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Fire damage, Great Western Commercial Village, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1987
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Fire damage, Great Western Commercial Village, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1987
Fire damage to Great West Commercial Village which burnt in February 1987. Altogether there are around 20 industrial workshops in an adjacent building, which luckily remained undamaged. See also fire photographs at TRURI : 2017.5.138 to TRURI : 2017.5.140. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
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TRURI : 2017.5.142
Media ID 14599926
© RIC, photographer Jonathan Barker
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This print captures the aftermath of a devastating fire that struck Great Western Commercial Village in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, in May 1987. The image showcases the extent of the fire damage, with burnt windows and arches serving as haunting reminders of the destructive force unleashed upon this once-thriving commercial hub. In February 1987, tragedy befell this bustling village when flames engulfed Great West Commercial Village. Miraculously, despite the ferocity of the blaze, approximately 20 industrial workshops housed in an adjacent building managed to escape unscathed. This photograph serves as a poignant testament to both the resilience and fragility of human endeavors. The skilled lensman behind this powerful image is Jonathan Barker. Through his lens, he expertly captures not only the physical destruction caused by the fire but also conveys a sense of loss and desolation that lingers amidst these charred remains. As we gaze upon this scene today, it is important to remember that even from such devastation can arise hope and renewal. While Great Western Commercial Village may have suffered irreparable harm on that fateful day in February 1987, its legacy lives on through photographs like these – reminding us to cherish what we have while it still stands strong
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