Chemical Weapons Collection

Porton Down, aerial photograph. This site, in Wiltshire, UK, houses the headquarters of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, an executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence

Ships of Op Recsyr Removing Chemical Weapons from Syria
Type 23 frigate HMS Montrose (foreground) escorts MV Taikoduring Operation Recsyr (REmoval of Chemical weapons from SYRia) near Cyprus in February 2014

German soldiers asphyxiated by poison gas deployed by them against the Russians but blown back into their own trenches
6000321 German soldiers asphyxiated by poison gas deployed by them against the Russians but blown back into their own trenches by the wind, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Damblans

Acting Sergeant John Raynes putting his smoke-helmet on Sergeant Ayres following the explosion of a gas shell
976446 Acting Sergeant John Raynes putting his smoke-helmet on Sergeant Ayres following the explosion of a gas shell, 11 October 1915 (litho) by Pearse

British machine gunners wearing gas helmets, World War I (colour photo)
3620753 British machine gunners wearing gas helmets, World War I (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British machine gunners wearing gas helmets)

Study for "Gassed", 1918-9 (charcoal and graphite on laid paper)
3526150 Study for " Gassed", 1918-9 (charcoal and graphite on laid paper) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 47.9x62.6 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Gas mask test at the start of the second world war, Bristol Circa September 1939

A British gas attack on German trenches, location not known May 1918

Preparations for war. ARP warden gets use to his gas mask and coat during a civil defence gas attack exercise in Kingston. June 1938

Preparations for war. ARP warden operates the air raid siren during a civil defence gas attack exercise in Kingston. June 1938

Chemical warfare, conceptual artwork
Chemical warfare. Conceptual computer artwork of gas masks. The areas which would protect the eyes are glowing green. This could represent the precautions taken to avoid chemical or biological

Drums leaking toxic waste, artwork
Drums leaking toxic waste, computer artwork. This image could be used to symbolise toxic waste and environmental contamination

Drum leaking toxic waste, artwork
Drum leaking toxic waste, computer artwork. This image could be used to symbolise toxic waste and environmental contamination

Isolation suit. Person wearing an isolation suit in a cloud of green mist

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"Unveiling the Deadly Legacy: A Historical Journey through Chemical Weapons" Step back in time to Porton Down, where the sinister secrets of chemical warfare were unlocked. An aerial photograph captures the haunting remnants of a dark era that forever changed the course of history. In 1915, German soldiers fell victim to their own deadly creation as poison gas engulfed their trenches during World War I. Witness the chilling aftermath through a vividly colored lithograph, depicting the tragic fate that awaited them. Amidst chaos and destruction, Acting Sergeant John Raynes valiantly protects his comrade Sergeant Ayres by swiftly donning a smoke-helmet after a gas shell explosion on October 11th, 1915. This poignant lithograph immortalizes their bravery amidst unimaginable horrors. British machine gunners clad in gas helmets stand resolute against an invisible enemy. Their determined faces captured in a color photograph serve as a reminder of the relentless battles fought against chemical weapons during World War I. Enter into an artist's mind with "Gassed, " created between 1918-9 using charcoal and graphite on laid paper. This powerful study unveils the psychological toll inflicted upon those exposed to poisonous gases on the battlefield. Fast forward to modern times when ships from Operation Recsyr embarked on a vital mission - removing chemical weapons from war-torn Syria. Witness this monumental effort aimed at eradicating these lethal agents and restoring peace. As tensions escalated before World War II, Bristol witnessed gas mask tests in September 1939. The image transports us back to that uncertain period when civilians prepared for potential attacks with protective gear. A British offensive strikes fear into German trenches during May 1918 - an unseen location becomes witness to this potent display of retaliation through toxic gases. It serves as both testament and warning about humanity's capacity for destruction. Preparations for war intensify as ARP wardens familiarize themselves with gas masks.