H Beard Print Collection
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows the total destruction of the Theatre Royal Covent Garden by fire in March 1856. It’s part of the H Beard Print Collection, made by Read & Co. in 1856. The image captures a dramatic moment—fire tearing through a major London theater. It’s a rare snapshot of a big public disaster from that time. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints like this.
