Unsafe Collection

Scotland / Loudon Hill
Loudon Hill and the railway viaduct, which was built in 1905, but sadly deemed to be unsafe and demolished i 1986. The hill itself was a Roman camp, Ayreshire, Scotland. Date: 1950s

RRS Bransfield in rough seas en route to Antarctica, Polar Regions

19th-century coal mining. Historical artwork of a coal mine worker igniting methane gas in a coal mine. This gas (also called fire-damp) is formed naturally by coal

Earthquake damage in Armenia 1989
Earthquake damage. A group of US politicians visiting a damaged bread-baking factory in Armenia after the 1988 Spitak earthquake

Road sign warning of sand, Swamopmund, Namibia, Africa

Dragut Reis, the famous Barbary corsair, prepares to board an enemy vessel in search of loot
7339197 Dragut Reis, the famous Barbary corsair, prepares to board an enemy vessel in search of loot, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97); National Maritime Museum

The true picture of a shark, 1695-1703 (ink, paper)
7340650 The true picture of a shark, 1695-1703 (ink, paper) by Barlow, Edward (1639-1719); National Maritime Museum, London

WW1: Bullet contempt (illustration)
8684962 WW1: Bullet contempt (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job The contempt for bullets Facts of)

Sketch of the situation of the Winterton, on Tuesday the 21 August 1792, in the forenoon when some rafts were leaving
7341672 Sketch of the situation of the Winterton, on Tuesday the 21 August 1792, in the forenoon when some rafts were leaving the ship, 19th century (etching) by Lizars

English ships at sea beating to windward in a gale, c.1690 (oil on canvas)
7337753 English ships at sea beating to windward in a gale, c.1690 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 86.4x121.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Soldier, look at this enemy! Worse than Boche. Fight it! 1917 (illustration)
7415700 Soldier, look at this enemy! Worse than Boche. Fight it! 1917 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: The enemy mosquito)

Two-decker in a gale off shore, late 18th to early 19th century (brown wash)
7341716 Two-decker in a gale off shore, late 18th to early 19th century (brown wash) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 15.6x12.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sea Adventure: Pirates decoying an American ship (colour litho)
8669366 Sea Adventure: Pirates decoying an American ship (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pirates decoying an American ship)

Soldiers with "Bits" in their Mouths (litho)
8661070 Soldiers with "Bits" in their Mouths (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers with "Bits" in their Mouths)

Whirlpool of Charybdis (engraving)
8635820 Whirlpool of Charybdis (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whirlpool of Charybdis. Illustration from Rom)

Charity (chromolitho)
8635412 Charity (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charity, man and woman clinging to a rock in a storm)

The Battle of Ramoth-Gilead 853 BC (litho)
8661279 The Battle of Ramoth-Gilead 853 BC (litho) by Brozik, Vaclav (Wenzel von) (1851-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Ramoth-Gilead 853 BC)

The Mail Coach in West Africa (engraving)
8672879 The Mail Coach in West Africa (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mail Coach in West Africa)

Andrew Greenleas crossing the rapids of Niagara on stilts (engraving)
8676838 Andrew Greenleas crossing the rapids of Niagara on stilts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho)
8677393 Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Sleeping Beauty: the princess wishing to try using a spindle)

Sea Adventure: Hawke at Quiberon (colour litho)
8668735 Sea Adventure: Hawke at Quiberon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawke at Quiberon)

The lifeboat 'Quiver' at Margate Kent, 1850
3331036 The lifeboat 'Quiver' at Margate Kent, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the lifeboat 'Quiver' at Margate Kent being launched to go to help a ship in danger)

The British ship Prince Albert trapped in ice, 1850, 1860
7125168 The British ship Prince Albert trapped in ice, 1850, 1860; (add.info.: The British ship Prince Albert trapped in ice whilst attempting to search for Sir John Franklin's ill-fated 1845)

A Brixham trawler running into Torbay, early 19th century (oil painting)
7337767 A Brixham trawler running into Torbay, early 19th century (oil painting) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 86.4x142.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A ship in distress, design'd to represent the loss of the 'Victory' (1737)
7337503 A ship in distress, design'd to represent the loss of the 'Victory' (1737) by a violent storm near the Race of Alderney in the Year 1744, 1745-46 (etching) by Canot

Hazards of a 19th Century household, 1850
3359129 Hazards of a 19th Century household, 1850; (add.info.: Hazards of a 19th Century household, including taxes, rats, black beetles, cockroaches, arsenic fumes, stinking drains)

A rider bringing news of a ship in distress, 1850
3331033 A rider bringing news of a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a rider bringing news of a ship in distress to Penzance. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woman and her baby after being shipwrecked, 1850
3331019 A woman and her baby after being shipwrecked, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a woman and her baby after being shipwrecked. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lombe's silk mill, Derby, 1843
3480223 Lombe's silk mill, Derby, 1843; (add.info.: Lombe's silk mill, Derby: Throwing (twisting) silk by hand. While the man turned the wheel

