Fire at London Bridge 1861

DESCRIPTION: This engraving depicts the Great Fire of Tooley Street in London, which occurred in June 1861. The fire started on June 22, 1861, at Cotton's Wharf on Tooley Street, located on the south bank of the River Thames near London Bridge. It is often described as the greatest fire in London since the Great Fire of 1666. The blaze lasted for two weeks, causing an estimated £2 million in damages. James Braidwood, the superintendent of the London Fire Engine Establishment, was killed during the incident.  STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 16 x 11 CREATORS: PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: DATE: 1861 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Newsprint PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.