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Great Conflagration and Explosion at Newcastle and Gateshead (engraving)
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Great Conflagration and Explosion at Newcastle and Gateshead (engraving)
1607794 Great Conflagration and Explosion at Newcastle and Gateshead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Conflagration and Explosion at Newcastle and Gateshead. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 October 1854.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23098168
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Explosion Fires Gateshead Newcastle Remains Site Tyne Wear
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This print captures the devastating aftermath of the Great Conflagration and Explosion at Newcastle and Gateshead in the 19th century. The engraving, created by an English School artist, offers a haunting glimpse into the destruction caused by this catastrophic event. The image showcases a scene filled with wear and fires that have ravaged the site. Street scenes are depicted amidst the chaos, showcasing remnants of buildings and infrastructure reduced to ruins. The view presented is one of utter devastation, as architecture once standing proudly now lies in ruins. The explosion itself is frozen in time through this engraving, serving as a reminder of the sheer power unleashed during this tragic incident. The forceful impact can be felt even through the static medium of print. Newcastle and Gateshead bear witness to both human resilience and vulnerability in this image. It serves as a testament to how communities can come together to rebuild after such immense destruction while also highlighting our inherent fragility against natural disasters. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are transported back to that fateful day when lives were forever changed. This photograph not only documents an important moment in history but also invites us to reflect on our own capacity for strength and recovery when faced with adversity.
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