Bombed Collection (#5)

The Great Goth, 1914 (engraving)
2639688 The Great Goth, 1914 (engraving) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satirically subtitled Design for a stained-glass window in a Neo-Gothic cathedral at)

The Horrors of the War, feeding Starving Refugees from Santiago at Caney (litho)
1063611 The Horrors of the War, feeding Starving Refugees from Santiago at Caney (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Horrors of the War)

Discarded Confederate mortar at abandoned Fort Johnson, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 1865 (b / w photo)
867775 Discarded Confederate mortar at abandoned Fort Johnson, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 1865 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

The Road of Victory, 1918 (oil on canvas)
PLT238245 The Road of Victory, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Allard L Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

Bombing of Compiegne, France, August 1915 (b / w photo)
1730095 Bombing of Compiegne, France, August 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Bombing of Compiegne, France, august 1915)

We Are Making a New World, Frontispiece from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front
STC255942 We Are Making a New World, Frontispiece from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, Part Three, Paul Nash, 1918 (colour litho) by Nash

Fighting during the great French offensive west of the Argonne, 25-30 September 1915 (colour litho)
3638332 Fighting during the great French offensive west of the Argonne, 25-30 September 1915 (colour litho) by Schmidt, Hans W

Expectation (litho)
7150297 Expectation (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expectation. Illustration from the title page of How Should We Rebuild London)

The bombardment of Dunkirk (litho)
3638316 The bombardment of Dunkirk (litho) by Schmidt, Hans W. (1859-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bombardment of Dunkirk)

What England Wants!, 1918 (colour litho)
699011 What England Wants!, 1918 (colour litho) by Tschirch, Egon (1889-1948); 98x67 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: German propaganda poster showing swarms of British planes bombing a factory)

Sanctuary Wood, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, Part Three, Paul Nash
STC255946 Sanctuary Wood, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, Part Three, Paul Nash, 1918 (colour litho) by Nash

The Cloth Hall, Ypres (oil on canvas)
1128407 The Cloth Hall, Ypres (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 76x152.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Blasted Trees (oil on canvas)
1128145 Blasted Trees (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 98x81 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

The Quarter of Paris under Bombardment, as seen from the Trocadero (engraving)
1052382 The Quarter of Paris under Bombardment, as seen from the Trocadero (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quarter of Paris under Bombardment)

Daylight Raid on London, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho)
STC400407 Daylight Raid on London, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho) by Bradshaw, Stanley Orton (1903-1950); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

What England Wants!, pub. Berlin, 1918 (colour litho)
992114 What England Wants!, pub. Berlin, 1918 (colour litho) by Tschirch, Egon (1889-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Was England Will!); The Stapleton Collection

Colonel Bishop Gains his V. C, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho)
STC400411 Colonel Bishop Gains his V.C, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho) by Bradshaw, Stanley Orton (1903-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sunrise, Ruins of a Hospice, north west of Wytschaete, destroyed by bombardment in 1917
STC255972 Sunrise, Ruins of a Hospice, north west of Wytschaete, destroyed by bombardment in 1917, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, Part Three, Paul Nash

Sunrise, Inverness Copse, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, Part Three, Paul Nash
STC255950 Sunrise, Inverness Copse, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, Part Three, Paul Nash, 1918 (colour litho) by Nash

The "Mayflower, "1620;Bomb Ketch, Late 18th Century (litho)
7184124 The " Mayflower, " 1620; Bomb Ketch, Late 18th Century (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Mayflower)

Charleys Aunt (colour litho)
7154058 Charleys Aunt (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charleys Aunt, postcard advertising a production of the farce by Brandon Thomas at Londons)

Commodore George Dewey, the Hero of the Bombardment of Manila (engraving)
1615540 Commodore George Dewey, the Hero of the Bombardment of Manila (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commodore George Dewey)

Avenue at Bourlon, Western Front (oil on canvas)
1128471 Avenue at Bourlon, Western Front (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 109x156 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; © Bradford Museums & Galleries

Lieutenant Rhodes-Moorhouse flying over Courtrai to bomb the railway, 26 April 1915 (colour litho)
976433 Lieutenant Rhodes-Moorhouse flying over Courtrai to bomb the railway, 26 April 1915 (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Meadow with Copse, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, Part Three, Paul Nash
STC255951 Meadow with Copse, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, Part Three, Paul Nash, 1918 (colour litho) by Nash

Ladysmith Town Hall (b / w photo)
7160145 Ladysmith Town Hall (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladysmith Town Hall)

Agony and fall of Antwerp, bombing of the city by the Germans who occupied it on the 9th current (colour litho)
2815691 Agony and fall of Antwerp, bombing of the city by the Germans who occupied it on the 9th current (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Harbor of Tripoli before the Italian bombardment (litho)
7171012 The Harbor of Tripoli before the Italian bombardment (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbor of Tripoli before the Italian bombardment)

Bombardment of Scarborough, Yorkshire, by the German navy, World War I, 1914 (litho)
7157201 Bombardment of Scarborough, Yorkshire, by the German navy, World War I, 1914 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombardment of Scarborough, Yorkshire)

