Thousands of gallons of water poared into burning railway depot. One of the biggest

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Thousands of gallons of water poared into burning railway depot. One of the biggest

Thousands of gallons of water poared into burning railway depot.
One of the biggest fires London has seen for some time broke out at the Bricklayers Arms depot of the Southern Railway.
The fire started in a shed and spread to other buildings.
Hundreds of firemen fought the flames while people living nearby moved out their furniture.
Photo shows, firemen fighting the flames as the thousands of gallons poured into the burning building swirl at their feet.
4 May 1936

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This print captures the dramatic scene of one of London's most significant fires in recent history. The Bricklayers Arms depot of the Southern Railway became engulfed in flames, starting from a shed and rapidly spreading to other buildings. As this devastating fire raged on, hundreds of brave firefighters valiantly battled the inferno while nearby residents hurriedly evacuated their homes, salvaging what furniture they could. In this powerful image, we witness the courageous firefighters fearlessly combating the blaze as thousands of gallons of water cascade into the burning structure. The swirling torrents at their feet symbolize both their relentless efforts to extinguish the flames and nature's unyielding force against destruction. Taken on May 4th, 1936 during a time between wars, this monochrome photograph evokes an era filled with resilience and determination amidst adversity. Preserved by Europeana Photography and Planet News, it serves as a poignant reminder of historical events that shaped our past

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