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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: H5298 |
| Description: Another dramatic 'Illustrated London News' engraving of a major fire in the port. In December 1864, a fire destroyed several buildings in the St Saviour's Dock at Dockhead, Bermondsey. The engraving is notable for its depiction of the London Fire Engine Establishment's floating fire engine in action. |
| Creator: 'Illustrated London News' |
| Date: December 1864 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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