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Ruins in Parliament Square after the Great Fire, in November, 1824 (engraving)
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Ruins in Parliament Square after the Great Fire, in November, 1824 (engraving)
5202903 Ruins in Parliament Square after the Great Fire, in November, 1824 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins in Parliament Square after the Great Fire, in November, 1824. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22593980
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
1824 Edinburgh Great Fire November Parliament Square
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This engraving transports us back to the aftermath of a devastating event in Scottish history - the Great Fire that engulfed Parliament Square in Edinburgh in November 1824. The image, created by an anonymous English School artist from the 19th century, captures the haunting beauty of ruins left behind by this catastrophic blaze. The scene is one of desolation and destruction, with charred remnants of buildings scattered across Parliament Square. The artist's attention to detail allows us to witness the intricate architecture reduced to rubble and ash. Despite the devastation, there is an eerie sense of tranquility as smoke billows into the sky and sunlight peeks through clouds overhead. This print was originally featured as an illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh around 1885 but has been digitally cleaned for enhanced clarity. It now resides in a private collection but continues to serve as a poignant reminder of Scotland's turbulent past. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are reminded not only of the destructive power of fire but also of humanity's resilience in rebuilding after such calamities. This engraving stands as a testament to our ability to rise from ashes and rebuild even stronger than before.
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