Devastation Collection (page 10)

Sketch from Gaeta, Effects of the Explosion of the Powder-Magazine on the Bastion of St Antonio
1612820 Sketch from Gaeta, Effects of the Explosion of the Powder-Magazine on the Bastion of St Antonio, as seen from the Breach (engraving) by English School

Scene of the Powder Explosion at the Oare Works, near Faversham (engraving)
1611036 Scene of the Powder Explosion at the Oare Works, near Faversham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene of the Powder Explosion at the Oare Works)

Ruins of Court-Lodge Farm, Chillingham, Kent, destroyed by Lightning (engraving)
1611172 Ruins of Court-Lodge Farm, Chillingham, Kent, destroyed by Lightning (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Court-Lodge Farm, Chillingham)

The Morning after the Explosion at Inkerman Mill (engraving)
1608473 The Morning after the Explosion at Inkerman Mill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning after the Explosion at Inkerman Mill)

Ruins of the North Transept of the Crystal Palace destroyed by the late Fire (engraving)
1610844 Ruins of the North Transept of the Crystal Palace destroyed by the late Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ruins of the Tropical Department of the Crystal Palace after the Snowstorm (engraving)
1610843 Ruins of the Tropical Department of the Crystal Palace after the Snowstorm (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fire in the Strand, Site of Arundel House (engraving)
1607922 The Fire in the Strand, Site of Arundel House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire in the Strand, Site of Arundel House)

The Fallen Campanile of St Mark s, Venice, the Debris in the Piazza and the Damaged Corner of the Palazzo Reale
1600815 The Fallen Campanile of St Mark s, Venice, the Debris in the Piazza and the Damaged Corner of the Palazzo Reale (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Ruins of the Bear Hotel, Grindelwald, after the Fire (engraving)
1603497 Ruins of the Bear Hotel, Grindelwald, after the Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Bear Hotel, Grindelwald, after the Fire)

The Kronstadt Revolt, 1921 (b / w photo)
833358 The Kronstadt Revolt, 1921 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kronstadt Revolt was an unsuccessful uprising against the Bolsheviks towards)

The British Navy, from Trafalgar to the Present Time (litho)
1042751 The British Navy, from Trafalgar to the Present Time (litho) by Martino, Eduardo de (1838-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Navy, from Trafalgar to the Present Time)

Fleet Manning Yards on the Princes leaving the Breakwater (engraving)
1048951 Fleet Manning Yards on the Princes leaving the Breakwater (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Verdun Cathedral after a German Bombing, 1914 (colour litho)
938547 Verdun Cathedral after a German Bombing, 1914 (colour litho) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The British Fleet in the Bay of Artaki, Sea of Marmora (engraving)
1059942 The British Fleet in the Bay of Artaki, Sea of Marmora (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Fleet in the Bay of Artaki, Sea of Marmora)

Paris Commune (engraving)
1105073 Paris Commune (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Commune. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Extensive Conflagration at Gravesend (engraving)
1101271 Extensive Conflagration at Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extensive Conflagration at Gravesend)

The Pale Horse
Martine Benezech

Commuters and City workers pick their way through a rubble strewn Stonecutters Street the morning after the most devastating raid on London

Workmen clear rubble from the Cheapside, City of London, the spire of St Mary-le-Bow, in the distance, following a Luftwaffe raid on the city 10th May 1941

Workmen clear away debris from collapsed Lantern Roof from Westminster Abbeys High Altar caused by incendiary bombs dropped by the Luftwaffe in the course of one of the heaviest air raids on London

The dome of St Pauls Cathedral looms over the devastated remains of Cannon Street the morning after the most devastating raid on London

Rubble litters Poppins Court following the most devastating air raid on London which took place on the night of 10/11 May 1941

Teams from Heavy Rescue and the LCC (London County Council) seen searching, clearing and making safe flats in Bayswater/Lancaster Gate that were bombed on the night of 20th/21st February 1944

Firemen dampening down the smouldering ruins in the the City of London following the Luftwaffes most destructive raid on the City. 11th May 1941

The gutted shell of St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, London, following the Luftwaffe raid on the City 11th May 1941. The resulting fire gutted the building

Traders in Bucklerbury, City of London salvage goods from their premises. oblivious to the damage to The Mansion House in the background 16th May 1941

A small crater outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the 16th May 1941

The Mansion House in the City of London damage by incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the 11th May seen from Bucklerbury. 16th May 1941

