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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.
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 !
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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