Damaged house interior in Corporation Lane

Damage to a house interior in Corporation Lane, east London, caused by the gunpowder explosion at Clerkenwell Prison, an attempt to free two Fenian prisoners, Burke and Casey. The explosion caused loss of life and many injuries as well as great damage to neighbouring buildings and houses

Atrocities Atrocity Burke Casey Clerkenwell Fenian Gunpowder Outrage Outrages

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