Dreadful Collection

Spring-Heeled Jack winged monster
Winged man-monster who terrified residents of Blackheath and other London suburbs from 1837 for many years but was never caught Date: 1830s

Hoffmann / Harriet / Matches
THE DREADFUL STORY ABOUT HARRIET & THE MATCHES " She burns all over everywhere"

Drawings Prints, Print, Dreadful, Wreck, Mexico, Hempstead, Beach, January 2nd, 1837
Drawings and Prints, Print, Dreadful Wreck of the Mexico on Hempstead Beach, January 2nd, 1837 - As Now Exhibiting at Hanington Dioramas-Perished in All-115 Souls

RAF Halton Ten Tors expedition 1977 - RAF Bedford coach
RAF Halton Apprentices competing in the 1977 Ten Tors cross-country team march. - The ubiquitous RAF Bedford SB3 (43AC42) with Strachans Pacesaver bodywork, used by the 1977 Ten Tors team

Teddy Tail, Duke of Yorks Theatre, London
Teddy Tail, a childrens fantastic musical play by Charles Folkard, music by Frederic Norton, based on the Teddy Tail comic strip in the Daily Mail newspaper, at the Duke of Yorks Theatre

Children playing toy cars Those Dreadful Motorists! by H G C Marsh

Illustration for Josephines Birthday (colour litho)
5990058 Illustration for Josephines Birthday (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dreadful sight I saw)

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "When they came nearer, even patient Rozinante himself started at the dreadful
6008341 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " When they came nearer, even patient Rozinante himself started at the dreadful sound" (engraving) by Dore

Dreadful fire, corner of Henrits Court, Strand (engraving)
608817 Dreadful fire, corner of Henrits Court, Strand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dreadful fire, corner of Henrits Court)

Sir Christopher Wrens plan for rebuilding the City of London after the dreadful conflagration in 1666 (engraving)
603988 Sir Christopher Wrens plan for rebuilding the City of London after the dreadful conflagration in 1666 (engraving) by English School

A dreadful recognition (colour litho)
2800141 A dreadful recognition (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dreadful recognition)

Comic postcard, Woman in hotel bedroom Date: 20th century

Australian Road to Passchendaele Marker Stone
The Third Battle of Ypres, generally referred to as Passchendaele began on 31 July 1917 and staggered on in dreadful weather conditions until it floundered in mud and resulted in some 300

Latest and fullest particulars of the dreadful suicide from The Monument (engraving)
604159 Latest and fullest particulars of the dreadful suicide from The Monument (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat (colour litho)
1040901 A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat)

Plan of the City and Liberties of London after the dreadful conflagration in the year 1666 (engraving)
603990 Plan of the City and Liberties of London after the dreadful conflagration in the year 1666 (engraving) by English School

Montezumas Daughter (litho)
1062998 Montezumas Daughter (litho) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montezumas Daughter)

Engaged in preparing their dreadful charms (litho)
2781881 Engaged in preparing their dreadful charms (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engaged in preparing their dreadful charms)

Kenny Meadows: The "Lion"of a Party (engraving)
5989592 Kenny Meadows: The " Lion" of a Party (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Lion" of a Party)

An Ambulance Class for Ladies (engraving)
1046137 An Ambulance Class for Ladies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ambulance Class for Ladies)

Lava - Moulting
Magdalena Russocka

Lava - Hatching
Magdalena Russocka

Lava - Burning
Magdalena Russocka

View of the manner of burying the dead bodies at Holy-well mount during the dreadful plague of 1665. From a rare old print. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Hurled Him Into The Dreadful Ditch. Illustration By Edward Handley-Read From Grant The Grenadier By Walter Wood Published By Routledge Circa 1912

The Lambs of Littlecote, a thrilling school story
Penny dreadful story, The Lambs of Littlecote, a thrilling school story, by E H Burrage - four schoolboys enjoy a midnight feast of ham, pickles and pie. circa 1890s

Dreadful events in the front rows of the ring at Madrid
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Dreadful events in the front rows of the ring at Madrid

