When was it published?

May 9, 1810 in The Rhode Island Republican

Foreign News May 9, 1810

The Rhode Island Republican

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Liverpool Church Collapse, St Nicholas Tower Fall, Spire Crash, Congregation Buried, Bells Organ Demolished

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

On 11th Feb., the tower of St. Nicholas Parish Church in Liverpool collapsed just before service, destroying the spire, roof, bells, organ, and gallery. Many congregants were buried in the ruins; 19 were rescued but dreadfully mangled.

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A dreadful accident occurred at Liverpool on the 11th Feb. at the Parish Church of St. Nicholas, a few moments before divine service, the key-stone of the tower gave way, and the N. E. corner thereof comprising the N. and E. walls, with the whole of the spire came down, and with a tremendous crash broke the roof, falling along the centre aisle, till it reached near the communion rails, and in its fall, carrying with it the whole peal of bells, the West-gallery, the organ, and clergyman's reading desk, totally demolished them. Many of the congregation were buried in the ruins, 19 of whom were dug out, dreadfully mangled.

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Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Liverpool Church Collapse St Nicholas Tower Fall Spire Crash Congregation Buried Bells Organ Demolished

Where did it happen?

Liverpool

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Primary Location

Liverpool

Event Date

11th Feb.

Outcome

many of the congregation were buried in the ruins, 19 of whom were dug out, dreadfully mangled.

Event Details

A dreadful accident occurred at the Parish Church of St. Nicholas, a few moments before divine service, the key-stone of the tower gave way, and the N. E. corner thereof comprising the N. and E. walls, with the whole of the spire came down, and with a tremendous crash broke the roof, falling along the centre aisle, till it reached near the communion rails, and in its fall, carrying with it the whole peal of bells, the West-gallery, the organ, and clergyman's reading desk, totally demolished them.