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Burning of Old South Church, Bath, Maine, c. 1854. Creator: John HillingBurning of Old South Church, Bath, Maine, c. 1854
Conflagration at Sir C. Prices Wharf, Blackfriars, 1845. Creator: UnknownConflagration at Sir C. Prices Wharf, Blackfriars, 1845. The London fire brigade attempting to extinguish a fire...in the warehouses belonging to Sir Charles Price and Co
The Burning of Chicago, 1871. Creator: UnknownThe Burning of Chicago, 1871. 'The dreadful fire which destroyed the most valuable part of this great commercial city on the shore of Lake Michigan...the number of houses
The Chicago Fire: the Randolph-Street Bridge, 1871. Creator: UnknownThe Chicago Fire: the Randolph-Street Bridge, 1871. 'Our front-page Engraving shows the scene on the Randolph-street bridge over the Chicago River, on Monday, the 9th October
The Burning of Warwick Castle, 1871. Creator: UnknownThe Burning of Warwick Castle, 1871. Engraving '...from a sketch made on the spot, [showing] the aspect of the burning pile from the river Avon and the bridge, with Caesar's Tower and Guy's Tower
The Fire at Warwick Castle, 1871. Creator: UnknownThe Fire at Warwick Castle, 1871. '...one of the finest baronial mansions in the kingdom, was partially destroyed...The sleepers in the bed rooms were removed in safety...Engines
Leith Pier on fire, 1871. Creator: UnknownLeith Pier on fire, 1871. 'Last Saturday, between 800 and 900 yards of the West Pier at Leith [a port area in the north of Edinburgh, Scotland], was destroyed by fire'
A tragic masked ball, 1930. Creator: UnknownA tragic masked ball, 1930. Un Tragique Bal Masque. Guest in a burning bear costume. Back cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre". [France, 30 March 1930]
The Great Fire at Chicago: ruins on the south side of Lake-Street, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Great Fire at Chicago: ruins on the south side of Lake-Street, 1868. Engraving of a photograph by Mr. George C. Pearson
The Abyssinian Expedition: the destruction of Magdala, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: the destruction of Magdala, 1868. The stronghold of Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia at Magdala '...was burnt, on April 17, at four o'clock in the afternoon
Fire at Greystoke Castle, Cumberland, 1868. Creator: UnknownFire at Greystoke Castle, Cumberland, 1868. 'The fire which...destroyed this fine mansion, the seat of Mr. Henry Howard, near Ulleswater, is the subject of an Engraving on our front page
Experiments with l'Extincteur on the Thames Embankment before the Prince of Wales, 1868. Creator: C. RExperiments with l'Extincteur on the Thames Embankment [in London] before the Prince of Wales, 1868. 'The Prince and the Duke of Sutherland are known to take a particular interest in the organisation
Destruction of Compton House, Church-Street, Liverpool, by fire, 1865. Creator: UnknownDestruction of Compton House, Church-Street, Liverpool, by fire, 1865. The extensive drapery establishment of Messrs. Jeffery...was totally destroyed by fire...A number of the male
Burning of the Omar Pacha, Australian ship, homeward bound, 1869. Creator: UnknownBurning of the Omar Pacha, Australian ship, homeward bound, 1869. Passenger and cargo ship destroyed by fire in the North Atlantic
Destruction of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral at Sydney, New South Wales, 1865. Creator: UnknownDestruction of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral at Sydney, New South Wales, 1865. Engraving of a drawing by Mr. J. Smedley
The War in Denmark: the town of Sonderburg in ruins after the bombardment... 1864. Creator: UnknownThe War in Denmark: the town of Sonderburg in ruins after the bombardment, 1864. Engraving...from a sketch taken by Mr. Simonsen, our Danish Artist
