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Ruins of St Paul Covent Garden, 1795 (engraving)
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Ruins of St Paul Covent Garden, 1795 (engraving)
XJF3058177 Ruins of St Paul Covent Garden, 1795 (engraving) by Dayes, Edward (1763-1804) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Built by Inigo Jones in 1633, interior destroyed 1795 after workmen left lead boiling over a fire, rebuilt and consecrated 1798.
Illustration to the Monthly Mirror. 1795); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12840458
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Burnt Cobbled Cobbles Columns Covent Garden Damaged Inigo Jones Piazza Pillars Portico Ruined Sightseers Square St Pauls Westminster
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This print showcases the hauntingly beautiful "Ruins of St Paul Covent Garden" in 1795. The engraving, created by Edward Dayes, takes us back to a time when this iconic church stood as a testament to architectural brilliance. Built by Inigo Jones in 1633, it had been an awe-inspiring structure until tragedy struck. In 1795, disaster befell the church when workmen accidentally left lead boiling over a fire within its walls. The ensuing inferno ravaged the interior and reduced it to ruins. However, resilience prevailed as the church was rebuilt and consecrated just three years later in 1798. The image captures the aftermath of destruction with striking detail. The damaged columns and ruined portico stand as solemn reminders of what once was. Despite their dilapidated state, these remnants still exude grandeur and evoke a sense of history that is impossible to ignore. As we gaze upon this scene from centuries past, we are transported back to Georgian London. Cobbled streets surround the square where St Paul Covent Garden proudly stood amidst bustling crowds and curious sightseers who were drawn to witness its tragic beauty firsthand. This engraving serves not only as a visual representation but also as an important historical document illustrating both loss and resilience. It reminds us that even in times of devastation, there is always hope for rebirth and renewal.
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