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Scene of the calamity at the Bristol Theatre, 1870. Creator: UnknownScene of the calamity at the Bristol Theatre, 1870. 'An inquest has been held upon the bodies of the persons who lost their lives in the crush at the entrance to the [Prince's Theatre
A disaster of which heroes were born: the Dock Disaster at Newport... 1909. Creators: Illustrations Bureau, BolakA disaster of which heroes were born: the Dock Disaster at Newport, 1909. '1. Seeking To Save Those Buried Beneath The Wreckage: A Rescue Party At Work After The Dock Disaster. 2
The Dock Disaster at Newport: the fatal trench before and after... 1909. Creator: CollinsThe Trench Of Death: The Dock Disaster at Newport: the fatal trench before and after... 1909. '1. Before The Disaster: The Fatal Trench Before The Timbers Shifted And The Earth Caved In
Effects of the gunpowder explosion at Bryn-Mawr, 1870. Creator: UnknownEffects of the gunpowder explosion at Bryn-Mawr, 1870. 'The explosion of gunpowder in the warehouse of Messrs. Watkins, grocers, at Brynmawr, South Wales, on the evening of Friday week
Scene of the wreck of the Gorgone, French man-of-war, 1870. Creator: UnknownScene of the wreck of the Gorgone, French man-of-war, 1870. 'The ill-fated steam-corvette...[with] a crew of 121 hands, was bound for Cherbourg...On the night of Dec
Scene of the fatal crush at Liverpool, 1870. Creator: UnknownScene of the fatal crush at Liverpool, 1870. Inside the 'Roman Catholic Church of St. Joseph...where fifteen lives were lost by the crushing of a crowd...the building...[was] intended to accommodate
Finleyville - at mouth of mine, 1913. Creator: Bain News ServiceFinleyville - at mouth of mine, 1913. Shows people at the Cincinnati coal mine, located near Finleyville, Pennsylvania, where a fire and explosion resulted in the deaths of 97 miners on April 23, 1913
Wreck of the General Grant on the Auckland Islands, 1868. Creator: UnknownWreck of the General Grant on the Auckland Islands, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. W. Tibbits of a shipwreck in the South Pacific on 14 May 14 1866
The Riot at Mold, Flintshire: attack on the soldiers at the railway station, 1869. Creator: UnknownThe Riot at Mold, Flintshire: attack on the soldiers at the railway station, 1869. 'A mob of rioters, excited by the dispute between the proprietors of the Leeswood Coal Company
The late collision off The Lizard: H.M.S. Terrible towing The Calcutta into Plymouth, 1869. Creator: UnknownThe late collision off The Lizard: H.M.S. Terrible towing The Calcutta into Plymouth, 1869. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. J. B. Hay, midshipman, of the Terrible
The landslip at Naples: scene of the disaster, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe landslip at Naples: scene of the disaster, 1868. Engraving from a photograph by M. Bermond, showing '...the entire elevation of the mountain
The Hunting Disaster in Yorkshire:view of the Ure in flood, where the accident happened, 1869. Creator: UnknownThe Hunting Disaster in Yorkshire: general view of the Ure in flood, where the accident happened, 1869. Scene of '...the misfortune which befell a party of gentlemen
The Hunting Disaster in Yorkshire: the funeral of Sir Charles Slingsby at Knaresborough, 1869. Creator: A. HThe Hunting Disaster in Yorkshire: the funeral of Sir Charles Slingsby at Knaresborough, 1869. Slingsby, master of fox hunting, was drowned with five others and eight horses after thirteen men
The Hunting Disaster in Yorkshire: the ferry-boat on the Ure, 1869. Creator: UnknownThe Hunting Disaster in Yorkshire: the ferry-boat on the River Ure, 1869. Scene of '...the misfortune which befell a party of gentlemen and huntsmen connected with the York
The Hunting Disaster in Yorkshire: Newby Hall...near the scene of the calamity, 1869. Creator: UnknownThe Hunting Disaster in Yorkshire: Newby Hall, the seat of Lady Mary Vyner, near the scene of the calamity, 1869. View of the Hall from the right bank of the River Ure at Bishopsmonkton
The Austrian frigate Radetzky, lately blown up at Lissa, 1869. Creator: UnknownThe Austrian frigate Radetzky, lately blown up at Lissa, 1869. 'The terrible disaster which happened on the 20th February to the Austrian frigate Radetzky
The Disaster on the Great Indian Peninsula Railway: scene of the accident, 1869. Creator: UnknownThe Disaster on the Great Indian Peninsula Railway: scene of the accident, 1869. Fatal accident of the '...mail-train from Poonah to Bombay
