Aftermath Collection (#7)

1987 Japanese GP
SUZUKA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 01: Nigel Mansell's Williams FW11B Honda is taken back to the pits after a qualifying crash that would rule the driver out of the race

Aftermath of the Oasis concert at Knebworth, Hertfordshire. 12th August 1996

Flying bomb incident at Petherton Road, Highbury, London, causing fracturing of water mains and flooding of basements in nearby housing, Sunday 2nd July 1944

Tel Aviv, Israel, scene of destruction after Scud Missile attack by Iraq, January 1991

Palace Ice Rink, Liverpool, after damage caused during last nights raid, Pictured Friday 6th September 1940

Left to Right - Roger Hunt (no 21) Bobby Charlton (no 9) and Jimmy Greaves (no 8 ) walk off into the Wembley Stadium tunnel after England beat Mexico 2- 0 In the FIFA world Cup Finals Group One

Whitehall, London. circa 11th November 1922. Remembrance Day. Commemorations to mark the end of The Great War 1914 to 1918

Bomb damage in Kentish Town, London, 19th June 1944

Bomb damage, London Chest Hospital, Bethnal Green in London, 2st March 1941

Ruins of the Patent Steam Wheel-Works, Pimlico, destroyed by fire, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ruins of the Patent Steam Wheel-Works, Pimlico, [London], destroyed by fire, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. A. Bool

After the Boar Hunt, 1876. Creator: Otto Bache
After the Boar Hunt, 1876

Noah Leaving the Ark, 1649-1685. Creator: Adam Colonia
Noah Leaving the Ark, 1649-1685

Mountains stick up through a massive ice sheet covering Greenland near the eastern coast of the country, March 13, 2018. Picture taken March 13, 2018. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

A glacier is seen making a path through mountains on the eastern coast of Greenland, March 12, 2018. Picture taken March 12, 2018. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

A woman looks outside her house, after residents were allowed to return to their homes for the first time since the battle between government troops and Islamic State militants began on May 2017

A fireman walks through a destroyed house after an explosion in a fireworks storage facility in Paramos, Spain, May 23, 2018. REUTERS/Miguel Vidal

Reflection of burned trees is seen outside a church, one of three struck by suicide bombers, in Surabaya, Indonesia May 14, 2018. REUTERS/Beawiharta

A feather is pictured in a burnt area where Palestinians have been causing blazes by flying kites and balloons loaded with flammable materials, across the border between Israel and Gaza Strip

Demonstrator runs during clashes with Israeli troops at a protest where Palestinians
A demonstrator runs during clashes with Israeli troops at a protest where Palestinians demand the right to return to their homeland, at the Israel-Gaza border in the southern Gaza Strip, April 20

Smoke rises from Yarmouk Palestinian camp in Damascus, Syria April 29, 2018. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki

Birds fly above damaged buildings in a rebel-held area in the city of Deraa, Syria January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Alaa al-Faqir

Burned trees as seen outside of a church, one of three struck by suicide bombers, in Surabaya, Indonesia May 14, 2018. REUTERS/Beawiharta

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"Aftermath: Traces of Destruction and Resilience" In the wake of historical events that shook nations, the aftermath reveals both the devastation left behind and the indomitable spirit to rebuild. The Great Train Robbery of 1963 sent shockwaves through society, leaving a trail of chaos in its aftermath. Reportage captured the raw emotions and lingering questions surrounding this audacious crime. During World War II, London became a target for bombings, with Pimlico V1 bombing attack leaving scars on NFS (London Region). Scenes of devastation after flying bomb attacks showcased the resilience of communities amidst destruction. Peace seemed like an elusive dream during those turbulent times. Heath Robinson's "Peace, Perfect Peace" depicted a utopian vision where tranquility triumphed over chaos. Yet reality often fell short as evidenced by photographs showing Borley Rectory engulfed in flames or the aftermath of fire at London Hop Exchange. These images served as reminders that peace can be fragile and easily shattered. The First day of Somme brought forth unimaginable loss but also moments when soldiers gathered for roll call after each attack - their camaraderie unbroken despite harrowing circumstances. Similarly, firefighters in action on Rosebery Avenue during WWII exemplified bravery amid raging infernos. The aftermath extended beyond war zones; it encompassed everyday tragedies such as major school fires like the one in Hackney documented by LCC-LFB or Bacchanal celebrations gone awry in 1898. These incidents revealed how communities rallied together to heal wounds and rebuild what was lost. "Our Advance to (La) Boiselle" captured July 1916's relentless struggle against enemy lines - a testament to human determination even amidst seemingly insurmountable odds. Aftermath tells stories not only through words but also through haunting visuals that etch themselves into collective memory. It serves as a reminder that from ashes rise new beginnings – whether it be rebuilding shattered cities or healing wounded souls.