2-791-505 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Burning of Irwell Buildings, Manchester, 1844. Firefighters attempting to extinguish a fire: 'The night was somewhat stormy; occasionally heavy showers fell, but without producing the slightest effect on the fire ; and the wind, which was high and gusty, carried the flames across the Parsonage to the Blackfriars Inn...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I.