Foiled Collection

Dragon attacked by swarm of bees
A dragon is foiled when a swarm of bees distracts its attention, enabling the child to be snatched from the jaws of death! Date: 1887

Victor Ubogu Is Foiled As He Trys To Reach The Ball 15 April 1995 Date: 15 April 1995

A war show on the Island without Peace (colour litho)
2808979 A war show on the Island without Peace (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A war show on the Peaceless Island)

Arrest of King Louis XVI of France and his family at Varennes while trying to escape after the French Revolution
6000626 Arrest of King Louis XVI of France and his family at Varennes while trying to escape after the French Revolution, 1791 (engraving) by Cain

I Swear You Are an Englishman : the authors disguise is exposed in Herat
TRV227729 I Swear You Are an Englishman : the authors disguise is exposed in Herat, from Travels in Central Asia...in...1863, 1864 by Arminius Vambery (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

A Dash for Liberty foiled, heading off General Cronje at the Modder River on 17 February (litho)
1048650 A Dash for Liberty foiled, heading off General Cronje at the Modder River on 17 February (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dash for Liberty foiled)

French Democrats Surprising the Royal Runaways, 1794 (colour engraving)
REV104596 French Democrats Surprising the Royal Runaways, 1794 (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Arrest of Guy Fawkes by Sir Thomas Knyvet
The arrest of Guy Fawkes by Sir Thomas Knyvet and others, following the foiled Gunpowder Plot, 5 November 1605. 1605

Lyon Conspirators
A conspiracy at Lyon against the regime is foiled, and the conspirators put on trial

D ayllon & Chicoreans
Vasques d Ayllons attempt to found a colony in Florida is foiled by the Chicoreans Date: circa 1512

The Enchanter Foiled
Slide showing a picture or a girl in a fine dress kneeling next to a bearded man dressed as an enchanter or wizard next to her, on the battlements on a castle. Part of Box 366. Date: circa 1900

The Burglary, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838
XJF396009 The Burglary, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838, published by Chapman & Hall, 1901 (engraving) by Cruikshank

A deadly conflict. The kidnapper foiled. Date c1892 Nov. 12

French Revolution 1791
The Affaire des Poignards ( Affair of the daggers ) - royalist Chevaliers du Poignard attempt a coup at the Palais des Tuileries but are foiled by Lafayette. Date: 28 February 1791

Siege of Alkmaar
The Spanish besiege Alkmaar, but are foiled by the towns heroic resistance, which will come to symbolise the Dutch determination to win their independence from Spain

Rendelsham Scene
Any attempt to reconstruct the extraordinary events of 27 December 1980 are foiled by the Great Storm of 1992, which flattened most of the trees. Were aliens responsible ?

Crinoline Prevents Kiss
Adolphus is foiled in his attempts to obtain a kiss from his beloved. The new fashion is proving a barrier to matrimony and intimacy between the sexes

Catiline Conspiracy
Lucius Sergius Catiline, a career intriguer, foiled in his machinations, embarks on a massive conspiracy to seize power : but he will be foiled by Cicero

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"Foiled: Tales of Defeat and Unexpected Twists" Dragon attacked by swarm of bees: In a surprising turn of events, the mighty dragon's fiery rampage was swiftly halted as it found itself engulfed in a buzzing cloud of bees. Nature's tiny warriors had foiled the fearsome creature's plans for destruction. Arrest of Guy Fawkes by Sir Thomas Knyvet: The infamous plot to blow up Parliament went up in smoke as vigilant Sir Thomas Knyvet foiled Guy Fawkes' sinister intentions, ensuring that history would remember their names forever intertwined. Edward I (1239-1307) kills his would-be assassin: With lightning reflexes and unwavering determination, King Edward I thwarted an assassination attempt on his life. His swift action left no doubt that those who dared challenge him would be mercilessly foiled. Victor Ubogu Is Foiled As He. . : Even rugby legend Victor Ubogu couldn't escape being foiled during a crucial match, much to the surprise of fans worldwide. Sometimes even the most skilled athletes find themselves facing unexpected obstacles on their path to victory. A war show on the Island without Peace: Amidst chaos and conflict, peace seemed unattainable until an unforeseen twist occurred - a group of brave individuals managed to foil the plans of warmongers, offering hope for an island desperate for tranquility. Arrest of King Louis XVI at Varennes while trying to escape after French Revolution: The once-mighty monarch's dreams crumbled as he and his family were apprehended while attempting to flee France amidst revolution's turmoil—a poignant reminder that even royalty can be foiled by destiny. "I Swear You Are an Englishman": In Herat, secrets unraveled when a clever disguise was exposed with devastating consequences for its wearer—an Englishman whose true identity had been cunningly concealed, only to be ultimately foiled.