Outbreak Collection (page 3)

Yellow fever epidemic in Spain, 1878: fumigations of soldiers of the Spanish army
XEE4168217 Yellow fever epidemic in Spain, 1878: fumigations of soldiers of the Spanish army returning from Cuba. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'1129 of 23 November 1878

The plague, France 16th century
LSE4094794 The plague, France 16th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: The plague)

View of the town hall of Marseille and part of the harbour
LSE4108552 View of the town hall of Marseille and part of the harbour, from which the dead bodies of the time of the plague arrived in 1720 - engraving, 18th century

Altar Saint Clair (also called altar Saint Roch), 1674. From left to right
LSE4093297 Altar Saint Clair (also called altar Saint Roch), 1674. From left to right: Saint George has the fashion Henri III, Saint Clair and Saint Roche with the button of the plague

Saint Clair or Saint Roch Altar: St Roch and the Button of the Plague
LSE4095887 Saint Clair or Saint Roch Altar: St Roch and the Button of the Plague and Saint George in the fashion of Henry III - Church of Our Lady of the Assumption of Rognes, 1674 by Unknown Artist

Atonement procession for the cessation of yellow fever in Lisbon, Portugal in 1857
XEE4144288 Atonement procession for the cessation of yellow fever in Lisbon, Portugal in 1857. Engraving in " Le Monde illustrious" from 1857. Private collection

Engraving depicting a doctor examining a baby with measles
5309389 Engraving depicting a doctor examining a baby with measles by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a doctor examining a baby with measles)

Sketch, Oct 1939 - WWII The Old Soldier Never Dies
Front cover of The Sketch featuring a photograph of a jolly British soldier, complete with pipe and waxed moustache. Hes even sitting on a pile of sandbags

Temporary emergency bridge in Belgium, Sept 1939
Temporary emergency bridge constructed in Belgium in case of a German invasion. The bridge is supported by five barges which function as pontoons

Scottish soldiers leaving for war in France, Sept 1939
" The kilted regiments" photographed boarding a train to France to fight against Germany shortly after the outbreak of war, September 1939

The West End in blackout, September 1939
Photograph of the West End in blackout, shortly after the outbreak of war in September 1939. The Sphere describes the sight as " extraordinarily eerie". 1939

Polish troops practicing wearing gas masks, September 1939
Polish troops practising wearing thier gas masks as they awair the call to march onwards, shortly after the German invasion of Poland in September 1939. 1939

Man shows identity papers to gendarmes, September 1939
Man suspected of being a foreigner presents his papers of identity to two paramilitary police officers for inspection in Paris, shortly after the outbreak of war. Date: 1939

Joseph Kennedy working at the US embassy, September 1939
Joseph Kennedy, photographed working at the US embassy, where his father worked at the time, to help with the processing of the rush of Americans trying to leave Britain

The Queen pictured with her gas mask, September 1939
The Queen pictured outside the British Red Cross headquarters during her rounds of inspection, carrying her gas mask. September 1939

Irish nationals outside the Irish Embassy, September 1939
Irish nationals waiting outside the High Commission for Ireland in an attempt to return home, following the outbreak of war, September 1939. September 1939

Americans queuing to try and leave Britain, September 1939
American nationals queuing outside the United States Lines offices in a n attempt to return home, following the outbreak of war in September 1939

Enemy aliens queue to register outside church, Sept 1939
A church in Hampstead helps to register crowds of enemy nationals just after the outbreak of war, September 1939. The Sphere emphasises that " all cases are examined with care and consideration

Enemy aliens queue to register in London, September 1939
German nationals living in Britain, described by the Sphere as enemy aliens, queue to register themselves in Golders Green, carrying gas masks and monitored by police

Three children, survivors of the Athenia, September 1939
Three young girls; Margot from London, Theodora from Toronto and Virginia from Detroit, photographed after being rescued from the transatlantic passenger liner, the Athenia

French reservists enjoying lunch in London, September 1939
French reservists enjoying their lunch and wine under the cover of the trees of Bedford Square as they wait to register for service

Frenchmen marching in London after enlisting 1939
French reservists marching with French flags over Westminster Bridge, after reporting to and being registered by the French Consulate for military service, just after the outbreak of war

Polish military delegation in London, September 1939
Photograph of the Polish military section of the Government Delegation for Poland in London as they leave the War Office after a meeting, following Germanys invasion of Poland, September 1939

Extra bedding loaded onto Queen Mary ship, September 1939
Men carry extra bedding aboard the Queen Mary ship for additional passengers, departing the UK following the outbreak of war in September 1939

French reservists marching through Paris, September 1939
French reservists marching through Vincennes, Paris in early September 1939, following the outbreak of war. The Sphere describes Vincennes as the famous fortress district of Paris due to its fortress

French women signing up for war work, September 1939
A group of Frenchwomen engaged in signing up for Passive Defence and Red Cross work shortly after the outbreak of war in September 1939. Date: September 1939

Mummies of Santa Fe de Guanajuato, Central Mexico
Mummies in the catacombs of the silver mining city of Santa Fe de Guanajuato, Central Mexico. They died in a cholera outbreak in 1833. Date: circa early 1930s

