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The Destruction of the Theatre Royal, Dublin (engraving)
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The Destruction of the Theatre Royal, Dublin (engraving)
1045255 The Destruction of the Theatre Royal, Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Destruction of the Theatre Royal, Dublin. Illustration for The Graphic, 21 February 1880.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23026488
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Dublin Fires Manager Theatre Royal Theatres
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The Destruction of the Theatre Royal, Dublin - A Haunting Reminder of a Fiery Tragedy
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. This print captures a moment frozen in time - the devastating destruction of the iconic Theatre Royal in Dublin. The engraving, created by an English School artist in the 19th century, transports us back to that fateful day when flames engulfed this grand establishment. The image reveals a scene filled with chaos and despair. The once magnificent interior now lies in ruins, its walls blackened and crumbling from the intense heat. Smoke billows ominously from every crevice, as if mourning the loss of such cultural significance. Intriguingly, we learn that this illustration was featured in The Graphic on February 21st, 1880 - forever etching this tragic event into history. It serves as both a record and a tribute to those who witnessed this catastrophic fire firsthand. One cannot help but wonder about Mr. Egerton, mentioned briefly within the caption. Was he perhaps the valiant manager who fought tirelessly to save his beloved theater? Or is he another victim lost amidst these charred remains? As we gaze upon this haunting image from Bridgeman Images' collection, our hearts are filled with empathy for all those affected by this calamity. We are reminded of how fragile our most cherished institutions can be and how quickly they can vanish before our very eyes. May this photograph serve as a poignant reminder to cherish and protect our cultural heritage - lest it too succumbs to
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