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Burning Collection (page 9)

In the face of danger, a heroic fireman fearlessly rushes into the burning inferno to rescue a young girl trapped inside

Background imageBurning Collection: In Irons for getting drunk from A Sailor's Progress, 1818 (coloured etching)

In Irons for getting drunk from A Sailor's Progress, 1818 (coloured etching)
7341601 In Irons for getting drunk from A Sailor's Progress, 1818 (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 11.8x12.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBurning Collection: HMS Vindictive alongside the Mole, Zeebrugge, April 23rd 1918, 1923 (watercolour on paper, gouache)

HMS Vindictive alongside the Mole, Zeebrugge, April 23rd 1918, 1923 (watercolour on paper, gouache)
7341573 HMS Vindictive alongside the Mole, Zeebrugge, April 23rd 1918, 1923 (watercolour on paper, gouache) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934); 23.5x54.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBurning Collection: The Burning of Payta, November 1741, mid 18th century (oil on canvas)

The Burning of Payta, November 1741, mid 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337643 The Burning of Payta, November 1741, mid 18th century (oil on canvas) by Scott, Samuel (c.1702-72); 98.5x138 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBurning Collection: The Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil painting)

The Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil painting)
7337636 The Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil painting) by Diest, Adriaen van (1655-1704); 90.2x111.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBurning Collection: The burning of HMS Royal James at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672

The burning of HMS Royal James at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337622 The burning of HMS Royal James at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de

Background imageBurning Collection: The burning of HMS Royal James at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672, 18th century (oil on canvas)

The burning of HMS Royal James at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672, 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337620 The burning of HMS Royal James at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); 89x129.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBurning Collection: A mob in Kent, England burning a hayrick on a farm during The Swing Riots of 1830

A mob in Kent, England burning a hayrick on a farm during The Swing Riots of 1830
3062211 A mob in Kent, England burning a hayrick on a farm during The Swing Riots of 1830.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c)

Background imageBurning Collection: The carrying of the Holly Tree at Brough. 1827 (engraving)

The carrying of the Holly Tree at Brough. 1827 (engraving)
5615952 The carrying of the Holly Tree at Brough. 1827 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBurning Collection: War of the Seven Years (1756-1763): French warships attacking the British fleet off Quebec City

War of the Seven Years (1756-1763): French warships attacking the British fleet off Quebec City (Canada) at night
MMM5458374 War of the Seven Years (1756-1763): French warships attacking the British fleet off Quebec City (Canada) at night, on 28 June 1759 by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); National Maritime Museum

Background imageBurning Collection: Naval combat between the HMS Mary Rose of the Royal Navy and seven pirate algerines off the coast

Naval combat between the HMS Mary Rose of the Royal Navy and seven pirate algerines off the coast of Tangier (Morocco)
MMM5458016 Naval combat between the HMS Mary Rose of the Royal Navy and seven pirate algerines off the coast of Tangier (Morocco), on December 8, 1669

Background imageBurning Collection: The Battle of the Medway (or Battle of Chatham), c.1667 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of the Medway (or Battle of Chatham), c.1667 (oil on canvas)
MMM5457999 The Battle of the Medway (or Battle of Chatham), c.1667 (oil on canvas); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageBurning Collection: Leviticus: Different Rituals of Atonement - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac Lemaistre De

Leviticus: Different Rituals of Atonement - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac Lemaistre De Sacy (1613-1684), 1837
FGL5483195 Leviticus: Different Rituals of Atonement - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac Lemaistre De Sacy (1613-1684), 1837; Private Collection; Fototeca Gilardi

Background imageBurning Collection: The ship Roxburgh Castle (built in 1852), rescuing the crew of the burning British Merchant

The ship Roxburgh Castle (built in 1852), rescuing the crew of the burning British Merchant
MMM5466014 The ship Roxburgh Castle (built in 1852), rescuing the crew of the burning British Merchant, off the island of Saint Helena, England, on January 17, 1853; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBurning Collection: The Minnie Shiffer rescuing 600 passengers from the Connaught in the Atlantic on October 8, 1860

The Minnie Shiffer rescuing 600 passengers from the Connaught in the Atlantic on October 8, 1860
MMM5483465 The Minnie Shiffer rescuing 600 passengers from the Connaught in the Atlantic on October 8, 1860 by Brierly, Oswald Walters (1817-94); 22.6x34.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBurning Collection: A Hindu widow committing Sati, jumping into the flames to join the remains of her husband

