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Alight Collection (#11)

"Capturing Moments: From Motor Buses to Mallard Drakes, the Art of Alighting" A glimpse into history: "A Motor Bus during the London Season

Background imageAlight Collection: Constantinople - Pera District - a fire

Constantinople - Pera District - a fire. Everything in Istanbul cooked over open charcoal or open wood fires and there were constant conflagrations in this district

Background imageAlight Collection: Saracens at Bordeaux

Saracens at Bordeaux
The Saracens attack Bordeaux and set it alight, forcing Eudes, duc d Aquitaine, to flee. But they will be repulsed by Charles Martel at the battle of Tours in 732

Background imageAlight Collection: Alighting & Boarding

Alighting & Boarding
Do not attempt to board or alight from a vehicle in motion... many a man has lost his life in attempting to save a second in this manner

Background imageAlight Collection: Alighting from Car

Alighting from Car
Do not alight from a car on the traffic side

Background imageAlight Collection: Hunnybun & Vendens new patent safety omnibus

Hunnybun & Vendens new patent safety omnibus
Engraving showing the new patent street carriage. It had a low construction which afforded easy access, so that passengers could alight from the road to the floor of the carriage without the aid of a

Background imageAlight Collection: Royal Family 1947

Royal Family 1947
ROYAL TOUR OF RHODESIA AND SOUTH AFRICA. The Royal Family (King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret), alight from a train and are greeted by dignitaries

Background imageAlight Collection: Duck shooting with decoys

Duck shooting with decoys, hoping they will encourage other ducks to alight on the water and be slaughtered

Background imageAlight Collection: People disembarking Dale Princess watching seals on beach, Martins Haven, Marloes, Pembrokeshire

People disembarking Dale Princess watching seals on beach, Martins Haven, Marloes, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
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Background imageAlight Collection: Elijahs Sacrifice

Elijahs Sacrifice
The prophet Elijah challenges the priests of Baal : each prepares a sacrifice, but Baal fails to ignite his sacrifice, whereas God miraculously sets Elijahs sacrifice alight

Background imageAlight Collection: Hanuman Burns Lanka

Hanuman Burns Lanka
Ravana tries to punish the monkey god Hanuman (captured seeking Sita) by setting his tail alight. But Hanuman escapes & sets fire to Ravanas city, Lanka

Background imageAlight Collection: Thomas / Mignon / Liebig 5

Thomas / Mignon / Liebig 5
Act 2 final scene : the conservatory is set alight by the mentally disadvantaged Lothario, and Wilhelm rescues Mignon

Background imageAlight Collection: Villette Docks Burn

Villette Docks Burn
The Docks de la Villette, Paris, are set alight by the Communards during the fighting




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"Capturing Moments: From Motor Buses to Mallard Drakes, the Art of Alighting" A glimpse into history: "A Motor Bus during the London Season, 1914 by Matania" Tragedy strikes: "Remembering the LCC-LFB fatal warehouse fire in Langley Street WC2" Unforgettable incident: "Terrible accident - Lady ablaze - Figure 1 leaves a lasting impact" Maritime mishaps: "John Brown and Co. 's sink British Revenue Cutter Gaspee" Illuminating Korea at night: Satellite image reveals its beauty while alight Timeless elegance: The Needlewoman cover October 1929 showcases stunning artistry Silent communication amidst chaos: Edinburgh Fire Brigade's hand and arm signals Graceful avian spectacle: Witness the Great Blue Heron Alighting with poise Another tragic event unfolds: "Terrible accident - Lady ablaze - Figure 2 shocks onlookers" Cultural traditions shine bright: Explore the significance of Hannukah through a 9-branched candelabra Water and fire's wrath in America depicted vividly in "The scourge of water and fire (colour litho)"