Demise Collection

HMY Britannia before being sunk, July 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
HMY Britannia before being sunk, July 1936. After Britannia had been stripped of her spars and fittings, her hull was towed out to St Catherines Deep near the Isle of Wight

Daily Mirror - loss of the Lusitania, WW1
The Daily Mirror breaking the news of Lusitania's demise, 8 May 1915, Torpedoed by German Pirate. Date: 1915

Christ Church, Oatlands, Grahamstown (b / w photo)
3092400 Christ Church, Oatlands, Grahamstown (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Church, Oatlands, Grahamstown)

The Bottle, Plate VIII, The bottle has done its work - it has destroyed the infant
STC169287 The Bottle, Plate VIII, The bottle has done its work - it has destroyed the infant and the mother, it has brought the son and daughter to vice and to the streets

The Fall of the Wolsey of the Woolsack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792
NCO190498 The Fall of the Wolsey of the Woolsack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

In doleful memory of the downfall of the Liberals, satirical memorial notice on the defeat of the Liberal Party at a
6032972 In doleful memory of the downfall of the Liberals, satirical memorial notice on the defeat of the Liberal Party at a British general election (litho) by English School

Norman St John and Robin Garton, The Demise of Pirate Radio, 40th anniversary, Harwich, England, 2007

Johnnie Walker, Keith Skues and others, The Demise of Pirate Radio, 40th anniversary
Johnnie Walker, Keith Skues, Duncan Johnson and others, The Demise of Pirate Radio, 40th anniversary, Harwich, England, 2007

Johnnie Walker, The Demise of Pirate Radio, 40th anniversary, Harwich, England, 2007
Johnnie Walker, The Demise of Pirate Radio, 40th anniversary, Harwich, Essex, 2007

Beau Brummell Satire
BEAU BRUMMELL An impertinent young man notes the demise of the formerly famously handsome (but now fat) dandy, George Beau Brummell. Date: 1778 - 1840

The Interdict, 1875. Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
The Interdict, 1875. From the Musee des Beaux Arts, Le Havre, France

Onias, Honi ha Me agel, also Khoni or Choni ha-Me agel, Jewish scholar of the first century BC, refusing to pray for the demise of the opponents of Hyrcanus II during the siege of Jerusalem

Death Sardanapalus Fatum Assijriorum title object
Death of Sardanapalus Fatum Assijriorum (title on object) Downfall of world empires in classical antiquity (series title), Round show

Jonah predicts demise Nineve Jan Luyken Amsterdam
Jonah predicts the demise of Nineve, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1703 - 1762, paper, letterpress printing, h 108 mm × w 158 mm

Fallen General demise Russian General General fallen
Fallen General The demise of a Russian General, A General fallen from his horse is helped by his men. In the background a battle is going on, battle (cavalry, horsemen), Gerardus Emaus de Micault

North High Cross, Castledermot, County Kildare, Ireland

Ardmore Round Tower, Ardmore, Co Waterford, Ireland

Clonfert Cathedral, Clonfert, Co Galway, Ireland

Loughinisland, Co. Down, Ireland

Burrishoole Friary, Co Mayo, Ireland

Clonmacnoise Monastery, Co Offaly, Ireland, Cross Of The Scriptures High Cross

Abbeyknockmoy, Cistercian Abbey Of Knockmoy, Co. Galway, Ireland

Devenish Monastic Site, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland

Devenish Monastic Site, Co. Fermanagh

Last Drop April 5 1801 Hand-colored etching Sheet
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Handley Page HP137 Jestream G-AXUO of Air Wasteels
Handley Page HP137 Jestream, G-AXUO, of Air Wasteels, the first sale of a Jetstream following the demise of Handley Page

British Ballad, Sir James the Rose
SIR JAMES THE ROSE. British broadside ballad, credited to Michael Bruce (1746-1767) telling the account of Sir James the Roses love for a lady named Matilda and their ultimate demise

Herbert Hoover with his wife at their home in Washington
The Republican Partys candidate for the Presidency of the United States. Mr Herbert Hoover and his wife in the Washington House. Born in 1874 he was involved in the relief activities in World War I

Herbert Hoover
The successful candidate in the Presidential Election in America; Herbert Hoover the Republican Partys candidate for the Presidency

Seaside Costumes 1896
The year that signalled the demise of big sleeves? Puffed & gigot sleeves, wide square revers, epaulettes, high collars, pleated blouse, open bodice fastened with bands

A bull cremation sarcophagus, Bali, Indonesia

Old Jewish cemetery, Josefov, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Printing L illustration
L ILLUSTRATION : cross-section of the works at 12, rue Saint- Georges, Paris, where Frances most venerable illustrated magazine was produced until its demise during WW2

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"From the sinking of the Lusitania to the devastating impact of World War I, history has witnessed its fair share of demises. The God of Death looms large in Teotihuacan culture, immortalized in haunting sculptures that remind us of our mortality. Antonio Zanchi's 'Death in Venice' captures the melancholic demise of a city consumed by decay and decadence. Ignacio Pinazo Camarlench's poignant painting 'Child Death' tugs at our heartstrings, reminding us that even innocence is not spared from life's inevitable end. In somber remembrance, World War I tombs stand as solemn testaments to lives lost too soon. José Gutiérrez Solana's untitled artwork forces us to confront death head-on, challenging our perceptions and fears. Holinshed's Chronicles depict the tragic demise of Mackdonwald through a chilling woodcut illustration. 'The Bottle', an engraving from 1847, portrays how alcohol-fueled fury can lead to fatal consequences within a marriage. Christ Church in Oatlands stands as a silent witness to countless farewells and final goodbyes. As we gaze upon Plate VIII of 'The Bottle', we are confronted with the grim reality that addiction knows no bounds - even innocent lives are claimed by its destructive power. The fall of Wolsey depicted in Hannah Humphrey's publication serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of unchecked ambition. In satirical fashion, a lithographic memorial notice mourns the downfall of liberalism after defeat at a British general election - a reminder that political ideologies too can meet their demise. " Through these diverse glimpses into various forms and contexts surrounding "demise, " we are reminded that death touches every aspect of human existence - from personal tragedies to historical events etched forever into collective memory.