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Mounted Print : The aftermath of a fire at Sleaford Street, Battersea
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The aftermath of a fire at Sleaford Street, Battersea
The aftermath of a fire at Sleaford Street, Battersea, SW London
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Media ID 7641183
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1975 Aftermath Battersea Power Smouldering Sleaford
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Bring history into your home with our stunning Mounted Photos from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from the Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts the aftermath of a fire at Sleaford Street in Battersea, South West London, as documented by the London Fire Brigade. Each Mounted Photo is meticulously printed on premium quality archival paper and mounted on a sturdy backing board, ensuring your print remains protected and preserved for years to come. Add this intriguing piece of history to your wall and start a conversation with every visitor to your home. Order yours today and relive the past in brilliant detail.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 13.6cm (8" x 5.4")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a devastating fire that engulfed Sleaford Street in Battersea, South West London, in the 1970s. The London Fire Brigade had worked tirelessly through the night to bring the blaze under control, but the damage was extensive. The once vibrant street, home to a power station and various local businesses, now lay in ruins. The smouldering remnants of buildings are visible in the foreground, their facades charred and blackened, while the skeletal remains of metal structures loom ominously in the background. The fire station, a symbol of hope and protection, stands proudly in the distance, its red lights flashing against the smoky sky. The air is thick with the acrid smell of burnt rubber and metal, a stark reminder of the destruction that had taken place. The 1970s, a decade marked by social and political change, saw its fair share of disasters, both natural and man-made. This photograph offers a poignant snapshot of a community coming together in the face of adversity, as neighbours and emergency services worked to rebuild and restore order to their streets.
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