Collapsed Collection (page 5)

Saint John the Evangelist Causes a Pagan Temple to Collapse, ca. 1370

For Auld Lang Syne - New Year Greetings card - 1908 Date: 1908

He smelt - O Lord! How he did smell!, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
He smelt - O Lord! How he did smell!, c1820. Satirical cartoon, with a quote from Southeys " Minor Poems", vol. iii p. 103

Edmund Cheesemans Wife Before Governor Berkeley, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Edmund Cheesemans Wife Before Governor Berkeley, (1877). William Berkeley, the governor of Virginia (in what is now the United States)

The Bank Collapses, 1881, (1965). Creator: Vladimir Makovsky
The Bank Collapses, 1881, (1965). A group of agitated people who are unable to withdraw their money - a woman on the left has fainted, overcome with worry

Floods v. Railway Engine - A Collapse Near St. Erth, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Floods v. Railway Engine - A Collapse Near St. Erth, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

A Local Woman of the Orkney Islands outside her house. Orkney was the site of a Royal Navy base at Scapa Flow, where the sailor who sent this card was stationed (on HMS Royal Arthur) in June 1916

Netley Abbey, 1776. Artist: Richard Godfrey
Netley Abbey, 1776. Ruined late medieval monastery in the village of Netley near Southampton in Hampshire. The abbey was founded in 1239 by the Bishop of Winchester as a house for Roman Catholic

Damaged interior of the underground reservoir, Beckton Sewage Works, London, 1938. Struts supporting a collapsing arch, with part of the roof missing

An accident near Coppice Row, Farringdon Street, City of London, 1862. View showing men attempting to rectify the damage and crowds watching

Returning Justice lifts aloft her Scale, 1821. Caroline of Brunswick, between Bergami and Alderman Wood, falls from the tilting summit of a breaking pillar which rests on the word Adultery

Monument to John Milton and part of St Giles without Cripplegate after bomb damage, c1940
View of the monument to John Milton and part of St Giles without Cripplegate after bomb damage, London, c1940

Visit to Mr Deputy - at his modern built villas near Clapham, London, c1750
A common Council-man of Candlestick Ward and his wife, on a visit to Mr Deputy - at his modern built villas near Clapham, London

The humours and diversions of Southwark Fair, London, 1733
The humours and diversions of Southwark Fair, 1733. Scene near St Georges Church in Borough High Street, London; plays being performed, a rope-flyer, rope-dancer, booths and other entertainments

Death of De Montfort, 1265 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Death of De Montfort, 1864. Simon de Montfort, (1208- 1265) was a French-English nobleman who led the rebellion against King Henry III of England during the Second Barons War of 1263-64

Death of Chatham, 1859. Artist: Francis Nicholson
Death of Chatham, 1859. Death of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham and British Whig, on 7 April 1778, during a debate in the House of Lords on the American War of Independence

Through the long night the rescue men at work, searching, helping to safety, 1941 (1942). The night of 11th January 1941. From Frontline 1940-1941. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]

The finish of the marathon, Olympic Games, London, 1908, (c1920). Dorando Pietri of Italy, the first runner to enter the stadium, collapsed several times and ran the wrong way

A collapsed British dugout, Mesopotamia, WWI, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918

Mine collapse, Aniche, France, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 16th December 1900

A serious accident on the building site for the Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900, (1899). Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
A serious accident on the building site for the Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900, (1899). An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 29th October 1899

Medinet Abou, Thebes, 5th December 1832, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Louis Haghe
Medinet Abou, Thebes, 5th December 1832, Egypt, 19th century. The mortuary temple of the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Rameses III, built in the 12th century BC

Medinet Abou, Thebes, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Henry Pilleau
Medinet Abou, Thebes, Egypt, 19th century. From the collection of the Schuster Gallery, London

Bombing of Helsinki by the Russians, World War 2, c1940. Block of flats in flames after a direct hit

Augustinian canons and their St Bernard dogs rescuing a traveller, Switzerland
Augustinian canons and their St Bernard dogs from the hospice of Great St Bernard, Switzerland, rescuing a traveller collapsed in the snow. Founded by St Bernard of Menthon (923-1008)

Cardwells Collapse, 1871. Artist: Joseph Swain
Cardwells Collapse, 1871. This cartoon depicts Edward Cardwell, Liberal Secretary for War during the period 1868 to 1874. From Punch, or the London Charivari, August 12, 1871

Hic Jacet - Here Lies - drunken man collapsed in gutter
(hic!) jacet (translated from the Latin: " Here Lies" ) - a drunken Londoner collapsed in gutter, his umbrella and hat discarded onto the street in his stupor. Date: circa 1890s

Netting Catching Diamond-Back Terrapins Chesapeake Bay
Netting Diamond-Back Terrapins. In the 19th century canneries processed and exported tons of product until the turtle populations collapsed

Catching Turtles Snapping Turtle Farm Chesapeake Bay
Catching turtles on a Snapping Turtle farm, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, United States of America. In the 19th century canneries processed

