GNER Hotel - The Great Fire of Leeds, Leeds, Yorkshire
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
GNER Hotel - The Great Fire of Leeds, Leeds, Yorkshire
GNER Hotel - The Great Fire of Leeds, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Showing Upper Corridor and Head of Grand Staircase - Great North Eastern Railway Date: 1906
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14200330
© The Wentworth Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Corridor Leeds Staircase Upper
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the Great Fire of Leeds, which ravaged the city on October 31, 1906. The image shows the upper corridor and head of the grand staircase of the GNER Hotel in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, which was located on Briggate Street. The fire, believed to have started in a nearby warehouse, quickly spread and engulfed several buildings, including the GNER Hotel. The hotel, which was a prominent feature of Leeds' bustling commercial district, was a grand Victorian edifice with ornate decor and luxurious accommodations. The upper corridor and grand staircase, depicted in the photograph, are testament to the opulence of the hotel. However, the fire reduced the once magnificent structure to a charred and smoldering ruin. The photograph was taken in 1906, just a few months after the fire. The damage is evident, with the upper corridor and staircase covered in soot and debris. The intricate details of the decorative plasterwork and the ornate balustrades are barely visible, obscured by the grime and ash. The fire hoses and equipment strewn about the scene serve as a reminder of the chaos and destruction that had taken place. Despite the devastation, the resilient people of Leeds rallied together to rebuild their city. The GNER Hotel was eventually rebuilt, but this photograph serves as an important historical record of the Great Fire of Leeds and the damage it caused to the city's architectural heritage.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