The War in Denmark: Repulse of the Prussians on March 28, viewed from the Danish Redoubts... 1864. Creator: UnknownThe War in Denmark: Repulse of the Prussians on March 28, viewed from the Danish Redoubts, 1864. We have engraved this week a sketch by one of our own countrymen
Burning of Pengwern Hall, near St. Asaph, the seat of Lord Mostyn, 1864. Creator: UnknownBurning of Pengwern Hall, near St. Asaph [in Wales], the seat of Lord Mostyn, 1864. This mansion, one of the noblest in the Vale of Clwyd, was the residence of the late Lord Mostyn, but has
The Alabama destroying the Texan Star, or Martaban, in the Malacca Straits... 1864. Creator: UnknownThe Alabama destroying the Texan Star, or Martaban, in the Malacca Straits - the Kwan-Tung, Chinese war-steamer, in the distance, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Commander Allen Young, R.N
"Lord Riverdale's Repentance": George rescuing his grandfather, drawn by A. Hunt, 1862"Lord Riverdale's Repentance" [by William J. Stewart]: George rescuing his grandfather, drawn by A. Hunt, 1862. That hand was nearer to him at that moment than he dreamt
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
The boats of H.M.S. Sutlej and Devastation attacking an Indian village in Clayoquot... 1864. Creator: UnknownThe boats of H.M.S. Sutlej and Devastation attacking an Indian village in Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Lieutenant Edward C. Hall
Burning of the United States mail-steamer Roanoke, off St. George's, Bermuda... 1864. Creator: SmythBurning of the United States mail-steamer Roanoke, off St. George's, Bermuda, on the 9th of October, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by one of the passengers
Scene of the fire at Dockhead, Bermondsey, sketched on Saturday morning, 1864. Creator: UnknownScene of the fire at Dockhead, Bermondsey, [London], sketched on Saturday morning, 1864. a great fire broke out in the waterside premises of Messrs
The War in America: march of Kershaw's and Fitz Lee's divisions of the Confederate Army... 1864The War in America: march of Kershaw's and Fitz Lee's divisions of the Confederate Army up the valley of Virginia, 1864
Burning of the American river steamer Isaac Newton on her way from New York to Albany, 1864. Creator: UnknownBurning of the American river steamer Isaac Newton on her way from New York to Albany, 1864. Engraving from a sketch y Mr. Edward L. Henry
Scene of the Great Fire at Limoges, France - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: SmythScene of the Great Fire at Limoges, France - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. The fire...destroyed nearly all that portion of the city comprised between the Church of St
Shakyamuni Conquering the Demons (Shaka Goma-zu), ca. 1888. Creator: Kawanabe KyosaiShakyamuni Conquering the Demons (Shaka Goma-zu), ca. 1888
The heroism of the Cossacks, 1915. Creator: UnknownThe heroism of the Cossacks, 1915. L Heroisme Des Cosaques: Ils poursuivent la cavalerie allemande sur un pont en feu. Russian cossacks chase the Germany cavalry over a burning bridge in a scene
Fire by Night in the Winter, 1618-1677. Creator: Aert van der NeerFire by Night in the Winter, 1618-1677
Fire at a Village by Night, 1618-1677. Creator: Aert van der NeerFire at a Village by Night, 1618-1677
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
Sketches in Canton - Appearance of a Busy Street...after a Visit from "The Barbarians", 1858Sketches in Canton - Appearance of a Busy Street in Canton after a Visit from "The Barbarians" on their burning and plundering raid, 1858. Destruction caused by British forces
Great Fire at Bristol, 1876. Creator: UnknownGreat Fire at Bristol, 1876. The fire was prevented from spreading to the more extensive portion of Messrs. Gardiner and Thomas's premises by the men forming a bank of bags of rice
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
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
