Road Block Collection

'Obstructionists", 1890 (1891). 'Obstructionists", 1890 (1891)
'Obstructionists", 1890 (1891). From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Second Term Road Blocked, from Judge, 1884. Creator: Grant Hamilton
The Second Term Road Blocked, from Judge, 1884

An armoured car is stopped by gigantic coils of French wire blocking the road
HJA360607 An armoured car is stopped by gigantic coils of French wire blocking the road, from The Illustrated War News, published 22nd November 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Barricade on Rue de Charonne during the Paris Commune, 18th March 1871 (b / w photo)
CHT418395 Barricade on Rue de Charonne during the Paris Commune, 18th March 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Road barriers in Newcastle during the Second World War. 7th June 1940

French troops hastily construct a barricade on the Franco-Belgium border. Location not given. Circa September 1914

A barricade across one of the roads leading into Brussels Circa August 1914

Barricades across the roads leading into Brussels Circa August 1914 *** Local
Barricades across the roads leading into Brussels Circa August 1914 Published Daily Mirror Page 7 August 21st 1914

Belgian Civil Guards seen here manning a barricade across one of the roads leading into Brussels Circa August 1914

Street barricade made from sacks and bricks set across one of the approach roads to central Brussels. Circa August 18th 1914

Belgian soldiers man a barriacde made of barrels in Zele following the fall of Brussels. Circa August 1914

The Bridge and Goats, published 1812. Creator: JMW Turner
The Bridge and Goats, published 1812

Riot on Rue Nationale, Paris, 1934. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 13th may 1934

Battles of the Lys 1918
A picquet of the 10th Queens (41st Division) behind a wire block on a road at St. Jean during the Battle of Lys on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1918

An elephant covered in red dust blocks a track in Kenyas Tsavo West National Park

Barricade in the Rue de Flandre, during the Commune of Paris, 18th March 1871 (b / w photo)
XIR196934 Barricade in the Rue de Flandre, during the Commune of Paris, 18th March 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Roadblock, Werne-Stockum, Ruhrgebiet area, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Revolutionary War
REVOLUTIONARY WAR: ROADBLOCK. American soldiers cutting down trees to obstruct British advances. Wood engraving, 19th century

Swan and a Volkswagen
A swan and a Volkswagen, Borstahusen, Landskrona, Sweden, 1965 Date: 1965

Police search, Germany
Police conduct searches of people on a crackdown against the Commune in pre-war Germany

Battle of Bailleul 1918
Middlesex soldiers holding a street barricade in Bailleul just before the fall of the town on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1918 (One of the Battles of the Lys)

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"Road Block: From Historic Barricades to Natural Obstacles" An armoured car is brought to a halt by gigantic coils of French wire blocking the road, showcasing the power of barricades. A black and white photo captures a barricade on Rue de Charonne during the Paris Commune in 1871, depicting the resilience of resistance movements. JMW Turner's painting "The Bridge and Goats" from 1812 reminds us that even nature can become an unexpected roadblock. The chaos of a riot on Rue Nationale in Paris in 1934 demonstrates how social unrest can disrupt everyday life. Road barriers erected in Newcastle during World War II (1940) serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made for national security. French troops hastily construct a barricade on the Franco-Belgium border, highlighting tensions between neighboring countries. Circa August 1914, Brussels faces turmoil with multiple roads blocked by barricades amid war-torn Europe. Belgian Civil Guards bravely manning one of these roadblocks leading into Brussels symbolize their dedication to protecting their city and country. Street barricades made from sacks and bricks obstruct approach roads, illustrating citizens' resourcefulness during times of crisis. Following the fall of Brussels, Belgian soldiers use barrels to create makeshift barriers in Zele—a testament to their determination amidst adversity. In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, lava flows block roadways, reminding us that natural forces can also impede our journeys. Whether it be historical events or natural phenomena, these captivating images showcase various forms of roadblocks throughout history—both physical and metaphorical—that have shaped societies worldwide.