Photo Mug : 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
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bring history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. This unique mug features an iconic image from the past, "GNER Hotel - The Great Fire of Leeds, Leeds, Yorkshire" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Captured in 1906, this photograph showcases the Upper Corridor and Head of the Grand Staircase of the GNER Hotel during the Great Fire of Leeds. Each mug is expertly printed with high-definition image quality, ensuring your daily cup of coffee or tea is accompanied by a captivating piece of history. Perfect for history enthusiasts or as a thoughtful gift, our Photo Mugs make for a truly personalized and meaningful addition to any kitchen or office.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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