Scene of the railway accident at Swansea, 1865. Creator: UnknownScene of the railway accident at Swansea, [south Wales], 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Gulliver. 'The accident which happened...close to the Swansea terminus of the Vale of Neath Railway
Ruins of the gasworks at Nine-Elms after the explosion, 1865. Creator: UnknownRuins of the gasworks at Nine-Elms after the explosion, 1865. View of '...the frame of the gasometer standing, its roof fallen to the bottom of the tank
Ruins of buildings at Old Ford, Bow, destroyed by the late gale, 1868. Creator: UnknownRuins of buildings at Old Ford, Bow, [East London], destroyed by the late gale, 1868. 'The destructive effects of the furious gale which blew over London on Saturday, the 1st February
Explosion in the Place de la Sorbonne, Paris, 1869. Creator: UnknownExplosion in the Place de la Sorbonne, Paris, 1869. Engraving of the scene after the explosion '...from a sketch by M. A. Rovargue, who was an eye-witness of the event
The fatal explosion at a percussion-cap manufactory in Graham-Street, Birmingham:the ruins, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe fatal explosion at a percussion-cap manufactory in Graham-Street, Birmingham: view of the ruins, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. W. Hart
Effects of the late storm in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope, 1865. Creator: UnknownEffects of the late storm in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope, 1865....the mail-steamer Athens, belonging to the Union Steam Navigation Company...was destroyed by the great storm in Table Bay
Illustrations of the Flood at Sheffield: the village of Hillsborough after the flood, 1864. Creator: UnknownIllustrations of the Flood at Sheffield: the village of Hillsborough after the flood, 1864. Aftermath of a burst reservoir, caused by inadequate building materials. Over a hundred people were killed
The Bradfield Reservoir, near Sheffield: the gap in the Dale Dyke embankment... 1864. Creator: UnknownThe Bradfield Reservoir, near Sheffield: the gap in the Dale Dyke embankment - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Scene of...a terrible disaster...involving the sudden destruction of several
The village of Bradfield, near Sheffield, scene of the late floods...by our special artist, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe village of Bradfield, near Sheffield, scene of the late floods - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Scene of...a terrible disaster...involving the sudden destruction of several hundred
The wreck of The Bohemian, Montreal Ocean Company's steam-packet, off the coast of Maine, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe wreck of The Bohemian, Montreal Ocean Company's steam-packet, off the coast of Maine, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr
Illustrations of the Flood at Sheffield:conveying the dead... Malin Bridge, 1864. Creator: UnknownIllustrations of the Flood at Sheffield, by our special artist: conveying the dead to the receiving-house, Malin Bridge, 1864....we see men carrying a body...followed by the bereaved women
Illustrations of the Flood at Sheffield: burial of the unclaimed dead, 1864. Creator: UnknownIllustrations of the Flood at Sheffield: burial of the unclaimed dead, 1864....about thirty of the unclaimed and unrecognised corpses...were carried away from the Sheffield workhouse...and laid in a
Sheffield, from the Langsett Road, showing the suburbs that were flooded... 1864. Creator: UnknownSheffield, from the Langsett Road, showing the suburbs that were flooded - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. View of Sheffield, taken from the Langsett Road
Illustrations of the Flood at Sheffield: scene in a garden at Hillsborough, 1864. Creator: UnknownIllustrations of the Flood at Sheffield: scene in a garden at Hillsborough, 1864. Engraving from a sketch showing...effects of the water upon substantial buildings...and the heaps of timber drifted
Illustrations of the Flood at Sheffield: searching for the dead at Malin Bridge, 1864. Creator: UnknownIllustrations of the Flood at Sheffield: searching for the dead at Malin Bridge, 1864. Engraving from a sketch showing... people digging
Monument In St. Chad's Church, Shrewsbury, to...officers and men...who fell during the Indian...1864 CreatorMonument In St. Chad's Church, Shrewsbury, to the officers and men of the 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment who fell during the Indian Mutiny, 1864
