Blaze Collection (#2)

2012 Spanish Grand Prix - Sunday Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain 13th May 2012 Smoke bellows out of the Williams garage when a fire errupts after the race

View of fireworks and a triumphal arch with a two-headed eagle and the name of Joseph... 1765-1799 Creator: Anon
View of fireworks and a triumphal arch with a two-headed eagle and the name of Joseph II, German emperor, 1765-1799. In the background on the left, a structure explodes. On the right a ship is burning

Firemen tackle a city blaze after a bombing raid on London in 1940 during WWII. From The War in Pictures, Second Year.

Firemen tackling fires in Ave Maria Lane, London, started by high explosive and incendiary bombs dropped by the Luftwaffe on the night of 29th December 1940

A turntable ladder of the London Fire Brigade tacklest fires close to Waterloo railway station as nine thousand incendiary

Firemen tackle a blaze in the library at Chelmsford Prison. 20th March 1978

WW2, Firemen At The Blitz
An illustration of a foreground fireman battling a blaze during a blitz of WW2, others are blasting their hoses towards a row of houses behind. Date: circa 1941

Fireman fighting a blaze at the equitable building
The Freezing weather of a New York winter in 1912 during a fire in the equitable building. Firemen fighting a blaze whilst being frozen themselves, and their fire engine with icicles on it. Date: 1912

Bulging of the theatre curtain
At Royal, Exeter, fire on stage curtain blows out towards the auditorium and the audience flee the fire. 187 people die in the blaze

Left panel of the Triptych of Job, c. 1500-24 (oil on panel)
489889 Left panel of the Triptych of Job, c.1500-24 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho)
2777776 In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the hell of Shanghai)

A cavalry skirmish with soldiers pillaging a village (oil on canvas)
CH445190 A cavalry skirmish with soldiers pillaging a village (oil on canvas) by Snayers, Peeter (1592-1667); 52.8x81.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Firemen fighting a blaze during the Blitz in London, World War II, 1940-1945 (colour litho)
6033022 Firemen fighting a blaze during the Blitz in London, World War II, 1940-1945 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bristol Riots: The Burning of Queen Square: the Custom House, 1831 (oil on paper)
2831188 Bristol Riots: The Burning of Queen Square: the Custom House, 1831 (oil on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 12.8x20.3 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

French fire fighters, military and civilians are trying to prevent fires from spreading
2606742 French fire fighters, military and civilians are trying to prevent fires from spreading after the bombings of September 2 and 3, which affected several buildings in Dunkirk

Ivan the Black sets fire to Zhabliak, 1484, illustration from Hutchinson
STC358110 Ivan the Black sets fire to Zhabliak, 1484, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Valda

Cartoon, A Blaze of Triumph! (Disraeli and Turkey)
Cartoon, A Blaze of Triumph! Disraeli is the hero of the day, having made a deal over Cyprus with Turkey at the Anglo-Turkish Convention, thereby ensuring peace rather than war

The Burning of H. M. S. Augusta in 1777 (oil on canvas)
AKM201877 The Burning of H.M.S. Augusta in 1777 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 53.3x74.2 cm; Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

Sir J. T. Duckworths Action off St. Domingo, February 6th 1806
STC131143 Sir J. T. Duckworths Action off St. Domingo, February 6th 1806, engraved by Thomas Sutherland for J. Jenkinss Naval Achievements, 1816 (colour engraving) by Whitcombe

Illustration showing how new long fire hoses could reach all parts of a building
STC190090 Illustration showing how new long fire hoses could reach all parts of a building, from a book on Firefighting in Holland, published c.1700 (engraving) by Dutch School

Fighting a fire in a windmill near Worden, from a book on Firefighting in Holland
STC190084 Fighting a fire in a windmill near Worden, from a book on Firefighting in Holland, published c.1700 (engraving) by Dutch School

The Battle of Cabareta Point, July 12th 1801, engraved by Thomas Sutherland for J
STC131120 The Battle of Cabareta Point, July 12th 1801, engraved by Thomas Sutherland for J. Jenkinss Naval Achievements, 1816 (colour engraving) by Whitcombe

Armoured Gunboats Commanded by U. S. Flag Officer Andrew Foote
PNP265273 Armoured Gunboats Commanded by U.S. Flag Officer Andrew Foote, 6th February 1862 (coloured engraving) by American School

Terrific Combat Between the "Monitor"2 Guns & "Merrimac"
3704156 Terrific Combat Between the " Monitor" 2 Guns & " Merrimac" 11 Guns In Hampton Roads March 9th 1862 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

A Blaze of Sun (colour litho)
3633936 A Blaze of Sun (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Blaze of Sun)

Capture of New Orleans, pub. L. Prang & Co. 1888 (colour litho)
2655397 Capture of New Orleans, pub. L. Prang & Co. 1888 (colour litho) by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

