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Scene of the Late Fatal Explosion of Fireworks at Lambeth, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Scene of the Late Fatal Explosion of Fireworks at Lambeth, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Scene of the Late Fatal Explosion of Fireworks at Lambeth, 1858. A large order caused extra work, and filled the factory brimful of dangerous missiles...after the men had left, an accident caused all those to explode...Rockets, catherine-wheels, and the more powerful description of fireworks exploded, scattering everything used in the business in all directions, knocking down firemen...the rockets, as they exploded...shot into the premises of Mr. Gibson, and the stock of fireworks in that place also became ignited...the firemen and police hardly knew what to do, for explosions continued to follow each other until everything in each building of an explosive character was totally destroyed...Three hundred persons, it is stated, were injured on the occasion...Madame Coton died on Monday last at Guy's Hospital in most excruciating pain...a memorial addressed to Mr. Walpole, and which prayed that Government would adopt stringent measures to prevent the manufacture of fireworks in or near the public streets, was unanimously adopted...An inquest has been opened on the bodies; and the Coroner, in his address to the jury, pointed out the law, and said that persons keeping firework manufactories which caused death were guilty of manslaughter'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Scene of the Late Fatal Explosion of Fireworks at Lambeth, 1858
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is a haunting image that captures the aftermath of a tragic accident that claimed numerous lives and injured hundreds more. The photograph, taken from an unknown creator, depicts the devastating scene of a fireworks factory in Lambeth, London, following an explosion that occurred on the evening of September 28, 1858. The scene is one of chaos and destruction. Debris and remnants of fireworks are scattered everywhere, with the charred remains of buildings in the background. The explosion was caused by an overload of fireworks, which had been prepared for a large order. After the workers had left for the day, an accident ignited the explosives, leading to a chain reaction of detonations. The force of the explosion was immense, with rockets and other fireworks shooting into the air and into nearby buildings. One such building belonged to Mr. Gibson, whose stock of fireworks also ignited, adding to the destruction. The ensuing explosions continued until everything of an explosive nature was destroyed. The aftermath of the explosion was devastating. Three hundred people were reportedly injured, and one woman, Madame Coton, died from her injuries at Guy's Hospital a few days later. The tragedy led to a public outcry, with a memorial addressed to the Home Secretary, Mr. Walpole, calling for stricter measures to prevent the manufacture of fireworks in or near public streets. An inquest was held into the deaths, and the Coroner addressed the jury, reminding them of the law and stating that those responsible for firework factories that caused death were guilty of manslaughter. The incident served as a grim reminder of the dangers of fireworks and the need for greater safety measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
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