The Flood at Sheffield: plan of the Loxley Valley, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe Flood at Sheffield: plan of the Loxley Valley, 1864. Map showing the area affected by a burst reservoir, caused by inadequate building materials. Over a hundred people were killed
The Flood at Sheffield: remains of Ball-Street Bridge, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe Flood at Sheffield: remains of Ball-Street Bridge - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. View of...the ruins of the iron foot-bridge in Ball-street...The inquest...has resulted in a verdict
The Flood at Sheffield: remains of a wire-mill near Malin Bridge, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe Flood at Sheffield: remains of a wire-mill near Malin Bridge, 1864. The inquest...has resulted in a verdict declaring, of course
Illustrations of the War in Schleswig by our special artist: the Battle of Oversee, 1864. Creator: UnknownIllustrations of the War in Schleswig by our special artist: the Battle of Oversee, 1864. The allies having crossed the Schlei and entered the town of Schleswig at an early hour on Saturday morning
Scene of the explosion of gunpowder magazines near Erith, 1864. Creator: UnknownScene of the explosion of gunpowder magazines near Erith, 1864....a general view, taken from the embankment looking down the river
The explosion of a gunpowder magazine near Erith: ruins of Silver's house, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe explosion of a gunpowder magazine near Erith: ruins of Rayner's house, 1864. Engraving from...a photograph taken with the newly-invented panoramic camera by the "London Pantascopic
The explosion of a gunpowder magazine near Erith: ruins of Rayner's house, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe explosion of a gunpowder magazine near Erith: ruins of Rayner's house, 1864. Illustration of...what is left of the house of George Rayner, storekeeper to the magazine of Messrs
The explosion of gunpowder magazines at Erith:…the powder-magazines after the explosion, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe explosion of gunpowder magazines at Erith: the site of the powder-magazines after the explosion, 1864. Shortly after the explosion showers of letters, invoices, and other papers
The terrible calamity in Santiago, Chili: ruins of La Compania [Compañía] Church, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe terrible calamity in Santiago, Chili: ruins of La Compania [Compania] Church, 1864. Engraving of a photograph by Thomas Columbus Flelsby
The fatal explosion at St. Edmund's Main Colliery, Barnsley, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe fatal explosion at St. Edmund's Main Colliery, Barnsley: trench cut to the Dearne and the Dove Canal for the purpose of flooding the pit, 1862
The explosion on Wednesday week at Edmund's Main Colliery, Barnsley, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe explosion on Wednesday week at Edmund's Main Colliery, Barnsley, 1862. Instantly a dense column of black smoke sprang from the cupola, like a gigantic tower, towards heaven
Effects of the cyclone at Calcutta on the 5th of October - from a photograph, 1864. Creator: Mason JacksonEffects of the cyclone at Calcutta on the 5th of October, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. F. Fisk Williams...of the devastation on the banks of the River Hooghly...With a noise like distant
Wreck of the Aberdeen steamer Stanley at Tynemouth, 1864. Creator: UnknownWreck of the Aberdeen steamer Stanley at Tynemouth, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. R. Watson....while attempting to run into the Tyne for shelter
Scene of the disaster at Beloeil Bridge...Canada, 1864. Creator: UnknownScene of the disaster at Beloeil Bridge, near Montreal, on the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada, 1864. Engraving from a sketch....at the foot of Beloeil Mountain...the River Richelieu is spanned by an
Memorial Cross of the 8th (King's) Regiment, on the Grand Parade, Portsmouth, 1864. Creator: UnknownMemorial Cross of the 8th (King's) Regiment, on the Grand Parade, Portsmouth, 1864. The cross, designed and constructed by Mr
The explosion of gunpowder magazines at Erith: view…from Burrage-road, Plumstead…, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe explosion of gunpowder magazines at Erith: view from Burrage-road, Plumstead, by Captain Pasley, R.A. 1864. View from the window of Pasley's house
