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Firefighting at Tiverton, Devon, 1612 (woodcut)
XJF277662 Firefighting at Tiverton, Devon, 1612 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire hooks used to tear down buildings during the fire known as " Dog fight fire" when a dog fight distracted attention. It destroyed houses of rich and poor in High Street, Bampton Street, St Peter Street and Barrington Street, but leaving the Church, Castle, schools, almshouses and a few poor hovels. ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12792581
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Bucket Burn Danger Emergency Extinction Extinguish Fire Fighters Firefighters Hooks Incendie Ladder Rescue Stuart Stuarts Thatch Flames Townsmen
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This woodcut print, titled "Firefighting at Tiverton, Devon, 1612" transports us back to a dramatic event in English history. The image showcases the chaos and bravery that unfolded during the devastating fire known as the "Dog fight fire". In this scene, we witness townsmen desperately battling towering flames engulfing timber and thatch houses. The brave firefighters are armed with buckets and hooks, their determined faces reflecting both danger and determination. As they work tirelessly to extinguish the inferno, a concerned crowd gathers around them. The architecture of the era is on full display - intricate Tudor-style buildings stand perilously close to one another. What makes this particular fire unique is its peculiar distraction: a dog fight that diverted attention from containing the blaze. Despite this unfortunate circumstance, it's remarkable how some structures managed to survive amidst such destruction. Notably spared were significant landmarks like the Church, Castle, schools, almshouses, and a few humble hovels. This woodcut offers us an intimate glimpse into daily life during Stuart England while highlighting the perils faced by communities in times of emergency. It serves as a reminder of both our vulnerability to natural disasters and our resilience in overcoming them.
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