Demolition Collection (page 2)

Japanese attempt to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)
8655621 Japanese attempt to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sander demolishes the walls of Athens (engraving)
8664106 Sander demolishes the walls of Athens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sander demolishes the walls of Athens)

The Destruction of the Spanish Fleet outside Santiago Harbour (colour litho)
8661465 The Destruction of the Spanish Fleet outside Santiago Harbour (colour litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625730 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of Chichester Cathedral, West Sussex, after the fall of the spire (engraving)
8677155 Interior of Chichester Cathedral, West Sussex, after the fall of the spire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Chichester Cathedral)

Sea Adventure: The "Mimi" and the "Toutou" (colour litho)
8668775 Sea Adventure: The "Mimi" and the "Toutou" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the destroyed city hall of Reims, Marne 1919 (b/w photo)
ELD4942814 View of the destroyed city hall of Reims, Marne 1919 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: First World War: view of the destroyed city hall of Reims)

A general view of Luxembourg in the 19th century showing the Passerelle, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867
3506112 A general view of Luxembourg in the 19th century showing the Passerelle, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867; (add.info)

The wreck of the screw steamer The Larristory, 1850
3478499 The wreck of the screw steamer The Larristory, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the wreck of the screw steamer The Larristory in the China Sea)

A scene from the Birmingham Riots
3478451 A scene from the Birmingham Riots; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a scene from the Birmingham Riots of 1791. The mob burning the Meeting House and Joseph Priestley's home at Fairhill)

A steam-boat collision, 1850
3478539 A steam-boat collision, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a steam-boat collision in Dover. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The wreck of the steamship Mosel, 1850
3478537 The wreck of the steamship Mosel, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a the wreck of the steamship Mosel at Lizard Point. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The recent damages as a result of a gale storm, 1850
3478504 The recent damages as a result of a gale storm, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the recent damages as a result of a gale storm. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A turnpike gate in City Road, London, 1850
3330963 A turnpike gate in City Road, London, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a turnpike gate in City Road, London, just before its demolition)

Aeneas Rescuing Anchises from Burning Troy, 1605-20 (oil on panel)
5860619 Aeneas Rescuing Anchises from Burning Troy, 1605-20 (oil on panel) by Steenwijck, Hendrick van, the younger (c.1580-1649); 22.6--31.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220647 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

The consequences of war, scene with soldiers and cannons. Color print based on the painting by William Hodges
MMM5475421 The consequences of war, scene with soldiers and cannons. Color print based on the painting by William Hodges (1744-1797)

Moses breaking the law tablets, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413202 Moses breaking the law tablets, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

To the captains, officers, and sailors who served in the detachment of ships in the fleet
MMM5484859 To the captains, officers, and sailors who served in the detachment of ships in the fleet, who set fire to the French ships the Prudent and the Bienfaisant in the port of Louisbourg

To the Officers, Seamen & Marines of His Majesty's Ships Amphion, Cerberus, Volage & Active
7337548 To the Officers, Seamen & Marines of His Majesty's Ships Amphion, Cerberus, Volage & Active, This Plate represents...blowing up of the French Commodore, off the Island of Lissa

Destruction of the American Steam-boat Caroline by the British, who having set her on fire
7295553 Destruction of the American Steam-boat Caroline by the British, who having set her on fire, sent her with the killed and wounded down the Falls of Niagara on the night of Friday 29th Decr

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1836 (oil on canvas)
7337699 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1836 (oil on canvas) by Chambers, George the Elder (1803-40); 73.7x120.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1798 (oil on canvas)
7337685 The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1798 (oil on canvas) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 88.9x134.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, c.1666 (oil on canvas)
7337614 The Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, c.1666 (oil on canvas) by Soest, Pieter Cornelisz van (fl. 1640-67); 104.1x149.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, mid 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337609 The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, mid 17th century (oil on canvas) by Diest, Willem van (1610-1663); 68.5x78.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir John Thomas Duckworth's action in the Dardanelles, 19 February 1807, early 19th century (oil painting)
7337711 Sir John Thomas Duckworth's action in the Dardanelles, 19 February 1807, early 19th century (oil painting) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 81.6x112.1 cm; National Maritime Museum

Sir Walter Raleigh's Conquest of the City of St Joseph in the Isle of Trinidad
3329529 Sir Walter Raleigh's Conquest of the City of St Joseph in the Isle of Trinidad; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Sir Walter Raleigh's Conquest of the City of St Joseph in the Isle of)

The steamer Tasmania, 1850
3478538 The steamer Tasmania, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the wreck of the steamer Tasmania'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A ship on fire, 1850
3478511 A ship on fire, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a ship on fire in the middle of the sea. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the Queen Charlotte and Queen after the battle, 1794 (watercolour)
7341713 The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; the Queen Charlotte and Queen after the battle, 1794 (watercolour, graphite) by Pocock

