Outbreaks Collection

Map of the City of New York showing the Location of Small Pox
1079248 Map of the City of New York showing the Location of Small Pox, from May 1st 1874 to April 30th 1875. 1874-75 (black ink on paper) by American School

Sacherverll rioters destroy Daniel Burgesss Presbyterian meeting-house in Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1710. The Sacheverell riots were a series of outbreaks of public disorder

Cholera epidemic, New York City, 1832. Map highlighting hubs of infection and its spread. From the book by David Meredeth Reese

Roberts self-propelling fire engine
William Roberts of Millwall self-propelling fire engine, with two firefighters. This photograph appeared in a book entitled Outbreaks of Fire bys G Gamble

Roberts self-propelling fire engine
William Roberts of Millwall self-propelling fire engine, with two firefighters. This photograph appeared in a book entitled Outbreaks of Fire bys G Gamble. Date: 1862

No Entry Foot-and-Mouth Disease Precautions notice, Moses Plat Farm, Speen, Buckinghamshire, England, February

Foot And Mouth Disease, Control Measure Protection Zone Ahead sign at roadside, Surrey, England, September 2007

This Footpath is Closed on Account of Foot and Mouth Disease sign on gate in farmland, Surrey, England, September 2007

Illustration of an 18th century Bellman and Billman
A London night-watchman who gave warning of fire and who was meant to take first-aid measures to stop small outbreaks of fire. (Original print in the London Guildhall Library)

No Entry, Animal Disease Control Precautions tape, on farm gate in restricted disease area, during Foot and Mouth disease outbreak, Cumbria, England, 2001

Signs warning about outbreak of haemorrhagic dengue fever, Childrens Hospital Kantha Bopha III (Jayavarman VII), Siem Riep, Cambodia

Foot and Mouth Precautions sign on farm gate, with walker using disinfected straw, during Foot and Mouth disease outbreak, West Sussex, England

Clostridium difficile bacteria, TEM
Clostridium difficile drug-resistant bacteria, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This bacterium, also known as C. diff, is a normal member of the intestinal flora in humans

Sikhs flee from West to East Punjab
A Sikh man with his children in one of the caravans leaving the West Punjab region for the comparative safety of the East Punjab

Rioting Miners - 4
The gendarmerie oppose the striking workmen of Seraing as renewed outbreaks inflame the minng districts

US Cavalry Pack Mules; Arizona, 1887
US cavalrymen with their pack mules carrying supplies for the war against the American Indians. This war, which took place in Southern Arizona and Northern Sonora, Old Mexico

American Revival Meeting
CAMP MEETINGS are popular social as well as spiritual events among the rural population, often provoking spectacular outbreaks of communal enthusiasm

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"Outbreaks: A Historical Perspective on Public Health Crises" Map of the City of New York showing the Location of Smallpox: Unveiling the invisible enemy, this map highlights how smallpox outbreaks once plagued the streets of New York, reminding us of the resilience and progress made in combating infectious diseases. Roberts self-propelling fire engine: Amidst chaos and destruction, Roberts' innovative invention revolutionized firefighting during outbreaks, ensuring swift response to emergencies while safeguarding communities from further harm. Sacherverll rioters destroy Daniel Burgess's Presbyterian meeting-house in Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1710: The Sacheverell riots serve as a stark reminder that even amidst political turmoil they can fuel social unrest and division within society. Cholera epidemic, New York City, 1832: This chilling map traces the devastating path of cholera through bustling city streets—a somber testament to both human vulnerability and our relentless pursuit for effective public health measures. No Entry Foot-and-Mouth Disease Precautions notice at Moses Plat Farm, Speen: In times when livestock fell victim to foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks like these precautions remind us that protecting animal health is crucial not only for agriculture but also for preventing potential human risks. This Footpath is Closed on Account of Foot and Mouth Disease sign on gate in farmland: When foot-and-mouth disease strikes rural areas with forceful impact like this sign indicates it becomes essential to restrict movement temporarily—highlighting our collective responsibility towards biosecurity measures during such crises. Foot And Mouth Disease Control Measure Protection Zone Ahead sign at roadside: During an outbreak crisis like foot-and-mouth disease control zones are established ahead—signaling vigilance against its spread while emphasizing community cooperation in containing contagious threats effectively. Illustration of an 18th-century Bellman and Billman.