Storm Collection (page 203)

Rain droplets on water

Looking south over storm clouds from Island Mere Hide at RSPB Minsmere. Sizewell Nuclear power station in far distance

View of Bronze Age round barrow and approaching stormclouds, Normanton Down, Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England, april

Sea foam washing up on beach after storm, Hengistbury Head, Dorset, England, april

Spinnaker Tower illuminated under stormclouds at dusk, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, august

View of incoming tide over shingle beach, with stormclouds over old Coastguards cottages of Dunwich Heath in background, Minsmere RSPB reserve, Suffolk, England, november

View of waterfront with Spinnaker Tower illuminated under stormclouds at dusk, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, august

Early balloon design, described as an aerostatic globe, with equipment to travel in the air by wind. A) The Vessel. B) Sails that are used according to the wind

The vineyards of Sancerre under a passing storm at the end of summer, Cher, Centre, France, Europe

Evening storm over the mountain village. Print shows a cluster of thatch-roofed buildings in a mountain village and villagers, near a river. Date between 1804 and 1818

Pedestrians crossing a bridge during a rain storm. Date between 1890 and 1940

Night storm at Awazu. Print shows people walking along coastline under clearing skies outside a walled city. Date between 1804 and 1810

A storm of petals. Print shows on the left, two women consoling a third woman, in the center, one woman lifting another woman so she can attach a slip of paper to tree branch, and on the right

A group of vultures waiting for the storm to Blow Over - Let Us Prey. Illustration shows William Boss Tweed and members of his ring, Peter B. Sweeny, Richard B. Connolly, and A

Out into the storm. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as Dame Van Winkle standing with his back to a fireplace, pointing with his left hand toward the door

Douglas, loch promenade (storm scene), Isle of Man, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Rescue boat near crowded beach during storm

Perspective view of entring the breach of the Moro Castle, by storm on 30 July 1762

Center of Woodstock, Vermont on Saturday afternoon after snow storm. Date 1939 Mar. or 1940 Mar.?

The Japanese cavalry advanced furiously in storm. Date ca. 1919

Ships on a rough sea at Dover, Kent
Watercolour painting of ships on a rough sea at Dover, Kent, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

Benjamin Franklins Experiment, flying a kite in a storm, demonstrating the identity of Lightning and Electricity, from which he invented the Lightning Rod. Date: June 1752

The Snow-Storm. Winter scene in rural America Date: ca. 1865

Riva, Lake Garda, Italy - stormy waters
The water of Lake Garda at Scirocco, Riva in a uncharacteristically severe storm, causing waves to break on the shore and the little light rowing boats to be tossed up and about in the surf

Soldiers in the rain

New Zealand - Chatham Island
A Christmas card from Chatham Island, New Zealand. Scenes pictured include the SS Storm, Torotoro, a bridge over the Waitangi River, the Waitangi Port, Te One

Cumulous Nimbus Clouds
Dramatic Cumulus Nimbus clouds at sea, the sign of an approaching rain storm. Date: 1960s

Warship peeking over North Sea waves
Warship peeking over the North Sea waves - only the top of the mast is visible - has the rather humourous caption Xmas Greetings from North Sea. Date: circa 1920s

Havana, Cuba - The Morro Castle on a stormy day Date: circa 1903

Rough Sea at Staithes, Yorkshire
A fabulous wave hits the quayside at Staithes, Yorkshire Date: 1908

The Gathering Storm - ominous clouds and the start of a rain storm over an English cathedral city. Date: 1960s

Horse Storm
Horses panicking during a storm in the Hortobagyar Puszta, Hungary. Date: 1930s

Llandudno Bay and the Little Orme, as seen from the Great Orme, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Lyn Valley before Flood
The village of Lynmouth, Lyn Valley, North Devon, England, as it was before it was devastated by the great storm and flood of August 1952. Date: 1930s

Cycling Storm

Wintery Westminster
Winter in London : County Hall from Westminster Bridge during a snow storm. Date: 1960s

Winter Keepers Cottage
The approaching snow storm - a winter study of the Keepers cottage, among the trees of Hatfield Forest, Essex, England. Date: 1930s

Sanctuary Stone
The Monks Stone, a sanctuary stone, connected with Tynemouth Priory. Since this photograph was taken, the stone has been blown down in a severe storm. Date: 1930s

Stormy Coast
A storm drives sailing vessels onto the shore. Date: 1901

Instantaneous Views of a tornado
From photographs taken near Jamestown, Dakota, 6th June 1887 by Mr. C.L Judd, while the column was 18 miles distant and rapidly receding

Two illustrations, The Queen of the Pirate Isle, showing (1) Polly riding on the back of her cousin Hickory Hunt, as they pretend to make for a desert island in a storm

Head European Offices - Canadian Pacific, Trafalgar Square
The Head European Offices of Canadian Pacific, 62-65 Charing Cross Road, Trafalgar Square, London - photographed during a great night storm. Date: 1924

Tornado in Kirksville, Missouri, 1889
A tornado in Kirksville, Missouri, tears off the rooves of buildings, snatching up debris into the air. Date: 27th April 1899

Tornado approaches Kirksville, Missouri, 1889
The view of East McPherson Street, Kirksville Missouri, looking south as a tornado approaches. A bungalow in its path looks set to be destroyed. Date: 27th April 1899

British biplanes in dust storm, Gayadah, Middle East, WW1
A dust storm about to strike British biplanes at Gayadah (Jeida), during the Hejaz Expedition (1916-1917), Middle East, First World War. Date: 1916

The Ice Maiden, a story by Hans Christian Andersen. 20th century

The Last Bus Home
Londoners struggle to get on the last bus home in the pouring rain. Date: circa 1900s

Bystander front cover 12 March 1930
Front cover masthead design for the Bystander featuring a couple battling amid blustery conditions. He holds on to a tree for dear life while his lady companion reaches hopelessly after their hats

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"Captivating Chaos: The Power and Beauty of Storms" Storms have long been a subject of fascination, capturing the imagination and stirring emotions. From the iconic woodblock print "The Great Wave off Kanagawa, " depicting towering waves threatening to engulf boats, to Adolf Vollmy's mesmerizing wood engraving of a meteor storm illuminating a village in 1833, storms have left an indelible mark on art and history. Nature's fury is vividly portrayed in images like "Rough seas at d'Ar-Men lighthouse during Storm Ruth, " where relentless waves crash against the sturdy structure on Ile de Sein. Even biblical tales recount Jesus calming the tempestuous Sea of Galilee, showcasing his power over nature's wrath. In literature, storms often serve as dramatic backdrops for thrilling adventures. Whether it be Jeeves & Wooster navigating treacherous weather or characters braving darkened skies like those seen in lower Manhattan after Hurricane Sandy ravaged the city - with only Goldman Sachs building defiantly shining through. Throughout history, tools such as Tilly lamps illuminated paths amidst raging storms. These beacons guided sailors home safely while Bishop Rock Lighthouse stood tall against ferocious gales that threatened its very existence. From England's Whitley Bay causeway succumbing to an incoming tide to Porthleven enduring Storm Eunice's onslaught in Cornwall, these natural phenomena remind us of our vulnerability and resilience in the face of adversity. Even fashion has embraced storms' allure; Tallulah Bankhead graced Tatler magazine's front cover exuding both elegance and defiance amidst turbulent times in 1925. Artists like Turner captured stormy seascapes with masterful brushstrokes, immortalizing their raw power and captivating beauty forever. And let us not forget how they can bring communities together; people observing meteor showers above villages or witnessing awe-inspiring displays from the safety of their homes.