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Great Fire at Brixton London - August 19th, 1910
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Great Fire at Brixton London - August 19th, 1910
The Great Fire that raged through the premises of Morley & Lanceley on Brixton Road in Brixton, London on 19th August 1910. Edwardians loved a good spectacle, and postcard photographs of this fire were hot sellers. Date: 1910
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Aflame Apr16 Brixton Department Destroyed Destruction Escape Flames Ladder Morley Premises Store
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the Great Fire that ravaged the Morley & Lanceley premises on Brixton Road in Brixton, London, on August 19, 1910. The fire, which began in the basement of the department store, quickly spread to engulf nearby shops and houses, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The Edwardian era was known for its love of spectacle, and this tragic event was no exception. Postcard photographs of the fire were hot sellers, with people eager to capture a piece of the chaos and excitement. In the image, we see the brave members of the London Fire Brigade battling the flames, their ladders reaching up to the burning buildings. Smoke billows from the windows, obscuring the view of the devastation inside. The once bustling Brixton Road is now a scene of chaos and destruction, with onlookers gathered to witness the unfolding tragedy. The Morley & Lanceley department store, a popular destination for shoppers, was completely destroyed by the fire. The cause of the blaze was never definitively determined, but it is believed that it may have started from a faulty electrical system or a discarded cigarette. Despite the best efforts of the fire brigade, several nearby houses and shops were also destroyed in the inferno. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the destructive power of fire and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The Great Fire of Brixton Road remains a significant event in London's history, a testament to the enduring allure of the unexpected and the human desire to bear witness to the extraordinary.
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