Broken Collection (#92)

Fractured femur, X-ray
Fractured femur. X-ray of a patient with a total hip replacement who has fractured their femur (thigh bone). The fracture (centre right) has occurred towards the end of the implant (solid white)

Fractured foot, X-ray
Fractured foot. Coloured X-ray of a foot with a fractured (bright orange area) fourth metatarsal bone. This type of fracture is a common sports injury

Damaged blue coral. Close-up of blue coral (Heliopora coerulea) that has been broken by bumphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum) who feed on live corals as well as encrusting algae

Brain coral. Close-up of the convoluted ridged surface of a brain coral (family Faviidae) colony. Photographed in Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Fractured wrist bone, MRI scan
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan (thick slab) of the bones of the wrist, showing a fractured scaphoid bone (almond shaped, centre left)

Neck of femur fracture, X-ray
Coloured X-ray (front view) of the pelvis of a patient, showing a hip fracture (at left) to the neck of the thigh bone (femur)

Splintered arm fracture, X-ray
Coloured X-ray (front view) of the arm of a patient, showing a splintered (multiple) fracture to the upper arm bone (humerus). The bone has broken in three places

Raw sewage overflowing from an access cover (manhole) for a public sewer, in Oxfordshire, UK. The sewage is flowing down a footpath to reach a chalk stream (not seen)

Columnar basalt formation. Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock, which means it forms from the cooling of lava on the surface

Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom lying among ling heather (Calluna vulgaris). This fungus is poisonous if ingested, however it is often used for its hallucinogenic properties when used in small

Volcanic blocks, Cerberus Palus, Mars. Coloured satellite image of disrupted terrain in Cerberus Palus, near the equator of Mars. This region is covered with ancient lava

Martian crater rim, satellite image
Martian crater rim. Coloured satellite image of a fractured crater rim in Arabia Terra, northern Mars. It is thought the crater once held a large lake, which deposited sediments

Glass and hammer. Image 2 of 2. A pane of glass has shattered after being struck by a hammer. Glass is a brittle substance composed of silicon dioxide

Failed sea defences, Norfolk
Failed sea defences in front of an eroded coastline. Photographed in Happisburgh, Norfolk, UK. This area of the English coastline is particularly prone to erosion by the sea

Fractured bolts. Close-up of the ends of a number of threaded steel rods, showing where they have snapped, due to the application of excessive stress

MEXICO: POLITICAL CARTOON. Defect of Construction. Man with glasses: What do you see? Mexican political cartoon, early 20th century

CAR ACCIDENT, c1919. Men examining a wrecked car on the side of an American street. Photograph, c1919

Asia, Middle East, Turkey, Ephesus. Temple of Artemis

Broken Hill, New South Wales
Palace Hotel, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Double page spread in a diary for 22-27 November
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 22-27 November. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

Man fishing by a river with an improvised rod
A man fishes by a river with an improvised rod -- he has tied his line to the end of a broken branch

Double page spread in a diary for 5-10 September
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 5-10 September. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

Red Cross workers on World War One battlefield
A hand painted lantern slide depicting Red Cross workers on a World War One battlefield at night, looking for survivors after a battle

The Culprits by Muriel Dawson
An accident in the garden. A sweet little girl in a pink pinafore and blue bonnet looks at a bird who perhaps she is going to blame for smashing a plant pot holding a red geranium

Spilt Milk by Muriel Dawson
A little blond boy in blue shorts looks upset and worried after spilling and breaking a jug of milk

Abandoned equipment near Penyrorsedd, North Wales
A steam Blondin winder, abandoned above Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. There is a pile of broken slate in front of it

Collapsed roof, Llanerch Colliery, South Wales
View of a collapsed roof at Llanerch Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales. Some of the thick wooden props have broken

Evidence of side movement, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales
Evidence of side movement, with a broken prop on the left, in a coal seam at Tirpentwys Colliery, near Pontypool in South Wales