German Zeppelins attacking the English coast; World War I (litho)
7185941 German Zeppelins attacking the English coast; World War I (litho) by Diemer, Michael Zeno (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Zeppelins attacking the English coast)

Bombardement de Mogador (engraving)
7179364 Bombardement de Mogador (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombardement de Mogador)

Casualties of a German artillery bombardment, Nevsky Prospekt, Leningrad, 1941 (b / w photo)
7200821 Casualties of a German artillery bombardment, Nevsky Prospekt, Leningrad, 1941 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

Wonders of Science (litho)
7149605 Wonders of Science (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wonders of Science. Illustration from Kultur Cartoons (Stanley Paul & Co, London)

The great bombard of Tours (engraving)
7192238 The great bombard of Tours (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great bombard of Tours)

Bombardement de Sweaborg (engraving)
7179606 Bombardement de Sweaborg (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombardement de Sweaborg)

Bombardement de Lille (engraving)
7194317 Bombardement de Lille (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombardement de Lille)

German Zeppelin bombing Antwerp, Belgium, World War I, 1914 (litho)
7157185 German Zeppelin bombing Antwerp, Belgium, World War I, 1914 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Zeppelin bombing Antwerp, Belgium, World War I)

Explosion of the machine infernale, bomb intended to assassinate Napoleon Bonaparte, Rue Saint-Nicaise, Paris
5997594 Explosion of the machine infernale, bomb intended to assassinate Napoleon Bonaparte, Rue Saint-Nicaise, Paris, 1800 (litho) by Danish School

North Africans praying for a shipwreck 4, hawking in Barbary 5, and English ships under Lord Exmouth bombarding Algiers
6337715 North Africans praying for a shipwreck 4, hawking in Barbary 5, and English ships under Lord Exmouth bombarding Algiers in 1816 6 by English School

East Hill Estate: property damaged by bomb, London, 1941 (b / w photo)
1812614 East Hill Estate: property damaged by bomb, London, 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

East Hill Estate: bomb damage, London, 1941 (b / w photo)
1812612 East Hill Estate: bomb damage, London, 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Wandsworth)

HMS "Inflexible"(b / w photo)
3627494 HMS " Inflexible" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Inflexible")

Hostile reception for the Phoenicians at Tarsus (engraving)
3647000 Hostile reception for the Phoenicians at Tarsus (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hostile reception for the Phoenicians at Tarsus)

Hewlett Johnson, Dean of Canterbury, surveying damage to the cathedral inflicted by a German air raid, World War II
6015214 Hewlett Johnson, Dean of Canterbury, surveying damage to the cathedral inflicted by a German air raid, World War II, June 1942 (photo) by English Photographer

Cleared site of buildings destroyed by German bombing during the Blitz, City of London, World War II (photo)
6015152 Cleared site of buildings destroyed by German bombing during the Blitz, City of London, World War II (photo) by English Photographer

Ruins of Caen, Normandy, after Allied artillery and air bombardment before the city was captured from the Germans
6015148 Ruins of Caen, Normandy, after Allied artillery and air bombardment before the city was captured from the Germans, World War II, July 1944 (photo) by English Photographer

British Blackburn Skua dive bomber over the sea (colour litho)
6014672 British Blackburn Skua dive bomber over the sea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Blackburn Skua dive bomber over the sea)

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"Bombed: A Glimpse into the Devastation of World War II" Bomb damage in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, WW2: This haunting image captures the aftermath of a bomb attack on Brampton Road during World War II. The scars left behind serve as a reminder of the destruction and resilience witnessed by this community. Bomb damage in Kilgour Road, SE London, WW2: Amidst the rubble and chaos caused by enemy bombings, Kilgour Road stands as a testament to the strength and unity displayed by Londoners during World War II. Blitz in London -- ambulance at Ladywell, Lewisham, WW2: In times of darkness and despair, heroes emerged from every corner. This powerful photograph showcases an ambulance stationed at Ladywell in Lewisham during one of London's darkest hours - symbolizing hope amidst devastation. Blitz in Plymouth -- St Andrews Parish Church, WW2: The once majestic St Andrews Parish Church now lies shattered under the weight of relentless bombings endured by Plymouth during World War II. Its ruins stand as a poignant reminder of sacrifice and resilience. Blitz in London -- Balham High Road, WW2: Balham High Road bears witness to unimaginable destruction inflicted upon innocent lives during the Blitz era. These remnants tell stories that must never be forgotten – tales etched forever into history's pages. NFS (London Region) Pimlico V1 bombing attack, WW2: Brave members of the National Fire Service gather amidst wreckage following a V1 bombing attack on Pimlico during World War II—a testament to their unwavering dedication to protect lives amid chaos. Winston Churchill in Bristol 1941: Winston Churchill visits Bristol amidst its wartime struggles; his presence instills hope within those who have lost so much but remain determined to rebuild their city from ashes with indomitable spirit.