Accidents Collection (#64)

Fire Safety Net
A child plunges into a safety net, escaping the flames of a burning house

After Fall from Horse
A boy has fallen off his horse, and is having his head bandaged

Fire Engine Scrap
A horse-drawn fire engine canters to a blaze, with five firemen ready to go into action

Show Must Go On
She has fallen from the trapeze - she may never perform again - perhaps her back is broken - but the show must go on !

Paris-London Crash
A British plane carrying passengers from Paris to London runs into bad weather and crashes : only two of the six travellers survive

Fire, Paris Store
Fire rages in the Printemps department store, boulevard Haussmann, Paris

Leyland Firemaster
Wolverhamtons first British Leyland Firemaster TFM 2, a diesel-engined front-mounted pump fire engine, this one with bodywork designed by David Haydon Ltd. of Birmingham

Fire Drill 1930S
All saved! The importance of learning a fire drill is fully realised by those in charge of Childrens Homes. Here waifs and strays practice using a sheet as a fire escape

FIRE ENGINE 1821 - 1902
A horse-drawn Victorian fire engine, in use for almost a century, between the years 1821 and 1902

Man Overboard
Having fallen off his ship, this man is jolly pleased that his shipmates were able to lower a boat and come to his rescue

Quadrille Accidents 2
Accidents in Quadrille Dancing Mishaps to avoid on the dance floor: a man with two left feet trips dragging the woman opposite down with him to the amusement of a rival female

Quadrille Accidents
Accidents in Quadrille Dancing Mishaps to avoid on the dance floor while doing a back-to- back or dos a dos. A lady & gentleman bump backsides to the amusement of the band

Preparing for Accidents
Every aviator must expect to crash from time to time, and he will do well to practise falling in the way which does least damage to life and limb

Skating in Central Park
Skating on the ladies skating pond in Central Park, New York

Slipping on Icy Steps
Dapper city gent slips on an icy patch on the steps of his townhouse losing his hat & cane in the process. A nearby cabman sees it all & can act as witness in the insurance claim

Hazardous Street
One man crosses a busy street while a couple are caught between a horse cab & a loaded wagon in the days before pedestrian crossings. An accident waiting to happen

Huntsman Shot Not Bird
A gun misfires & injures a huntsmans eye but allows the bird to make its getaway. Beaters in the undergrowth can act as witnesses in the insurance claim

How Much for a Repeat
- From this very spot a man fell onto the rocks below. - Is that so ? How much do you want to show us what happened ?

Kicking the Bucket
- My dear friend, you ve just kicked the bucket ! - No, no, I ve only turned a little pail

Mistaken for a Bird
This hunter saw a movement in the branches of a tree, and fired at what he assumed was a bird. Sadly, he was mistaken

Whymper on Matterhorn
Whymper in danger from a rock- fall on the Matterhorn

Fire in a Hotel Room
Fire breaks out in a hotel room when a late-night reader falls asleep

Flood in Thames Tunnel
Visitors viewing work on the Thames Tunnel are caught in a flood

Flames Panic 1666
Panicking citizens seek to save their possessions as the flames sweep towards them

St Pauls Still Standing
Terrified citizens shelter beneath London Bridge as the fire rages through the City : St Pauls cathedral still stands, but not for long

St Pauls up in Flames
In the distance, old Saint Pauls cathedral goes up in flames

Destruction of St Pauls
The destruction of old Saint Pauls cathedral

Stafford Fire Brigade
The Lotus Fire Brigade, Stafford - group photograph

Accident / Stagecoach
A stagecoach sheds its load

Houses of Parliament destroyed by fire
The Houses of Parliament destroyed by fire

Railway accident at Abergele, north west Wales
A railway accident at Abergele, north west Wales, when two trains collided on the Chester-Holyhead line. This is the scene an hour and a half after the accident

Fire-Fighting
A fire fighting team use a pump to fill buckets to put out a burning building

Fireman with hosepipe
A Victorian fireman with a hosepipe

Steam fire engine at work
A steam fire engine at work in a town

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"Accidents: Unpredictable, yet unforgettable moments that shape our lives. From the infamous Montparnasse Accident to a bus embedded in a house on Blackstock Road, London, these incidents remind us of the fragility of existence. Sometimes they are even take an unexpected turn, like the incredible encounter between a diver and an octopus deep beneath the ocean's surface. Looking back at history, we find ourselves marveling at 18th-century fire engines and their valiant efforts to protect communities from devastating blazes. The GLC-LFB Road Traffic Accident (RTA) serves as a stark reminder of the dangers we face on modern roads every day. But they can not always tragic; they can also teach us valuable lessons about safety. Take the Fire Safety Hop Pickers who risked their lives amidst flames to save others or witness the heroic firefighters racing through streets on their trusty fire-fighting motorcycles. Traveling further back in time, we discover manual fire-engines from 1885 and horse-drawn fire engines that were once relied upon for firefighting duties. And let's not forget about innovation –the first petrol-powered fire engine revolutionized emergency response forever. In action-packed scenes captured by photographers over generations, we see these mighty machines battling against roaring infernos with unwavering determination. Each image tells its own story of bravery and resilience. From small towns to bustling cities, they have left indelible marks on our collective memory. They remind us to appreciate life's precious moments while emphasizing the importance of preparedness and safety measures. " Note.