The Influence of Influenza on Europe, from Le Troupier
CHT125480 The Influence of Influenza on Europe, from Le Troupier, 1890 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Cholera is Coming, 1898
BOO184128 Cholera is Coming, 1898 by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Swiss, out of copyright

Britannia holding back Cholera at British ports. In the outbreak of 1892 about 260
531641 Britannia holding back Cholera at British ports. In the outbreak of 1892 about 260, 000 died in Russia and 7, 600 in Hamburg. The epidemic was prevented in Britain

Map of Paris at the Outbreak of the French Revolution, 1789
746869 Map of Paris at the Outbreak of the French Revolution, 1789, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

The Leper, after a 16th century manuscript (colour engraving)
CHT164377 The Leper, after a 16th century manuscript (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Ms. Fr. 22532 Fol. 118 Leper, from Le Livre des Proprietez des Choses
CHT164375 Ms.Fr.22532 Fol.118 Leper, from Le Livre des Proprietez des Choses by Barthelemy l Anglais (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

St. Iduberge helping lepers (woodcut) (photo)
CHT163703 St. Iduberge helping lepers (woodcut) (photo) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Academie de Medecine, Paris, France; (add.info)

WWII Post Office reservists, September 1939
Post office reservists of the Royal Corps of Signals arriving in London to augment the telephone and communications staff in government offices in the early days of the Second World War. Date: 1939

WWII Night time in London, September 1939
Piccadilly after dark in the first few days of the Second World War, a man in uniform already in evidence on the streets. Date: 1939

Outbreak of WWII - crowds outside Downing Street
A large crowd gathered outside 10 Downing Street at 11 o clock on 3 September 1939, at the time the Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain was broadcasting the announcement of war. Date: 1939

Outbreak of WWII - Queen visits Vincent Square hospital 1939
Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) pictured visiting the Vincent Square Infants Hospital in Victoria, London, just before the declaration of war in September 1939

Outbreak of WWII - theatres close down
Covers being drawn over seats in the auditorium of the Palace Theatre in Manchester. All theatres in London and the provinces were initially closed due to a war order concerning places where crowds

Outbreak of WWII - Sphere cover - Proclamation of war London
Front cover of The Sphere with photograph depicting an official proclamation about the declaration of war made by Mr W. J

Outbreak of WWII - Germans leave London 1939
Dr. Kordt, German Charge d Affaires in London, leaving the capital with his wife upon declaration of war in September 1939. Date: 1939

Outbreak of WWII - removing Canterburys priceless glass
The stained glass in the east windows of Canterbury Cathedral, being removed as a precaution after the outbreak of war in September 1939. Date: 1939

Outbreak of WWII Parisian greengrocer listens to the news
September, 1939. A greengrocer from Montmartre in Paris enjoys a quiet supper behind his shop and switches on the radio to listen to the news. Date: 1939

Outbreak of WWII Germans trying to leave England
Germans resident in Britain attempting to return to Germany by the S. S. Europa which was scheduled to arrive at Southampton but never materialised. Date: 1939

Outbreak of WWII English tourists at Dieppe
A large number of English tourists were caught on the Continent when war broke out in September 1939. Photograph shows crowds on the quayside at Dieppe trying to gain passage back to Britain

The crimes of ignorance, the people of Molfetta destroy a cart of disinfectants intended for... (colour litho)
2815377 The crimes of ignorance, the people of Molfetta destroy a cart of disinfectants intended for... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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Outbreak of cholera among Turkish troops at Catalca, Turkey (colour litho)
2779881 Outbreak of cholera among Turkish troops at Catalca, Turkey (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unleashing Chaos: Tracing the Footprints of Outbreaks Through History" In a world plagued by turmoil, outbreaks have left indelible marks on our collective memory. From the trenches of World War I to the eerie tales of Miami's poltergeist case, these snapshots offer glimpses into moments when humanity battled against unseen adversaries. The Daily Mail War Map stands as a stark reminder of how conflict and contagion intertwined during WWI. As British military recruitment posters adorned streets, brave souls were called upon to defend their nation amidst an outbreak that threatened not only lives but also stability. Amidst chaos, even currency bore witness to the impact of outbreaks. British banknotes became symbols of resilience as they exchanged hands in a society grappling with uncertainty and loss. At Oval cricket ground, where cheers once echoed through its hallowed halls, Territorial Army soldiers sought refuge during WWI. Their encampment served as a testament to adaptability in times when outbreaks disrupted normalcy. Lambeth fire station's LCC-LFB enclosed pump silently stood guard against flames that ravaged London during those dark days. A symbol of unity and determination amidst an outbreak threatening lives and livelihoods. Wellington Construction witnessed firsthand how they can halt progress and reshape landscapes forevermore. The scars left behind serve as reminders that even monumental endeavors are vulnerable to unforeseen circumstances. Beyond wars and construction sites lies the realm where supernatural meets reality - Miami's poltergeist case sent shivers down spines while reminding us that sometimes unexplained phenomena emerge amidst already tumultuous times. Le Petit Journal's allegory cover illustration depicted Manchuria succumbing to plague - a haunting image capturing both fear and hope for salvation from devastating outbreaks that sweep across nations without mercy or prejudice. Royal Navy losses etched deep wounds in hearts worldwide during both World Wars; countless lives lost at sea due to battles fought on multiple fronts – yet another tragic outcome of outbreaks that extend beyond the battlefield.