph offers us insight into nineteenth-century London's emergency services while honoring those who risked everything for public safety. Let us remember these unsung heroes whose selflessness continues to inspire
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