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| Two quite well-known postcards of the aftermath of the fire. On the left, a policeman surveys the ruins (does anyone know who he (Z) is/was ?), whilst on the right Lady Macbeth's statue was conveniently situated for a dramatic effect ! (Z) |
| It's a little difficult to make out the detail in this postcard, but it appears to have been taken outside the "Dirty Duck" some time after the blaze - the gardens are well fenced off, the tress are in leaf and there is no sign of the tower. Was the tower demolished soon after ? |
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| Another postcard by Antona. Note the tower - the top has disappeared. Compare this card to that on the right. (Z) |
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| Stratford-upon-Avon The Destruction by Fire of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre - 6 March 1926 |
| Reproductions of postcards with a (Z) following the description are available to buy from Zazzle - just click on the (Z) ! Similarly, GC = Greetings Card, P = Print, ST = US Postage Stamp, K = Key Ring, FM = Fridge Magnet, SM = Souvenir Mug, X = Xmas Card. |
| The Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon caught fire on 6th March 1926. In spite of efforts from fire-brigades from all over the county, the theatre was reduced to a roofless shell, although the picture gallery and library were saved. Most of these postcards of the blaze - which are by no means a rarity - have been in my family for many years. Many Stratford people bought and kept sets as souvenirs. My mother was a girl of 20 - she cycled from Snitterfield to join the throngs of on-lookers - and later bought her own set which is reproduced on this website. The fire was a major event for Stratford's inhabitants - there may well still be some alive who remember it, and many will, like me, have heard accounts from relatives and friends. |
| If you have any memories of the fire - or perhaps have an aged relative who can recall the event - please get in touch ! We'd love to add your impressions and memories to this page ! |
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