Smashes Collection

Luddites smash weaving machinery in a Nottingham textile factory. The Luddites were a movement of radical group of English textile workers

An Adventure at the "Zoo"(b / w photo)
1627719 An Adventure at the " Zoo" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Adventure at the " Zoo")

The labor crises, Philadelphia tram-drivers assaulted by fellow strikers who defend with... (colour litho)
2815318 The labor crises, Philadelphia tram-drivers assaulted by fellow strikers who defend with... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The labor crises)

Moses destroys the tablet. Exodus 32: 15, 19. The Bible. Old Testament. From an engraving by the Dalziel Brothers after
Moses destroys the tablet. Exodus 32:15, 19. The Bible. Old Testament. From an engraving by the Dalziel Brothers after a work by Edward Armitage

Stone-breaking cell in a workhouse
Illustration showing a workhouse stone-breaking cell. Tramps and vagrants broke stones in return for a nights accommodation Date: circa 1909

Tennis - Then and Now
This cartoon from 1928 remembers fondly the days when tennis was an amateur pursuit. 1928

Cracker Ball released by electromagnet to crush scrap metal
Steel Cracker Ball released by electromagnet to crush scrap metal Date: circa 1920s

Suffragette Baby Votes not Groats. Crying baby smashes her feeding bottle with a hammer, in true militant style. Boo-o-o I want Votes! Not Groats! Date: circa 1912

Maid Drops Tray
Maid drops the tray Date: circa 1900

Disused and vandalised red telephone box in rural location, Wattisfield, Suffolk, England, august

Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) anvil with remains of snail shells, on concrete patio in garden, Suffolk, England, july

Ice-Cream Face
A boy smashes an ice-cream in his little brothers face with great glee

Publican Repents, 1864
The landlord of the Grapes tavern empties casks and smashes bottles in the cellar, in order to repent the evils of his intemperate profession

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"Unleashing Chaos: A Historical Look at Smashes" Luddites smash weaving machinery, sparking a revolution against industrialization. Stone-breaking cell in a workhouse - the brutal reality of labor during the Industrial Revolution. An Adventure at the "Zoo" captured in a captivating black and white photo. The labor crises: Philadelphia tram-drivers assaulted by fellow strikers who defend with determination (color litho). Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm FAA Pilot meets Ship's Captain - an awe-inspiring encounter. Tennis - Then and Now: From wooden rackets to high-tech gear, witness the evolution of this beloved sport. Cracker Ball released by electromagnet to crush scrap metal – innovation meets destruction in one powerful moment. Suffragette Baby Votes not Groats – celebrating women's fight for equality through their littlest supporters. Moses destroys the tablet; Exodus 32:15, 19 – an iconic biblical scene depicted through intricate engravings by Edward Armitage and Dalziel Brothers' craftsmanship. Supermarine Scimitar F-1 takes flight, showcasing cutting-edge aviation technology from yesteryears. Bonus: Uncle Podger playing cricket – a comical twist on sportsmanship that will leave you laughing out loud.