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Ruins of the Great Sunderland Fire, 1898
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Ruins of the Great Sunderland Fire, 1898
A page from The Illustrated London News detailing the Great Sunderland Fire. The High Street, Fawcett Street and the ruins of Havelock House and the Queens Head Hotel are pictured.
1898
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1898 Fawcett Havelock News Oct18 Plan Queens Sunderland
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This evocative image is taken from a page of The Illustrated London News, published on October 15, 1898, documenting the aftermath of the devastating Great Sunderland Fire that swept through the heart of the English town on October 8, 1898. The fire, believed to have started in a bakery on High Street, quickly spread, engulfing numerous buildings, including Havelock House and the Queens Head Hotel on Fawcett Street. The detailed map and plan accompanying the photograph provide a clear overview of the affected area, with the charred remains of Havelock House and the Queens Head Hotel standing out prominently amidst the ruins. The once bustling High Street, now a scene of destruction and despair, is shown in the foreground, with the smoke-filled sky above adding to the sense of chaos and devastation. The Great Sunderland Fire was a tragic event that left a deep impact on the community, with many businesses and homes destroyed, and numerous lives disrupted. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the destructive power of fire and the resilience of those affected, who worked tirelessly to rebuild their town in the aftermath of the disaster.
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