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Burning of the Edinburgh Theatre Royal
Unknown, 1884, Engraving
Burning of the Edinburgh Theatre Royal
Burning of the Edinburgh Theatre Royal
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4582
Title
Burning of the Edinburgh Theatre Royal
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An illustration showing Edinburgh's Theatre Royal in full blaze. The roof and windows have flames pouring through them. Many firemen can be seen aiming jets of water at the flames. A huge crowd has assembled in front of theatre to watch the spectacle.
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Unknown
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1884
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15.3 x 21.2 cm.
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Engraving
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Title on newspaper clipping: Burning of the Edinburgh Theatre Royal on Monday Last
Across the top: No. 2359 Vol LXXXV Saturday July 5, 1884; with supplement and coloured portrait} sixpence. By post 6 1/2 d.
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