Torch Collection (page 29)

RAILROAD SCENE, c1880. A young woman steps in front of a train at Wellston, Ohio to save the passengers and crew from dangers lying farther down the tracks

EARLY CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE. A nocturnal marriage procession in the Holy Land at the beginning of the Christian Era. Wood engraving, 19th century

CLEMENS: TOM SAWYER. Wood engraving after a drawing by True Williams for the first edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 1876

WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The taking of the city of Washington D. C. by the British forces on 24 August 1814
WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The taking of the city of Washington D.C. by the British forces on 24 August 1814. Wood engraving, English, 1814

WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The burning of Washington, D. C. by the British on 24 August 1814
WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The burning of Washington, D.C. by the British on 24 August 1814. Line engraving, English, 1816

TUSCARORA WARRIOR. A Tuscarora on the warpath. Wood engraving, 19th century

LONDON: STREET SCENE, 1847. Pedestrians use torches to aid their journey through the foggy streets of London, England. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1847

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1876. The hand of the Statue of Liberty exhibited at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition: wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

ROMAN THEATER. The performance of a comedy. Engraving, 19th century

SATAN ENTHRONED. Line engraving, 19th century

HYMEN AND CUPID. Etching-and-engraving, 19th century

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1859. Gold miners exploring a cavern in the Sierra Nevada, California. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1859

HOMER: THE ILIAD. Ajax defending the Greek ships against the Trojans. Line engraving, 1793, by Thomas Piroli after John Flaxman

FLAGELLANTS: MIDDLE AGES. Line engraving and etching, French, 19th century

BRITISH POVERTY CARTOON. The Home of the Rick-Burner. English cartoon, 1844, by John Leech commenting on rural poverty

Royal Art Academy, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Fackelzuc, Heidelberg, 30 January 1857, song, soldiers

The singer Helen Morgan, New York, 1929 - probably from the film Showboat or Applause. Date: 1929

The singer Helen Morgan, New York, late 1920s
The singer, film star. Actress and cabaret hostess and entertainer Helen Morgan, New York, late 1920s Date: 1920s

Wedding of Prince Wilhelm of Prussia
State Entry into Berlin of Princess Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein (1858-1921) and Prince Wilhem of Prussia (later Kaiser Wilhelm II) (1859-1941)

Naples, Italy - Night Fishing - Fishermen in their rowing boat with a lit torch at Posillipo Date: circa 1899

Olympics opens, last of the touch bearers lights the beacon
At Wembley Stadium, London, John Mark British Athlete, the last of the touch bearers who had carried the living flame 2000 miles from Greece, lights the Olympic beacon

John Mark carrying the Olympic torch, opening ceremony, 1948
The athlete and Surbiton medical student John Mark, a former Cambridge blue and quarter-miler, circles Wembley Arena with the Olympic torch. Date: 1948

Front cover of the Sphere, the Olympic torch enters Wembley
Photograph taken during the opening ceremony of the 1948 Olympic Games in London, as the last runner enters Wembley Stadium with the Olympic flame, ready to set light to the Olympic Altar. Date: 1948

John Mark lights the Olympic bowl, opening ceremony, 1948
The athlete and Surbiton medical student John Mark, a former Cambridge blue and quarter-miler, lights the bowl on the peristyle, on the east terrace of Wembley Stadium

Last lap of the Olympic torch, 1948 London Olympics
John Mark, a British athlete, runs the last lap around Wembley Arena with the Olympic torch during the Opening Ceremony of the 1948 London Olympic Games. Date: 29 July 1948

Romans Torch Villages
ROMANS IN GERMANY Romans torch a German village and drive away its inhabitants Date: circa 1

Researchers exploring desert during night survey, Socotra, Yemen, march

Lobed Argiope (Argiope lobata) adult female, in web at night, with researcher observing, Corsica, France

Optical communication

Communication tower

Solar lantern. Woman holding a solar lantern. The lantern is powered by solar panels (not seen) that absorb energy from sunlight and store it in photovoltaic cells for later use

Medical examination. Conceptual artwork of a medical examination. The doctor is wearing a stethoscope and is shining a torch onto the patient

Wind-up cycle lamp. The batteries in this light can be recharged when low by rotating an extendible black arm

Fire detector research

Firefighters, 19th century
Firefighters using breathing apparatuses while fighting a fire in a cellar. An early type of firefighting suit and breathing apparatus was invented in 1834 by a Parisian firefighter Colonel Paulin

Statue of Liberty and birds, 19th century
Statue of Liberty and birds. Birds becoming fatally disorientated by the original torch used on the Statue of Liberty, New York, USA

Hand-held gas torch. Miniature hand-held butane gas torch for uses such as jewellery manufacture

Statue of Morn and Old Post Office in City Square at dusk, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Statue of Even by Alfred Drury and Old Post Office, City Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

THEATER POSTER: EXCELSIOR. A theater poster entitled Excelsior - Kiralfy Brothers Spectacular Triumph featuring the cast of the musical with the Statue of Liberty above them. Color lithograph, c1884

POSTER: DEMOCRACY, c1940. A poster entitled Democracy... a challenge showing the hand
POSTER: DEMOCRACY, c1940. A poster entitled Democracy...a challenge showing the hand and torch of the Statue of Liberty. Color silkscreen, c1940

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1876. The Statue of Libertys right arm with torch on display at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia

RED CROSS POSTER, 1917. American Red Cross fundraising poster with the Statue of Liberty offering a shield to a wounded soldier. Lithograph by W.G. Sesser, 1917

MAE WEST (1892-1980). American actress. West in a still from the film Myra Breckenridge, 1970

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1876. Visitors inside the torch of Bartholdis statue at the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia, 1876. Contemporary stereograph view

Stunning tropical sunset shinging through foliage. Beqa Island, Fiji

Metropolitan Police forensic investigators
Two Metropolitan Police forensic investigators gathering evidence at a crime scene

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"Shining the Torch of Freedom: A Global Symbol of Hope and Change" In the heart of Wonsan City, Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK), North Korea, Asia, a propaganda poster captures the essence of unity and progress. The torch depicted in vibrant colors symbolizes enlightenment and serves as a beacon for all to follow. Reminiscent of the iconic Statue of Liberty, this torch represents not only freedom but also resilience. Just like Lady Liberty's flame that has guided countless immigrants towards their dreams, this torch stands tall amidst adversity. Across the world in Lewes, East Sussex, burning crosses illuminate the night sky during an annual bonfire night parade. These fiery symbols evoke both fear and celebration while reminding us that fire can be harnessed for good or evil purposes. The suffrage movement in America found its voice through powerful imagery. In Henry Mayer's 1915 cartoon "The Awakening, " a torch-wielding allegorical representation strides across western states where women already had voting rights. This image inspires women from east to west to reach out for equality. Traveling back in time to Louisiana in 1865, we witness steamboats navigating through bayous by torchlight. The flickering flames guide these vessels through treacherous waters while creating an enchanting spectacle against the dark backdrop. As construction commenced on the Statue of Liberty in Paris circa 1883, her majestic figure held high a radiant torch representing liberty and opportunity for all who sought refuge on American shores. This enduring symbol continues to inspire generations with its message of hope and acceptance. Even George Studdy's lovable canine character laments feeling unloved under his dimly lit surroundings – perhaps longing for a guiding light akin to our metaphorical torches that lead us towards love and companionship. Standing proudly against Manhattan's skyline is Lady Liberty herself on her pedestal at Liberty Island. Her raised arm holds aloft a flaming torch, a testament to the unwavering spirit of freedom that defines America.