Quake Collection

TEMPLE VEIL RENT INTWAIN
And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom ; and the earth did quake... the death of Jesus is accompanied by awesome signs

SAN FRANCISCO DEBRIS
The first consequences of the quake - streets piled high with debris, buildings in danger of collapse, horses pulling wagons and carriages lying dead among the rubble Date: April 1906

Henry the Cruel (engraving)
2788219 Henry the Cruel (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry the Cruel. Illustration for The History of the Hun by Arthur Moreland)

A Christmas Story (engraving)
1100550 A Christmas Story (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Story)

Leyland Open Top Coach - Bus
Leyland Open Top Coach/Bus, . I d Like to Make You Quake Date: 1960s

Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by earthquake c. 1900 BC: Lots wife turned
Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by earthquake c.1900 BC: Lots wife turned to pillar of salt for disobeying Gods order not to look back

Earthquake - Alaska damaged homes /road / trees / warning sign / snow / Anchorage

San Francisco Quake 14
Standing amid the desolation, two ladies contemplate the prospect at the corner of Ellis and Powell streets

San Francisco Quake 16
The ruined city : looking west from the Jewish synagogue

San Francisco Quake 10
Looking south from the corner of Sutter and Stockton - only the framework of a tall building remains

San Francisco Quake 4
True Grit - a barber paints his sign on a tent set up on the ruined site of his premises, offering business as usual

Fleeing Earthquake 1750
LONDON EARTHQUAKE SCARE Following an earlier quake, many Londoners believe the city will be destroyed on 4 April 1750, and flee to Windsor and such places

San Francisco Fire
Immediately after the quake : fires have started, and on the same day this photo was taken, all the buildings shown will have been destroyed !

Lisbon Quake / Ciceri
A panoramic view of the ruined city after the 9.30 am tremors have been followed by a succession of tsunami (tidal waves) and further destruction is being caused by fires

Lisbon Quake / Ruins
Part of the ruined city after the earthquake, which destroyed immense numbers of buildings besides causing the deaths of some 60, 000 people

Lisbon Quake / Justine
A tsunami (tidal wave) sweeps up the North Tagus river at about 11 am, some 90 minutes after the earthquake tremors, and compared by witnesses to a mountain

San Fran Quake / Refugees
San Francisco - Refugees and their belongings, which they saved from the fire, April 18th 1906

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"Quake: A Journey Through Time and Destruction" Step into the past as we explore the aftermath of powerful earthquakes that have shaped history. From the iconic Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, which stood strong amidst the chaos, to the haunting image of a temple veil rent intwain, these remnants tell tales of resilience and devastation. Witness the ruins left behind by San Francisco's infamous earthquake, where debris scattered like broken dreams. Marvel at Henry the Cruel's engraving depicting an ancient quake in Sparta, Greece, dating back to 464 BC - a reminder that nature's wrath is timeless. Intriguingly captured through engravings lies "A Christmas Story, " revealing how even during festive times, they can strike unexpectedly. Glimpse Tokyo after the Kanto earthquake in 1923 through a black-and-white photo; its streets forever changed by tremors that shook souls. Board a Leyland Open Top Coach-Bus and traverse through time to witness Lisbon's Great Earthquake of 1755. Fires raged and tsunamis surged forth from this cataclysmic event etched within The World Foundations or Geology for Beginners. Marvel at sculptures outside Christchurch Art Gallery – silent witnesses to New Zealand's resilience against devastating quakes. Travel further back in time to witness Sodom and Gomorrah crumble under divine fury around 1900 BC; Lot’s wife turned into salt as she dared look back. Finally, journey to Alaska where homes crumbled like sandcastles while roads twisted like contorted branches. Warning signs stood tall amidst snow-covered landscapes as Anchorage braced itself against Mother Nature’s forceful tremors. Through these glimpses into history, we are reminded of our planet's raw power and fragility – how it shapes civilizations with one mighty shake. Quake: an eternal reminder that humanity must stand united against adversity while cherishing every moment on this ever-changing Earth.