Dilapidated Barn on a Farmstead in the Countryside on the Canadian Prairies; Manitoba, Canada

Saggered Muiderpoort Singelgracht 1769 Image
Saggered Muiderpoort, seen from the Singelgracht, 1769 Image of the Muyderpoort in Amsterdam, Zoo as it collapsed, shown zig seen from outside (title on object), The sagged Muiderpoort in Amsterdam

Pieces Of Collapsed Ice Inside A Black Rapids Glacier Cave; Alaska, United States Of America

Intoxication - drawing by Paris-based artist Jan Olitzki - a woman has passed out under the effects of a heavy night on the tiles - in so doing her top has unfortunately descended

German bomber crashed on house, Bromley, Kent, WW2
The remains of a German bomber which crashed on house in Johnson Road, Bromley, Kent, during the Second World War (9 November 1940)

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Falling down the stairs - the end result is the same
Voice from above - " Whist, Mick! Are yer for faalen down shtairs?" Mick - " Uts arl roight, oi was comin down, anyhow!" Date: 1896

Tuberculosis of the spine, MRI scan
Tuberculosis of the spine. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the spine of a 74-year-old patient with tuberculosis (TB) of the spine, or Potts disease

German bomber crashed on house, Bromley, Kent, WW2
The remains of a German bomber which crashed on house in Johnson Road, Bromley, Kent, during the Second World War (9 November 1940)

Wreckage of German bomber on house in Bromley, WW2
Blitz in London -- inspecting the wreckage of an enemy plane that crashed onto a house in Bromley, Kent

Blitz in London -- Surrey Docks, Rotherhithe, WW2
Blitz in London -- roofs of the timber cargo storage areas totally collapsed after the intensity of the fires that devastated the Surrey Commercial Docks, Rotherhithe, SE London

Collapsed Scout at 1948 London Olympics
Scout collapsed through heat exhaustion whilst holding a Liechtenstein nationality sign at the 1948 London Olympics held at Wembley Stadium. 1948

Collapsed building in Eastbourne, Sussex
View from the side of a collapsed building in Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: circa 1965

London firefighters at work in Hampstead High Street
London firefighters at work outside a Woolworths building in Hampstead High Street, north-west London (11 May 1946). General aerial view of the front of the premises after the fire has been

Bonzo Quite Agrees! by George Studdy
Bonzo Quite Agrees! He falls into a hole in the road, which confirms that the maintenance work is necessary. Date: 1923

Tommy Hampson collapsed after 800m win, 1932 Olympics
Thomas " Tommy" Hampson (1907 1965), British athlete, winner of the 800 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics. Pictured on the front cover of the Illustrated Sporting

Man walking under collapsed structure, WW2
A man walking out from under a collapsed metal structure during the Second World War. Date: circa 1940s

The General Strike - incidents of the Strike 1926
The arrest of a woman (between two policemen in centre foreground) at Hammersmith Broadway in West London during the General Strike

The General Strike - civil constabulary reserve 1926
A unit of new recruits to the new civil constabulary reserve, equipped with steel helmets, truncheons and armlets, leaving headquarters at Buckingham Gate in London during the General Strike

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From medical emergencies to historical disasters, the concept of 'collapsed' takes on various forms. In the realm of healthcare, a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) demands immediate attention and treatment. X-rays reveal the extent of damage and guide doctors in restoring normal breathing. Speaking of historical events, one cannot forget Queen Victoria's ill-fated journey over the Tay bridge. The collapse of this iconic structure shook an entire nation and left a lasting mark on engineering history. Moving from royalty to vices, we delve into 'His Masters Vice. ' This intriguing phrase hints at hidden indulgences that can bring even the mightiest downfalls. During times of war, London Fire Brigade (LFB) faced immense challenges amidst the Blitz bombings. One such incident occurred on Queen Victoria Street when buildings collapsed under relentless attacks. Shifting gears to artistry, Spanish bullfighting series captivates audiences with its intense moments. Picture number 10 out of 12 showcases a dramatic scene where strength meets vulnerability as both matador and bull face potential collapse. Tragedy struck Armenia in 1989 when a devastating earthquake caused widespread destruction. Images capturing the aftermath depict shattered lives alongside collapsed structures—a haunting reminder of nature's power. Closer to home, a house in Swedenborg Square stands as a testament to unexpected collapses within our own communities. Once filled with life and memories, it now lies abandoned after succumbing to time's relentless grip. The sight of any building collapsing is both awe-inspiring and terrifying—an abrupt end for something once solidly standing tall against all odds. On lighter notes from sporting achievements like Hayes winning the Marathon Race during London's Olympic Games in 1908 or amusing anecdotes like a drunk tattooist getting carried away while etching ink onto skin—these instances remind us that even triumphs or frivolous activities can lead to unexpected consequences if not handled carefully. In exploring abstract concepts tied to 'collapsed, ' we encounter the infinity symbol and black hole.