Aerostiers et Observateurs en Ballon; Tandis que le ballon, abandonne a son sort, acheve... 1917. Creator: UnknownAerostiers et Observateurs en Ballon; Tandis que le ballon, abandonne a son sort, acheve de bruler a terre, deux sapeurs s'efforcent de sauver la soupape qui est la plus precieuse de
"The House on Fire on Christmas Eve", 1860. Creator: Unknown. "The House on Fire on Christmas Eve""The House on Fire on Christmas Eve", 1860. Illustration from a short story published in "Illustrated London News", 1860
Oda Udaijin Taira no Nobunaga in Flames at the Temple Honnoji, Published in 1878. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiOda Udaijin Taira no Nobunaga in Flames at the Temple Honnoji, Published in 1878. From A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan
The Revolution in Sicily - massacre of people by the royal troops at...Palermo... 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Revolution in Sicily - massacre of people by the royal troops at the Convent of the White Benedictines at Palermo, from a sketch by Frank Vizetelly, 1860....our Special Artist at Palermo
Sketches in China - the Burning of Telesio's Store, 1858. Creator: UnknownSketches in China - the Burning of Telesio's Store, 1858. Europeans in China. Telesio's Store...where sundry beverages and edibles were to be got
Bombardment of Canton: the Suburbs on Fire - from a sketch by an officer engaged in the... 1857. Creator: UnknownBombardment of Canton: the Suburbs on Fire - from a sketch by an officer engaged in the operations, 1857. War in China: The time is approaching when our present treaty with China will have
The Great Fire at Brooks's Wharf, Queenhithe, 1876. Creator: UnknownThe Great Fire at Brooks's Wharf, Queenhithe, [London], 1876. The...fire took place [in] a large bonded warehouse...having an extensive river frontage, in the occupation of Messrs
View of the fire on the stage of the Schouwburg in Amsterdam on 11 May 1772, (1772-1799). Creator: AnonView of the fire on the stage of the Schouwburg in Amsterdam on 11 May 1772, (1772-1799). Blazing curtain on the right side of the stage. The actors, the musicians and the audience are in panic
The Spanish-American War: The Sinking of the Merrimac, 1898, (c1900). Creator: UnknownThe Spanish-American War: The Sinking of the Merrimac, 1898, (c1900). It was determined to block the narrow entrance of Santiago harbour [in Cuba], and an old American collier steamer, the Merrimac
Chinese sacrificial ceremony in Batavia, 1779-1785. Creator: Jan BrandesChinese sacrificial ceremony in Batavia, 1779-1785. Ceremonies during the Tsingbing Festival. An altar. Man with gong and a burnt offering. Ceremony with major, capitains, lieutenants
Allegory of the planet Venus, 1742-1801. Creator: Georg Balthasar ProbstAllegory of the planet Venus, 1742-1801. Venus, sixth planet, and its influence. In the centre floating on a cloud are Venus and Cupid, a set of scales and a bull
View of a ship struck by lightning at sea, 1700-1799. Creator: UnknownView of a ship struck by lightning at sea, 1700-1799. L'Escadre Verte ayant ete accueilli d'une Violente Tempete dans la riviere de St
The Bombardment of Sveaborg - sketched by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Creator: UnknownThe Bombardment of Sveaborg - sketched by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Scene from the Aland War, part of the Crimean War, showing...Captain Caldwell, [commanding] H.M.S
The Bombardment of Sveaborg - Officers on the Island of Tona Miola - sketched by J. W. Carmichael, 1 Creator: UnknownThe Bombardment of Sveaborg - Officers on the Island of Tona Miola - sketched by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Scene from the Aland War, part of the Crimean War. On Sunday afternoon, August 12, H.M
Canton and Part of the Suburbs, sketched during the Conflagration in the City, 1857. Creator: UnknownCanton and Part of the Suburbs, sketched during the Conflagration in the City, 1857. This Sketch is of interest as it was taken during the only fire of importance which we have succeeded as yet in
