Conflagration Collection

Emperor Nero watches Rome burn, whilst playing his Lyre
Roman Emperor Nero watches Rome burn from the Tower of Maecenas on the Esquiline Hill, whilst singing and playing the lyre. Painting by Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916). Polish Artist Date: 64 AD

The Fall of the German airship L-21 by Fortunino Matania, WW1
The destruction of the German Zeppelin L-21 over Cuffley, Hertfordshire after being shot down by Lieut. William Leefe Robinson on the night of 2nd/3rd September 1916

MUSSOLINI SAVES EUROPE
Mussolini returns from Munich to be applauded as the salvatore della pace who has saved Europe from imminent conflagration. Date: 1938

Great Fire of Newcastle and Gateshead
A view over Newcastle (on the far side of the River Tyne) and Gateshead (in the foreground) during the great fire which killed more than 50 people and destroyed many buildings

Napoleon Bonaparte watching the Fire of Moscow, 1812
Napoleon Bonaparte watching the Fire of Moscow after the Battle of Borodino, 1812. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by Doctor

Conflagration in a Medieval Town, 1690, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century
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The Great Fire at the Chicago Worlds Fair, the destruction of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building (engraving)
1064263 The Great Fire at the Chicago Worlds Fair, the destruction of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building (engraving) by Brewer

Conflagration of the Masonic Hall, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1819. The Masonic Hall burned to the ground on 9 March 1819. By Samuel Jones, and possibly John Lewis Krimmel

The Great Fire in the City, Church of St Mary Magdalene, Knightrider Street, after the Conflagration (engraving)
1055214 The Great Fire in the City, Church of St Mary Magdalene, Knightrider Street, after the Conflagration (engraving) by Brewer

Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre, 24 February 1809 (engraving)
611026 Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre, 24 February 1809 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre)

The Great Fire in Newfoundland, View of the City during the Conflagration (engraving)
1047518 The Great Fire in Newfoundland, View of the City during the Conflagration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire in Newfoundland)

Running Action Between the U. S. Frigate President and H. M. S
1079428 Running Action Between the U.S. Frigate President and H.M.S. Endymion, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Butterworth, Thomas (1768-1827); 40.6x55.9 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Sir Christopher Wrens plan for rebuilding the City of London after the dreadful conflagration in 1666 (engraving)
603988 Sir Christopher Wrens plan for rebuilding the City of London after the dreadful conflagration in 1666 (engraving) by English School

Turkish Firemen carrying Hand-Engines to the Scene of the late Conflagration in Constantinople (engraving)
2773756 Turkish Firemen carrying Hand-Engines to the Scene of the late Conflagration in Constantinople (engraving) by English School

Conflagration of Sebastopol, sketched on the Morning of 9 September, from the Height... (engraving)
2785545 Conflagration of Sebastopol, sketched on the Morning of 9 September, from the Height... (engraving) by English School

The conflagration of both Houses of Parliament as seen from the River at 8 o clock in the evening (coloured engraving)
602533 The conflagration of both Houses of Parliament as seen from the River at 8 o clock in the evening (coloured engraving) by English School

Scene in a lager-beer saloon during the conflagration (engraving)
736213 Scene in a lager-beer saloon during the conflagration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

True Reform of Parliament, i. e. Patriots lighting a Revolutionary Bonfire in New Palace
2655356 True Reform of Parliament, i.e. Patriots lighting a Revolutionary Bonfire in New Palace Yard, pub. Hannah Humphrey, 1809 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray

Conflagration at Varna (engraving)
1607689 Conflagration at Varna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conflagration at Varna. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 September 1854)

Engagement between the U. S. Frigate Constitution and H. M. S. Java, 1897 (oil on canvas)
1079368 Engagement between the U.S. Frigate Constitution and H.M.S. Java, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Chapman, Carlton Theodore (1860-1925); 61 A-- 91.4 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Great Fire in the Harrow Road, Firemen playing on the Ruins on the Day after the Conflagration (b / w photo)
1601039 The Great Fire in the Harrow Road, Firemen playing on the Ruins on the Day after the Conflagration (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Expedition of a British Force from Aden to Shugra (engraving)
1099140 Expedition of a British Force from Aden to Shugra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expedition of a British Force from Aden to Shugra)

Conflagration at Sir C Prices Wharf, Blackfriars, on Tuesday Last (engraving)
1101432 Conflagration at Sir C Prices Wharf, Blackfriars, on Tuesday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conflagration at Sir C Prices Wharf)

Representation du Feu Terrible a Nouvelle Yorck, 19 Septembre 1776
1079530 Representation du Feu Terrible a Nouvelle Yorck, 19 Septembre 1776, undated (hand-colored engraving) by Chereau, Jacques the Younger (1695-1776)

Battle of Port Hudson, La. 1863, 1886 (oil on canvas)
1079395 Battle of Port Hudson, La. 1863, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Davidson, Julian Oliver (1853-94); A39.7x55.9 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Fife!!! (engraving)
1047439 Fife!!! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fife!!!, a Metropolitan Fire-Engine on its Way to a Conflagration)

Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Gateshead during the Recent Conflagration (engraving)
1607996 Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Gateshead during the Recent Conflagration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spooners Protean Views: The New Houses of Parliament (coloured engraving)
586460 Spooners Protean Views: The New Houses of Parliament (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spooners Protean Views)

The disasterous fire at Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, London (engraving)
604025 The disasterous fire at Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The disasterous fire at Freemasons Hall)

Exact View of London Bridge since the conflagration of the late temporary bridge, 11 April 1758 (engraving)
611404 Exact View of London Bridge since the conflagration of the late temporary bridge, 11 April 1758 (engraving) by English School

True Reform of Parliament, i. e. Patriots lighting a Revolutionary Bonfire in New Palace
NCO190495 True Reform of Parliament, i.e. Patriots lighting a Revolutionary Bonfire in New Palace Yard, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1809 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Salonica, on the Shores of the Aegean Sea, Scene of the Recent Conflagration (engraving)
1596687 Salonica, on the Shores of the Aegean Sea, Scene of the Recent Conflagration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salonica)

Ruins of the Houses of Parliament as they appeared on the morning after the conflagration (engraving)
602523 Ruins of the Houses of Parliament as they appeared on the morning after the conflagration (engraving) by English School

Plan of the City and Liberties of London after the dreadful conflagration in the year 1666 (engraving)
603990 Plan of the City and Liberties of London after the dreadful conflagration in the year 1666 (engraving) by English School

A Naval Engagement Between the "Quebec"and the "Surveillante", c
BON51617 A Naval Engagement Between the " Quebec" and the " Surveillante", c.1779 by Paton, Richard (1717-91); Private Collection; (add.info)

Promotional card for Cacao van Houten drinking chocolate illustrating
CHT221510 Promotional card for Cacao van Houten drinking chocolate illustrating the burning of Rome in 64 AD, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School

Destruction of Naworth Castle, by Fire (engraving)
1101246 Destruction of Naworth Castle, by Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Naworth Castle, by Fire)

Conflagration of the Old Greyfriars Church, Edinburgh (engraving)
1095321 Conflagration of the Old Greyfriars Church, Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conflagration of the Old Greyfriars Church, Edinburgh)

Escape of H. M. S. Belvidera from the U. S. Frigate President, 1815 (oil on canvas)
1079427 Escape of H.M.S. Belvidera from the U.S. Frigate President, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Butterworth, Thomas (1768-1827); 40.6x55.9 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

A Fire Engine on its way to a conflagration (engraving)
558709 A Fire Engine on its way to a conflagration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fire Engine on its way to a conflagration)

The Burning of Moscow, September 1812, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (b. c
CHT70252 The Burning of Moscow, September 1812, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (b.c.1785) (aquatint engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Societys Medal, Loss of the "Ocean Monarch"(engraving)
1617721 Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Societys Medal, Loss of the " Ocean Monarch" (engraving) by English School

Conflagration at Canton (engraving)
1587398 Conflagration at Canton (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conflagration at Canton. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 March 1857)

Conflagration at Richmond (engraving)
1625048 Conflagration at Richmond (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conflagration at Richmond)

After the Burning of Alexandria (engraving)
1060996 After the Burning of Alexandria (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Burning of Alexandria)

The Scene of the Great Fire at Charterhouse Buildings, Clerkenwell, after the Conflagration (engraving)
1041171 The Scene of the Great Fire at Charterhouse Buildings, Clerkenwell, after the Conflagration (engraving) by English School

The Great Fire at the Hotel Windsor, New York (litho)
1051675 The Great Fire at the Hotel Windsor, New York (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire at the Hotel Windsor, New York)

Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama, 1886 (oil on linen)
1079396 Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama, 1886 (oil on linen) by Davidson, Julian Oliver (1853-94); 39.7x54.6 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

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"From Nero's Fiddle to Mussolini's Triumph: Tales throughout History" Emperor Nero watches Rome burn, whilst playing his Lyre: - In the midst of chaos, a tyrant finds solace in music as flames consume the eternal city. The Fall of the German airship L-21 by Fortunino Matania, WW1: - A fiery demise befalls an airborne behemoth, symbolizing the destructive power of war. MUSSOLINI SAVES EUROPE: - Amidst political turmoil, Mussolini emerges as a savior during Europe's darkest hour. Great Fire of Newcastle and Gateshead: - Flames engulf two cities, leaving behind tales of devastation and resilience in their wake. BUSHFIRE SUPPORT SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE: - Australia unites to protect its iconic landmark from raging bushfires, showcasing strength and solidarity. Great Fire of London: - The inferno that reshaped a city forever; witness London rise from its ashes with renewed vigor. Conflagration in a Medieval Town, 1690 France (digitally restored reproduction): - Step back in time to witness the ravaging fire that tests medieval communities' resolve and fortitude. Fire at Inverary Castle: - Flames dance through centuries-old halls as history crumbles under the merciless touch of fire. Alhambra Theatre destroyed by fire 1882: - A grand theater reduced to ruins; witness how tragedy can birth new beginnings for artistic expression. Modern Philanthropy: British burning Washington D. C. , c1815 (colour litho): – Unveiling the complexities surrounding conflict and compassion amidst historical conflagrations. East, South & Cross Churches on Fire: Dundee ablaze c1841 (etching).