Dangers Collection (page 4)

The Dangers of Salt-Mining, Sketches at Northwich, Cheshire (engraving)
1058667 The Dangers of Salt-Mining, Sketches at Northwich, Cheshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dangers of Salt-Mining, Sketches at Northwich)

The Scarborough lifeboat Herbert Joy 2nd is launched to go to the assistance of three small fishing craft, the Premier, Sceptre and B.S. Colling, which were out when a very heavy sea sprang up

Peril of streets of London 1912
Photograph taken at Elephant Castle, London, showing the increase of electrical, steam and petrol transport. Date: 1912

ELECTRICITY DANGERS
A series of illustrations illustrating the care that should be taken when using electricity during the course of daily life. Date: early 20th century

ELECTRICITY IN STEAM
A Newcastle workman discovers the hard way that steam conducts electricity. Date: 1840

Cartoon - Disraeli and Victoria - Dangers of Imperialism
Cartoon - Benjamin Disraeli and Queen Victoria brave the dangerous waters of Imperialism cheered and jeered by the previous Kings and Queens of England on the far bank of the river.... Date: 1876

The Fairies Song - A Midsummers Nights Dream - Act II, scene 2 - Titania asleep, surrounded by her fairy train

WW2 Poster -- Dysentery and Diarrhoea
Dysentery and Diarrhoea. Colour lithograph information poster, after 2nd Lt Stacey Hopper. The poster poses questions relating to the dangers and causes of disease, and provides helpful hints

A Parley Prepared For An Emergency White Men
A Parley. Prepared for an Emergency. White hunters run into a band of Native Americans on the plains. Leaders of the two sides ride out to confer. From a work by James Cameron published in 1866

Miner Digging At Coal Mine Coalface In The 19th Century. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C. 1890
Miner Digging At Coal Mine Coalface In The 19th Century. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C.1890

Ferris Wheel And Other Rides, Derry, Ireland

Lightning Strikes In The Sky Behind A Tree; Alberta, Canada

Rockabill, Off Skerries, Co Dublin, Ireland, Rockabill Lighthouse

Captive Kodiak Grizzly Bear

Scenes from the German film Gefahren der Brautzeit, 1930 or Le Danger Des Fiancailles or Dangers of the Engagement. The film starred Marlene Dietrich, Willi Forst

Comic Postcard - Perils of the Demon Drink - Hallucinations caused by taking Littel drops of Whisky and Little Drops of Beer !! Date: circa 1903

Paris, France - Satirical comments on street dangers
Satirical comments by Robida on the dangers faced as a pedestrain on the streets of Paris, France. Date: 1903

Three ice-skaters on frozen pond or lake, cross section showing underwater flora and fauna below

Moose warning sign, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Motorcyclists on rural road speeding and doing wheelie, Hawes, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales N. P
Motorcyclists on rural road speeding and doing wheelie, Hawes, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, September

LCC London Fire Brigade asbestos protective suit
Carried on emergency tenders (ETs) an asbestos suit allowed a firefighter to approach a serious fire at close quarters for the purpose of closing down a control valve or a similar task

GM gone wrong, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the questions over the use of genetically modified food

Motorcycle stunt riders
Stunt rides on a motorbike and sidecar perform one of their tricks, loosening and throwing away the sidecars wheel while continuing to ride at speed. Date: 1932

Illustration, The dangers of dining out -- some kind of crisis has occurred. 19th century

Buying A House by H M Bateman is an illustration on the dangers of buying a house. The couple dance in the big rooms and run up and down the stairs and buy impulsively

Comic skating scene on a Christmas label -- May you surmount all dangers. Date: circa 1890s

Leap Year - Running the Gauntlet! Date: 1904

WWI Poster, Come lad, slip across and help
Come Lad, slip across and help. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster 1916, making light of the real dangers of war. Date: 1916

Projects for a road & rail link between Britain & France
A double page spread from The Illustrated London News demonstrating a number of rival proposals for building a road and rail link between France and Britain

Zeppelin raids -- dangers to avoid. Showing how important it is to avoid falling glass (left), and the importance of taking cover behind walls (right). Date: 1915

Pug Peter -- dog at sea with seagulls
Pug Peter -- Dangers of the Deep. A dog in a red box in a storm at sea, confronted by seagulls. Date: 1905

Damage to St Pauls Cathedral, London
The dangers which assail St Pauls Cathedral: vibration damage caused by nearby heavy traffic. Sectional view showing where the cracks in the building exist at the present time. Date: 1913

Dangers of radioactivity by G. H. Davis
Death rays released by an atomic bomb explosion: the dangers of radioactivity explained in drawings. Date: 1946

Cartoon of a killer whale under a boat

Baboon stealing from safari tourists rucksack

Man in purple coat caught up in storm holding on to his umbrella and hat

Picture No. 11676100
Seagull eating plastic garbage (composite image) Date:

Picture No. 11676099
Seagull eating plastic garbage (composite image) Date:

Dangers of the Whale Fishery

The Line of Beauty, cartoon in Punch, published December 9 1879 (litho)
XJF444368 The Line of Beauty, cartoon in Punch, published December 9 1879 (litho) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Gin Shop, c. 1808-09 (watercolour)
XJF440657 A Gin Shop, c.1808-09 (watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); eMuseum of London, UK; (add.info.: Illustrating the dangers of gin drinking; During the late Georgian period gin was)

Travel with caution, print maker: Marcus Gheeraerts I attributed to, Gerard de Jode, after 1585 - 1608 and/or after 1649

Dangers of wealth, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, 1563

And they Still Say Fish is Expensive, 1894 (oil on canvas)
XOS1273712 And they Still Say Fish is Expensive, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 151.5x204 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Factory Children, or Love conquerd fear!, illustration from Michael Armstrong
XJF103994 Factory Children, or Love conquerd fear!, illustration from Michael Armstrong: Factory Boy by Frances Trollope, published in 1840 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School

Dangers of the Whale Fishery

A sign Vorsicht Rutschgefahr, German for caution, slip hazard at the Hamburg harbour, Germany, Europe

Railroad crossing

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"Dangers Lurking in Every Corner: A Glimpse into the Perils of Life" Beware of Trains - In English and Welsh: Cautionary signs remind us to stay alert near railway tracks, emphasizing the potential danger they pose. 1957 nuclear test: Fall-out: The aftermath of a nuclear test serves as a chilling reminder of the long-lasting dangers associated with these destructive weapons. Absinthe: Unveiling the allure and risks behind this infamous alcoholic beverage that was once banned due to its potentially harmful effects on health. Collecting Eggs at Flamborough Head: An adventurous pursuit turned perilous as brave souls risk their lives collecting eggs from treacherous cliffs, highlighting the dangers nature can present. Eurasian Wolf (Canis lupus) adult, snarling, walking in snow with crows, February (captive): Witnessing a majestic yet menacing wolf reminds us of the untamed wilderness and inherent risks it holds for both humans and wildlife alike. Dangers of Love 16C: Exploring historical depictions warning against love's intoxicating power that can lead individuals down paths fraught with heartbreak and betrayal. Pierre-Jean David D'Angers, French sculptor: Delving into the life and works of an artist who captured human emotions so vividly through his sculptures, revealing how art can be both captivating and emotionally dangerous. The derelict is the most potent of all the dangers that threaten seafarers Date: 1905: Reflecting on maritime perils through time-honored wisdom about abandoned ships posing significant threats to sailors navigating treacherous waters. Man being squashed by extremely fat woman (colour litho): A satirical representation reminding us that even seemingly harmless situations can turn hazardous if taken to extremes or exploited for comedic effect without considering the potential consequences. The Fairies Song.