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Great fire at the New-Cross Railway Station, on Monday last, October, 1844
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Great fire at the New-Cross Railway Station, on Monday last, October, 1844
Great fire at the New-Cross Railway Station, on Monday last, October, 1844. Firefighters at the scene in south-east London: One of the most fearful fires that have occurred in the neighbourhood of the metropolis for many years took place...at the works attached to the station of the South Eastern, Brighton, and Croydon Railways at New-cross, resulting in the destruction of property to an enormous amount...It consists of an assemblage of vast workshops, large lathe and planing machine rooms, furnace rooms, carpenters and painters rooms, carriage and fire engine houses; and a grand octagonal engine house.
From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
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Accident Ebenezer Ebenezer Landells Emergency Services Fire Brigade Firefighter Firefighters Flame Flames Incident Landells Landells Ebenezer Lewisham New Cross Railway Station Railways Station Train Station Black And Illustrated London News
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This print captures the devastating scene of the Great fire at the New-Cross Railway Station in October 1844. The image showcases a group of courageous firefighters battling fierce flames engulfing the works attached to the station, resulting in an enormous destruction of property. The composition reveals a complex network of workshops, machine rooms, furnace rooms, carpenters and painters' spaces, carriage houses, and a grand octagonal engine house. It is evident that this incident was one of the most fearful fires witnessed in south-east London for many years. Ebenezer Landells skillfully engraved this historical moment for publication in "Illustrated London News" during the 19th century. The print not only serves as a visual documentation but also highlights Landells' expertise as an artist. As we delve into this snapshot from history, it becomes apparent that emergency services played a vital role in combating such catastrophic events during this era. This engraving reminds us of the bravery and dedication exhibited by firefighters who risked their lives to protect communities from raging infernos. Transportation enthusiasts will appreciate how this image offers insight into Victorian railway infrastructure with its intricate details capturing both architectural elements and industrial machinery associated with train stations. Overall, Ebenezer Landells' remarkable print transports us back to a significant moment in time when fire ravaged New-Cross Railway Station - forever etching it into history books as one of London's most destructive fires.
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