Much of the town dates from the 18th century, after a fire ripped through the old village in 1689.
Times, Sunday Times
Fire ripped through a block of flats with one neighbour leaping 12ft on to a trampoline to escape.
The Sun
Fire ripped through the area's narrow lanes, engulfing some and causing stampedes as hundreds tried to escape.
Times, Sunday Times
When a huge fire ripped through in 1889, it was decided to abandon the original seaside streets and build everything one storey higher.
Times, Sunday Times
More than 1,000 staff were evacuated as the fire ripped through part of the huge complex.
The Sun