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Crystal Palace at Sydenham is destroyed by fireThe Crystal Palace at Sydenham is destroyed by a devastating fire on 30th November 1936. One of the 284ft water towers (designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel)
WWI - Balkan Front - Belgrade Citadel - Arsenal destroyedWWI - Balkan Front (1914-1915) - Belgrade Citadel - Arsenal destroyed. In the distance is Hungary. Date: 1915
Aftermath of Earthquake and Fire at Messina, Sicily, Italy. The devastating earthquake and tsunami of 27-28th December 1908 measured 7.5 on the richter scale and claimed 100, 000-200
Cathedral destroyed by earthquake 1863, PhilippinesA photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes
The Burning of the Guillotine on the Place Voltaire; Paris CIllustration showing the Communards burning a guillotine in the Place Voltaire, during the Paris Commune of 1871. The Communards burned or destroyed a number of symbols of power in Paris
Fire damage at Robert Legg Ltd, Eagle Wharf Road, N1Fire damage and debris in the premises of Robert Legg Ltd, 49 Eagle Wharf Road, London N1
LFB fire towing unit and trailer pump in bomb crater, WW2Quite a few London Fire Brigade vehicles came to grief during the Blitz raids. This Commer towing van and trailer pump have ploughed into a bomb crater in Southwark Bridge Road just south of
American troops resting, Argonne Forest, France, WW1American troops pausing for a rest among shattered tree trunks in the Argonne Forest, north eastern France, during the First World War. They had just recaptured the area from the Germans
Ned Kelly- The Glenrowan InnThe ruins of the hotel in Glenrowan after the siege. Ned Kelly and his gang attempted to derail a train carrying a number of police officers
Turkey - BandirmaBandirma (or Panderma) in Turkey. Located on the Sea of Marmara. Commercial centre - the transit point for trade between Istanbul and Izmir. Used by the Crusaders in the 13th century as a base
New York Dome, Wonder Stories Scifi Magazine CoverOne-Way Tunnel - New York, despite its protective dome, is destroyed while the statue of liberty looks. Date: 1935
Nicosia, Government House ruinsThe exterior of Government House in Nicosia, Cyprus, after its destruction by fire on the night of 21 October 1931. The fire was the culmination of a demonstration by 5000 supporters of enosis -
Grand Pier at Weston-Super-Mare burns down in 1930The Grand Pier at Weston-Super-Mare burns down on 13th January 1930. The pavilion was completely destroyed with surrounding amusement booths and part of the pier itself
Dahomey (modern Benin) - Ruins of Royal apartmentsDahomey (modern Benin) - The ruins of royal apartments at the Kings Palace destroyed by cannonballs at Abomey
Summoning bearers to Cape Coast Castle, 1874Natives from protected tribes are summoned with a bell and shouts to act as bearers or carriers for the British in the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)
View from Government House, Cape Coast Castle, 1873This is the view from Government House, Cape Coast Castle, headquarters of the the British on the Gold Coast. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British
The Ashanti War (1873-74) Arrivals at Cape Coast CastleArrivals at the North Gate of Cape Coast Castle. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana
Grand Palaver at Jellah Coffee, 1874A scene from the Gold Coast - a Grand Palaver at Jellah Coffee between the Administrator and the native kings and chiefs. From left to right, Folu, King of Jellah Coffee; Adjaba
The Ashanti War (1873-74) The 42nd Highlanders in the frontThis shows the soldiers from the 42nd Highlanders engaged in the front of the battle against the Ashantis during the 2nd Ashanti War towards the end of 1873
Cape Coast Castle and forts in 1873Cape Coast Castle was the was the seat of British colonialism upto the time of the 2nd Ashanti War. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British
Aerial View of Tokyo, Japan, Second World War, 1945Aerial photograph showing some of the areas (dark patches) of Tokyo destroyed by American bombing in 1945. By the time this photograph was taken General Curtis Le May was able to boast that 51 square
The Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Scilly Isles, 1849Engraving of the first Bishop Rock lighthouse, which was built in 1847 and destroyed by storms on 5th February 1850. The design, by Walker and Burges
Ruins of Lytham Lighthouse, 1863Engraving of the ruins of Lytham lighthouse, Lancashire, with a dismasted wreck in the background. The lighthouse was built circa. 1848 and was destroyed by heavy gales in 1863
Worthing Pier Fire 1933Crowds watch the terrifying spectacle of Worthing Pier Pavilion ablaze. The flames and smoke could be seen for miles and the pier was completely destroyed
Borley Rectory FireBorley Rectory, the morning after the fire which destroyed much of the house Date: February 1939
Nobel Dynamite FactoryNobels dynamite factory at Arigliana, Italy, destroyed by an explosion on 13 May 1890
Jonah & NinivitesGod sends him on a missionary journey to Nineveh, to tell the people their city will be destroyed 40 days later : they believe and convert and, lo !, their city is not destroyed !
