Accidents Collection (page 5)

14 July tragic - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving)
ICA4949819 14 July tragic - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc.

The Eye of the Police in All Countries - Illustration from "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving)
ICA4949807 The Eye of the Police in All Countries - Illustration from "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc.

Ancient Rome: Impress Messaline falling from a chariot during a race in Circus maximus
ELD4963388 Ancient Rome: Impress Messaline falling from a chariot during a race in Circus maximus (Valeria Messalina falls from a chariot during a race in Circus maximus)

The people running at the scene of the hot air balloon accident by Jean Francois Pilatre de Rosier (1757-1785)
ELD4840780 The people running at the scene of the hot air balloon accident by Jean Francois Pilatre de Rosier (1757-1785)

Cordee of mountaineers, one of whom broke the ice over a bridge over a glacier, 1890
NWI4961876 Cordee of mountaineers, one of whom broke the ice over a bridge over a glacier, 1890. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Cordee of mountaineers)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: route de Larday, a car accident, back on the road, 1919
LUX4798904 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: route de Larday, a car accident, back on the road, 1919; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: route de Larday

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): in a warehouse of agricultural machinery
LUX4760869 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): in a warehouse of agricultural machinery, workers scene a traffic accident between a tractor and a cyclist, 1905; (add.info.: France, Centre)

Rescue of the Expedition in the Great Canyon by John Wesley Powell (1869-1902), American explorer, years 1870
NWI4848272 Rescue of the Expedition in the Great Canyon by John Wesley Powell (1869-1902), American explorer, years 1870.; (add.info)

Fire in the camp during the expedition of John Powell (1834-1902), American explorer
NWI4902873 Fire in the camp during the expedition of John Powell (1834-1902), American explorer, on the Colorado River in Arizona during the 1870s (19th century). Engraving

A sailor who had overboard being saved by grabbing the leg of a passing albatross, 1850
3330918 A sailor who had overboard being saved by grabbing the leg of a passing albatross, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sailor who had overboard being saved by grabbing the leg of a)

The HMS Victoria capsizing, 1850
3478526 The HMS Victoria capsizing, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the HMS Victoria capsizing after colliding with HMS Camperdown. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gentleman helping a lady off a boat, losing his footing and falling in the river
FLO4679194 Gentleman helping a lady off a boat, losing his footing and falling in the river. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220449 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

A balloon falling into the sea
3732769 A balloon falling into the sea; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a balloon falling into the sea. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ascent before the fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking
3732687 Ascent before the fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking; (add.info.: Engraving depicting ascent before the fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking (1776-1837)

Garcon attendant sa petite copine dans un champ a la campagne et lui cueille un bouquet de fleur
COI4130923 Garcon attendant sa petite copine dans un champ a la campagne et lui cueille un bouquet de fleur. Malheureusement celle ci tombera a l'eau et il la sauvera de la noyade

Death of the King of France Henri II (1519-1559) wounded with a spear in the eye by Captain Gabriel de Montgomery
DUV4205455 Death of the King of France Henri II (1519-1559) wounded with a spear in the eye by Captain Gabriel de Montgomery (Gabriel de Lorges)

Un petit heros : enfant sauvant un ami tombe en dessous de la glace d'un lac gele
COI4130902 Un petit heros : enfant sauvant un ami tombe en dessous de la glace d'un lac gele. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895

Ramming of the Japanese cruiser Yoshino, 1904 (litho)
8655605 Ramming of the Japanese cruiser Yoshino, 1904 (litho) by Wigfull, William Edward (1875-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Water breaking through during excavation of Thames Tunnel, 12 January 1828
530615 Water breaking through during excavation of Thames Tunnel, 12 January 1828. On this occasion 6 men killed, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, site engineer

A French aeronaut falling to his death from a balloon over Beuzeville, France, 1899 (print)
545209 A French aeronaut falling to his death from a balloon over Beuzeville, France, 1899 (print); (add.info.: From 'Le Petit Journal' 30 June 1899)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643388 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Ellam, William Henry (1858-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Precaution Mania (litho)
8641409 Precaution Mania (litho) by Leete, Alfred (1882-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Precaution Mania. Illustration for The Strand Magazine, January to June 1913.); © Look and Learn.

