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The Explosion at St Helens (engraving)
1051831 The Explosion at St Helens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Explosion at St Helens. Illustration for The Graphic, 20 May 1899.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23565176
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The Explosion at St Helens - A Glimpse into the Devastation of a 19th Century Tragedy
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. This photo print, titled "The Explosion at St Helens" takes us back to a fateful day in history. The engraving, created by an anonymous English artist in the 19th century, captures the aftermath of a catastrophic event that shook the town of St Helens. In this haunting image, we witness the ruins left behind by an explosion that occurred at Hardshaw Brook Chemical Works. The remnants of Kurtz's Chemical Works stand as a grim reminder of the destructive power unleashed on that ill-fated day. The scene is filled with eerie stillness and desolation. The once bustling industrial site now lies in ruins, its structures reduced to rubble. It serves as a poignant testament to the fragility of human endeavors and nature's unpredictable force. While details about this specific incident are scarce within this caption, it allows us to reflect upon historical tragedies and their impact on communities. This photograph invites viewers to contemplate how such events shape our collective memory and remind us of our vulnerability in face of unforeseen circumstances. As we gaze upon this evocative engraving from Fine Art Finder's collection, let us remember those affected by past disasters while also appreciating humanity's resilience in rebuilding shattered lives and communities.
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