Louvre Exterior 1860Exterior view of the palace of the Louvre, before the Siege and the Commune during which the Tuileries were destroyed. Some might prefer the group of trees to todays pyramid
Asgard DestroyedThe destruction of Asgard, home of the gods, following the final battle of Ragnarok or Gotterdammerung. But don t worry, a better and friendlier realm will replace it
Publius Horatius Cocles defending the Tiber bridgePublius Horatius Cocles, an army officer of the Roman Republic, together with two companions, Spurius Larcius and Titus Herminius
The Ruined Gift by F. Newton SheppardA small Cavalier King Charles Spaniel looks rather sheepish, having managed to destroy his mistresss hat. She looks at him questioningly. Date: 1903
The Aftermath of the San Francisco Earthquake of 18th April 1906, showing devastated and burnt-out buildings, many reduced to piles of rubble
Knocked-out Panter tank, destroyed by an infantry PIATPhotograph: Knocked-out Panther tank, destroyed by an infantry PIAT (the first we had ever seen) at BRETTEVILLE-EN-ORGUILLEUSE. Ollie, in flat hat, with his back to the camera
Last Konigsberg gun to be destroyed, Masasi, WW1Last Konigsberg gun to be destroyed in Masasi, East Africa, during WW1. 1917
The destruction of Hai (Ai, Canaan)The destruction of Hai (Ai or Canaan) - Joshua 7. circa 1690
WW2 - London under fire - The Temple Church damaged during the bombing of the blitz. Date: circa 1941
Great Fire at Brixton London - August 19th, 1910The Great Fire that raged through the premises of Morley & Lanceley on Brixton Road in Brixton, London on 19th August 1910
Kilroot Cottage - a view of a round thatched cottage (associated with Dean Swift), which was destroyed by fire in 1959. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Kilroot). Date: circa early 1900s
Startling Stories - Sci Fi Mag - Five Steps to tomorrowThe front cover of Startling Stories magazine. The lead story is entitled: " Five Steps to tomorrow" by Eando Binder
Pink Terraces, or Otukapuarangi, New Zeland, destroyed 1886. Date: 1886
Lord Boynes House Destroyed By Blown Sands, Rosapenna, DoneLord Boynes House Destroyed By Blown Sands, Rosapenna, NW Donegall - a view of a derelict house. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Donegal: Rosapenna). Date: circa early 1900s
War Wounds Slowly Mending - repairs to towns in FranceRestoring the devastated towns of Northern France. Montage of sketches by Helen McKie showing the careful rebuilding and restoration of towns in France devastated during the First World War
Italy. Herculaneum. House next to the Forum. Ruins
Italy. Herculaneum. The House of the Stags. 1st AD. Entrance
Italy. Herculaneum. The House of the Stags. 1st AD. Rooms
Italy. Herculaneum. The House of the Stags. 1st AD. Small table in the garden
Italy. Herculaneum. Thermopolium. Commercial establishment (restaurant). Both hot and cold food and drink were stored in the jars in the counter
Italy. Herculaneum. Cardo V