Francois Leschassier
FRANCOIS LESCHASSIER French churchman, superior of the seminary of Saint-Sulpice, defender of orthodoxy against those dreadful Jansenist heretics. Date: ? - 1725

Maned wolf (Canis jubatus)
Antique illustration of a Maned wolf (Canis jubatus)

the Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid : i Can t Get out of This
" THE ROMANTIC ADVENTURES OF A MILKMAID" : " I CAN T GET OUT OF THIS DREADFUL TREE!", 1883

Comic Postcard - Somebodys Darling! (possibly just his Mother?!!) Date: circa 1910s

Rosebery conquers Hugh Price Hughes and Labby Labouchere
The Dreadful Story about Primrose and the Gee-Gee (cont.). Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian (1847-1929) - a British Liberal statesman and Prime Minister

Rosebery menaced by Hugh Price Hughes and Labby Labouchere
The Dreadful Story about Primrose and the Gee-Gee. Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian (1847-1929) - a British Liberal statesman and Prime Minister

A New Seaside Tenor
A new Seaside Tenor launches into his signature tune. It looks as if the audience may just be making use of the extra exit in case of emergency... " Please vacate the aria !!! " Date: 1901

The Parliamentary Female. The dreadful consequences of the emancipation of women John Leech cartoon from Punch London 1850

Bell Ringing Accident
A dreadful accident in a church near Fribourg, Switzerland Date: 1909

Chicago Stock Yards
Union stock yards, Chicago, handle 14+ million cattle, hogs, sheep and horses in 1914. Upton Sinclairs The Jungle describes the dreadful conditions. Date: 1916

Kings Cross
Intended as a monument to George IV, this building originally had a statue of him on top, but it was so dreadful that it was removed, as will be the cross itself in 1845

Cody / Penny Dreadful / 1910
Colonel WILLIAM FREDERICK CODY alias Buffalo Bill Confrontation with Wapahoka the White Queen and her Amazon followers - " could he bring himself to shoot these girls?"

French Workers Refusal
French workers, hearing of the dreadful working conditions on the Canal, refuse to leave the ship that has brought them to Panama : the Colon police force them to disembark

Art Deco Style Room
A fine example of how some interiors missed the Art Deco mark! A cumbersome mirror and unattractive pouffe, plus a dreadful drinks trolley which looks like an old pram!

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"Unveiling the Dreadful: From Spring-Heeled Jack to Toy Cars, a Journey through History" Step into the world creatures and events that have captivated our imagination throughout history. From the infamous winged monster known as Spring-Heeled Jack to Golliwog's encounter with Bulldog, these tales have left us both fascinated and terrified. In 1837, Hoffmann's chilling story unfolded as Harriet struck her matches, revealing a scene so dreadful it sent shivers down readers' spines. The drawings and prints depicting this wreck in Mexico Hempstead Beach on January 2nd transport us back to that fateful day. Fast forward to RAF Halton Ten Tors expedition in 1977 - an adventure filled with excitement and dread. As the RAF Bedford coach carried brave souls towards their destination, anticipation mingled with fear. But not all dread comes from monsters or disasters; sometimes it stems from everyday life. Children playing with toy cars mockingly labeled "Those Dreadful Motorists. " remind us of how even innocent play can reflect societal frustrations. Neutrality under Difficulties is captured in an engraving that speaks volumes about navigating treacherous waters while maintaining one's integrity. Similarly, Josephine's Birthday illustration shows how even joyous occasions can be tinged with a sense of impending doom. Gustave Doré's depiction of Don Quixote reveals his reaction when faced with a dreadful sound - even the bravest among us can be shaken by unexpected terror. Meanwhile, an engraving captures the aftermath of a devastating fire at Henrits Court Strand - a reminder that destruction can strike anywhere at any time. Finally, Sir Christopher Wren presents his plan for rebuilding London after its dreadful conflagration in 1666. This ambitious vision showcases resilience amidst chaos and reminds us that hope always emerges from darkness. Join us on this captivating journey through history, where the dreadful intertwines with our deepest fears and greatest triumphs.