Great Storm Collection

Opening of the New Sea Wall between Hythe and Sandgate by the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1054644 Opening of the New Sea Wall between Hythe and Sandgate by the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Storm, Scene at Margate, Horses drowned in the Attempt to launch the Life-Boat (engraving)
1615416 The Great Storm, Scene at Margate, Horses drowned in the Attempt to launch the Life-Boat (engraving) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902)

King Edward III vows that he will make peace
LLM339237 King Edward III vows that he will make peace by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward III vows that he will make peace)

The Great Storm of Wind (engraving)
603474 The Great Storm of Wind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Storm of Wind on Friday week)

Damage caused by the Great Storm at Roehampton, 1780 (ink on paper)
560338 Damage caused by the Great Storm at Roehampton, 1780 (ink on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Damage caused by the Great Storm at Roehampton, 1780)

The Great Storm of Saturday Last (engraving)
1617254 The Great Storm of Saturday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Storm of Saturday Last)

great storm 1934 Middle East Israel Palestine
A great storm. 1934, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Brook-Hill Clerkenwell, 1846 (engraving)
XJF3038386 Brook-Hill Clerkenwell, 1846 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated London News, 8 August 1846. ); English, out of copyright

Houses in Middle-Row Holborn, 1846 (engraving)
XJF3038384 Houses in Middle-Row Holborn, 1846 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"The Great Storm: A Glimpse into the Turbulent Past" Step back in time and witness the aftermath of nature's fury. In a black and white photograph, we find ourselves standing amidst the wreckage on 19th Street, Galveston, after the devastating storm of 1900. Debris litters our path as we navigate through this haunting passageway. But storms are not just destructive; they can also mark new beginnings. An engraving captures the momentous occasion when the Prince of Wales inaugurated the opening of a sea wall between Hythe and Sandgate. This structure stands as a testament to human resilience against future tempests. Yet, tragedy strikes again in another engraving depicting Margate during "The Great Storm. " Horses valiantly attempt to launch a life-boat amidst treacherous waters but succumb to their watery fate. It serves as a stark reminder of nature's unforgiving power. Throughout history, leaders have vowed to bring peace even in times of turmoil. King Edward III makes such an oath amid chaos caused by "The Great Storm of Wind, " captured vividly in an engraving that showcases its ferocity. Storms do not discriminate; they leave their mark across continents and centuries alike. Ink on paper reveals damage inflicted by "The Great Storm" at Roehampton in 1780, reminding us that no place is immune from nature's wrath. In contrast, a black and white photo transports us inside St. Patrick's Catholic Church after Hurricane 1900 ravaged it with relentless force. The shattered interior stands as both evidence of destruction and hope for rebuilding what was lost. As we delve deeper into history, an engraving titled "The Great Storm of Saturday Last" takes us back to unknown origins but leaves us captivated by its depiction nonetheless—a reminder that storms have long fascinated humanity throughout time.