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"Danger: A Glimpse into Perilous Moments in History and Nature" Gin Lane, 1751

Background imageDanger Collection: Two locomotives ran steam along parallel tracks around 1900. Printing, 20th century

Two locomotives ran steam along parallel tracks around 1900. Printing, 20th century
NWI4963375 Two locomotives ran steam along parallel tracks around 1900. Printing, 20th century. Illustration by William Harnden Foster (1886-1941).; (add.info)

Background imageDanger Collection: Steamships caught in the ice field of the North Atlantic, circa 1880

Steamships caught in the ice field of the North Atlantic, circa 1880
NWI4962273 Steamships caught in the ice field of the North Atlantic, circa 1880.; (add.info.: Steamships caught in the ice field of the North Atlantic, circa 1880.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Background imageDanger Collection: The steamboat Chimborazo, from the eastern line, caught in the tempete, 1880. Colour engraving

The steamboat Chimborazo, from the eastern line, caught in the tempete, 1880. Colour engraving
NWI4962248 The steamboat Chimborazo, from the eastern line, caught in the tempete, 1880. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: The steamboat Chimborazo, from the eastern line, caught in the tempete, 1880)

Background imageDanger Collection: Yachtman (sailor) was in a regatta in 1890. 19th century lithography

Yachtman (sailor) was in a regatta in 1890. 19th century lithography
NWI4963167 Yachtman (sailor) was in a regatta in 1890. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: Yachtman (sailor) was in a regatta in 1890. 19th century lithography.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Background imageDanger Collection: New Netherlands Governor Willem Kieft (1597-1647) Governor of the New Netherlands in America at a

New Netherlands Governor Willem Kieft (1597-1647) Governor of the New Netherlands in America at a conference
NWI4951627 New Netherlands Governor Willem Kieft (1597-1647) Governor of the New Netherlands in America at a conference on tobacco, 17th century

Background imageDanger Collection: Indians of America: Warrior Pueblo (Anasazi) of Katzimo, near Acoma

Indians of America: Warrior Pueblo (Anasazi) of Katzimo, near Acoma, monitors the movements of an army in the bay
NWI4897603 Indians of America: Warrior Pueblo (Anasazi) of Katzimo, near Acoma, monitors the movements of an army in the bay

Background imageDanger Collection: British soldiers conduct a house to house search for German enemy in a captured village in France

British soldiers conduct a house to house search for German enemy in a captured village in France during WWI (litho)
3252879 British soldiers conduct a house to house search for German enemy in a captured village in France during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDanger Collection: The legendary 'Flying Dutchman', a ghost ship fears by sailors. Colour engraving of the 19th century

The legendary "Flying Dutchman", a ghost ship fears by sailors. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4930577 The legendary "Flying Dutchman", a ghost ship fears by sailors. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: The legendary "Flying Dutchman")

Background imageDanger Collection: Fantastic monsters and creatures from the darkness of the sea

Fantastic monsters and creatures from the darkness of the sea. Allegory of the human imagination at the time of
NWI4852387 Fantastic monsters and creatures from the darkness of the sea. Allegory of the human imagination at the time of discovery of the New World and fears related to the marine world

Background imageDanger Collection: Lombe's silk mill, Derby, 1843

Lombe's silk mill, Derby, 1843
3480223 Lombe's silk mill, Derby, 1843; (add.info.: Lombe's silk mill, Derby: Throwing (twisting) silk by hand. While the man turned the wheel

Background imageDanger Collection: French revolution, Mob looping a Castle, c.1792-1793 (medaillion)

French revolution, Mob looping a Castle, c.1792-1793 (medaillion)
8698455 French revolution, Mob looping a Castle, c.1792-1793 (medaillion); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: History. French Revolution. Mob looping a Castle)

Background imageDanger Collection: WW1: The General's Folder (illustration)

WW1: The General's Folder (illustration)
8684966 WW1: The General's Folder (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info)

Background imageDanger Collection: 19Th Century Fishing Boat In Stormy Weather. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage

19Th Century Fishing Boat In Stormy Weather. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5420824 19Th Century Fishing Boat In Stormy Weather. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage.

Background imageDanger Collection: Engraving depicting a fireman opening the door of the ventilating furnace at the bottom of a coal

Engraving depicting a fireman opening the door of the ventilating furnace at the bottom of a coal pit
5309094 Engraving depicting a fireman opening the door of the ventilating furnace at the bottom of a coal pit; (add.info)

Background imageDanger Collection: 19th century fishing boat in stormy weather, from El Mundo en la Mano, pub. 1878

19th century fishing boat in stormy weather, from El Mundo en la Mano, pub. 1878
5242602 19th century fishing boat in stormy weather, from El Mundo en la Mano, pub. 1878.

