Traffic jam in Bourne Road, Crayford
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Traffic jam in Bourne Road, Crayford
Image: © Roger D Kidd Taken: 13 Jul 1964
The plumes of smoke were the reason why I was here at the junction of Bourne Road with Crayford Road. Although the fire appears to be behind the houses, it was actually about a mile away, as evidenced by this report found by Nigel Cox. "Fire brigades from Dartford, Bexley and Sidcup were called yesterday to fight a fire at an oil and rosin refinery at Jolly Farmers Wharf, Crayford in Kent. At one time 50 firemen were engaged, but later more men and machines were called for until there were 80 men and 15 appliances in action. Oil drums exploded on the wharf as flames spread. Trains using the railway line alongside the depot were slowed down. Some traffic was diverted and extra police called in to control the crowds. The fire was later brought under control. A fire brigade official said that damping down operations would go on all night." (from "The Times" 14 July 1964). Image scanned from an Ilford FP3 35mm monochrome negative.
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