Blaze Collection (#3)

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)

Bristol Riots: Ruins of Warehouses in Prince Street, c. 1831 (oil on paper)
2831200 Bristol Riots: Ruins of Warehouses in Prince Street, c.1831 (oil on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 11.2x17.4 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Toll-Houses on Prince Street Bridge with St Mary
2831190 Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Toll-Houses on Prince Street Bridge with St Mary Redcliffe, c.1831 (oil on paper) by Muller

In one of Britains new munitions factories, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359664 In one of Britains new munitions factories, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fall of Richmond, Va. on the night of April 2nd 1865, pub
AQS331923 The Fall of Richmond, Va. on the night of April 2nd 1865, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1865 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Fireworks Across the Potomac, 1902 (oil on canvas)
NUL396506 Fireworks Across the Potomac, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Moser, James Henry (1854-1913); 48x73.5 cm; Private Collection; Canadian, out of copyright

The Fall of Richmond, Virginia, on the night of April 2nd 1865 (colour litho)
PNP269209 The Fall of Richmond, Virginia, on the night of April 2nd 1865 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Poland Burning at Sea in May 1840, 1860 (w / c on paper)
PEM216837 The Poland Burning at Sea in May 1840, 1860 (w/c on paper) by Roux, Francois Geoffroy (1811-82); 52.7x69.8 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Theres A Girl Wanted Here (colour litho)
3094670 Theres A Girl Wanted Here (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theres A Girl Wanted Here. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The magician set them on fire, and when they were in a blaze, threw in some incense (engraving)
5991833 The magician set them on fire, and when they were in a blaze, threw in some incense (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fighting a fire in a factory after a German air raid, World War II, 1940-1945 (colour litho)
6033025 Fighting a fire in a factory after a German air raid, World War II, 1940-1945 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The old Townhall of Amsterdam on fire, 1652 (etching)
5673090 The old Townhall of Amsterdam on fire, 1652 (etching) by Baen, Jan de (1633-1702); 27.1x34 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

A great fire at the main gate of Peking, 1900 (b / w photo)
5891786 A great fire at the main gate of Peking, 1900 (b/w photo) by Chinese Photographer, (20th Century); National Army Museum

Hanging Scroll depicting A Meeting of Japan, China and the West
1109347 Hanging Scroll depicting A Meeting of Japan, China and the West, by Shiba Kokan (1747-1818); 101.6x49.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Japanese

The Splendid Naval Triumph on the Mississippi, April 24th, 1862 (colour lithograph)
3704146 The Splendid Naval Triumph on the Mississippi, April 24th, 1862 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Toll-Houses on Prince Street Bridge with St Mary
2831189 Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Toll-Houses on Prince Street Bridge with St Mary Redcliffe, 1831 (oil on paper) by Muller

Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Mansion House, Queen Square, c. 1831 (oil on paper)
2829297 Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Mansion House, Queen Square, c.1831 (oil on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 15.6x24.3 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Bristol Riots: Burning of the New Gaol, 1832 (oil on paper)
2829286 Bristol Riots: Burning of the New Gaol, 1832 (oil on paper) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70); 9x12.9 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Bristol Riots: The Burning of the New Gaol from Canons Marsh, c. 1831 (oil on paper)
2831197 Bristol Riots: The Burning of the New Gaol from Canons Marsh, c.1831 (oil on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 9.2x18.3 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

"Blaze away, said the highwayman, theres not a drop of powder in her! "(engraving)
2781173 " Blaze away, said the highwayman, theres not a drop of powder in her! " (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Blaze away)

A Blaze of Triumph! (engraving)
2777187 A Blaze of Triumph! (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Blaze of Triumph! Cartoon, 27 July 1878)

Mediterranean Operations, 1942 (photo)
GBW439323 Mediterranean Operations, 1942 (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); (add.info.: A freighter is burning after an attack by the Luftwaffe; The German Air Force flew many missions in)

Lord Bridports Action off Port L Orient, June 23rd 1795
STC131141 Lord Bridports Action off Port L Orient, June 23rd 1795, engraved by Bailey for J. Jenkinss Naval Achievements, 1816 (colour engraving) by Whitcombe

Fire at the old Amsterdam Town Hall, 17th July 1652, from a book on Firefighting in
STC190086 Fire at the old Amsterdam Town Hall, 17th July 1652, from a book on Firefighting in Holland, published c.1700 (engraving) by Dutch School

Burning Steamer, 1858 (oil on canvas)
3930901 Burning Steamer, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Larson, Marcus (1825-64); 148x199 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

The great fight at Charleston S. C. April, 7th 1863, 1863 (colour lithograph)
3710015 The great fight at Charleston S.C. April, 7th 1863, 1863 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

L'incendie du Pont Mathilde
Alexandre Valin

A billowing inferno of flame and smoke swirls 250ft into the sky from a man made lake of 6, 000 gallons of fuel oil. Moving slowly through the blaze is a specially fire-proofed lifeboat steered by

London Fire Brigade tackles fires close to Waterloo railway station as nine thousand incendiary and high explosive bombs fall on the city of London during a Luftwaffe air raid 29th December 1940

ARP wardens and members of a search and rescue party, search for survivors after a house in St Leonard StreetShoreditch received a direct hit from a high explosive bomb during the raid of the night

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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.