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Hamburg fire 1842
View of the fire at Hamburg from the Alster in May 1842. Also the very first engraving in the first issue of the Illustrated London News, 14th May 1842. Date: May 1842
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1840s 1842 Accident Accidents Alster Conflagration Fires Hamburg Hamburgh News Spectators Viewing Watching 14th Conflagrations
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This image is a view of the devastating fire that engulfed Hamburg, Germany in May 1842. The photograph, taken from the Alster, a lake in the heart of the city, offers a striking perspective of the conflagration that consumed numerous buildings and left thousands homeless. This print holds historical significance as it was the very first engraving featured in the inaugural issue of the Illustrated London News on May 14, 1842. The Illustrated London News was a pioneering weekly newspaper that revolutionized journalism by providing its readers with detailed illustrations and reports of current events. The publication of this image of the Hamburg fire marked a turning point in journalism, as it brought the power of visual storytelling to a wider audience. The image shows a large crowd of onlookers gathered on the banks of the Alster, watching in awe and concern as the fire rages on. The smoke billows thickly into the sky, obscuring the sun and casting an eerie pall over the scene. The reflection of the fire on the water adds to the intensity of the image, creating a haunting and memorable depiction of the disaster. The Hamburg fire of 1842 was a major accident that caused extensive damage to the city. It serves as a reminder of the destructive power of fire and the importance of community support during times of crisis. This photograph, as the first illustration in the Illustrated London News, not only documented the event but also paved the way for a new era in journalism and visual storytelling.
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