Machurda Village, India, ...tomb of...Latouche and Hebbert, killed in conflict with...Wagheers, 1869. Creator: UnknownMachurda Village, India, with the tomb of Captains Latouche and Hebbert, killed in conflict with the Wagheers, 1869. 'The Jam of Nowanugger and the Nawab of Joonaghur of Kattywar
The Page Bank Colliery-pit on Fire, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe Page Bank Colliery-pit on Fire, 1858. Industrial accident near Durham. The fire is supposed to have originated by a spark from the furnace failing into the shaft...An attempt was made by two of
The lake steamer "Lady Elgin", as she lay at her wharf at Chicago on the day before she... 1860The lake steamer "Lady Elgin", as she lay at her wharf at Chicago on the day before she was lost - from a photograph by S
The Railway Accident at Abbotts Ripton, Huntingdon: the scene on Saturday night, 1876. Creator: UnknownThe Railway Accident at Abbotts Ripton, near Huntingdon: working parties removing the injured, from a sketch by Mr. Gompertz, a passenger, 1876
The Railway Accident at Abbotts Ripton, Huntingdon: raising an engine from the wrecked train, 1876. Creator: UnknownThe Railway Accident at Abbotts Ripton, Huntingdon: raising an engine from the wrecked train, 1876. On 21 January 1876, the Edinburgh-London Special Scotch Express was involved in a collision
The Railway Accident at Abbotts Ripton, Huntingdon: general view of the scene of the accident, 1876. Creator: CraneThe Railway Accident at Abbotts Ripton, Huntingdon: general view of the scene of the accident, 1876. On 21 January 1876, the Edinburgh-London Special Scotch Express was involved in a collision
The Railway Accident at Abbotts Ripton, near Huntingdon...1876. Creator: UnknownThe Railway Accident at Abbotts Ripton, near Huntingdon: working parties removing the injured, from a sketch by Mr. Gompertz, a passenger, 1876
Burning of the training-ship Goliath, 1876. Creator: H. E. TozerBurning of the training-ship Goliath, 1876. The Goliath was a vessel of the Royal Navy, lent by the Admiralty to the Forest-gate district board of managers for the training of pauper boys [from
The schooner "Augusta" in port at Chicago after her collision with the "Lady Elgin"... 1860The schooner "Augusta" in port at Chicago after her collision with the "Lady Elgin" - from a photograph by S. Alschuler, 1860
Scene of the Late Fatal Explosion of Fireworks at Lambeth, 1858. Creator: UnknownScene of the Late Fatal Explosion of Fireworks at Lambeth, 1858. A large order caused extra work, and filled the factory brimful of dangerous missiles...after the men had left
The recent railway accident at Granton, near Edinburgh - the engine on the beach... 1860. Creator: UnknownThe recent railway accident at Granton, near Edinburgh - the engine on the beach - from a photograph by Truefitts, 1860. Derailment on the Edinburgh, Perth, and Dundee Railway
Scene of the Recent Accident on the Great Western Railway, near Hamilton, Canada West, 1857. Creator: UnknownScene of the Recent Accident on the Great Western Railway, near Hamilton, Canada West, 1857. Aftermath of...the most terrible railroad accident that has ever occurred in that colony...Just before
Lundhill Colliery, Barnsley, the Scene of the Recent Explosion, 1857. Creator: UnknownLundhill Colliery, Barnsley, the Scene of the Recent Explosion, 1857. Sightseers after a mining disaster. Every train to-day has brought a large number of "excursionists
Great Cemetery at Woking - general view, 1856. Creator: UnknownGreat Cemetery at Woking - general view, 1856.... it was amongst the undulating levels to the south of London that the most fitting site would be found for a burial-ground commensurate with the needs
Monument to Captain Butler, and his Two Brothers, at Thomastown, 1856. Creator: UnknownMonument to Captain Butler, and his Two Brothers, at Thomastown, 1856. Marble monument to officers of the British Army who died during the Crimean War, ...in the parish church of Thomas-town
Memorial erected at Maidstone, to the memory of the brave Captain Nolan, who fell at Balaclava, 1856 Creator: UnknownMemorial erected at Maidstone, to the memory of the brave Captain Nolan, who fell at Balaclava, 1856. British officer who died in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War
Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, 1856. Creator: SmythSitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, [London], 1856. Military investigation into the actions of certain British officers during the Crimean War
