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Flee Collection (#19)

"Flee: Tales of Escape and Survival Throughout History" In the midst of World War II, the HMS Jervis Bay valiantly attacks the formidable Admiral Scheer

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Fleeing Earthquake 1750
LONDON EARTHQUAKE SCARE Following an earlier quake, many Londoners believe the city will be destroyed on 4 April 1750, and flee to Windsor and such places

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Mania / Fleeing
Rash speculators flee to France to escape the recriminations of those who invested in their projects

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Earthquake California
In the streets of downtown Los Angeles, terrified pedestrians flee as debris falls on them from the rooftops

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Prairie Fire in America
Animals and people on horseback flee before a raging prairie fire in the American West

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Generation of Vipers
O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come ? - Jesus compares the Pharisees to snakes, which may be unfair to the snakes

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Song of Solomon
My beloved is like a roe or a young hart... Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe upon the mountains of Bether

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John Alasco
JOHN ALASCO Polish churchman, convert to protestantism, forced to flee to England, then had to flee again when Mary was crowned. with his autograph Date: - 1560

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REFUGEES
A crowd of refugees flee from a burning town - whence they come, we know not : whither they go, they know not... they are representative of displaced people everywhere

Background imageFlee Collection: Refugees 1812

Refugees 1812
When war breaks out, residents near the Canadian frontier, near Niagara, flee southwards through the snow

Background imageFlee Collection: Norman Conquest 5 of 16

Norman Conquest 5 of 16
Harold helps William against Conan, duc de Bretagne; though caught in quicksands near Mont St Michel, they force Conan to flee from Dol, and attack Rennes and Dinan

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Hannibal at Casilinum
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Hannibal, the Carthaginian leader, at Casilinum, sends cows with bunches of burning twigs attached to their horns, causing the Roman garrison at Callicula to flee in fear

Background imageFlee Collection: Events / China-Japan War

Events / China-Japan War
As the Japanese bombard Shanghai, residents flee in panic




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"Flee: Tales of Escape and Survival Throughout History" In the midst of World War II, the HMS Jervis Bay valiantly attacks the formidable Admiral Scheer, allowing countless ships to flee to safety. A heartwarming sight unfolds as a close-knit sperm whale family swims together, seeking refuge in the vast ocean depths. Ichabod Crane's encounter with the terrifying headless horseman forces him to flee from Sleepy Hollow, leaving behind a town steeped in eerie legends. The indigenous Purhepecha Indians of Michoacan Province hastily flee their village upon hearing news of approaching Spanish conquistadors, desperately trying to preserve their way of life. Following a divine warning, Joseph leads Mary and baby Jesus on their flight to Egypt, escaping King Herod's wrath and ensuring the survival of an extraordinary child. Commodore Perry's strategic maneuvers at the Battle of Lake Erie allow American forces to triumph over British adversaries while enemy ships desperately attempt to flee his relentless pursuit. Strolling through ancient Damascus' towering walls transports us back in time when St. Paul himself escaped persecution by fleeing this historic city under cover of darkness. Belgian refugees find solace amidst turmoil during World War I as they escape their war-torn homeland and seek shelter in neighboring countries for a chance at peace and security. The infamous Judge Jeffreys flees England after William III ascends to power following James II's overthrow - evading justice for his brutal actions during turbulent times in British history. The mesmerizing St Etienne Circus captivates audiences with daring acrobats defying gravity but also serves as an escape from reality into a world filled with wonder and excitement. A haunting image emerges as Parsee Towers of Silence stand tall against the sky - silent witnesses where Zoroastrians lay their dead out for vultures to consume, symbolizing the soul's flight to eternity.