Background imageDanger Collection: Le Triboulet, 1886_2_7 - Illustration by Pierre-Albert Douat BlassJ. (1847-1892): Money is round

Le Triboulet, 1886_2_7 - Illustration by Pierre-Albert Douat BlassJ. (1847-1892): Money is round
ICA4929285 Le Triboulet, 1886_2_7 - Illustration by Pierre-Albert Douat BlassJ. (1847-1892): Money is round, it is made to roll - Budget Finances, President of the Republic, Economy, Cycling

Background imageDanger Collection: To his Grace the Duke of Northumberland... this historical record of Female heroism inspired by

To his Grace the Duke of Northumberland... this historical record of Female heroism inspired by humanity as exemplified
7342625 To his Grace the Duke of Northumberland... this historical record of Female heroism inspired by humanity as exemplified in the rescue on the 7th September

Background imageDanger Collection: Darling and his Daughter, Grace, off to the wreck of the Forfarshire

Darling and his Daughter, Grace, off to the wreck of the Forfarshire. Keeper of the Longstone Lighthouse in the Farne
7342624 Darling and his Daughter, Grace, off to the wreck of the Forfarshire. Keeper of the Longstone Lighthouse in the Farne Islands (engraving) by Carmichael

Background imageDanger Collection: A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint)

A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint)
7342164 A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815) (after); 50.8x61.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageDanger Collection: Contest with a hippopotamus (litho)

Contest with a hippopotamus (litho)
8641478 Contest with a hippopotamus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Contest with a hippopotamus)

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8626088

Background imageDanger Collection: Things to avoid (colour litho)

Things to avoid (colour litho)
8656349 Things to avoid (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Things to avoid. Don't pass beneath a ladder)

Background imageDanger Collection: Advertising card for the Niagara Fire Insurance Company (litho)

Advertising card for the Niagara Fire Insurance Company (litho)
8677474 Advertising card for the Niagara Fire Insurance Company (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for the Starbuck & Lindsay)

Background imageDanger Collection: Wanderzirkus / Traveling Circus (colour litho)

Wanderzirkus / Traveling Circus (colour litho)
8666287 Wanderzirkus / Traveling Circus (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wanderzirkus)

Background imageDanger Collection: Yak caravan in the mountains of Central Asia (litho)

Yak caravan in the mountains of Central Asia (litho)
8663696 Yak caravan in the mountains of Central Asia (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yak caravan in the mountains of Central Asia)

Background imageDanger Collection: This Mechanized Age, 1937: Naval Gun (colour litho)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Naval Gun (colour litho)
8657554 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Naval Gun (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Gun)

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8625842

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8627046

Background imageDanger Collection: Sea Adventure: Hobson at Santiago (colour litho)

Sea Adventure: Hobson at Santiago (colour litho)
8670145 Sea Adventure: Hobson at Santiago (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hobson at Santiago)

Background imageDanger Collection: Oberlin in Alsace (litho)

Oberlin in Alsace (litho)
8670464 Oberlin in Alsace (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oberlin in Alsace. Illustration for Heroes of Modern Crusades)

Background imageDanger Collection: Sea Adventure: The boats of the 'Trevessa' (colour litho)

Sea Adventure: The boats of the "Trevessa" (colour litho)
8668773 Sea Adventure: The boats of the "Trevessa" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDanger Collection: Removing gypsy moth eggs from a tree, Massachusetts (litho)

Removing gypsy moth eggs from a tree, Massachusetts (litho)
8663806 Removing gypsy moth eggs from a tree, Massachusetts (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Removing gypsy moth eggs from a tree, Massachusetts, USA)

Background imageDanger Collection: Ships driving onto a rocky shore in a heavy sea, late 17th century (oil on canvas)

Ships driving onto a rocky shore in a heavy sea, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337758 Ships driving onto a rocky shore in a heavy sea, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Velde, Cornelis van de (fl.1710-29); 36.8x49.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageDanger Collection: WW1: Heroic Officers (illustration)

WW1: Heroic Officers (illustration)
8684974 WW1: Heroic Officers (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job Heroic officers War events)

Background imageDanger Collection: Shark hunting in the 19th century

Shark hunting in the 19th century
7261208 Shark hunting in the 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shark hunting in the 19th century. From L'Univers Illustre, published Paris, 1859); Photo © Ken Welsh

Background imageDanger Collection: Stone Deaf (engraving)

Stone Deaf (engraving)
8672592 Stone Deaf (engraving) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stone Deaf. An old deaf woman unaware of boys speeding down the hill behind her)

Background imageDanger Collection: Tricycle designed for use by underwater divers

Tricycle designed for use by underwater divers
5616635 Tricycle designed for use by underwater divers; (add.info.: Tricycle designed for use by underwater divers 1893. 01/01/1893); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDanger Collection: An American cycle of 1869

An American cycle of 1869
5616633 An American cycle of 1869; (add.info.: An American cycle of 1869. The man standing at the front steered the vehicle while the man at the back provided the power)

Background imageDanger Collection: Sir Henry Morton Stanley And His Men Crossing A Hazardous Forest Clearing During His Emin Pasha

