Aftermath of major fire, Smithfield Poultry Market

The aftermath of a major fire at Smithfield Poultry Market, London, on 23 January 1958, taken in the east gangway looking north towards Charterhouse Street. The flooring in the collapsed area consisted of stone slabs overlaid with wood blocks. Immense damage was caused to one end of the large market halls, but the fire was contained to the main structure despite being surrounded by other high-risk premises. In all 389 pumps and 1700 officers and men fought the fire during the 40-hour battle

Aftermath Bulb Bulbs Charterhouse Collapsed Flooring Gangway Hosepipe Ironwork Lamps Lampshade Lampshades Lightbulb Lightbulbs Markets Mess Poultry Smithfield

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