Wreck of the Chilian Steamer "Cazador", 1856. Creator: Smyth. Wreck of the Chilian SteamerWreck of the Chilian Steamer "Cazador", 1856. Disaster off the coast of Chile. The vessel left Talcahuano with a smooth sea
Scene of the Recent Accident at Cork, 1856. Creator: UnknownScene of the Recent Accident at Cork, 1856. Disaster in Ireland, ...at Penrose's-lane...about forty people...had assembled...at the wake of an infant child...the flooring gave way...[the guests]
Aconite (Aconitum napellus), Monkshood, or Wolfsbane, 1856. Creator: UnknownAconite (Aconitum napellus), Monkshood, or Wolfsbane, 1856. Mr. Maciver [of Dingwall in Scotland], had a private dinner party, consisting of [four gentlemen]... and several ladies. After dinner Mr
Wreck of the Troop-ship "Charlotte" - Attempt of the Life-Boat, 1854. Creator: UnknownWreck of the Troop-ship "Charlotte" - Attempt of the Life-Boat, 1854. British soldiers lost at sea off the coast of South Africa, during the Crimean War
Wreck of the Troop-ship "Charlotte", in Algoa Bay, 1854. Creator: UnknownWreck of the Troop-ship "Charlotte", in Algoa Bay, 1854. British soldiers lost at sea off the coast of South Africa, during the Crimean War....she drifted in towards the shore
Sandbag Battery defended by the Guards - sketched on the morning of the Battle of Inkerman, 1854. Creator: UnknownSandbag Battery defended by the Guards - sketched on the morning of the Battle of Inkerman, 1854. Crimean War:two 18-pounders which had been mounted on Sandbag battery were taken away
Storm in Balaclava Bay, 1854. Creator: UnknownStorm in Balaclava Bay, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships lost in bad weather on the Black Sea. Captain Frain saving the sole survivor from the Wild Wave; Pride of Ocean; HMS Retribution; Medora;
Storm in Balaclava Bay, 1854. Creator: UnknownStorm in Balaclava Bay, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships lost in bad weather on the Black Sea. Ship Caducis; Ship Progress; Maltese Brig; Steamer Melbourne; HMS Avon; HMS Vesuvius; Wild Wave; Ship
The Boston Massacre, 1770. Creator: Paul RevereThe Boston Massacre, 1770
Wreck of an Egyptian Vessel of War between Constantinople and Varna, 1854. Creator: UnknownWreck of an Egyptian Vessel of War between Constantinople and Varna, 1854. Crimean War. The night of October 30th, the western coast of [the Black Sea] was visited by one of the most terrific
Wreck of "The Forerunner" African Mail-Steamer, at Point St. Lorenzo, 1854. Creator: UnknownWreck of "The Forerunner" African Mail-Steamer, at Point St. Lorenzo, 1854. Steamship...on its homeward passage to England from the west coast of Africa...having on board her Majesty's
The Action at Balaclava, October 25 - First Charge of Heavy Cavalry, 1854. Creator: UnknownThe Action at Balaclava, October 25 - First Charge of Heavy Cavalry, 1854. Crimean War. The Russian cavalry, about 4000 in number
"The Arctic" Steam-Ship, 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Arctic" Steam-Ship, 1854. Creator: Unknown"The Arctic" Steam-Ship, 1854. Two ships collide in poor visibility....the Arctic steam-ship, on her passage from Liverpool to New York, while running in a very thick fog
Official List of Killed and Wounded at the Battle of the Alma, 1854. Creator: UnknownOfficial List of Killed and Wounded at the Battle of the Alma, 1854. Crimean War. The casualties and losses among the allies - United Kingdom, France and the Ottoman Empire - were estimated at 4
Massacre of the Innocents; group of women and children being attacked, two angels... ca. 1640-1700. Creator: AnonMassacre of the Innocents; group of women and children being attacked, two angels at upper left, after Reni, ca. 1640-1700
Wreck of the Barque "Edmund", on the Duggerna Rocks, Bay of Kilkee, County of Clare, 1850. Creator: UnknownWreck of the Barque "Edmund", on the Duggerna Rocks, Bay of Kilkee, County of Clare, [Ireland], 1850. The wind blowing a hard gale W.N.W
Explosion of a Steam-Boiler in Hague-Street, New York, 1850. Creator: UnknownExplosion of a Steam-Boiler in Hague-Street, New York, 1850. Scene showing the...explosion of a boiler of a steam-engine in a machine shop
Tablet in St. Giles's Cathedral, Edinburgh... 1850. Creator: UnknownTablet in St. Giles's Cathedral, Edinburgh, to the Memory of 669 Souls who Died on the Indus and in Scinde, 1850....monumental sculpture, from the chisel of Mr
