Damage to houses in Corporation Lane
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Damage to houses in Corporation Lane
Damaged houses and buildings in Corporation Lane, east London, caused by the explosion at Clerkenwell Prison which was an attempt to free two Fenian prisoners, Burke and Casey. Date: 1867
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1867 Clerkenwell Corporation Damage Damaged Destruction Explosion Fenian Lane Prison Rubble 1860s
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This evocative image captures the aftermath of the explosive event that shook Corporation Lane in east London on the fateful day of 1867. The scene is a testament to the destructive power of the blast that was an attempt to free two Fenian prisoners, Burke and Casey, from Clerkenwell Prison. The photograph reveals a chaotic tableau of damaged houses and buildings, their once-solid structures reduced to piles of rubble and debris. The once-neat rows of brick facades are now a jumbled mess, with windows shattered and walls cracked. The air is thick with the acrid smoke and dust that hangs heavy in the atmosphere, a reminder of the violence and chaos that unfolded just hours before. The people in the photograph, their faces etched with shock and concern, bear witness to the devastation wrought by the explosion. The date, 1867, marks this event as part of a pivotal moment in the history of London and its struggle with political unrest and terrorism. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the destructive consequences of such acts of rebellion and the lasting impact they can have on communities and lives.
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