Accidents Collection (page 16)

Mountain Travelling in India, the shortest way down the Coonoor Ghaut (engraving)
1037655 Mountain Travelling in India, the shortest way down the Coonoor Ghaut (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountain Travelling in India)

The Accident to the Crystal Palace Balloon (b / w photo)
1042920 The Accident to the Crystal Palace Balloon (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Accident to the Crystal Palace Balloon)

The Accident on the Brighton Line (litho)
1042520 The Accident on the Brighton Line (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Accident on the Brighton Line)

A Sham Railway Accident (engraving)
1050513 A Sham Railway Accident (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sham Railway Accident)

The Collision in the Solent, the "Alberta"meeting the "Mistletoe"(engraving)
1049278 The Collision in the Solent, the " Alberta" meeting the " Mistletoe" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Collision between the German Ironclads in the Channel (engraving)
1050168 The Collision between the German Ironclads in the Channel (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

In Dock at Portsmouth after the Accident (litho)
1042868 In Dock at Portsmouth after the Accident (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Dock at Portsmouth after the Accident)

Mountain Perils in Afghanistan, an Accident to the Amirs Guard (litho)
1051175 Mountain Perils in Afghanistan, an Accident to the Amirs Guard (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountain Perils in Afghanistan)

On the March in Rhodesia, an Accident at a Nasty Crossing (litho)
1051163 On the March in Rhodesia, an Accident at a Nasty Crossing (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the March in Rhodesia)

Amy Robsart (engraving)
1049839 Amy Robsart (engraving) by Yeames, William Frederick (1835-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amy Robsart. Illustration for The Graphic)

A Tale of the Frost (engraving)
1050226 A Tale of the Frost (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tale of the Frost)

The Collision between the German Ironclads in the Channel (engraving)
1050108 The Collision between the German Ironclads in the Channel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Perilous Position (engraving)
1048176 A Perilous Position (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Perilous Position)

Heres a Nice Ado! (litho)
1047831 Heres a Nice Ado! (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heres a Nice Ado! Illustration for The Graphic)

"Ware Wire!", an Incident in the Hunting Field (engraving)
1047418 " Ware Wire!", an Incident in the Hunting Field (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ware Wire)

A Man-Slaying Motor (b / w photo)
1629827 A Man-Slaying Motor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Man-Slaying Motor. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 June 1902)

Explosion on Board the Camperdown (engraving)
1100641 Explosion on Board the Camperdown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Explosion on Board the Camperdown)

A truckload of horse in an accident in Biella (colour litho)
959944 A truckload of horse in an accident in Biella (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A truckload of horse in an accident in Biella, Italy)

Myopia (chromolitho)
1093681 Myopia (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Myopia. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French

The Collision off Beachy Head between the "Largo Bay"and the "Glencoe"(engraving)
1055411 The Collision off Beachy Head between the " Largo Bay" and the " Glencoe" (engraving) by English School

Major Monys Perilous Situation (engraving)
960555 Major Monys Perilous Situation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Monys Perilous Situation)

L embarras des capotes (coloured engraving)
968916 L embarras des capotes (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L embarras des capotes)

Jules Duruofs balloon coming down in the North Sea, 1874 (chromolitho)
974463 Jules Duruofs balloon coming down in the North Sea, 1874 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules Duruofs balloon coming down in the North Sea)

The Cab Accident (oil on panel)
995667 The Cab Accident (oil on panel) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 35.5x51 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The misadventures of a carter (coloured engraving)
979124 The misadventures of a carter (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The misadventures of a carter.); © Look and Learn

Tram accident at Sevres, France, 1897 (engraving)
971851 Tram accident at Sevres, France, 1897 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tram accident at Sevres, France)

After a Railway Accident, the Fallen Bridge and Train on the Midland Line near Hereford (engraving)
1060095 After a Railway Accident, the Fallen Bridge and Train on the Midland Line near Hereford (engraving) by English School

The Scene of the Boating Fatality at Poona (b / w photo)
1062778 The Scene of the Boating Fatality at Poona (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scene of the Boating Fatality at Poona)

On the road to Gilgit, Gurkhas rescuing baggage from a mule which has fallen into a defile (engraving)
1064229 On the road to Gilgit, Gurkhas rescuing baggage from a mule which has fallen into a defile (engraving) by English School

"Oh! What a falling off was there!"(chromolitho)
982589 " Oh! What a falling off was there!" (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Oh! What a falling off was there)

