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Fire at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
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Fire at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
The latter stage of a fire at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion. Fire spread rapidly on the upper floors of the building. Showing the eastern side of the building, with distortion to the metal framework of the windows. A Dangerous Walls notice has been placed in the roadway. Date: 1956
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1956 Aftermath Appliance Damage Debris Distorted Eccleston Explosion Framework Gift Hose Hosepipe Hosepipes Hoses Mess Mission Rafters Roof Ruin Ruined Scripture Smoky Structural Windows Distortion Firefighter Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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A Seared Moment in London's History: The Aftermath of the Eccleston Place Fire, Victoria, 1956 In the heart of London's Victoria district, the Scripture Gift Mission and Naval & Military Bible Society on Eccleston Place was a hive of activity on the fateful day of April 23, 1956. However, this day would soon be remembered for a different reason as a devastating fire, accompanied by an explosion, engulfed the upper floors of the building. The photograph captures the eastern side of the building, revealing the extent of the structural damage inflicted by the inferno. The metal framework of the windows on this side has been distorted beyond recognition, a testament to the intense heat that raged through the building. A 'Dangerous Walls' notice has been placed in the roadway, warning passers-by of the potential danger. Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade had arrived on the scene in full force, their hoses and appliances at the ready. The men, dressed in their firefighting gear, work tirelessly to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further. The roof and rafters have been severely damaged, with debris and smoky ruins littering the ground. The Scripture Gift Mission and Naval & Military Bible Society, located in the heart of London's SW1 postcode, was a vital institution for the distribution of religious texts to the armed forces and seafarers. The cause of the fire remains unclear, but the aftermath left a lasting impression on the community and serves as a reminder of the destructive power of fire.
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