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342608 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

HMS Audacious sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914, early 20th century (watercolour)
7341751 HMS Audacious sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914, early 20th century (watercolour) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 30.6x44.3 cm; National Maritime Museum

The Wreck of the Britannia, 1810 (watercolour, graphite, pen, ink)
7341820 The Wreck of the Britannia, 1810 (watercolour, graphite, pen, ink) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 25.3x39.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Ruins in the Christian quarter, Damascus, Syria, 1860 (engraving)
8677105 Ruins in the Christian quarter, Damascus, Syria, 1860 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins in the Christian quarter, Damascus, Syria)

Ruins of St Matthew's Church. Bethnal Green Church, London, destroyed by a fire (engraving)
8677035 Ruins of St Matthew's Church. Bethnal Green Church, London, destroyed by a fire (engraving) by English School

The passing of a famous London landmark at Piccadilly Circus (b/w photo)
8676151 The passing of a famous London landmark at Piccadilly Circus (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Western facade of the ancient palace of the Kings of France, Paris (engraving)
8676597 Western facade of the ancient palace of the Kings of France, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St James's Palace Palace, London, damaged during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)
8672808 St James's Palace Palace, London, damaged during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St James's Palace Palace)

Carlton House Terrace, London, during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)
8672643 Carlton House Terrace, London, during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlton House Terrace, London)

Pages from the DIA Cautionary Guide to Oxford, 1930 (b/w photo)
8641699 Pages from the DIA Cautionary Guide to Oxford, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pages from the DIA Cautionary Guide to Oxford)

Pages from the DIA Cautionary Guide to Oxford, 1930 (b/w photo)
8641698 Pages from the DIA Cautionary Guide to Oxford, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pages from the DIA Cautionary Guide to Oxford)

Pages from the DIA Cautionary Guide to Oxford, 1930 (b/w photo)
8641696 Pages from the DIA Cautionary Guide to Oxford, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pages from the DIA Cautionary Guide to Oxford)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Master's House before the Raids (b/w photo)
8653460 WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Master's House before the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Master's House before the Raids)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Inner Temple Library and Clock Tower before the Raids (b/w photo)
8653455 WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Inner Temple Library and Clock Tower before the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A widow taking down telegraph wires put on her rooftop (engraving)
8664231 A widow taking down telegraph wires put on her rooftop (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: War on the wires)

Fall of Sevastopol, Crimean War (litho)
8664026 Fall of Sevastopol, Crimean War (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fall of Sevastopol, Crimean War, 1855)

Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Before Christ 1898 Years, Genesis XIX (engraving)
8658636 Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Before Christ 1898 Years, Genesis XIX (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah)

Bristol Blenheim bombers attacking a German railway junction (litho)
8657043 Bristol Blenheim bombers attacking a German railway junction (litho) by Chater, Chater Paul (1878-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Power of Demolition: From London's City Gates to Sheffield's Tinsley Cooling Towers" Witness the awe-inspiring force as it reshapes iconic landmarks across the UK. In London, where history and modernity collide, the echoes of past eras reverberate through the crumbling remnants of City Gates. Meanwhile, in Sheffield, a colossal spectacle awaits as the Tinsley Cooling Towers succumb to their inevitable fate. The anticipation builds as we delve into the heart-stopping moments preceding the Tinsley Cooling Towers' demolition. Once towering symbols of industrial might, these structures now stand on borrowed time. As explosives shatter their foundations, an era comes crashing down with them – a bittersweet farewell to an architectural marvel that once defined Sheffield's skyline. Venturing further back in time, we stumble upon Burnley DES01_01_0492 – a captivating glimpse into forgotten ruins that bear witness to bygone tales. Like brushstrokes on canvas depicting The Temptation of Saint Anthony, these fragments tell stories untold and secrets long buried beneath layers of dust and debris. Liverpool Brownlow Hill c. 1930 transports us to an era when progress demanded sacrifice; buildings razed for urban renewal while preserving memories etched within their walls. Demolition and clearance JLP01_065_17 captures this transformative process in motion – a dance between destruction and rebirth that shapes our cities anew. In 1936 Kingsdown witnessed an old man watching helplessly as his shack met its demise at the hands of progress. This poignant image reminds us that behind every demolished structure lies human stories intertwined with bricks and mortar – lives uprooted but never forgotten. London Terraced Housing stands tall amidst constant change - resilient witnesses to centuries unfolding before their stoic facades. And hidden beneath Liverpool's Customs House lie remarkable cellars embodying architectural wonders waiting patiently for their rediscovery.