French revolution, Mob looping a Castle, c.1792-1793 (medaillion)
8698455 French revolution, Mob looping a Castle, c.1792-1793 (medaillion); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: History. French Revolution. Mob looping a Castle)

WW1: The General's Folder (illustration)
8684966 WW1: The General's Folder (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info)

To his Grace the Duke of Northumberland... this historical record of Female heroism inspired by humanity as exemplified
7342625 To his Grace the Duke of Northumberland... this historical record of Female heroism inspired by humanity as exemplified in the rescue on the 7th September

Darling and his Daughter, Grace, off to the wreck of the Forfarshire. Keeper of the Longstone Lighthouse in the Farne
7342624 Darling and his Daughter, Grace, off to the wreck of the Forfarshire. Keeper of the Longstone Lighthouse in the Farne Islands (engraving) by Carmichael

A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint)
7342164 A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815) (after); 50.8x61.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Contest with a hippopotamus (litho)
8641478 Contest with a hippopotamus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Contest with a hippopotamus)

Advertising card for the Niagara Fire Insurance Company (litho)
8677474 Advertising card for the Niagara Fire Insurance Company (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for the Starbuck & Lindsay)

Wanderzirkus / Traveling Circus (colour litho)
8666287 Wanderzirkus / Traveling Circus (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wanderzirkus)

Yak caravan in the mountains of Central Asia (litho)
8663696 Yak caravan in the mountains of Central Asia (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yak caravan in the mountains of Central Asia)

Sea Adventure: Hobson at Santiago (colour litho)
8670145 Sea Adventure: Hobson at Santiago (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hobson at Santiago)

Oberlin in Alsace (litho)
8670464 Oberlin in Alsace (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oberlin in Alsace. Illustration for Heroes of Modern Crusades)

Sea Adventure: The boats of the "Trevessa" (colour litho)
8668773 Sea Adventure: The boats of the "Trevessa" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Removing gypsy moth eggs from a tree, Massachusetts (litho)
8663806 Removing gypsy moth eggs from a tree, Massachusetts (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Removing gypsy moth eggs from a tree, Massachusetts, USA)

Ships driving onto a rocky shore in a heavy sea, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337758 Ships driving onto a rocky shore in a heavy sea, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Velde, Cornelis van de (fl.1710-29); 36.8x49.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

WW1: Heroic Officers (illustration)
8684974 WW1: Heroic Officers (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job Heroic officers War events)

Shark hunting in the 19th century
7261208 Shark hunting in the 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shark hunting in the 19th century. From L'Univers Illustre, published Paris, 1859); Photo © Ken Welsh

Smugglers alarm: gathered in their hideout, the smugglers organize their defense
MMM5457668 Smugglers alarm: gathered in their hideout, the smugglers organize their defense, one is watching the outside through the keyhole

In the wind, while the sailor is caught on the arm of a mast taking care of the sail
MMM5481811 In the wind, while the sailor is caught on the arm of a mast taking care of the sail, his hat flies off and his clothes are beaten by the wind; National Maritime Museum, London

The capture of a pilot on board, with the bow of the ship 'Huggins' (1824)
MMM5480787 The capture of a pilot on board, with the bow of the ship 'Huggins' (1824). Color lithograph, early 19th century.; National Maritime Museum, London

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"Unsafe: Exploring the Perils and Risks Across Time and Places" Scotland's Loudon Hill: A rugged landscape that conceals its treacherous secrets, where nature's beauty meets untamed danger. RRS Bransfield Battling Rough Seas en route to Antarctica: Witness the relentless power of the Polar Regions as this ship braves towering waves in pursuit of scientific exploration. Unveiling 19th-Century Coal Mining Hazards: Delve into a bygone era where brave souls risked their lives daily, descending into darkness for the black gold that fueled nations. Remembering Armenia 1989 Earthquake Damage: Tragic remnants serve as haunting reminders of a devastating natural disaster that shook an entire nation to its core. Road Sign Warning of Sand Ahead: Amidst picturesque landscapes lies hidden peril; heed this sign's cautionary message before venturing further into shifting sands. Temelin Nuclear Power Station - Europe's Modern Marvel or Looming Threat? Step inside Czech Republic's controversial energy source, sparking debates on safety versus progress since its inception in 2000. No Sir, I've Never Been Afraid of a Sans Culotte (c. 1902): Discover an intriguing artwork capturing an era when societal unrest posed both physical and ideological risks for those who dared challenge authority. Man Overboard. A Harrowing Tale Depicted on Canvas: Dive deep into maritime history through this vivid painting portraying a life-and-death struggle against unforgiving waters. Okabe: The Story of the Cat Stone (1845): Uncover ancient Japanese folklore surrounding a mystical stone said to possess powers beyond comprehension — but at what cost? Parable of the Good Shepherd (14th century): Journey back in time with a captivating miniature from Le Roman de la Rose manuscript, illustrating how even amidst danger, hope and protection can be found. Access, Aggression, and Animals.