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Fire at Pengwern Hall, St. Asaph, Wales
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Fire at Pengwern Hall, St. Asaph, Wales
Fire at Pengwern Hall, St. Asaph, Wales - The Seat of Lord Mostyn. The treasures of the house (paintings and rare manuscripts) were for the most part saved the devastation. The building is still standing and is now part of a Further Education College. Date: 1864
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1864 Ablaze Aflame Asaph Blaze Burned Burning Burns Clwyd Flames Mostyn Seat Tackling Firefighters Firemen
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Fire at Pengwern Hall, St. Asaph, Wales: A Historical Account of a Devastating Inferno and the Heroic Efforts to Save the Priceless Treasures This evocative image captures the aftermath of a devastating fire that engulfed Pengwern Hall in St. Asaph, Wales, in the year 1864. The seat of the Mostyn family, Pengwern Hall was a significant historical building in Clwyd, Wales, and was renowned for its exquisite collection of paintings and rare manuscripts. The photograph shows the firemen and fire engines that were summoned to tackle the blaze, which had reduced the once magnificent hall to a charred and smoldering ruin. The flames, aflame and ablaze, had ravaged the building, leaving only the stone walls standing. The firemen, with determination and grit, worked tirelessly to prevent the flames from consuming the remaining structures and to save the priceless treasures housed within. Despite the extensive damage, the efforts of the firefighters paid off, and the majority of the valuable paintings and manuscripts were saved from the devastation. The building, though severely damaged, still stands to this day and now serves as part of a Further Education College. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving our historical heritage and the bravery of those who risk their lives to protect it. The fire at Pengwern Hall is a significant event in the history of St. Asaph and Wales, and this image offers a glimpse into the past, providing us with a deeper understanding of the events that shaped the region's history.
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