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Background imageDestruction Collection: The Studdy Dog - His Masters Vice by George Studdy

The Studdy Dog - His Masters Vice by George Studdy
The Studdy Dog, later known as Bonzo, the canine creation of George Studdy featured in an article on animal caricature in The Strand magazine

Background imageDestruction Collection: The Studdy Dog - Whos Calling Me Names by George Studdy

The Studdy Dog - Whos Calling Me Names by George Studdy
The Studdy Dog, later known as Bonzo, the canine creation of George Studdy, featured in an article on animal caricatures in The Strand magazine

Background imageDestruction Collection: Vortex Gaudier-Brzeska (Written from the Trenches)

Vortex Gaudier-Brzeska (Written from the Trenches)
The vorticist sculptor Henri Gaudier-Brzeska s(1891-1915) contribution to the second issue of Blast, written from the trenches of France during World War I

Background imageDestruction Collection: Grand Pier at Weston-Super-Mare burns down in 1930

Grand Pier at Weston-Super-Mare burns down in 1930
The 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

Background imageDestruction Collection: Coventry after the Blitz, Second World War, 1940

Coventry after the Blitz, Second World War, 1940
Photograph showing a scene of utter destruction in the centre of Coventry after the German air-raid of 14th November 1940

Background imageDestruction Collection: The Upper Town of Heligoland, Germany, 1947

The Upper Town of Heligoland, Germany, 1947
Aerial photograph showing the upper town of Heligoland, the former German military base, pictured in 1947. The widespread destruction shown in the photograph was caused by Royal Air Force bombing

Background imageDestruction Collection: This Weeks Studdy - (Pillow)

This Weeks Studdy - (Pillow)
Bandaged paw looking pleased with himself following the destruction of an eiderdown pillow.George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Background imageDestruction Collection: Squeezing Germany

Squeezing Germany
The French squeeze Germany for reparations payments for the damage and destruction of World War One

Background imageDestruction Collection: Helen of Troy

Helen of Troy
Daughter of Zeus and Leda; wife of Menelaus, King of Troy. She eloped with Paris and thus brought about the siege and destruction of Troy

Background imageDestruction Collection: Punic War: Cato

Punic War: Cato
PUNIC WARS Cato throws fresh figs on Senate table, to show that Carthage is still a threat to Roman sovereignty; he demands its destruction

Background imageDestruction Collection: Tarot Card 16 - La Maison Dieu (The Tower)

Tarot Card 16 - La Maison Dieu (The Tower)

Background imageDestruction Collection: Publius Valerius Publicola destroys his own house

Publius Valerius Publicola destroys his own house
Publius Valerius Publicola, a Roman Consul, to dissipate suspicion of his ambitions, destroys his own splendid house on top of the Velian Hill - an instance of Roman high-mindedness and self-sacrifice

Background imageDestruction Collection: Suffragette Arson

Suffragette Arson
Scene of destruction at Saunderton Railway Station after a fire started by suffragettes on 9th March 1913. Apparently placards reading Votes for Women

Background imageDestruction Collection: Bailey bridge near Rhine crossing, Germany

Bailey bridge near Rhine crossing, Germany, in the immediate postwar period. Date: circa 1946

Background imageDestruction Collection: Tower of London fire, breaking into the strongroom

Tower of London fire, breaking into the strongroom
Tower of London fire, 30 October 1841 - a group of men breaking into the strongroom in the Jewel Tower to remove the crown jewels and save them from destruction. 1841

Background imageDestruction Collection: Sacking the Tuileries Palace, Paris, France

Sacking the Tuileries Palace, Paris, France, at the time of the abdication of King Louis-Philippe. 1848

Background imageDestruction Collection: Crimean War, Sebastopol after Russian retreat

Crimean War, Sebastopol after Russian retreat
Crimean War -- Sebastopol after the Russian retreat. 1855

Background imageDestruction Collection: The destruction of Hai (Ai, Canaan)

The destruction of Hai (Ai, Canaan)
The destruction of Hai (Ai or Canaan) - Joshua 7. circa 1690

Background imageDestruction Collection: WW2 - London under fire - The Temple Church damaged

WW2 - London under fire - The Temple Church damaged during the bombing of the blitz. Date: circa 1941

Background imageDestruction Collection: Great Fire at Brixton London - August 19th, 1910

Great Fire at Brixton London - August 19th, 1910
The Great Fire that raged through the premises of Morley & Lanceley on Brixton Road in Brixton, London on 19th August 1910

Background imageDestruction Collection: Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Tamasi burning

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Tamasi burning - Destruction of village - soldiers watching from hillside. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Background imageDestruction Collection: Startling Stories - Sci Fi Mag - Five Steps to tomorrow

Startling Stories - Sci Fi Mag - Five Steps to tomorrow
The front cover of Startling Stories magazine. The lead story is entitled: " Five Steps to tomorrow" by Eando Binder

Background imageDestruction Collection: Destruction at the Summer Palace, Peking (Beijing) China

Destruction at the Summer Palace, Peking (Beijing) China, circa 1870. Date: circa 1870

Background imageDestruction Collection: Palace at St Cloud pre destruction 1871 Franco-Prussian War

Palace at St Cloud pre destruction 1871 Franco-Prussian War
Palace at St circa loud pre destruction 1871 Franco-Prussian War. Date: 1871

Background imageDestruction Collection: Altarpiece. Saint Michael and Saint Nicholas by Jaume Cabrer

