The Brighton Railway Accident
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Title
The Brighton Railway Accident
Subject
Newspaper Article on the Brighton Railway Crash
Description
This newspaper article explores the aftermath of the railway collision at the Clayton tunnel on the Brighton Railway in which 23 people were killed and hundreds were injured. This crash sent waves of sadness throughout the towns of London and Brighton, as well as throughout the whole country. The article explores the reasoning behind the terrible incident, and examines all of the happenings that paved the way for this collision to occur. The sadness present throughout the article is highlighted in tandem with the need to hold certain people and companies responsible, so that an event like this never occurs again. The publics outrage and grief over this tragedy fuels the debate of safety amongst travelers, and incites a demand for change in protocol on railways.
Creator
Unknown
Source
19th Century UK Periodicals. Series I & II
Publisher
John Bull
Date
Saturday, August 31, 1861
Contributor
Unknown
Rights
Cambridge University Library
Format
Octavo, 1 page
Language
English
Type
Newspaper article
Files
Citation
Unknown, “The Brighton Railway Accident,” Manhattan College Omeka , accessed November 21, 2024, https://omeka-pilot.manhattan.edu/items/show/323.