On this day in Loughborough … 1872
19 December 2020
19th December 1872
About half past two on Thursday morning, the premises of T.G. Messenger, Horticultural Builder, were discovered to be on fire. The adjoining buildings were in danger. The illumination from the conflagration attracted thousands of spectators from all parts of the town. The loss must be considerable as the premises are a complete wreck.
Snippets of history from the Loughborough Advertiser, Loughborough Herald and Loughborough Monitor, collated by Loughborough Library Local Studies Volunteers.
Source: Matthew’s Local Newspaper Extracts Vol. 1