Accident to the Nassau Balloon in the London-Road, on Wednesday (engraving)
1096337 Accident to the Nassau Balloon in the London-Road, on Wednesday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gulliver sneezes and causes a catastrophe (chromolitho)
1091554 Gulliver sneezes and causes a catastrophe (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulliver sneezes and causes a catastrophe)

The Railway Accident at Abbotts Ripton, near Huntingdon, Working Parties removing the Injured (engraving)
1105878 The Railway Accident at Abbotts Ripton, near Huntingdon, Working Parties removing the Injured (engraving) by English School

Scene of the Accident on the South Eastern Railway, on Tuesday Last (engraving)
1101667 Scene of the Accident on the South Eastern Railway, on Tuesday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fearful Collision off Greenhithe (engraving)
1101605 Fearful Collision off Greenhithe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fearful Collision off Greenhithe)

Fall of the Suspension Bridge, at New Yarmouth, on Friday, 2 May (engraving)
1095530 Fall of the Suspension Bridge, at New Yarmouth, on Friday, 2 May (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fall of the Suspension Bridge, at New Yarmouth)

Accident to the Steam-Ship "Demerara, "on her Passage down the River Avon (engraving)
1102410 Accident to the Steam-Ship " Demerara, " on her Passage down the River Avon (engraving) by English School

Boiler Explosion in Chatham Dockyard Yesterday Week (engraving)
1103532 Boiler Explosion in Chatham Dockyard Yesterday Week (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boiler Explosion in Chatham Dockyard Yesterday Week)

Something on each way, a fish tragedy (litho)
1090740 Something on each way, a fish tragedy (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Something on each way, a fish tragedy)

Waiting for the Excursion Train (engraving)
583051 Waiting for the Excursion Train (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting for the Excursion Train)

Terrible accident on the ice at Regents Park, London (engraving)
586562 Terrible accident on the ice at Regents Park, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Explosion on Southwark Bridge (photo)
605013 Explosion on Southwark Bridge (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Explosion on Southwark Bridge)

The Light-Ship and Incoming Steamer, frontispiece illustration from Appleton
DGC418679 The Light-Ship and Incoming Steamer, frontispiece illustration from Appletons Journal, May 4, 1872 (engraving) by American School

William the Conqueror falling from his horse on 9 September
473450 William the Conqueror falling from his horse on 9 September, 1087 at Saint-Gervais near Rouen, Normandy, 1936 (colour litho) by Bull

Pride goes before a fall (colour litho)
726947 Pride goes before a fall (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pride goes before a fall, drawn by R De La Neziere)

Think, illustration from Emblemata of Zinne-werk
740198 Think, illustration from Emblemata of Zinne-werk by Johannes de Brune (1589-1658), Jan Jacobs Schipper, Amsterdam, 1661 (engraving) by Venne

Alfred in the House of the Neatherd, illustration from David Humes
STC429642 Alfred in the House of the Neatherd, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R. Bowyer, London, 1812 (engraving) by English School

Bloody accident in Arles, illustration from Le Petit Journal
STC415996 Bloody accident in Arles, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre, 1898 (colour litho) by French School

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"Accidents: Unpredictable, yet unforgettable moments that shape our lives. From the infamous Montparnasse Accident to a bus embedded in a house on Blackstock Road, London, these incidents remind us of the fragility of existence. Sometimes they are even take an unexpected turn, like the incredible encounter between a diver and an octopus deep beneath the ocean's surface. Looking back at history, we find ourselves marveling at 18th-century fire engines and their valiant efforts to protect communities from devastating blazes. The GLC-LFB Road Traffic Accident (RTA) serves as a stark reminder of the dangers we face on modern roads every day. But they can not always tragic; they can also teach us valuable lessons about safety. Take the Fire Safety Hop Pickers who risked their lives amidst flames to save others or witness the heroic firefighters racing through streets on their trusty fire-fighting motorcycles. Traveling further back in time, we discover manual fire-engines from 1885 and horse-drawn fire engines that were once relied upon for firefighting duties. And let's not forget about innovation –the first petrol-powered fire engine revolutionized emergency response forever. In action-packed scenes captured by photographers over generations, we see these mighty machines battling against roaring infernos with unwavering determination. Each image tells its own story of bravery and resilience. From small towns to bustling cities, they have left indelible marks on our collective memory. They remind us to appreciate life's precious moments while emphasizing the importance of preparedness and safety measures. " Note.