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Firefighters batlle to contain the worst Newcastle Quayside blaze since the war when
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Firefighters batlle to contain the worst Newcastle Quayside blaze since the war when
Firefighters batlle to contain the worst Newcastle Quayside blaze since the war when stocks of sisal worth £ 100, 000 were lost when flames destroyed a wharf and badly damaged another and threatened a berthed ship.
The roof of the giant shed buckles with the heat from the blazing sisal
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England
Media ID 21316592
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Firefighters Brave Intense Blaze on Newcastle Quayside, a Glimpse into the Past
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. This print takes us back to the 1950s when brave firefighters battled one of the most devastating blazes since World War II. The scene unfolds on Newcastle Quayside, as flames engulfed a wharf and caused extensive damage to another structure. The stakes were high as stocks of valuable sisal worth £100,000 were lost in this fierce inferno. The image captures the intensity of the situation, with billowing smoke filling the air and creating an ominous backdrop for these courageous emergency responders. Their determination is palpable as they work tirelessly to contain and extinguish the fire that threatened not only property but also a berthed ship nearby. As we gaze at this historical moment frozen in time, our eyes are drawn to the roof of a massive shed buckling under intense heat from blazing sisal. It serves as a stark reminder of both the power and destructive force unleashed by such fires. This photograph offers us more than just visual intrigue; it provides insight into an era where firefighting was carried out with sheer bravery and limited resources. It pays tribute to those who risked their lives daily to protect communities from devastating fires like this one. With its rich historical context and powerful imagery, this print from Memory Lane Prints transports us back in time, reminding us of both past tragedies and human resilience in times of crisis.
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