Disastrous Collection

The R101 before Flight
THE R.101 : hundreds of men are required to manoeuvre the cumbersome airship on the ground, preparatory to its disastrous first (and last) flight

Covent Garden, 1810
This is the new theatre, built after the disastrous fire of 1808; designed by Robert Smirke, it was the scene of riots when audiences complained of price increases

Monument consecrated to posterity in memory of the unbelievable folly of the 20th year of the 18th century. (engraving)
602591 Monument consecrated to posterity in memory of the unbelievable folly of the 20th year of the 18th century. (engraving) by English School

Joihn Laws Scheme
Satire on John Laws Louisiana fiasco. Scots economist appointed controller-general of finances in France, he launched the disastrous Mississippi bubble

Chartist Housing Estate
The Chartist estate at Snigs End, Gloucestershire, one of several built by Feargus O Connor for workers. Sadly, the promised Paradise is a disastrous failure

Crimean War 1853-1856: 'Charge of the light cavalry brigade, 25th Oct
528728 Crimean War 1853-1856: 'Charge of the light cavalry brigade, 25th Oct. 1854, under Major General the Earl of Cardigan'

Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), the Old World rabbit. 1828 (hand-coloured engraving)
540323 Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), the Old World rabbit. 1828 (hand-coloured engraving); (add.info.: A rodent introduced to Britain by the Normans in the 11th century as a protein source)

The 'Royal Adelaide', 1850
3478490 The 'Royal Adelaide', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the 'Royal Adelaide' in her difficulties on her disastrous journey between Cork and London)

DEATH OF SEBASTIAN
Sebastian, king of Portugal, is encouraged by Jesuits to make a disastrous expedition to Morocco where he dies heroically at the battle of Alacazarquivir Date: 1578

MOROCCO/SEB DIES 1578
Sebastian, king of Portugal, is encouraged by Jesuits to make a disastrous expedition to Morocco where he dies heroically at the battle of Alacazarquivir Date: 1578

The De Beers Diamond Mine, South Africa, Open Mine at 350 ft Level, where Underground Workings Commence (engraving)
1595563 The De Beers Diamond Mine, South Africa, Open Mine at 350 ft Level, where Underground Workings Commence (engraving) by English School

Disastrous fire, Coney Island Amusement Park, USA
Disastrous fire at Coney Island Amusement Park, USA, when 100, 000 bathers were cut off by the flames in July 1932. 1932

Fitz-Ooftish and his Patent Motor Gun, an Invention that failed (litho)
1039465 Fitz-Ooftish and his Patent Motor Gun, an Invention that failed (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fitz-Ooftish and his Patent Motor Gun)

The late Disastrous Fire in Constantinople (engraving)
2772257 The late Disastrous Fire in Constantinople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Disastrous Fire in Constantinople)

A Butterfly Hunt, the Adventures of an Entomologist in Africa (engraving)
1056853 A Butterfly Hunt, the Adventures of an Entomologist in Africa (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Butterfly Hunt)

A Scientific Experiment in the Sixteenth Century, or the Ex-Favourites Revenge (colour litho)
1048304 A Scientific Experiment in the Sixteenth Century, or the Ex-Favourites Revenge (colour litho) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Sun setting in the Fog, with the Old Hanover Hack defending, published by J
NCO193112 A Sun setting in the Fog, with the Old Hanover Hack defending, published by J. Williams in 1783 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Curtiss-Cox Model 22 - Texas Wildcat
Curtiss-Cox Model 22 Texas Wildcat at the Morane-Saulnier factory in France. After the almost disastrous first flight of the monoplane Texas wildcat

PHAETON AND PHOEBUS
Phaeton, son of Phoebus Apollo (the Sun) asks his father if he may borrow the family chariot. Apollo says yes - with disastrous consequences, nearly destroying the world !

SICILY EXPEDITION 413BC
A disastrous Athenian expedition to Sicily Date: 413 BC

WATCHING MOSCOW BURN
When his Russian expedition proves disastrous, he watches Moscow burn... Date: 1812

The death of General Braddock during the disastrous Braddock expedition, aka Braddocks campaign or Braddocks Defeat, a failed British military expedition which tried to capture the French Fort

Lazio Roma Rome S. Giacomo degli Spagnoli Italy
Lazio Roma Rome S. Giacomo degli Spagnoli, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculpture, painting

Sir Edward Clarke Qc 1841 To 1931. British Barrister And Politician Who Represented Oscar Wilde In His Disastrous Prosecution Of The Marquess Of Queensberry For Libel

Mr. Cockings Parachute
Poster for The Casket July 29 1837 advertising A History of Parachutes recording a full description of Mr. Cockings Parachute, and of its Ascent, and all the Particulars of its Disastrous Descent

The Penitent, or Fireman. This was the miner who, swathed in damp sacking, undertook the task of igniting pockets of which, the inflammable gas Methane, called Fire-damp which

Cardinal Alberoni - Head
GIULIO ALBERONI Italian cardinal, 1719 statesman in Spain where his foreign policy will lead to a disastrous war and his banishment from the country. Date: 1664 - 1752

