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Aftermath of the Crystal Palace fire, South London
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Aftermath of the Crystal Palace fire, South London
The aftermath of the Crystal Palace fire on 30th November 1936, showing the remains of a concrete wall, turned into rubble by the fire. The long pillar in the middle is of cast iron, which has bent but not cracked. The Crystal Palace was built for the Great Exhibition in 1851, in Hyde Park. It was then dismantled after the exhibition, and reconstructed in Sydenham Hill, South London, where it stayed until its destruction. All that remains today are the water towers and the gardens, now Crystal Palace Park
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Aftermath Burnt Cast Collapse Collapsed Corrugated Crystal Damage Damaged Destruction Devastated Devastation Fires Iron Mess Pillar Rubble Ruin Ruined Sydenham 1936 Firefighting
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In the aftermath of the Crystal Palace fire on the chilling night of November 30, 1936, the once grand edifice of South London's iconic Crystal Palace lay in ruins. The photograph captures the devastation left behind, with a concrete wall reduced to rubble and a long, bent cast-iron pillar standing as the only remnants of the once magnificent structure. The Crystal Palace, initially built for the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park in 1851, was later dismantled and reassembled on Sydenham Hill in South London. The iron and glass building, a marvel of its time, stood tall for over 85 years until the tragic fire that consumed it. The London Fire Brigade, an essential service in the fight against such disasters, battled valiantly to contain the flames, but the damage was extensive. The corrugated iron and glass structure, designed to be both beautiful and functional, succumbed to the intense heat, leaving behind a scene of devastation. The ruins of the Crystal Palace now serve as a poignant reminder of the past, with only the water towers and gardens, now known as Crystal Palace Park, remaining as testament to the once-great building. This photograph, taken in the aftermath of the fire, captures the essence of destruction and ruin, with the damaged pillar and the devastated landscape. The image is a stark contrast to the vibrant and bustling Crystal Palace that once stood proudly, a symbol of progress and innovation in the heart of South London during the 19th century.
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