Robbers Collection (page 7)

Grattan Dalton, American train robber, who was killed in a bank raid in 1892 Date: 19th Century

Bob Dalton, American train robber who was killed in a bank raid in 1892. Date: 19th Century

Highwaymen jump out from the woods to to attack a passing carriage. Guns pointed, the passengers have little choice but to hand over their possessions to the outlaws. Date: 19th Century

Greek bandits tried in Athens
Two brigands lie in the middle of a courtroom in Athens, listening to the charges read out against them. Date: 1870

Bandits Attack Train / C20
Train-robbers attack a luggage van, wound two of the staff. Date: 1907

Burglar alarm in Cocoa, Florida
A burglar alarm on a building in Cocoa, Florida

Fortune-Hunting
Coloured engraving, " Fortune-Hunting" published by H. Humphrey, London, 20 November 1804. HPG/8/2/1 (xli)"

Checking the Bank Thief: Steel Pill-Boxes Guard Valuables
Illustration of precautions taken by a Chicago Bank against bank robbers : an armoured pill box containg an armed guard

Callot / Hanging
The hanging of robbers and brigands during the thirty years war

Wizard of Lincoln
The Wizard of Lincoln, disguised as a blackbird, identifies two servants as robbers for a Lincolnshire farmer

Tom Sawyer / Band Robbers
Toms band of robbers

Egypt / Archae / Tomb Robbed
When archaeologists discover a tomb, only too often they find that grave-robbers have got there before them and taken most of the treasures

Protective Chinese Dog
Despite its monstrous appearance, this dog is a kindly creature which protects peoples homes from thieves and robbers

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"The Wild Bunch: America's Infamous Gang of Robbers" Step back in time to 1901, where a gang of American outlaws known as The Wild Bunch ruled the land. Led by the notorious Butch Cassidy, this group specialized in daring bank and train robberies that left authorities baffled. But they were not alone in their criminal endeavors. The Bonnot Gang made headlines with their audacious raid on a bank, leaving Parisians shocked and law enforcement scrambling to catch them. Throughout history, crime has taken many forms. Resurrectionists lurked in the shadows during the C18th, stealing corpses for medical purposes. Meanwhile, highwaymen and robbers roamed the countryside, preying on unsuspecting travelers. Even homes were not safe from these cunning thieves. A robbery in Paris sent shockwaves through society as residents realized that nowhere was truly secure. In times of war, heroes emerged even among robbers. During World War II, Peter The Pilot saved countless children from harm's way while operating behind enemy lines - proving that sometimes good can come from unexpected places. Legends and folklore often intertwine with tales of theft; one such example is the Hand of Glory - a macabre artifact said to grant its possessor supernatural powers for nefarious deeds. The world of art also captures these stories; Verdi's Masnadieri Finale brings to life an opera centered around bandits seeking redemption amidst chaos and violence. Similarly, Les Brigands Romains depicts the captivating allure of Roman bandits who challenged societal norms with their rebellious nature. Photographs freeze moments in time forever; one haunting image shows Fort Worth's Hole in the Wall Gang circa 1900 - a black-and-white testament to their reign over Texas' criminal underworld. Not all encounters ended tragically though; Landscape with Travelers Attacked by Robbers portrays a scene where victims managed to escape unscathed, reminding us that resilience can triumph over adversity.