Impassable Collection

Buckingham finds the Severn impassable, 18 October 1483
984795 Buckingham finds the Severn impassable, 18 October 1483, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Hunting on Foot (engraving)
1062167 Hunting on Foot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting on Foot. Illustration for The Graphic)

The impassable country, bird s-eye view of China from Taku to Peking (litho)
6003672 The impassable country, bird s-eye view of China from Taku to Peking (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The impassable country)

The War in South Africa, De Wets Field of Operations (engraving)
1600592 The War in South Africa, De Wets Field of Operations (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa, De Wets Field of Operations)

BUCKINHAM / SEVERN / DOYLE
Duke of Buckingham on his way to fight Richard, find the Severn impassable Date: October 1483

G. W. K. stuck in snowdrifts 1921. Creator: Unknown
G.W.K. stuck in snowdrifts 1921

View looking south down Walbrook after an air raid, City of London, World War II, 1941. The photograph shows the street impassable with rubble

Buckingham finds the Severn impassable, 1483 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Buckingham finds the Severn impassable, 1864. Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, (1454 -1483)) finds the River Severn swollen after heavy rain

Snow blocked road in Kent, 1963
A snow plough bulldozes its way through deep snow on Westerham Hill in Kent on a road that had been impassable for days during the very cold conditions of the winter of 1963

A Sectional Boat used by Sir Henry Morton Stanley in Africa
Engraving of a sectional boat, used by Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) during his 1874 expedition to central Africa, being carried by a number of local porters

Danger Zone Alps and Mountains. Mount Grossglockner (3798m) with glacier Pasterze
Danger Zone Alps and Mountains. Mount Grossglockner (3798m) with rapidly-melting Pasterze Glacier. The retreat of glaciers and the permafrost poses great risks for villages

DuPont Highway construction, 1910s C018 / 0610
DuPont Highway construction. View of the state of the roads prior to construction of the Coleman du Pont Road in Delaware, USA

Floods in Norwich 1912
Series of photographs showing the flooded area in Norfolk following excessive rain fall in August 1912. Houses are damaged, train tracks & bridges impassable

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"Buckingham's Encounter: The Impassable Severn and the Struggles of History" In a moment frozen in time, Buckingham stood at the banks of the mighty Severn River on that fateful day of October 18, 1483. His hopes dashed as he gazed upon its formidable waters, realizing that his path was blocked by an impassable obstacle. This engraving captures the essence of his predicament, depicting him contemplating his next move amidst nature's unyielding force. Meanwhile, another scene unfolds in a distant land. A bird's-eye view reveals China from Taku to Peking, showcasing an expanse seemingly unconquerable. Its vastness stretches beyond imagination, leaving one awestruck by its sheer magnitude and complexity, and is a reminder that even great civilizations face their own versions of impassability. The War in South Africa brings forth yet another tale of struggle against insurmountable odds. De Wet's Field of Operations becomes etched into history through this powerful engraving. Amidst treacherous terrains and harsh conditions, soldiers navigate through what seems like an impervious landscape - a testament to human resilience when faced with seemingly impossible challenges. Fast forward to more recent times; G. W. K. , trapped within snowdrifts in 1921 epitomizes how nature can turn against us unexpectedly. The image portrays the vulnerability we experience when confronted with forces beyond our control – reminding us that even modern advancements cannot always conquer Mother Nature’s might. During World War II, Londoners witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of conflict as air raids ravaged their city streets. In this haunting photograph taken after such an attack on Walbrook Street in 1941, debris litters the roadways rendering them nearly impassable - symbolic not only for physical barriers but also for emotional turmoil experienced during wartime. Returning to Buckingham's plight along the Severn River centuries earlier; James William Edmund Doyle's artistic interpretation in 1864 captures the essence of his struggle.