Cardinal Giulio Alberoni
GIULIO ALBERONI Italian cardinal, statesman in Spain where his foreign policy will lead to a disastrous war and his banishment from the country. Date: 1664 - 1752

French Quit Spain 1813
The French evacuate Spain, acknowledging that Napoleons Peninsula Campaign has been a disastrous failure Date: 1813

Rebuilding the hat factory trimming room after the disastrous fire in 1906 had destroyed many of the buildings. Within 6 weeks production had restarted - this photo shows the work in progress to

Emile Ollivier Photo
EMILE OLLIVIER French statesman whose lack of judgment led to the disastrous war with Prussia. Photo 1895. Date: 1825 - 1913

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The Disastrous Explosion at Victoria Station, London: Exterior View, Showing the Damage to the Station of the Brighton Line (Left Image)

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The Recent Disastrous Floods in Germany: a Street Scene in Daoesseldorf

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Ferndale Colliery, Rhondda Valley, South Wales, the Scene of the Late Disastrous Explosion, Uk, 1867

GENERAL BURNSIDE, He was an American soldier, railroad executive, inventor, industrialist, and politician from Rhode Island, serving as governor and a U.S. Senator

The Disastrous Fire at Forest Gate District School, the Relatives of the Victims
THE DISASTROUS FIRE AT FOREST GATE DISTRICT SCHOOL, THE RELATIVES OF THE VICTIMS AT THE INQUEST, engraving 1890, uk, britain, british, united kingdom, great britain, europe, european

The Disastrous Earthquake in Anatolia, Asia Minor, 1883: 1
THE DISASTROUS EARTHQUAKE IN ANATOLIA, ASIA MINOR, 1883: 1. Natives at Latzata Praying for Protection from the Earthquake. 2. A Group of Natives. 3. A Fisherman at Tchesme. 4

The Disastrous Fire at Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street: the Scene of The
The Disastrous Fire at Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street: the Scene of the Conflagration, London, Uk, 1883

The Disastrous Floods in Austria-Hungary: a Flooded Churchyard at Raab, Austria, 1883

The Disastrous Fire at Kingston, Jamaica, 1883: Orange Street after the Fire

Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), the Old World rabbit. (1828). A rodent introduced to Britain by the Normans in the 11th century as a protein source, it has become an agricultural pest

Crimean War 1853-1856: Charge of the light cavalry brigade, 25th Oct. 1854, under Major General the Earl of Cardigan. The disastrous British charge of the Russian guns commemorated by Lord Tennyson

Lewis Edward Nolan (1820ja-1854) English soldier: captain of Hussars and writer on cavalry. He carried the disastrous order which brought about the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava

The Penitent, or Fireman. This was the miner who, swathed in damp sacking, undertook the task of igniting pockets of which, the inflammable gas Methane, called Fire-damp which

The Penitent, or Fireman. This was the miner who, swathed in damp sacking, undertook the task of igniting pockets of which, the inflammable gas Methane, called Fire-damp which

GENERAL BURNSIDE, He was an American soldier, railroad executive, inventor, industrialist, and politician from Rhode Island, serving as governor and a U.S. Senator

The Disastrous Fire at Forest Gate District School, the Relatives of the Victims at the Inquest
THE DISASTROUS FIRE AT FOREST GATE DISTRICT SCHOOL, THE RELATIVES OF THE VICTIMS AT THE INQUEST, engraving 1890, uk, britain, british, united kingdom, great britain, europe, european

Tower of London Fire
The burning of the Great Storehouse during the disastrous fire

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"Unforgettable Disasters: From Titanic to Fitz-Ooftish's Failed Invention" RMS Titanic docked: A majestic vessel that met a tragic fate, reminding us of the disastrous consequences of overconfidence. The R101 before Flight: An ill-fated airship that never reached its destination, serving as a haunting reminder of human technological limitations. Covent Garden, 1810: A catastrophic event unfolded in this historic square, leaving scars on the city and emphasizing the unpredictability of life. Monument consecrated to posterity in memory of the unbelievable folly of the 20th year of the 18th century (engraving): A solemn tribute to an era marked by unimaginable mistakes and their lasting impact on society. John Laws Scheme: A financial disaster that shook nations, revealing how greed can lead to devastating consequences for economies and individuals alike. Chartist Housing Estate: Once envisioned as a solution for social inequality, this housing project turned into a symbol of broken promises and failed aspirations. DEATH OF SEBASTIAN - MOROCCO/SEB DIES 1578: The demise of Sebastian I highlighted how ambitious quests for power can end tragically, forever etching his name in history books. Retreating French army in Town Hall Square Vilna (engraving): This vivid depiction captures the desperation faced by soldiers during war, illustrating how conflicts often result in calamitous outcomes for all involved parties. De Beers Diamond Mine - South Africa: Open Mine at 350 ft Level where Underground Workings Commence (engraving): Beneath glittering gems lies tales of exploitation and environmental devastation; a stark reminder that even natural resources can bring about disastrous consequences if not managed responsibly. Disastrous fire at Coney Island Amusement Park USA.