Smoke Collection (page 8)

Broadcasting soon after an air raid, WW2
Broadcasting soon after an air raid, with bombed buildings in the background, during WW2 Date: 1941

English attack on Nova Colonia del Sacramento by East India Company Privateers under the command of Captain John Macnamara, Rio de la Plata, south-western Uruguay, 6 January 1763

The Siege of Basing House, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, during the English Civil War. It was a Parliamentary victory. Three sieges took place, in 1643, 1644 and 1645. Date: 1643-1645

King Edward I in action during the Siege of Berwick, during the First War of Scottish Independence. Date: 1296

King Richard I in action during the Battle of Jaffa, Jerusalem, Third Crusade. Date: 1192

Fight at Abracrampa, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi), West Africa (Ghana). Date: 1873

A Skirmish in the Forest, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi), West Africa (Ghana). Date: 1873

Battle before Magdala, Abyssinian War, Ethiopia (a rescue mission for the recovery of hostages). Date: 1868

Capture of the Peiho Forts (or Taku Forts), near Tianjin, Second Opium War, 12-21 August 1860, China Date: 1860

Kieutenant William Alexander Kerrs successful attack on rebels at Kolhapur, 10 August 1857, Indian Mutiny Date: 1857

Fall of Lucknow, Indian Mutiny Date: 1858

Bombardment of Sveaborg, 9 August 1855, Crimean War Date: 1855

Siege of Sebastopol (Sevastopol), Crimean War. Date: 1854-1855

Bombardment of Acre, Second Egyptian-Ottoman War (1839-1841), 3 November 1840 Date: 1840

Comic postcard, Whats cooking? Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Chair, drink, smoke and dog Date: 20th century

St Marylebone Workhouse Inmates
Aged male inmates of Londons St Marylebone workhouse sit in their airing yard, chatting, reading newspapers and smoking pipes. Date: circa 1905

c. 1890 New Zealand - Picnic at Wet Jacket Arm, Dusky Sound
c.1890 New Zealand - Picnic at Wet Jacket Arm, Dusky Sound

c. 1880s Italy - Mount Vesuvius volcano
c.1880s Italy - Mount Vesuvius volcano

Windmill and furnace, Alexandria, Egypt, c. 1880 s
Windmill and furnace, Alexandria, Egypt, c.1880 s

The Gainsborough LNER Class A3 steam locomotive 1932
LNER Class A3 locomotive "Gainsborough" operating on the East Coast Mainline between London Kings Cross and York in 1932

SS Washington, ocean liner on maiden voyage 1933

Waste paper vehicle catches fire, East Ham, London
A vehicle collecting waste paper in East Ham, London, catches fire, and the fire brigade is called out, watched by crowds. Date: circa 1930s

The tug Lizard on the River Thames, Woolwich, SE London
The tug Lizard attached to barges on the River Thames at Woolwich, SE London. Date: circa 1930s

Steam engine speeding along
A passenger steam train speeding along on an incline with billowing smoke. Date: circa 1930s

Newhaven to Dieppe ferry
Passengers on deck of cross-channel ferry with plume of thick black smoke issuing from funnel. Date: circa 1930s

Lots Road Power Station, Chelsea, London
Distant view of Lots Road Power Station, Chelsea, London. Date: circa 1930s

Demoltion wth bulldozer, South London
Bulldozer clears rubble during demolition of a house in South London. Date: circa 1950s

View on the North Downs towards Aldershot, showing fires on the heath during a prolonged period of drought in the summer of 1921. Date: 1921

Comic postcard, Boy smoking mothers cigarettes Date: circa 1918

World War II tank in Magdeberg, Germany
Vintage World War II photograph - tank of the 2nd Armoured division US 9th army in Magdeberg, Germany

World War II Royal Navy last action against Germany
World War II vintage photograph - Royal Navy last offensive action against Germany - U boat depot at Kilbot, Narvik, Norway

WW II Liberator bomber exploding Germany, 1944
Vintage World War II photograph - B-24H Liberator bomber of 783rd Bomb Squadron, 465th Bomb Group, US 15th Air Force exploding in mid air after being hit by anti-aircraft fire over Germany, 1944

WW II - crew of USS Intrepid aircraft carrier put out fires
World War II - crew of USS Intrepid aircraft carrier work out put out fires caused by Jaapanese incendiaries

Eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Gulf of Naples, Campania, Italy
EVintage 19th century photograph: ruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius, Gulf of Naples, Campania, Italy

A late middle-aged couple enjoying a picnic
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New firefighters breathing equipment 1907
Firefighters wearing new breathing apparatus to protect them from inhaling fumes, lasting twenty minutes

New protection for firemen 1903
The latest German novelty for protecting firemens faces from smoke inhalation. With nippers over their noses, special smoke glasses over their mouth connected to a oxygen bag hanging in front of

Making a vessel of smoke for a dead Empress: burning the boat designed to carry the spirit of the late Empress Dowager Cixi of China across the river separating it from the heavenly Nirvana

Barber cutting his thumb trying to shave a customer
Barber cutting his thumb with a razor trying to shave a customer with soft cheeks. More Miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Portrait of Roman Emperor Quintillus
Roman Emperor Quintillus, died 270. Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus Augustus.Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Steam locomotive, London to Newcastle Express
Steam locomotive 60073 on the London to Newcastle Express service. Date: circa 1960s

Duchess of Sutherland steam locomotive, Oxenholm Junction
Duchess of Sutherland (Royal Scot) steam locomotive 46233 at Oxenholme Junction, for Kendal and Windermere, Lake District. Date: circa 1960s

Canadian Pacific - Loco number 21C5 with modified front
Canadian Pacific. Loco number 21C5 with modified front end and casing, at Eastleigh Works Yard during experiements in smoke deflection. Date: 1943

Gold Mine near Johannesburg, South Africa. circa 1894

Steamboat pleasure cruiser off Gibraltar

Cartoon, How Does It Strike You? A jester, representing Fun, asks a grumpy striking ironworker how he feels about a ship named Capital leaving the nations shores. Date: 1866

Scenes during the evacuation of Dunkirk, WW2
Scenes during the evacuation of Dunkirk, in northern France, showing the beach with debris, the embarkation of British troops onto various rescue ships and boats

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