london’s forgotten disasters

The Norton Folgate entrance to the Aquarium was probably about where number 20 appears today. Images from the time show a similar step-back in the facade.

The Burning Lions And Horrific Glass-Eating Bear Of Spitalfields

A long-lost tale of fire and destruction.

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London’s Forgotten Disasters: Ice Skating Tragedy In Regent’s Park

When 40 people died in this most tranquil of spots.

The modern London Bridge glows red, with Southwark Cathedral in the background. Image by mattomatto in the Londonist Flickr pool.

London’s Forgotten Disasters: The Capital’s Greatest Tragedy

The fire that killed 3,000.

Denmark Street, via Google Street View.

London’s Forgotten Disasters: The Denmark Street Fire

It killed 37 people, but you won’t find it on Wikipedia.

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London’s Forgotten Disasters: The Colney Hatch Fire

Ever heard of the worst peacetime London fire since the 13th Century?