The capture of a city by French troops, 1801. Creator: Dirk LangendijkThe capture of a city by French troops, 1801. Sint-Janskerk in Arnhem was demolished in 1817
Fire at Amsterdam by Night, 1645-1660. Creator: Aert van der NeerFire at Amsterdam by Night, 1645-1660
The Fire at the Vauxhall Railway Station, seen from Millbank, 1856. Creator: UnknownThe Fire at the Vauxhall Railway Station, seen from Millbank, 1856. The moment the plugs of the Lambeth, Vauxhall, and Southwark Companies mains were drawn
The Burning of the Vauxhall Railway Station, seen from Battersea-Bridge, 1856. Creator: UnknownThe Burning of the Vauxhall Railway Station, seen from Battersea-Bridge, 1856....a sudden alarm of fire arose, and the same instant it was discovered that a small ante-room adjoining
The Burning of Covent-Garden Theatre - Flight of the Masqueraders, 1856. Creator: UnknownThe Burning of Covent-Garden Theatre - Flight of the Masqueraders, 1856. Illustration to a poem suggested by a theatre fire
Burning of Covent-Garden Theatre, 1856. Creator: UnknownBurning of Covent-Garden Theatre, [London], 1856. Inquiry into the cause of the fire: John Drake Palmer, gasman, said he had the entire management of the gas-fittings of the theatre
Pyrrhus and Andromache before Hector's Tomb, 1807-1811. Creator: Johan Ludvig Gebhard LundPyrrhus and Andromache before Hector's Tomb, 1807-1811. Andromache grieves for her husband as the city of Thebe Hypoplakia is burned by the Greeks
Fire by night in a Village, 1650-1685. Creator: Adam ColoniaFire by night in a Village, 1650-1685
Prometheus steals fire, 1906-1917. Creator: Poul S. ChristiansenPrometheus steals fire, 1906-1917. Prometheus defies the gods by stealing fire from them, and gives it to humanity in the form of technology, knowledge and civilisation
The Most Terrible Night, 1807-1808. Creator: Christian August LorentzenThe Most Terrible Night. View of Kongens Nytorv (King's New Square) in Copenhagen During the English Bombardment of Copenhagen at Night between 4 and 5 September 1807, 1807-1808
Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Gervais : La Vierge intercédant près de Jésus pour les... c.1869-1871Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Gervais : La Vierge intercedant pres de Jesus pour les pecheurs. Le Jugement dernier et Jesus intercedant. La bonne mort
La Paix, between 1740 and 1750. Creator: UnknownLa Paix, between 1740 and 1750. Peace. Allegorical figure of peace, crowned with laurel, sets fire to the attributes of the war. At her feet, a man tries to break his chains
Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Sulpice : Saint Louis enterre les pestiférés à Damiette, c.1864 - 1870Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Sulpice : Saint Louis enterre les pestiferes a Damiette, between 1864 and 1870. Sketch for the Saint-Sulpice church (6th arrondissement of Paris)
H.M.S. "Miranda", and her Prizes, in Litscha Bay, Russian Lapland, 1854. Creator: Unknown. H.M.SH.M.S. "Miranda", and her Prizes, in Litscha Bay, Russian Lapland, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships bring home booty after destroying the town of Kola
Burning of the town of Novitska, in the White Sea, 1854. Creator: UnknownBurning of the town of Novitska, in the White Sea, 1854. Scene from the Crimean War: Royal Navy warships bombard a town in northern Russia
Conflagration at Varna: French Line-of-Battle ship "Bayard" - H.M. Frigate "Leander", 1854. Crimean War: fire in a Bulgarian Black Sea port
Fire at Cubitt's Building Works, Thames Bank, 1854. Creator: SmythFire at Cubitt's Building Works, Thames Bank, [London] 1854. The [building] had been erected regardless of expense, so as to make the factory throughout substantial, and, if possible, fire-proof
