Blazing Collection

The Ghost Story by Alfred Bestall
A family sit in the dark by a blazing fire, rigid with fear while listening to a ghost story told by an aged relative. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, the sceptre of a medieval knight

Great Fire of London
The blazing city seen from the south bank of the Thames

Stunt woman rides through flames on motorbike
Sue, 23, one of a team of stunt women, rides her motorbike through a twenty-foot long tunnel of burning hay bales. Wearing only a T-shirt and hot pants she entered the tunnel at 60 mph

Sizaire Poster 1925
Art deco inspired poster for the Sizaire car with its headlamps blazing

Firefighters in action with hosepipes, Shad Thames, SE1
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at night, at a fire in Shad Thames, 19 February 1958, at the premises of Corry & Co, showing the Gainsford Street/Maguire Street corner of the building

Nottingham Castle on Fire, 10 October 1831, mid-19th century (oil on canvas)
3743748 Nottingham Castle on Fire, 10 October 1831, mid-19th century (oil on canvas) by Dawson, Henry (1811-78); 47x67.9 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Firefighters in action with hosepipes, London
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a blazing fire, London

French warship, cover illustration from 'La Marine de Guerre', 1909 (colour litho)
CHT397992 French warship, cover illustration from 'La Marine de Guerre', 1909 (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

2012 Spanish Grand Prix - Sunday Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain 13th May 2012 Smoke bellows out of the Williams garage when a fire errupts after the race

HMS Duke of York, a King George V-class battleship. March 1942

WW2 - John Brown's Body
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, John Brown's Body, written by Gordon Boshell. The image portrays the title character

WW2 Greetings Card, Fire Watchers
A WW2 greetings card, Good luck and best wishes from one fire watcher to another. The image shows two cats sat by a blazing fireplace. Date: circa 1940s

Le Passeur DEau
This etching shows a muscular, hulking ferryman rowing his boat through some thrashing waves in the ocean, travelling towards the blazing sun in the distance. Date: circa 1921

Berry's Electric Magicoal Advertisement
An advertisement for Berry's Electric Ltd, with a photograph promoting the Magicoal electric fire, a blazing fire with flame effect. Date: circa 1920

Edward I Dies Events Britain 1307 Weak Ride Borne
edward, i, dies, events, britain, 1307, weak, ride, borne, litter, northward, march, roadside, last, moments, gladdened, sight, blazing, scottish, town, troops, death, king, british, royalty

Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus) on Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) Marion County, Illinois. Date: 07-08-2020

Setting fire to the Wall of the Fermiers Generaux in Paris on 12 July, 1789 (coloured engraving)
CHT441001 Setting fire to the Wall of the Fermiers Generaux in Paris on 12 July, 1789 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Fol. 62r, Almo Sol, quella fronde ch io sol amo, from Canzoniere e Trionfi by Petrarch, c. 1470
XOT366478 Fol. 62r, Almo Sol, quella fronde ch io sol amo, from Canzoniere e Trionfi by Petrarch, c.1470 by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Queriniana, Brescia

Blazing Bailey Ridden By R.Thornton Cheltenham Festival 2006 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 17 March 2006 Date: 17 March 2006

After the Battle of Santiago, the Total Destruction of Admiral Cerveras Fleet (litho)
1063561 After the Battle of Santiago, the Total Destruction of Admiral Cerveras Fleet (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Battle of Santiago)

A blazing spear... in the midnight sky
931015 A blazing spear...in the midnight sky by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Loasa lateritia. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Blazing star, Mentzelia aspera (Stalked mentzelia, Mentzelia stipitata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Priscilla Bury from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Terrific Combat Between the "Monitor"2 Guns & "Merrimac"
3704156 Terrific Combat Between the " Monitor" 2 Guns & " Merrimac" 11 Guns In Hampton Roads March 9th 1862 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

"The thatched roofs of the boats blazing furiously"(colour litho)
2792205 " The thatched roofs of the boats blazing furiously" (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Santa Claus on a Christmas postcard, putting toys in stockings in front of a blazing fireplace. Date: circa 1890s

