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Fire Destroys Custom House
- When
- 12 February 1814
- Where
- Sugar Quay, City of London
On 12 February 1814, a fire destroyed the Custom House at Sugar Quay, causing explosions of gunpowder and spirits.
The fire occurred at the old building located at Sugar Quay in the parish of All Hallows Barking. The destruction resulted in the explosion of gunpowder and spirits. This event necessitated the completion of the new building designed by David Laing, which had been under construction since October 1813.
Sources
- Custom House, City of London Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-28
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