Firemen of the NFS outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the 16th May 1941

Members of the National Fire Service (NFS ) and heavy rescue help lift and clear rubble from a block of Chelsea flats, which received a direct hit during the previous nights air raid on the city

A warden helps a survivor retrieve belongings from the rubble that was her home before it was destroyed in a V2 attack on Leytonstone 3rd November 1944

Imra the Alsatian, one of Londons search and rescue dogs seen here searching for trapped survivors at the site of a V2 explosion in Leytonstone 3rd November 1944

LCC and Civil Defence workers seen here clearing up following a V2 explosion at the Red Lion pub on the corner of Duke Street and Barrett Street, just yards from Selfridges

Fires caused by the dropping of thousands of incendiary bombs by the Luftwaffe on the City of London on the night of the 29th December 1940 seen from the roof of the Daily Mirror building in Fetters

Salvage workers pick through the burnt out remains of Londons Guildhall the morning after the Second Great Fire of London

A man searches among the debris of his destroyed home in Wavertree, Liverpool following an air raid by the German Luftwaffe on the city

The Union Jack flies over the Guildhall in London which was heavily damaged in an air raid during the Second World War. 29th December 1940

Troops clear bomb damage to St Michael Chapel at Canterbury Cathedral after it was damaged in an air raid by the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War Circa June 1942

Mr C. E. Mill and family passing through the devastated streets of residential Plymouth
Mr C.E. Mill and family passing through the devastated streets of residential Plymouth, badly damaged after being being targeted by bombers of the German Luftwaffe in an air raid on the city during

Damage to houses and shops in Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London caused by a German V1 rocket attack. Picture whos rescue workers and firefighters attending the scene of the damage. 6th July 1944

Scene showing the bomb damage in Norwich, Norfolk following an air raid by the German Luftwaffe on the city in late April 1942

Aftermath of a V2 rocket attack on Middlesex Street, Aldgate, London during the Second World War. A clothes warehouse was hit (Norwegian Clothing Ltd) and some of the stores caught fire

Members of the National Fire Service (NFS ) and heavy rescue help lift and clear rubble from a block of Chelsea flats, which received a direct hit during the previous nights air raid on the city

Fires caused by the dropping of thousands of incendiary bombs by the Luftwaffe on the City of London on the night of the 29th December 1940

The burnt out shell of the Gresham Warehouses, Moor Street, Birmingham following a heavy air raid on the city. 21st April 1941

The shattered remains of the Birmingham Evening Mail garage in St Georges Street following a heavy air raid on the city. 19th November 1940

Workmen repair the tramlines at Tyburn Road, Birmingham following an air raid on the city. 3rd September 1940

Workmen survey the shattered remains of W. H. Smart in Wrentham Street
Workmen survey the shattered remains of W.H. Smart in Wrentham Street, Birmingham following the air raid of 9th April 1941

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"Unveiling the Scars of Devastation: A Glimpse into History's Darkest Hours" Witnessing the aftermath of destruction, Brampton Road in Bexleyheath bears the haunting marks of bomb damage during World War II, a stark reminder of the horrors endured. Kilgour Road in Southeast London stands as a testament to resilience amidst devastation, its scars serving as silent reminders of the relentless bombings that ravaged this area during WWII. Amidst the chaos and ruins caused by Blitz bombings in London, an extraordinary sight unfolds - a chef fearlessly cooking amidst a bombed-out street, symbolizing unwavering determination even in times of despair. In an unexpected encounter on the road to Lille during WWI, a British trooper finds solace and hope as he meets a French woman amidst scenes of utter devastation, reminding us that humanity can still thrive amid adversity. The scene after a flying bomb attack leaves behind nothing but desolation; it serves as an indelible image etched into our collective memory from WWII – reminding us never to forget those who suffered through such devastating times. Hackney Wick's Clarnico Factory becomes an emblematic representation of wartime destruction during London's Blitz – its shattered walls standing tall against all odds while bearing witness to unimaginable devastation. Foreign Street in Camberwell tells tales untold through its crumbling facades and broken windows – remnants left behind by bombs dropped mercilessly upon this neighborhood during WWII’s darkest days. Once majestic and grandiose, Hollebeke's White Chateau now lies in ruins after being reduced to rubble during WWI; its shattered beauty serves as both a poignant reminder and warning against war’s destructive power. Adolf Hitler's brush captures not only his artistic talent but also reveals glimpses into his twisted mind.