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Guy Fawkes Night - lighting firework laden guysThe Boy Who Got There First. A young boy defies health and safety rules by lighting the first of three Guy Fawkes all stuffed full of various fireworks. Date: 1932
British troops unloading high explosive shellsPhotograph of British troops unloading high explosive shells at a depot in France, nd. From a collection of 23 official photographs by Press Photographer Bayley Harrison, World War One
Testing for flaws in the sound, Creusot works, France 1915Every shell was tested for flaws by the sound, being hammered, in the background a man seen weighing each shell, in order to ensure its nanswering to the exact regulation weight
WW1 - Firing a mortarWW1 - Three soldiers positioned in a dug-out trench, aiming and firing a mortar at its target. Date: circa 1915
WW1 - Manufacture of Aerial Torpedoes - France Date: 1916
Aftermath of high explosive bomb, Blackfriars Road, WW2Aftermath of a high explosive bomb at Blackfriars Road, London, on 24 October 1940. In the background is the train bridge between London Bridge and Waterloo stations
Blitz on London -- Oxford Street, WW2Fire crews, using radial branches, extinguishing fires in Londons main shopping district of Oxford Street, W1, after high explosive and incendiary bombs caused widespread damage
Blitz in London -- house in Carew Street, WW2Blitz in London -- a house in Carew Street, SE5, hit by a high explosive bomb on 29 August 1940. Three people were removed from the debris. Date: 1940
Waltham Abbey Gunpowder MillsThe Stoving house and Traverses at the Waltham Abbey Gunpowder Mills, Essex Date: 1854
French shells used on Land and Sea WWIIn Toulon arsenal: Finished projectiles after " passing the doctor" ; the necessary wash. Upper photograph: showing big-gun shells
The secret of the German offensive 1918This diagram shows several types of grenades the Germans were using during World War One, Besozzi grenade which had a 5 seconds time fuse, Pear-shaped grenade
Britains acoustic shell by G. H. DavisThe acoustic shell: Britains ace killer of flying bombs during the Second World War. The British-invented radio proximity shell, which explodes itself when in lethal range of its target. 1945
Effect of high explosive shell, Western Front, WW1The effect of a high explosive shell in a town on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916
New Russian bombs by G. H. DavisMolotovs breadbaskets: Russias new dual-purpose bomb used during the Second World War. Its false head was filled with small incendiary bombs, released by a cap propeller
Russo-Turkish War, Siege Mortar + CrewA Russian Mortar (siege weapon) and its crew during the Russo-Turkish war (April 24, 1877 March 3, 1878). Date: circa 1877
Workman in a factory operating machinery - lead worksWorkman in a factory operating machinery. The factory produced lead shrapnel for the use in high explosive artillery shells during WW1. Date: circa 1915
Two women in a factory operating machinery. A barrel of green paint is part of the process. The Factoru produced (among other things) lead shrapnel for use in explosive artillery shells (WW1)
WW1 - Manufacture of artillery shell shrapnelA group of female manual workers in a factory, standing close to vats containing molten lead, using in the manufacturing of shrapnel for WW1 artillery shells. Date: circa 1915
High explosive shells ready for the final process at CreusotAfter having passed through all the series of foundry operations at Creusot, from the initial stage, when as a rough ingot of steel, the metal is received at the factory
High explosives being manufactured at Creusot Works, FrancePhotograph showing shells being manufactured at the Creusot Works, the Krupp, France. Date: 1915
Monsieur Turpin - French Gas warfare specialist - WWIFrench Chemist Francois Eugene Turpin (1848-1927) in his Laboratory - French Gas warfare specialist - WWI. France broke the Hague Conventions in August 1914
French sappers undermining a German trench - WWI Date: circa 1916
High-explosive carvings, c. 1943The SOE craftsmen had to provide materials for agents all over the world
Blitz in City of London -- bomb crater, WW2Blitz in the City of London -- devastation caused after a heavy explosive bomb caused a vast crater and opened up underground workings after an air raid during the night
