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Explosions at Houses of Parliament 1885
The front cover of The Graphic, 31 January, 1885, reporting on dynamite explosions at the Houses of Parliament, part of a bombing campaign by the Irish Republican Brotherhood, nicknamed the Fenians. Three bombs exploded on 24 January 1885. The lower picture shows the explosion in Westminster Hall, from a sketch and description by an eyewitness, Miss Davies. The upper right picture shows the scene of the explosion in the House of Commons chamber, and the upper left the effect of that explosion on the stonework of the doorway. The third explosion that day was at the Tower of London. Date: January 1885
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This striking front cover of The Graphic, published on 31 January, 1885, reports on the shocking explosions that rocked the Houses of Parliament just a day prior. Three bombs detonated on 24 January 1885, marking a violent escalation in the Irish Republican Brotherhood's (IRB) bombing campaign, also known as the Fenian Outrages. The lower picture illustrates the explosion that occurred in Westminster Hall, as described and sketched by an eyewitness, Miss Davies. The chaos and destruction are palpable, with debris and smoke filling the air. The upper right image depicts the scene of the explosion in the House of Commons chamber. The force of the blast shattered windows and damaged the stonework, leaving a scene of devastation. The upper left image shows the effect of the explosion on the doorway of the House of Commons. The intricate stonework, a testament to the historical significance of the building, bears the scars of the violence that unfolded within its walls. This tragic event marked a turning point in the political unrest that had been simmering in Ireland for years. The Fenians sought to gain independence from British rule through acts of terrorism, and their bombing campaign targeted symbols of British power, such as the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London. The explosions at the Houses of Parliament on 24 January 1885 were a grim reminder of the ongoing conflict and the destructive consequences it held for innocent civilians and historical landmarks alike.
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