Gipsy family looking out of the back of their caravan
Members of a gipsy family -- two women and three boys -- looking out of the back of their caravan at an encampment in Surrey

Broken down modern car overtaken by veteran model
A broken down modern car is overtaken by a veteran model on a suburban street. A man looks at the engine of his saloon car, while a couple whiz past in Edwardian costume

Woman posing with broken windows
A young woman posing inside the curved bay of a house with broken and missing windows

Car with broken wheel in the desert, Middle East
A car with a broken front wheel in the desert, somewhere in the Middle East. The driver, wearing a fez, stands alongside, not looking too pleased

The Warriors Return, satirical postcard
A wounded soldier, drawn as a wooden puppet and carrying his own broken-off leg, looks at a WD (War Department) signpost pointing to the workhouse

Steve Donoghue

German poster campaign for servicemens appeal
German poster campaign asking for donations to the Colonial Servicemens Appeal, showing a colonial soldier holding an imperial flag on a broken staff

Broken-down car - Baroda, India
A British colonial lady stands beneath her parasol at the side of the road, as two Indian servants attend to a rear wheel puncture on a narrow Indian country lane. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Boulder that looks like a broken heart among the badlands, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Repairing a lock in 1917
British soldiers repairing broken lock gates after the Battle of Arras on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1917

Serpentine Column and Theodosius Obelisk
The three intertwined bronze serpents were the base of a trophy which once stood in the Temple of Apollo in Delphi. Dedicated to the God Apollo by the 31 Greek cities who defeated the Persians at

Roadside breakdown
A man stops to help a party of motorists who have suffered from a burst tyre

Dicing with death
A group out motoring encounter a broken bridge but the daring driver puts his foot on the accelerator and the car jumps the gap

The Three Little Pigs meet a white goose and chick
A composite illustration of two childrens stories -- a little pig builds a house (left), watched closely by a wolf getting ready to blow it down

Old round tower in Devon
An old round tower somewhere in Devon, with houses surrounding it. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Mandu - India - Gateway in a high wall
Stone and brick gateway inset into a high wall in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh Province, India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Penguin Chicks Aldin
Two penguin chicks who have just hatched say hello to each other

Abyssinian Expedition: The Exodus of Theodores Broken Army
The British 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia was a punitive expedition against King Theodore, after he had imprisoned missionaries and representatives of the British Government

Poster for Veritas Mantles, highlighting the strength and brilliancy of this superior product

Man and car on a country lane in Devon
A man stands at the back of an open topped car on a country lane in Devon. Perhaps he has broken down

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"Broken: Tales of Resilience and Redemption" A heroic fireman emerges from the flames, carrying a young girl to safety, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, heroes rise. The Boxer of Quirinal stands as a testament to strength and endurance, its broken form revealing the indomitable spirit within. In a dramatic rail accident at Gare Montparnasse, France, chaos unfolded as steel met stone - an unforgettable reminder of how fragile our human creations can be. Once again, a brave firefighter rushes into danger to rescue a child trapped amidst raging flames - their selflessness shines through the brokenness surrounding them. The suffragette W. S. P. U badge worn proudly by Sylvia Pankhurst symbolizes the fight for equality and justice - shattered barriers paving the way for future generations. An X-ray reveals a fractured wrist bone; though broken now, it will heal stronger than before - an embodiment of resilience in our own physical bodies. Amidst the devastating Blitz in London's Balham High Road during World War II, shattered buildings stood as reminders of both destruction and unwavering determination to rebuild. From Australopithecus to Rhodesian Man – fragmented fossils tell stories of evolution's journey towards humanity's present state – pieces coming together over time. The SS Great Eastern bears scars from battles with nature's fury on vast oceans but remains an enduring symbol of engineering prowess despite its visible cracks and breaks. Flames engulfed Wandsworth Road in Clapham SW8 during a major fire; yet amidst destruction emerged unity as communities rallied together to support one another amid adversity. Trams causing havoc on Belfast streets reveal how even seemingly mundane objects can disrupt daily life when they falter or break down unexpectedly.