GLC-LFB IRA bombing of the Palace of WestminsterAftermath of the IRA explosive device planted in Westminster Hall. The 20 lb explosive device caused extensive damage and the explosion ignited a gas main that caused additional fire damage to
Blitz in London -- Invicta Road, Westcombe Park, WW2Blitz in London -- firefighters join Heavy Rescue teams (in overalls) and ARP squads who are searching for casualties and bodies after a heavy explosive bomb devastated buildings in Invicta Road
Aftermath of a high explosive bomb at Blackfriars Road, WW2Aftermath of a high explosive bomb at Blackfriars Road, London, on 24 October 1940
Blitz in London -- sub-fire station, Woolwich Road, WW2Blitz in London -- the aftermath of a high explosive bomb at sub-fire station 54V, located at the Lombard Wall School, Woolwich Road, SE London
Blitz on London -- John Lewis, Oxford Street, WW2Blitz on London -- a fire crew extinguishing fires as a result of high explosive and incendiary bombs that fell in the West End area of Oxford Street and Regent Street on 18 September 1940
Blitz in London -- Whitechapel fire station, WW2Blitz in London -- a close up view of Whitechapel fire station, in Whitechapel Road, EC1, which suffered heavy blast damage following a bombing raid
Blitz in London -- Whitechapel Fire StationWhitechapel Fire Station in Whitechapel Road having suffered heavy blast damage following a bombing raid on 8 September 1940
A view representing the application of John P. Taylors floating explosive battery. Date 1851
German mine landed on Dutch coast, 1939A huge German mine pictured on the beach along the Dutch coast where numerous mines drifted during the first few weeks of World War II
Drunken Husband arrives homeWeather Forecast - " Stormy" (Thunder and Lightning to follow) A drunken husband arrives home to find his wife still up and awiting his return sat at a table with clock
Three boys play with fulminating powder Date: 1950s
Mine laying submarine, WW1An illustration showing a mine-laying submarine during the First World War, and the different stages involved -- the mine leaving the submarine, the mine rising and reaching the surface
Boy on beach with Sea Mine" Look what I ve found Mummie!" A small boy discovers a mine on the beach whilst making a sandcastle. His Mother is fainting in shock at this explosive discovery. Date: 1940s
Double page spread in a diary for 14-19 FebruaryA double page spread in a young persons diary for 14-19 February. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event
Bomb remnants WWIIRemnants of a Russian bomb which fell near the front line in Finland on the Mannerheim line during World War II
Captured Russian explosive WWIICaptured Russian high explosive bomb during World War II
Manchester Ship Canal - The dramatic opening of a new dockThe dramatic opening of a new dock on the Manchester Ship Canal. A charge is detonated to break a temporary levee across the entrance to the new dock
German Explosive Motorboat; Second World War, 1944Photograph showing a German explosive motorboat being craned into the water, 1944. Controlled by one man, these craft were steered towards the target
Destroyed Railway at Ancre; First World War, 1916Photograph showing a section of German railway destroyed by British high explosive artillery shells during fighting on the Western Front at Ancre, 1916
Captured Nebelwerfers in Tunisia; Second World War, 1943Photograph showing Allied soldiers inspecting captured German Nebelwerfer guns in Tunisia, North Africa, 1943. The Nebelwerfer was a six-barrelled mortar on a mobile carriage
The Demolition of Heligoland, Germany, 1947Aerial photograph showing the destruction of the former naval base on Heligoland, Germany, on 18th April 1947. Heligoland had been a stronghold for German military forces during both World Wars
British 10-ton Bomb on the production line; Second World WarPhotograph showing a 10-ton bomb being moved along the production line at an ordnance factory in Britain, 1945. This was one of the largest types of high explosive bombs dropped by the Royal Air
Damaged Concrete Wall, France; Second World War, 1944Photograph showing the damage caused to a reinforced concrete wall by a Flying Dustbin explosive charge, France, 1944. The Churchill AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers)