Altarpiece. Saint Michael and Saint Nicholas by Jaume Cabrer
Altarpiece of Saint Michael and Saint Nicholas by Jaume Cabrera (1394-1432). Destruction of the tree of Diana. 1406. Basilica of St. Mary. Seu of Manresa. Catalonia. Spain

Background imageDestruction Collection: Stuntman attempts to fly car over river

Stuntman attempts to fly car over river
Stuntman Bill Johnston of Destruction Squad was supposed to fly his car over a river in the English Midlands, but failed to achieve sufficient speed due to the wet ground

Background imageDestruction Collection: Destruction Squad, flying car in quarry

Destruction Squad, flying car in quarry
Destruction Squad, flying car in a quarry. Joe Weston Webb fitted out an old Ford Popular with wings and a tail plane, then persuaded a stunt driver to shoot it over a water-filled quarry in the hope

Background imageDestruction Collection: Jeremiah lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630, by Re

Jeremiah lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630, by Re
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. Jeremiah lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Background imageDestruction Collection: Jonathan Destroys the Temple of Dago. Colored engraving

Jonathan Destroys the Temple of Dago. Colored engraving
Jonathan Destroys the Temple of Dago. Bible Illustrations of Gustave Dore. 1 Maccabees 10: 83-89. Colored engraving

Background imageDestruction Collection: Fire in the oil depot at San Marcuola, 1789, by Francesco Gu

Fire in the oil depot at San Marcuola, 1789, by Francesco Gu
Francesco Guardi (1712-1793), Italian painter. Fire in the oil depot at San Marcuola, 1789, Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageDestruction Collection: The Mole. Skin. Leon Cathedral. Spain

The Mole. Skin. Leon Cathedral. Spain
The Mole. Skin of a mole who, according to legend, destroyed the foundations of the cathedral during construction. Leon Cathedral Chapter. Castile and Leon. Spain

Background imageDestruction Collection: Germany. Berlin. Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. 1891-1895

Germany. Berlin. Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. 1891-1895. Built by Franz Heinrich Schwechten (1841-1924). Bombed during World War II

Background imageDestruction Collection: The End of the World and the Last Judgement. An earthquake w

The End of the World and the Last Judgement. An earthquake will devastate the world. And the Earth opened. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Background imageDestruction Collection: Ww1 Messines Church 1914

Ww1 Messines Church 1914
A ruined church at Messines, France, during the First World War. Date: December 1914

Background imageDestruction Collection: Cartoon, German officer passing by, WW1

Cartoon, German officer passing by, WW1
Cartoon, a German officer passing by, causing destruction as he goes. A German soldier as seen by the French during the First World War. Date: 1915

Background imageDestruction Collection: Cartoon, A masterpiece of archikulture, WW1

Cartoon, A masterpiece of archikulture, WW1
Cartoon, A masterpiece of archikulture, showing a crumbling ruin resulting from German bombing during the First World War. Date: 1915

Background imageDestruction Collection: London Blitzed 1941

London Blitzed 1941
Widespread destruction round the City of London - here a blaze at Temple - bears witness to the intensity of the German attack. Date: January 1941

Background imageDestruction Collection: A Loving God ?

A Loving God ?
A loving God ? The idea is ridiculous ! Date: 1904

Background imageDestruction Collection: Cj Fox / Oval / Magna Carta

Cj Fox / Oval / Magna Carta
CHARLES JAMES FOX British statesman with a scene of anarchy below Date: 1749 - 1806

Background imageDestruction Collection: Duel in the Air

Duel in the Air
During a future war between England and France, a duel in the air between French and English aircraft ends in mutual destruction. Date: 1902

Background imageDestruction Collection: An attack at Peking by Boxer rebels

An attack at Peking by Boxer rebels
European legations at Peking are attacked by the rebels during the Boxer Rebellion. Date: 1900

Background imageDestruction Collection: Old Testament bible scene: Siege of Jericho

Old Testament bible scene: Siege of Jericho
The Israelites process round Jericho, blowing trumpets, much to the annoyance of the inhabitants, especially when their walls start tumbling down

Background imageDestruction Collection: The aftermath of the great storm in London

The aftermath of the great storm in London
A page with several engravings showing the destruction caused by a great storm in 1846, as well as an image of the storm in full-swing over Blackheath. Date: 1846

Background imageDestruction Collection: Little dog destroying a doll on a Christmas card

Little dog destroying a doll on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDestruction Collection: Cartoon, Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt

Cartoon, Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt, Destruction of Revolutionary Crocodiles; or, The British Hero cleansing the Mouth of the Nile, by James Gillray

Background imageDestruction Collection: Cock-a-doodle-doo, My dame has lost her shoe

Cock-a-doodle-doo, My dame has lost her shoe -- two dogs manage to rip the shoe apart between them. Date: 1899

Background imageDestruction Collection: Royal Naval Air Service in Great War Deeds, WW1

Royal Naval Air Service in Great War Deeds, WW1
Flight Commander Hewlett of the Royal Naval Air Service (before the RAF was formed) almost colliding with a mast of a German warship during the air raid on Cuxhaven on Christmas Day 1914

Background imageDestruction Collection: WW1 - Air battle over the Ypres, Belgium, 1915

WW1 - Air battle over the Ypres, Belgium, 1915
WW1 - People look up towards the air battle over the Belgium city of Ypres. Within view is The Cloth Hall, which has been damaged and is in ruins caused by the destruction of war. Date: 1915



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