An accident near Coppice Row, Farringdon Street, City of London, 1862. Artist: Anon

An accident near Coppice Row, Farringdon Street, City of London, 1862. Artist: Anon

1-619-333 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

An accident near Coppice Row, Farringdon Street, City of London, 1862. View showing men attempting to rectify the damage and crowds watching. The accident was caused when the Fleet Ditch burst and destroyed part of the Metropolitan Railway. The railway was being constructed by the 'cut and cover' method.

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