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The Bricklayers Arms Railway Station, after the Late Accident, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The Bricklayers Arms Railway Station, after the Late Accident, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Bricklayers Arms Railway Station [in London], after the Late Accident, 1850. The accident was caused by a carriage which was being moved round on the turn-table striking against the last pillar of the central row. This instantly snapped, as also did two others upon which a great weight was thus suddenly thrown; and a great portion of both roofs being thus unsupported, the whole fabric was torn away from the bolts by its own weight, and fell with a tremendous noise...The unfortunate man who was killed, on hearing the fall of the pillars at the lower end of the shed, attempted to escape into the station, but was knocked down by the falling materials, and suffocated by one of the supports falling across his neck'. An inquest found: "Accidental death, being killed by the falling of a roof of a certain shed...resulting upon a collision of a railway carriage against an iron column..."'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This haunting print captures the aftermath of a tragic accident at The Bricklayers' Arms Railway Station in London in 1850. The scene is one of devastation, with the once bustling station now reduced to rubble and debris. The incident was caused by a carriage striking against a pillar on the turn-table, causing several pillars to snap under the weight and leading to the collapse of a large portion of both roofs.
The image depicts the chaos and destruction that ensued as a result of this catastrophic event. In the foreground, we see remnants of twisted metal and shattered wood scattered across the ground. A lone figure can be seen amidst the wreckage, symbolizing the human toll of this disaster.
The accompanying description provides further details about the accident, including how an unfortunate man lost his life while attempting to escape into the station but was tragically struck down by falling materials. An inquest later determined that his death was accidental, resulting from a collision between a railway carriage and an iron column.
This print serves as a somber reminder of the dangers faced by railway workers during this period and stands as a testament to those who lost their lives in pursuit of progress.
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