A Hindu widow committing Sati, jumping into the flames to join the remains of her husband
5242583 A Hindu widow committing Sati, jumping into the flames to join the remains of her husband, from a 19th century engraving

Background imageBurning Collection: Engraving depicting a Campbell-Stokes recorder, a kind of sunshine recorder

Engraving depicting a Campbell-Stokes recorder, a kind of sunshine recorder
5309411 Engraving depicting a Campbell-Stokes recorder, a kind of sunshine recorder, invented by John Francis Campbell and later modified by Sir George Gabriel Stokes; (add.info)

Background imageBurning Collection: An engraving depicting a man soldering copper, nickel, and zinc alloy to form an item which would

An engraving depicting a man soldering copper, nickel, and zinc alloy to form an item which would eventually
5311330 An engraving depicting a man soldering copper, nickel, and zinc alloy to form an item which would eventually electroplated with silver

Background imageBurning Collection: Comets and Aerolites, 1846-60 (engraving)

Comets and Aerolites, 1846-60 (engraving)
7340563 Comets and Aerolites, 1846-60 (engraving) by Reynolds, James (fl.c.1846-60) & Emslie, John (1813-75); 29.2x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBurning Collection: Rescue of a young woman evacuated from a burning house, 1887 (illustration)

Rescue of a young woman evacuated from a burning house, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4834458 Rescue of a young woman evacuated from a burning house, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rescue of a young woman evacuated from a burning house in Alencon (Orne)

Background imageBurning Collection: The Baku Ateshgah, 1850

The Baku Ateshgah, 1850
3479435 The Baku Ateshgah, 1850; (add.info.: The Baku Ateshgah, known as the Temple of fire, early 19th century illustration. Hindu and Zoroastrian place of worship.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBurning Collection: A winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850

A winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850
3359102 A winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress)

Background imageBurning Collection: A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850

A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850
3359103 A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a)

Background imageBurning Collection: A tramp lighting a fire, 1850

A tramp lighting a fire, 1850
3478316 A tramp lighting a fire, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a tramp lighting a fire ready to brew up a cup of tea. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBurning Collection: A cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn, 1850

A cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn, 1850
3478144 A cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn)

Background imageBurning Collection: Science. Production of phosphoric matches. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de

Science. Production of phosphoric matches. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434768 Science. Production of phosphoric matches. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Background imageBurning Collection: Science. Indian of the Amazon rainforest lighting a fire. Engraving in

Science. Indian of the Amazon rainforest lighting a fire. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de
3434767 Science. Indian of the Amazon rainforest lighting a fire. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part)

Background imageBurning Collection: Science. Lighter of Louis Joseph Gay Lussac (1823). Engraving in

Science. Lighter of Louis Joseph Gay Lussac (1823). Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434766 Science. Lighter of Louis Joseph Gay Lussac (1823). Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Background imageBurning Collection: Bringing in the Christmas Pudding, 1848 (engraving)

Bringing in the Christmas Pudding, 1848 (engraving)
3478777 Bringing in the Christmas Pudding, 1848 (engraving); (add.info.: Bringing in the Christmas Pudding. Illustration, 1848.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBurning Collection: The screw steamer Solway, 1850

The screw steamer Solway, 1850
3478513 The screw steamer Solway, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the burning of the screw steamer Solway on her way from Belfast to Swansea)

Background imageBurning Collection: The burning of San Juan de la Pena

The burning of San Juan de la Pena
2910961 The burning of San Juan de la Pena; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicts the burning of San Juan de la Pena, a religious complex in the town of Santa Cruz de la Seros)

Background imageBurning Collection: Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638762 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBurning Collection: FireRescue

FireRescue
Marcel Egger

Background imageBurning Collection: Yeast - 18-09-19

Yeast - 18-09-19
Corné Akkers

Background imageBurning Collection: Little Workers: Glass Blowing (colour litho)

Little Workers: Glass Blowing (colour litho)
8629551 Little Workers: Glass Blowing (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glass Blowing)

Background imageBurning Collection: Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris (engraving)

Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris (engraving)
8677054 Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris)

Background imageBurning Collection: Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris (engraving)

Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris (engraving)
8677004 Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris)

Background imageBurning Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: Motor Fire-Float 'Beta III' (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Motor Fire-Float "Beta III" (colour litho)
8665669 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Motor Fire-Float "Beta III" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBurning Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: 'Mefisto' Flame-Resisting Clothing (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Mefisto" Flame-Resisting Clothing (colour litho)
8665661 Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Mefisto" Flame-Resisting Clothing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBurning Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: Factory Pattern Manual Fire-Engine, 1885 (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Factory Pattern Manual Fire-Engine, 1885 (colour litho)
8665652 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Factory Pattern Manual Fire-Engine, 1885 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Factory Pattern Manual Fire-Engine, 1885)

Background imageBurning Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: Fireman of Royal Exchange Association, 1832 (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Fireman of Royal Exchange Association, 1832 (colour litho)
8665634 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Fireman of Royal Exchange Association, 1832 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fireman of Royal Exchange Association)

Background imageBurning Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: Direct-Acting Fire-Engine, 1865 (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Direct-Acting Fire-Engine, 1865 (colour litho)
8665632 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Direct-Acting Fire-Engine, 1865 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Direct-Acting Fire-Engine, 1865)

Background imageBurning Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: The First Steam Fire-Engine, 1830 (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: The First Steam Fire-Engine, 1830 (colour litho)
8665624 Fire-Fighting Appliances: The First Steam Fire-Engine, 1830 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Steam Fire-Engine, 1830)

Background imageBurning Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: Typical American Fire Engine, 1880-90 (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Typical American Fire Engine, 1880-90 (colour litho)
8665701 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Typical American Fire Engine, 1880-90 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Typical American Fire Engine, 1880-90)

Background imageBurning Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: Modern 'Three-in-One' Motor Fire-Engine (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Modern "Three-in-One" Motor Fire-Engine (colour litho)
8665694 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Modern "Three-in-One" Motor Fire-Engine (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBurning Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: 'Paris' Type Manual Fire-Engine, 1900 (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Paris" Type Manual Fire-Engine, 1900 (colour litho)
8665665 Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Paris" Type Manual Fire-Engine, 1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBurning Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: Operating Hose from Water-Tower (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Operating Hose from Water-Tower (colour litho)
8665660 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Operating Hose from Water-Tower (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Operating Hose from Water-Tower)

Background imageBurning Collection: Distillation apparatus, 16th Century (woodcut)

Distillation apparatus, 16th Century (woodcut)
8663805 Distillation apparatus, 16th Century (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distillation apparatus, 16th Century)

Background imageBurning Collection: Roasting tea in China (colour litho)

Roasting tea in China (colour litho)
8663644 Roasting tea in China (colour litho) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roasting tea in China)




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In the face of danger, a heroic fireman fearlessly rushes into the burning inferno to rescue a young girl trapped inside. The flames roar and dance, threatening to consume everything in their path. With unwavering determination, he navigates through the smoke-filled corridors of LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station in Bermondsey. This powerful image reminds us of the bravery and selflessness displayed by firefighters every day as they risk their lives to save others from the destructive force of fire, and is a testament to their courage and dedication that they willingly put themselves in harm's way for the sake of others. The concept takes on various forms throughout history - from blowing glass in a British factory during the 1800s, where skilled artisans transformed molten material into delicate works of art; to volcanic eruptions like Kimanura Nyamulagira Virungas in Zaire, Africa, where nature unleashes its fiery fury upon unsuspecting landscapes. Even naval vessels have fallen victim to devastating fires, such as HMS Iron Duke during the Great Fire of Smyrna in 1922. This tragic event serves as a reminder that even mighty ships can be reduced to ashes when faced with an uncontrollable blaze. Burning crosses at Lewes' annual bonfire night parade symbolize both celebration and remembrance. As sparks illuminate the sky above East Sussex, communities come together to honor historical events while reveling in tradition and unity. Metaphorically speaking, we often find ourselves "burning" both ends when we push our limits or overextend ourselves. The phrase "burning the candle at both ends" speaks volumes about our relentless pursuit towards success but also warns against neglecting our own well-being amidst life's demands. Artistic depictions like Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape capture everyday scenes infused with hidden meanings - reminding us that behind seemingly ordinary actions lie profound lessons and wisdom.