Destruction of Sulineh, at the Mouth of the Danube, 1854. Creator: UnknownDestruction of Sulineh, at the Mouth of the Danube, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships destroy a Romanian town under Russian control
The Burning of Greytown, 1854. Creator: UnknownThe Burning of Greytown, 1854. Post-office and Mosquito flag-staff; Hanseatic Consulate; Lyons Hotel; American Consulate; British Consulate; house containing the powder'
The Insurrection in Spain - the Insurgents setting fire to the Palace of Queen Christina... 1854. Creator: UnknownThe Insurrection in Spain - the Insurgents setting fire to the Palace of Queen Christina, at Madrid, 1854. The first objects of attack by the people of Madrid, when they rose against the Government
Fire at Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight, on Tuesday last, 1850. Creator: UnknownFire at Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight, on Tuesday last, 1850. As soon as the alarm was sounded, the juveniles were rescued, and every precaution taken by the officers for their safe custody
Ruins of the Great Fire at Gravesend - looking West, 1850. Creator: UnknownRuins of the Great Fire at Gravesend - looking West, 1850. The High-street...from the Town-hall downwards, to within a short distance of the Town Pier
Ruins of the Great Fire at Gravesend - High-Street - looking North, 1850. Creator: UnknownRuins of the Great Fire at Gravesend - High-Street - looking North, 1850. Many of [the buildings], notwithstanding that they were three or four stories high
Destruction of Shap-'Ng-Tsai's Piratical Fleet, by the British, in the Gulf of Tonquin, 1850. Creator: UnknownDestruction of Shap-'Ng-Tsai's Piratical Fleet, by the British, in the Gulf of Tonquin, 1850. "It must be remembered that it is not the policy of any piratical force to become assailants
Destructive Fire at San Francisco - 400 Buildings Burnt, 1850. Creator: UnknownDestructive Fire at San Francisco, [USA] - 400 Buildings Burnt, 1850. By the United States mail, received on Wednesday morning, a correspondent has forwarded us a Lithograph of a conflagration
Great Fire at Bristol, 1850. Creator: UnknownGreat Fire at Bristol, 1850. At Hillsbridge-wharf...on the [River] Avon...an immense fire was raging, sending up large flashes through the half-consumed roof high up into the atmosphere
The Schleswig-Holstein War - Blowing Up of the Screw Steamer "Von der Tan", 1850. Creator: UnknownThe Schleswig-Holstein War - Blowing Up of the Screw Steamer "Von der Tan", 1850. Depiction of...a strategic episode in the war - the blowing up of the screw steamer Von der Tann
Schleswig-Holstein War - Burning of the Lesser Camp, at Kochendorf, 1850. Creator: UnknownSchleswig-Holstein War - Burning of the Lesser Camp, at Kochendorf, 1850. "The heavy firing at Eckernforde, to the east
The Fourth Great Fire at San Francisco, 1850. Creator: UnknownThe Fourth Great Fire at San Francisco, 1850. Fire in California, USA...the wind increased as rapidly as the flames, whirling the black masses of smoke, the lurid sheets of fire
The "Cormorant" at Anchor, Destroying the Slave-Brigs "Serea" and "Donna Anna", 1850. Royal Navy ship, under Commander Herbert Schomberg off the coast of Brazil
Ruins of the Great Fire in Mark-Lane - sketched from Seething-Lane, 1850. Creator: UnknownRuins of the Great Fire in Mark-Lane - sketched from Seething-Lane, [in the City of London], 1850. The three warehouses belonging to Mr. Joseph Barber...burned down, were insured by Mr
Eckernforde, on the Night of September 12-13, 1850. Creator: UnknownEckernforde, on the Night of September 12-13, 1850. Scene from the First Schleswig War: "The Schleswig-Holstein army, advancing by Breckendorf and Kochendorf
Ruins of the Great Fire at Bermondsey, 1850. Creator: UnknownRuins of the Great Fire at Bermondsey, [in London], 1850. Firemen at the scene...of a very extensive conflagration, probably the largest that has occurred in the district for years