The fall of Richmond, Virginia on the night of April 2nd 1865 (colour lithograph)
3710017 The fall of Richmond, Virginia on the night of April 2nd 1865 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Life on the Prairie: The Trappers defence, "Fire fight Fire"
3704180 Life on the Prairie: The Trappers defence, " Fire fight Fire", 1862 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Moses and the Burning Bush (tempera on plaster)
BLP397889 Moses and the Burning Bush (tempera on plaster) by Jewish School, (2nd century); Dura-Europos Synagogue, National Museum of Damascus

The Descent of Discord (engraving)
973676 The Descent of Discord (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Descent of Discord)

Hanging Scroll depicting A Meeting of Japan, China and the West
1109347 Hanging Scroll depicting A Meeting of Japan, China and the West, by Shiba Kokan (1747-1818); 101.6x49.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Japanese

The Splendid Naval Triumph on the Mississippi, April 24th, 1862 (colour lithograph)
3704146 The Splendid Naval Triumph on the Mississippi, April 24th, 1862 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Cannonball, illustration from L Art de l Artillerie
XDT217873 Cannonball, illustration from L Art de l Artillerie by Wolff de Senftenberg, late 16th century (pencil & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Min

Burning mirror, allegory of Optics, engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin (1715-90
CHT184321 Burning mirror, allegory of Optics, engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin (1715-90) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lajoue, Jacques de (1687-1761) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Burning Steamer, 1858 (oil on canvas)
3930901 Burning Steamer, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Larson, Marcus (1825-64); 148x199 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

The great fight at Charleston S. C. April, 7th 1863, 1863 (colour lithograph)
3710015 The great fight at Charleston S.C. April, 7th 1863, 1863 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Family Christmas

Firemen at Work Date: 1880

MARY TO THE RESCUE
When axe and bucket have failed and the fire brigade havent turned up, the owner of a blazing house implores the aid of the Virgin Mary, who kindly offers her help Date: circa 1850

Fireman climbing a ladder at a fire
A brave fireman climbs a ladder to rescue Alice Ayres and her children from the window of a blazing house Date: 19th century

Festivals, Guy Fawkes, Family group standing in front of blazing bonfire

According to Greek mythology Zeus defeated the giant Mimas by throwing blazing thunderbolts at him during the Gigantomachy

The Reichstag fire, an arson attack on the Reichstag building, Berlin on 27 February 1933. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938

Scene depicting the Great Fire of London, 1666. From London Pictures, published 1890

A Blazing Red Sky At Sunset Silhouettes Hundreds Of Commorant Seabirds On A Rocky Island As Seen From The High Head Trail; Prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada

Multiple Exposure Of Yellow Goldenrod And And Purplish Rough Blazing Star In Smith Prairie, Hubbard County; Minnesota, United States Of America

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Blazing through history: From ghost stories to devastating fires, the power of flames captivates us all. 🔥✨ In Alfred Bestall's 'The Ghost Story', a chilling tale unfolds as shadows dance amidst the blazing embers, sending shivers down our spines. The Great Fire of London, a catastrophic inferno that ravaged the city in 1666, forever etched its mark on history. The skyline ablaze with orange hues and smoke-filled air reminds us of both destruction and resilience. Transporting us to the roaring twenties, the Sizaire Poster from 1925 ignites our imagination with its sleek design and fiery red backdrop. A symbol of speed and excitement that blazes across time. Nottingham Castle on Fire depicts a mid-19th century scene where flames engulfed this historic landmark. The canvas captures both chaos and beauty as fire dances against an ominous sky. Firefighters in action at Shad Thames demonstrate bravery in battling fierce blazes with powerful hosepipes. Their courage shines through as they protect lives and property from nature's wrath. During World War II, 'John Brown's Body' became a rallying cry for firefighters who risked their lives daily to save others from burning buildings. A testament to their heroism amidst wartime chaos. A poignant WW2 Greetings Card showcases fire watchers standing vigilant against nocturnal fires while spreading hope during dark times. Their dedication illuminates even the darkest corners of despair. Le Passeur DEau transports us into a dreamlike realm where water meets fire - two opposing forces intertwined yet harmonious in their dance under moonlit skies. Berry's Electric Magicoal Advertisement brings warmth into homes with its glowing coals - an inviting sight that kindles memories of cozy evenings spent by crackling hearths. Edward I Dies Events Britain 1307 Weak Ride Borne signifies the end of an era as flames flicker around Edward I's final journey.