1955 Press Photo Burned out apartment bldg where 3 died

Three Die as Fire Engulfs "Matchbox" Tenement in Five Minutes. Three people lost their lives in the fire which burned out a 'matchbox' tenement block of flats in Wilkes Street, Stepney, yesterday. The building was engulfed in flames, inside of five minuted. Keystone Photo Shows:The ruins of the flats after they had been burned out yesterday.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 1-3-1955.



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