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February Fill Dyke, 1881. Creator: Benjamin Williams LeaderFebruary Fill Dyke, 1881
The Fighting Temeraire, 1839. Artist: JMW TurnerThe Fighting Temeraire, 1839. The 98-gun ship Temeraire became known as the Fighting Temeraire after its role in Nelsons victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805
Sea Fight Between the English and Dutch Off Ter Heyde, August, 1653, (1914). CreatorSea Fight Between the English and Dutch Off Ter Heyde, August, 1653, (1914). The Battle of Terheide, depiction of a naval battle fought on 10 August 1653 between the English
Charge of the French Cuirassiers at Waterloo, 1874, (c1915). Artist: Felix Henri Emmanuel PhilippoteauxCharge of the French Cuirassiers at Waterloo, 1874, (c1915). Held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney
The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781, 1783. Artist: John Singleton CopleyThe Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781, 1783. France invaded Jersey on 5 January 1781 and, following the fall of its capital St Helier, the governor surrendered the island
Galway Gossips, c1887, (c1930). Creator: Sir Ernest Albert WaterlowGalway Gossips, c1887, (c1930). Rural scene in the west of Ireland: a woman on a horse stops to chat to a man leaning on a low wall
A Factoryscape in the Potteries, (1938). Smoke from chimneys in the industrial area known as the Staffordshire Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent
Train crossing Stockport viaduct on the London & North Western Railway, c1845. Note the pollution of the river banks, smoking chimneys and the complete domination of the scene by the viaduct
London from Parliament Hill, pub. 1923. Creator: Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson London from Parliament Hill, pub. 1923 (etching)
The Burning Of Cranmer, 1556, (c1850). Thomas Cranmer was one of the first Anglican martyrs burned for heresy in 1556. Colour plate from Pictures of English History
Grain elevator along railroad yard, North Platte, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangeGrain elevator along railroad yard. North Platte, Nebraska. [Sign: T.B. Hord Grain Co. Coal Hay and Feed. Union Pacific steam locomotive]
St. Pancras. A terminus of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, 1935. Creator: UnknownSt. Pancras. A terminus of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]
Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). Artist: John Atkinson IIBattle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), British Commander, with his staff, doffing his hat to another officer as the battle rages around them
Hooded British Territorials charging the German Trenches at Loos, September 25th, 1915, 1916. British troops in gas masks charged German trenches at the Battle of Loos on the Western Front
Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar, 1782 (c1783). General Sir George Eliott is on horseback pointing to the battle between the British and the Spanish land and sea forces
Autumn Leaves, 1856, (c1915). Artist: John Everett MillaisAutumn Leaves, 1856, (c1915). The painting is held by the Manchester Art Gallery. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]
Coronation Scot, L. M. S. leaving Watford Tunnel, 1940Coronation Scot, L.M.S. leaving Watford Tunnel, 1940. It was inaugurated in 1937 for the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and ran until the start of World War II in 1939
Peace, Burial at Sea, c1842. Artist: JMW TurnerPeace, Burial at Sea, c1842. Found in the Tate collection, London
Volcano on the island of Thera (Santorini) in eruption, 1866. The horseshoe shape of the island was created during a cataclysmic eruption c1500 BC
The port from Mont Boron, Nice, France, early 20th century. Postcard showing the famous resort on the Riviera
Industrial polltion, Sheffield, Yorkshire, c1925. Factory chimneys pouring out polluted smoke
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 Siege of Silistria, (1854), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Siege of Silistria, 1854, (1890). The Siege of Silistra took place during the Crimean War when Russian forces besieged the Ottoman fortress of Silistra
Entrance to the locomotive engine house, Camden Town, London, 1839. Scene during the construction of the London & Birmingham Railway
The Mosque and Gate of Victory, Fatehpur Sikri, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam MurrayThe Mosque and Gate of Victory, Fatehpur Sikri, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]
Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment, 1882, (c1882-1885)Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment, 1882, (c1882-85). Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War (1882). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant
Battle of Bakers Creek, Mississippi, American Civil War, 16 May 1863. Defeat of the Confederate troops under Lieutenant-General John C Pemberton by Indiana troops under General McGinnis
The potteries, 1926. Artist: Edgar & Winifred WardThe potteries, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake
Rozelle Gates, on the road to Burns Cottage, Ayr, Ayrshire, 1913. From the Caledonia series of postcards
The Landore Siemens steel works, c1880The Landore Siemens steelworks, c1880. View of the factory in South Wales. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York)
Defeat of the Insurgents by Sir John Colborne at St Eustache, 25 November 1837, (1877). Battle between the British and the French during the Canadian Rebellions of 1837
Tapping blast furnace, and casting iron into pigs, Siemens iron and steel works, Wales, 1885. The pollution generated during the production of iron and steel at the Siemens Landore Works
Gas lighting apparatus at Royal Mint, London, 1819. Artist: Friedrich AccumGas lighting apparatus at Royal Mint, London. l: Retort. 2: Purifier. 3: Tar cistern. 4: Gas meter. From Frederick Accum Coal Gas, London, 1819. Aquatint
New Year greeting with farm, 1897-1898. Creator: Sina Mesdag van HoutenNew Year greeting with farm, 1897-1898
Fire at a Village by Night, 1618-1677. Creator: Aert van der NeerFire at a Village by Night, 1618-1677
The Nebraska and Kansas Territory: Steamer passing Baton Rouge, Nebraska, 1856. Creator: UnknownThe Nebraska and Kansas Territory: Steamer passing Baton Rouge, Nebraska, 1856. Paddle steamer named "Uncle Sam" on the Mississipi, with Old Louisiana State Capitol in the distance
Action between a large Chinese Row-Galley and a small Cutter of H.M.S. "Amethyst"... 1858. Creator: UnknownAction between a large Chinese Row-Galley and a small Cutter of H.M.S. "Amethyst", Canton River, 19th July, 1858. British forces in China
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Peter Pan flying over houses, 2023. Creator: Heritage ImagesAI IMAGE - Portrait of Peter Pan flying over houses, 2023. Character from J.M. Barrie's story for children. Peter Pan; or
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
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
The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. 'When the Queen [Victoria] and her suite arrived at Cherbourg there were great demonstrations on shore
The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Creator: Richard Principal LeitchThe Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Queen Victoria travels to France. 'On Thursday week the Victoria and Albert, on her way to Cherbourg
Terrible; Valorous; Royal Albert, 131, Flag of Vice-Admiral Lyons... 1858. Creator: UnknownHer Majesty en route for Cherbourg, 1858. Queen Victoria visits the French emperor with her escort squadron. 'Terrible; Valorous; Royal Albert, 131
Her Majesty en route for Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: UnknownHer Majesty en route for Cherbourg, 1858. Queen Victoria travels '...to visit the Emperor and Empress of the French at Cherbourg
The Waffle-Baker's Shop at Djurgården. Creator: Elias MartinThe Waffle-Baker's Shop at Djurgarden, Unknown date
King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden Sacrifices to Hygieia for his Father's Health, 1792. Creator: Nicolas LavreinceKing Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden Sacrifices to Hygieia for his Father's Health, 1792
The Crater of Mount Etna a few days prior to the Late Earthquake, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe Crater of Mount Etna a few days prior to the Late Earthquake, 1858. 'A violent earthquake has occurred upon the high cone of Etna...it threw down, with a tremendous noise
The Crater of Mount Etna in 1809 - from a sketch by Signor Gimmellaro, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe Crater of Mount Etna in 1809 - from a sketch by Signor Gimmellaro, 1858. 'Before us and beneath us was the crater of Etna. The circumference of the crater, according to Sig