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Burning a clearing in the woods, California, 1884Engraving showing several men burning a clearing in the forest of California, perhaps to make space for housing or arable farming land
Mushroom cloud Nagasaki Japan in 1945, atomic bombMushroom cloud following the expolsion of Nagaski atomic bomb, Japan, World War II
People escaping by boat during the Great Fire of LondonPeople escaping by boat on the River Thames during the Great Fire of London. Date: 1666
Priest at the Golden Altar of IncenseThis engraving depicts a Jewish Priest burning incense in the Golden Altar of Incense. Incense was burned daily on this altar during morning and the evening sacrifices
Burning of Kumasi, February 1874, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi), West Africa (Ghana). Date: 1874
Sunset off Dunkirk during the evacuation, WW2Sunset off Dunkirk, on the northern French coast, during the evacuation, with Junkers dive-bombers attacking shipping, and a paddle steamer hit and beached
America - The Stamp Act - Burning the StampsAmerican Colonists burn papers bearing the Stamps required under The Stamp Act of March 22, 1765. The new tax was imposed on all American colonists
King Alfred of Wessex burns the cakesOne popular legend from the life of Alfred the Great (849-899 AD), originating from 12th century chronicles, tells how after fleeing to the Somerset Levels
A pagan belief, that holly was a symbol of fertility and eternal life, this took place on the Twelfth Night, burning holly tree branch was carried through the village, followed by a brass band
Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt - 11Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A view of some of the makeshift buildings that have grown among the rubbish tips. This is where the better off Zabballeen people live circa 1995
A burning ghat in India probably 1920s
A burning ghat, India
Removing clothing and burning it after a gas attack, ARP training exercise during WW2
India - Benares - a burning ghat early 1900s
WW2 - The Long AlbertAn illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, The Long Albert, written by Philip Gibbs. The image shows a burning St. Paul's Cathedral, with searchlights beaming up into the sky
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Ambiorix, leader of the Eburons tribe, joins the Hainaut and Namur tribes, attacks the camp of Quintus Tullius Cicero and sets fire to it. Engraving
Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conquistador of the Aztec empire. He decided to sink his ships, which were anchored in the city of Villa Rica de Veracruz
Recruitment poster, Nursing is Vital War Work, WW2Recruitment poster, Nursing is Vital War Work, Second World War Date: circa 1941
Cartoon, Lent - A Recantation, GladstonePolitical cartoon, Lent - A Recantation, Consistent Inconsistency, William Ewart Gladstone standing on a barrel Date: 1891
King Alfred burns the cakesKing Alfred in the Neatherd's cottage, burning the cakes Date: 9th century
King Alfred prior to burning the cakesKing Alfred in the Neatherd's cottage, prior to burning the cakes Date: 9th century
Long Range Bombardment of DunkirkThis oil painting is based on sketches and notes from the artist, Ernest Procter, while serving in the Friends Ambulance Unit in WW1
Cunard White Star, Lancastria deck plan with statistics
RAF bomber with German tanker on fire below, WW2RAF bomber with German tanker on fire below Date: circa 1941
Burning ghats, BenaresManikarnika (also known simply as the burning ghat) is the place where the majority of dead bodies are cremated in Varanasi. Hindus believe it will liberate them from the cycle of death and rebirth
Pottery Making scenes Date: 1874
The Motor Picture Book, Fire Engines Past and Present Date: 1930
James Braidwood, fireman hero, LondonJames Braidwood, fireman hero of The Great Fire at Tooley Street, London Bridge, 22 June 1861 Date: 1861
Great Fire at Tooley Street, London Bridge, June 1861The Great Fire at Tooley Street, London Bridge, 22 June 1861 Date: 1861
Riot at the burning of The North Briton newspaper, 1763Wilkes and Liberty, riot at the burning of The North Briton newspaper Date: 1763
Smoke trail of observation balloon, WW1Smoke trail of an enemy observation balloon, First World War. 1914-1918
The Suffragette newspaper Holiday Campaign. Front cover of The Suffragette newspaper, edited by Christabel Pankhurst and official organ of the W.S.P.U vol. 1, no. 43, Friday August 8, 1913
Hindu Burning Ghat - Nimtala, KolkataThe Hindu Burning Ghat (site of cremations) - Nimtala, Kolkata Date: circa 1910s
A Civil Guard Parade on a tiered building at their barracks, Spain, 1936. This was deemed a necessary alternative to drilling on the middle of the parade ground
The Burning of Irun; Spanish Civil War, 1936Photograph showing refugees from the city of Irun standing on the beach at Hendaye, France, watching their Spanish home-town burn, 1936
BURNING HERETICS BOOKSWhen church reformers Martin Bucer and Phagius are put to death, their heretical books are burnt along with their bodies. Date: 1551
VENEZUELAN MAGICVenezuelan natives, after burning the body of a dead cacique (ruler) drink his ashes, in hope of inheriting his virtues and strength Date: 1726
Bifrost or The Rainbow Bridge leading to the AfterlifeBifrost - a burning rainbow bridge that reaches between Midgard (the world) and Asgard (the realm of the gods) in Norse mythology. 1916
The Vinh-Long, French naval vessel (a 5500-ton screw steamship, which was built in 1881) - on 16 November 1922, while carrying 495 persons
Dutch Admiral Michiel de Ruyters attack on the fortress, Upnor Castle, in the Raid on the River Medway, Kent, 19-24 June 1667, during the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665-1667). Date: 1667
Burning of the Houses of Parliament, 16 October 1824The Burning of the Houses of Parliament, London, 16 October 1824 Date: 1824
Comic postcard, Whats cooking? Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Man lighting cigar with one pound note Date: 20th century
Burning ghat, burning the dead, Benares, VaranasiVintage 19th century photograph: burning ghat, burning the dead, Benares, Varanasi, India
Waste paper vehicle catches fire, East Ham, LondonA vehicle collecting waste paper in East Ham, London, catches fire, and the fire brigade is called out, watched by crowds. Date: circa 1930s
Demoltion wth bulldozer, South LondonBulldozer clears rubble during demolition of a house in South London. Date: circa 1950s
Art students protest about Lord LeverhulmeArt students in London protest against Lord Leverhulme who had returned a portrait of himself by Augustus John to the artist with the head cut out
India - women preparing a corpse for cremation, CalcuttaVintage 19th century photograph, India - women preparing a corpse for cremation, Burning Ghat, Calcutta