Chaos Collection (page 56)

Street scene, Barbados. Throwing Money
A raucous scene in the streets of Bridgetown, Barbados where it was the tradition for visitors landing at the port to throw copper and silver coins to people in the street

Christmas time chaos
A chaotic but merry scene depicting a family at Christmas. The children, all very energetic and excited, play musical instruments, help decorate the tree and play games

Spring-Cleaning in Full Swing III
Sleeping arrangements during Spring Cleaning showing a family asleep in makeshift beds. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Spring-Cleaning in Full Swing
Women spring clean the house around a man who is eating breakfast. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Cars stuck in snow at Pease Pottage, 1963
A long line of cars stranded at Pease Pottage Hill on the London to Brighton road in deep snow during the ferocious winter of 1963

Scenes during a days fishing off St. Helena, c. 1877
Engraving showing a number of scenes on St. Helena and during a fishing trip off the island, c.1877. The centre image shows one of the European fishermen hauling in an eel

Fight during Wedding
Two families quarrel rather violently during a marriage service

Emigrant Ship Mealtime
Chaos ensues between decks on an emigrant ship during feeding time as the passengers jostle and push as the food is dished onto plates

Paris Traffic Hell
Cars and buses fight for space in traffic chaos at Place de l Opera, Paris

Disturbance in Commons
Irish MPs demonstrate in the House of Commons, demanding Home Rule

Mistletoe / Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper invites some young ladies round to test out the mistletoe; his wife is so shocked, she drops the plum pudding

Children / Picnic / Sloper
Ally Sloper supplies brimstone and treacle and Sally Lunns for the childrens Jubilee treat

Bashi-Bazouks during the Russo-Turkish War
Bashi-Bazouks (irregular soldiers of the Ottoman army) in action, burning a village during the Russo-Turkish War

Misbehaving Horse 1898
Mr Popples horse, Candles, bought from the local grocer, causes a bit of consternation when Mr Popple introduces himself to the Hopham Hunt

Plaza de Toros, San Fermin festival, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, Europe

A Sycamore Tree snapped by gale force winds near Ambleside Cumbria UK
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Cars driving on the M! motorway near Loughborough in evening fog
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Social / Waterloo Bridge
Buses and cars caught up in the chaos of roadworks on Waterloo Bridge

Europeans Flee Ethiopia
Europeans and prominent citizens flee Addis Ababa as Italians draw near

Crystal Palace Crowds
Utter chaos and gridlock in central London due to the sheer volume of visitors travelling to the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park

Dotheboys Hall / Dickens
The breaking up of Dotheboys Hall

God Creates it All
God causes the Earth to form from primeval chaos

Theatregoers in Gallery
Boxing-Night ( A picture in the National Gallery )

Westminster / 1929
Early traffic congestion at Westminster

Punch / Motoring Cartoon
A quiet Sunday in our village. Cars bringing traffic, noise, pollution and general chaos to a small village

Paris Police / Entertainer
The Paris police arrest a group of gypsey street entertainers and quickly regret their action as chaos ensues

French Students Protest
A protest or chahut of Paris students in a classroom on the Rive Gauche, Latin Quarter

Carriage Causes Chaos
A gentlemans tandem causes chaos and confusion - and a fine display of female leg ! - when it trots along a village street, scattering livestock and upsetting a market cart

Elephant / Cafe 1905
An elephant invades the Cafe de la Comedie at Perigueux, France

Explosion at Holbeach
GUY FAWKES The explosion at Holbeach causes chaos

Carl XII (Seated at Desk
CARL XII - Monarch dictating whilst chaos reigns all around

Satan and Chaos
SATAN at the court of CHAOS

Hysteria runs riot in a Brooklyn cigarette factory
At Brooklyn, New York, a female employee in a cigarette factory has a fit of hysterics which spreads to the entire work force. As a result the factory has to be closed for the rest of the day

Primeval Chaos
Primeval chaos pre-existed the Big Bang and Gods seven-day Creation. The Zodiac signs and other notable celestial celebrities tumbled about the cosmos every which way

Changing trains at Gloucester
The break of gauge from wide to narrow gauge at Gloucester means that cross-country passengers and their baggage have to change trains

Temperance meeting in cathedral town
A temperance meeting in a cathedral town meets opposition. Attended by Wilfred Lawson, George Trevelyan & Dr Temple

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"Captivating Chaos: A Kaleidoscope of Disorder and Beauty" In the realm of chaos, where order meets unpredictability, we find ourselves immersed in a world that defies our understanding. From the intricate patterns of the Mandelbrot fractal to the frenzied brushstrokes of "The Blaydon Races - A Study from Life, " chaos manifests itself in captivating forms. Charles Darwin once pondered upon chaos as he unraveled nature's mysteries, unveiling the interconnectedness of all living beings. Just like the second fight between Harry Paulson and Tom Paddock captured by Pugnis they can be found even within human conflicts, where emotions clash and adrenaline surges. History bears witness to chaotic events that shape nations; one such instance being the Great Fire of London in 1666. As flames devoured buildings and lives were upturned, chaos reigned supreme. Yet amidst destruction emerged resilience and rebirth. War too is no stranger to chaos; as depicted in H. Charles McBarron Jr. 's painting capturing soldiers crossing Remagen Bridgehead during World War II. Amidst bullets whizzing past them, they pressed forward with determination against overwhelming odds. Nature herself boasts her own brand of disorderly beauty; take for instance the Great Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius or Victoria Falls' thunderous cascade known as "The Leaping Water. " These natural wonders remind us that even they are hold an awe-inspiring allure. Closer to home on Belfast streets, trams cause havoc with their clattering wheels and bustling passengers adding a touch of pandemonium to everyday life. And who could forget Heath Robinson's whimsical depiction titled "Peace Perfect Peace, " humorously illustrating how even tranquility can descend into disarray? Beyond our earthly confines lies a cosmic tapestry woven with celestial mayhem—a spacial phenomenon captivating our imagination while reminding us how small we truly are in the grand scheme of things.