The Heroic Blucher in battle, 16 June 1815, 1815 (coloured engraving)
1249032 The Heroic Blucher in battle, 16 June 1815, 1815 (coloured engraving) by Campe, Friedrich (1777-1846); Bibliotheque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Warehouse on fire near railway line, with flames and thick black smoke billowing out, and fire engines in the foreground. Date: mid-20th century

Major fire in Bordeaux (colour litho)
2779211 Major fire in Bordeaux (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major fire in Bordeaux. Grand incendie a Bordeaux. La lutte contre le feu)

Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Bishops Palace, c. 1831 (oil on paper)
2831199 Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Bishops Palace, c.1831 (oil on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 12.4x22.9 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Bristol Riots: The Gaol Burning, and St Paul s, Bedminster, c. 1831 (oil on paper)
2831194 Bristol Riots: The Gaol Burning, and St Paul s, Bedminster, c.1831 (oil on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 9.5x25.9 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

The fall of Richmond, Virginia on the night of April 2nd 1865 (colour lithograph)
3710017 The fall of Richmond, Virginia on the night of April 2nd 1865 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Life on the Prairie: The Trappers defence, "Fire fight Fire"
3704180 Life on the Prairie: The Trappers defence, " Fire fight Fire", 1862 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

C. S. S. Nashville capturing and burning the English Merchantman Harvey Birch
PEM216847 C.S.S. Nashville capturing and burning the English Merchantman Harvey Birch, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Mcfarlane, Duncan (1818-1865); 60x90 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

The Great Fire of London in 1666, illustration from Hutchinsons
IL212309 The Great Fire of London in 1666, illustration from Hutchinsons The Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (colour litho) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); Private Collection; English

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 166r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212080 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.166r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

The Bombardment of Algiers, 27th August 1816, from
STC97235 The Bombardment of Algiers, 27th August 1816, from The Naval Achievements of Great Britain by James Jenkins, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (b.c.1785)

The Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805, engraved by Thomas Sutherland for J
STC131129 The Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805, engraved by Thomas Sutherland for J. Jenkinss Naval Achievements, 1816 (colour engraving) by Whitcombe

Destruction of Black Eagle Wharf, Wapping, by Fire, on Monday, 31st ult (engraving)
3637883 Destruction of Black Eagle Wharf, Wapping, by Fire, on Monday, 31st ult (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Black Eagle Wharf)

Manhattan Beach: Paris and the Commune, c. 1891 (colour litho)
697927 Manhattan Beach: Paris and the Commune, c.1891 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; eGalerie Bilderwelt; American, out of copyright

Bristol Riots: The Burning of the New Gaol, 1832 (oil on paper)
2829295 Bristol Riots: The Burning of the New Gaol, 1832 (oil on paper) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70); 8.8x13.2 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Bristol Riots: Prisoners Escorted by Torchlight, 1832 (oil on canvas)
2829864 Bristol Riots: Prisoners Escorted by Torchlight, 1832 (oil on canvas) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70); 29.2x40 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Burning of the old opera house, Paris (engraving)
729499 Burning of the old opera house, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of the old opera house, Paris. Illustration initialled C R)

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"Blaze: A Tale of Fire and Bravery" In the midst of a serene winter landscape, two horses stand tall in the snow, their breath visible in the chilly air. Little do they know that their peaceful surroundings will soon be engulfed by an inferno. The year is 1922, and aboard HMS Iron Duke, a devastating fire breaks out amidst the chaos of war. The Great Fire of Smyrna rages on relentlessly, leaving destruction in its wake. Yet amidst this turmoil, heroes emerge to battle the flames with unwavering courage. Across time and space, another iconic duo takes center stage – Holmes & Watson. On a fateful train journey, they find themselves entangled in a mystery where fire becomes both weapon and salvation. Their quick thinking and resourcefulness prove vital as they race against time to save innocent lives. But fires are not limited to fictional tales; real-life incidents also test humanity's resilience. In Notting Hill, a serious house fire threatens homes and lives. The London Fire Brigade springs into action at Riverside Drive in Chiswick too when flames threaten to consume everything in their path. From Surrey Commercial Docks to Butlers Wharf in Bermondsey, fires ravage warehouses as brave firefighters battle tirelessly against overwhelming odds. Tragedy strikes at Langley Street WC2 when a fatal warehouse fire claims precious lives - reminding us all of the immense sacrifices made by these courageous individuals. Yet even grand structures are not spared from nature's wrath; City Hall New York succumbs to flames one fateful night in 1858. As vibrant colors dance across lithographs depicting this historic event, we witness how destructive forces can leave indelible marks on our collective memory. Amongst these harrowing accounts shines hope - firefighters valiantly combatting towering infernos at Prudential Insurance Building or Fulham's warehouse blaze with 25 pumps roaring into action. "Blaze" is not just a word.