Guildford, 9 miles SE, Wotton, near, Bishop Wilberforce's Cross (litho)
8633534 Guildford, 9 miles SE, Wotton, near, Bishop Wilberforce's Cross (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guildford, 9 miles SE, Wotton, near)

Llandovery, near, Mail Coack Pillar (litho)
8633467 Llandovery, near, Mail Coack Pillar (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Llandovery, near, Mail Coack Pillar)

How a newspaper is made (litho)
8675805 How a newspaper is made (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How a newspaper is made)

A cartoon commenting on railway worker's accidents. Illustrated by Leonard Raven-Hill (1867-1942)
5311206 A cartoon commenting on railway worker's accidents. Illustrated by Leonard Raven-Hill (1867-1942) an English artist, illustrator and cartoonist

Distressing situation of the 'Guardian' sloop, Captain Riou, after striking on a floating Island of ice
7341664 Distressing situation of the 'Guardian' sloop, Captain Riou, after striking on a floating Island of ice, 1809 (aquatint) by Unknown Artist

'Mando', late 19th century (glass)
7341211 'Mando', late 19th century (glass) by British School, (19th century); 8.2x10.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Western Front, late 19th century (glass)
7341210 Western Front, late 19th century (glass) by British School, (19th century); 8.2x10.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Liverpool mail coach crashes in snow near St. Albans, 1837. A woman passenger looks out of a carriage with no
5912964 The Liverpool mail coach crashes in snow near St. Albans, 1837. A woman passenger looks out of a carriage with no horses. Color print after an engraving by R

Engraving depicting a mother sitting by her son's bedside after he has had his legs amputated
5309442 Engraving depicting a mother sitting by her son's bedside after he has had his legs amputated; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a mother sitting by her son's bedside after he has had)

Two 19th century ladies have an accident on their bicycles. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000881 Two 19th century ladies have an accident on their bicycles. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Cover of " La Bomb (bakist)", 1890_3_9 - Illustration by Paul de Semant (1842-1903)
ICA4931692 Cover of " La Bomb (bakist)", 1890_3_9 - Illustration by Paul de Semant (1842-1903): The Car of the State - Case Boulanger, President of the Republic, Revision

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Sainte Maure de Touraine: a caudron biplane in a vineyard, 1915
LUX4798190 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Sainte Maure de Touraine: a caudron biplane in a vineyard, 1915; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Sinking of the Caravelle ' Santa Maria'' ship of Christopher Columbus on the coasts of Hispaniola
NWI4901055 Sinking of the Caravelle ' Santa Maria'' ship of Christopher Columbus on the coasts of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1492. Engraving

Killed while picking flowers - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving)
ICA4950690 Killed while picking flowers - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc.

The aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident
3732779 The aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident)

The fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking
3732688 The fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the fatal parachute descent of Robert Cocking (1776-1837)

Nadar's balloon 'Le Geant'
3732778 Nadar's balloon 'Le Geant'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Nadar's balloon 'Le Geant' which made its debut in Paris)

A balloon crashing into a tree
3732768 A balloon crashing into a tree; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a balloon crashing into a tree. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Duruof being rescued from the North Sea
3732760 The Duruof being rescued from the North Sea; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Duruof being rescued from the North Sea. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The old reliable McFadden's flats everything, 1902 (poster)
2911316 The old reliable McFadden's flats everything, 1902 (poster); (add.info.: The old reliable McFadden's flats everything. Theatre poster, American 1902.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dinner-table accidents in a restaurant. Gentleman dropping a full plate on a lady's lap
FLO4679193 Dinner-table accidents in a restaurant. Gentleman dropping a full plate on a lady's lap, waiter opening a bottle of beer in a customer's face, another waiter knocking a diner, etc

Duties towards oneself: the soul. Prudence - Discretion. A little grave in the bear pit
DUV4212622 Duties towards oneself: the soul. Prudence - Discretion. A little grave in the bear pit. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634298 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cugnot's steam-powered car (engraving)
8663707 Cugnot's steam-powered car (engraving) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot's steam-powered car after crashing into a wall, 1770)

Tragic ascent of the balloon Zenith, 1875 (engraving)
8672672 Tragic ascent of the balloon Zenith, 1875 (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragic ascent of the balloon Zenith, 1875)

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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.