Sir Henry Morton Stanley And His Men Crossing A Hazardous Forest Clearing During His Emin Pasha Relief Expedition In
UIG5420721 Sir Henry Morton Stanley And His Men Crossing A Hazardous Forest Clearing During His Emin Pasha Relief Expedition In Africa, 1886 To 1889. From In Darkest Africa By Henry M

Background imageDanger Collection: Smugglers alarm: gathered in their hideout, the smugglers organize their defense

Smugglers alarm: gathered in their hideout, the smugglers organize their defense
MMM5457668 Smugglers alarm: gathered in their hideout, the smugglers organize their defense, one is watching the outside through the keyhole

Background imageDanger Collection: In the wind, while the sailor is caught on the arm of a mast taking care of the sail

In the wind, while the sailor is caught on the arm of a mast taking care of the sail
MMM5481811 In the wind, while the sailor is caught on the arm of a mast taking care of the sail, his hat flies off and his clothes are beaten by the wind; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageDanger Collection: The capture of a pilot on board, with the bow of the ship 'Huggins' (1824)

The capture of a pilot on board, with the bow of the ship 'Huggins' (1824)
MMM5480787 The capture of a pilot on board, with the bow of the ship 'Huggins' (1824). Color lithograph, early 19th century.; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageDanger Collection: The loss of the life-saving crew, all wearing lifejackets, trying to rescue the survivors of

The loss of the life-saving crew, all wearing lifejackets, trying to rescue the survivors of the ship Elisabeth in
NWI4962259 The loss of the life-saving crew, all wearing lifejackets, trying to rescue the survivors of the ship Elisabeth in the storm, around 1880

Background imageDanger Collection: Train crossing a burning forest west of the United States (Rocky Mountains), years 1890

Train crossing a burning forest west of the United States (Rocky Mountains), years 1890
NWI4963670 Train crossing a burning forest west of the United States (Rocky Mountains), years 1890. Engraving after a 19th century illustration; (add.info)

Background imageDanger Collection: Jolly Roger (pirate flag) with the symbols of a skull and skeleton bone, Savannah, Georgia

Jolly Roger (pirate flag) with the symbols of a skull and skeleton bone, Savannah, Georgia
NWI4963946 Jolly Roger (pirate flag) with the symbols of a skull and skeleton bone, Savannah, Georgia.; (add.info.: Jolly Roger (pirate flag) with the symbols of a skull and skeleton bone, Savannah

Background imageDanger Collection: The crew maneuver to straighten a dangerously inclined sailboat during a yacht hike race

The crew maneuver to straighten a dangerously inclined sailboat during a yacht hike race on the Delaware River
NWI4963204 The crew maneuver to straighten a dangerously inclined sailboat during a yacht hike race on the Delaware River (Pennsylvania, USA), around 1870

Background imageDanger Collection: The hoisting of sails during a whirlwind, circa 1800. 19th century lithography

The hoisting of sails during a whirlwind, circa 1800. 19th century lithography
NWI4963229 The hoisting of sails during a whirlwind, circa 1800. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: The hoisting of sails during a whirlwind, circa 1800)

Background imageDanger Collection: Crew of sailors from Corinth (Greece), endangered by confused and misunderstood orders, around 1880

Crew of sailors from Corinth (Greece), endangered by confused and misunderstood orders, around 1880
NWI4963205 Crew of sailors from Corinth (Greece), endangered by confused and misunderstood orders, around 1880, during the America Cup. The sailboat gites dangerously



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"Danger: A Glimpse into Perilous Moments in History and Nature" Gin Lane, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth A haunting depiction of the dangers lurking within society's vices, as gin addiction consumes lives. Bishop Rock Lighthouse in a gale In the face of raging storms, this lighthouse stands tall, a symbol of courage amidst the treacherous seas. The Lions Bride by Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max A captivating painting reveals the untamed danger that lies within nature's majestic creatures. Running of the bulls, San Fermin festival, Plaza de Toros, Pamplona, Navarra Thrill-seekers risk life and limb as they sprint alongside charging bulls during this exhilarating Spanish tradition. Porthleven during Storm Eunice on 18th February 2022, Cornwall, England, UK Witnessing nature's fury firsthand as Storm Eunice unleashes its wrath upon the picturesque coastal town of Porthleven. Winston Churchill at Sidney Street Siege, East London An iconic image capturing the danger faced by political leaders during times of unrest and conflict. Highland cow With their imposing horns and rugged appearance, these magnificent creatures remind us to approach with caution despite their gentle demeanor. Coal mine in England, 1850s Delving deep into darkness for livelihoods exposes miners to constant peril underground in pursuit of fuel for progress. Skerryvore Lighthouse on Scotland's west coast Standing tall against relentless waves crashing upon jagged rocks—a beacon guiding ships away from imminent danger. Animals silhouetted against an ominous cloud-filled sky. Nature warns us through its eerie beauty; beneath its facade lies hidden dangers waiting to be discovered or avoided cautiously Whitefish Point Lighthouse by Moonlight.