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1863 fire fighting CC62_00070
GRIMBLY HUGHES & COMPANY, Cornmarket Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Showing the remains of a shop destroyed by a second fire in 1863. A crowd has gathered. A hand-operated fire engine remains in the middle of the road. Henry Taunt
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Media ID 627986
© Historic England
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "1863 fire fighting CC62_00070" photograph from Historic England, now available as a beautiful print from Media Storehouse. This iconic image, captured by Henry Taunt, offers a glimpse into Oxford's past as it depicts the aftermath of a devastating fire in 1863. Witness the determination and community spirit as onlookers gather at Grimbley Hughes & Company on Cornmarket Street, witnessing the remnants of a destroyed shop. Relive history with this stunning, high-quality print and bring a piece of Oxford's rich heritage into your home or office.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 10x8 for landscape images, 8x10 for portrait images.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photo print, taken by the renowned photographer Henry Taunt, transports us back to the year 1863 in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The image captures a devastating aftermath of a fire that engulfed Grimbly Hughes & Company's shop on Cornmarket Street. The remnants of the destroyed building stand as a haunting testament to the destructive power of flames. In this poignant scene, we see a crowd gathered around the charred remains, their faces filled with shock and curiosity. Amidst this somber atmosphere stands an impressive hand-operated fire engine positioned defiantly in the middle of the road. Its presence serves as a symbol of hope amidst despair - an emblematic reminder that even in times of tragedy, brave individuals come together to fight against adversity. Henry Taunt's masterful composition allows us to witness history unfolding before our eyes. Through his lens, we are transported into Victorian-era England where fires were not uncommon and communities relied on each other for support during such calamities. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph print from Historic England's collection, let us reflect on how far we have come in terms of fire safety and prevention. It serves as both a reminder of past hardships endured by our ancestors and an inspiration for future generations to continue striving towards safer communities.
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