Jigsaw Puzzle : GNER Hotel - The Great Fire of Leeds, Leeds, Yorkshire
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GNER Hotel - The Great Fire of Leeds, Leeds, Yorkshire
GNER Hotel - The Great Fire of Leeds, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Showing Upper Corridor and Head of Grand Staircase - Great North Eastern Railway Date: 1906
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Media ID 14200330
© The Wentworth Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Corridor Leeds Staircase Upper
Jigsaw Puzzle (1014 Pieces)
Discover the captivating history of Leeds, Yorkshire with our intricately designed jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. Featuring the iconic GNER Hotel during the Great Fire of Leeds in 1906, this puzzle showcases an exquisite image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Explore the intricate details of the upper corridor and head of the grand staircase, as you piece together this stunning puzzle. Ideal for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike, immerse yourself in the past as you bring this captivating image back to life.
Made in the USA, 1014-piece puzzles measure 20" x 30" (50.8 x 76.2 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.8cm (29.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the Great Fire of Leeds, which ravaged the city on October 31, 1906. The image shows the upper corridor and head of the grand staircase of the GNER Hotel in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, which was located on Briggate Street. The fire, believed to have started in a nearby warehouse, quickly spread and engulfed several buildings, including the GNER Hotel. The hotel, which was a prominent feature of Leeds' bustling commercial district, was a grand Victorian edifice with ornate decor and luxurious accommodations. The upper corridor and grand staircase, depicted in the photograph, are testament to the opulence of the hotel. However, the fire reduced the once magnificent structure to a charred and smoldering ruin. The photograph was taken in 1906, just a few months after the fire. The damage is evident, with the upper corridor and staircase covered in soot and debris. The intricate details of the decorative plasterwork and the ornate balustrades are barely visible, obscured by the grime and ash. The fire hoses and equipment strewn about the scene serve as a reminder of the chaos and destruction that had taken place. Despite the devastation, the resilient people of Leeds rallied together to rebuild their city. The GNER Hotel was eventually rebuilt, but this photograph serves as an important historical record of the Great Fire of Leeds and the damage it caused to the city's architectural heritage.
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