Outbreak Collection (#11)

Flu pandemic, artwork

Clostridium difficile bacteria, TEM
Clostridium difficile drug-resistant bacteria, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This bacterium, also known as C. diff, is a normal member of the intestinal flora in humans

Foreign Office War Declaration
A letter to Prince Lichnowsky, German ambassador, from Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey at the British Foreign Office informing him of the outbreak of World War One

Family group with father in uniform, First World War
A family group photo in a garden, with father in uniform, around the time of the outbreak of the First World War

Dog inside gas-proof kennel
A dog inside a gas-proof kennel, part of an A.R.P. scheme for domestic animals at the outbreak of World War Two

Tower Inspection Militia
Inspection of militia at the Tower, at the time of the outbreak of the war in the Crimea

A quick change of front
A German Shopkeeper hides his origins following the outbreak of war with Germany

Cortes & Queen 1898
The Spanish Queen delivers a message to Cortes on the outbreak of the Hispano- American War

Outbreak of First World War 1914
Crowds outside Buckingham Palace at the outbreak of World War I in 1914

An Ashanti village before the 2nd Ashanti war in 1873
Normal life in an Ashanti village before the outbreak of the second Ashanti War in 1873-74. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

Mouth organ music
German troops being entertained by a comrades mouth-organ while they rest after a long march into Brussels in September 1914, shortly after the outbreak of World War I

Snatching a meal
British soldiers from the British Expeditionary Force sharing a railway carriage, and a meal, with some horses, on their way to the front in August 1914, shortly after the outbreak of World War I

Place de l Opera
Civilian crowds in the Place de l Opera, Paris, on the look-out for German bomb-dropping planes in September 1914, shortly after the outbreak of World War I

Hindenburg
Photograph of Marshal Paul von Hinderburg (1847-1934), sitting at a strategic map. A veteran of the Franco-Prussian War, he was recalled from retirement on the outbreak of World War I

Womans Part in the War
Watched by a policeman, nurses and nuns leave the War Office after receiving their orders following the outbreak of war in August 1914

The Right Hon. F. E. Smith
Portrait of Mr. F. E. Smith, assigned head of the Press Bureau in 1914. With the outbreak of war, the Government decided to establish a Press Bureau for the control

Recruiting for the War in 1914
Photograph showing the recruiting offices at Whitehall besieged by crowds of young men hoping to serve King and country, shortly after the outbreak of World War I in 1914

Russia Kronstadt
View of the harbour at the outbreak of the Crimea War

Guarding London against Cholera
A photograph showing the authorities inspecting canal barges. As a result of a serious outbreak of cholera in Russia, European countries took stringent measures to prevent the spread of the disease

Queuing for vaccinations
An outbreak of smallpox during October 1922. An illustration of female assistants at Harrods taking their turn to be vaccinated

Republican Outbreak - 2
A convention of the Montagnards - Republican extremists - at the Conservatoire des Arts & Metiers, Paris, leads to trouble with authorities

Republican Outbreak - 1
A convention of the Montagnards - Republican extremists - at the Conservatoire des Arts & Metiers, Paris, leads to trouble with authorities

Republican Outbreak - 6
To suppress disturbances by Republican extremists, general Changarnier orders his troops to charge the demonstrators in the rue de la Paix, Paris

Republican Outbreak - 3
The authorities take precautions when a demonstration by Montagnards - Republican extremists - threatens to disturb Paris

Republican Outbreak - 5
In the course of disturbances following a demonstration by Republican extremists, Suchet, one of the leaders, is arrested by the authorities

Republican Outbreak - 4
In the course of disturbances following a demonstration by Republican extremists, the minister of public works is assailed by the insurgents

Short Singapore
Flown by Cobham in 1927, this reliable flying boat is used throughout the thirties, and this model III is in service with the RAF at the outbreak of World War Two

Bastille Monument
Proposed monument on the site of the Bastille to commemorate the event which signalled the outbreak of the glorious Revolution

London / Newgate Street
A fine view of Newgate Street and the Old Bailey, City of London, on a summers day, only one month before the outbreak of World War Two. Date: August 1939

London / Cheapside 1939
A fine view of Cheapside, City of London, on a summers day, only two months before the outbreak of World War Two

Trafalgar Square 1939
Trafalgar Square and Nelsons Column, floodlit at night, one month before the outbreak of World War Two. Date: August 1939

Strange Fire
The priestly sons of Aaron cause an outbreak of fire when they offer sacrifices, burning the Tabernacle itself

Officers in Trenches
Officers of the Hampshire Regiment in the trenches soon after the outbreak of war : five of them will give their lives for King and Country before the All-Clear sounds

War Announced, Berlin
The German people, crowding in Berlins Unter den Linden, learn that they are now at war against England, France and Russia

Wilhelm Ii / Schmidt
WILHELM II GERMAN ROYALTY German Emperor at the outbreak of World War One, claiming that he did not want war

Johannesburg 1898
General view of the city at the outbreak of the Boer War

Gallieni and Men
French military commander GALLIENI reviews organisations involved in the preparations for war

Aerial Warfare Foreseen
At the outbreak of war, the role of the aeroplane was uncertain : this prediction of bombing ships was premature, given the rudimentary technology then available

Wwi Belgian Soldiers
Two Belgians from the Wallon section of the country, invaded by the Germans at the outbreak of World War One

Ww1 Belgian Soldiers
Two Belgian soldiers whose neutral country was invaded by the Germans at the outbreak of World War One

Bow Street 1939
A fine view of Bow Street, London, on a summers day, only two months before the outbreak of World War Two. The Royal Opera House can be seen to the left

WWI / DANGER OF WAR / 1914
A Danger of War is announced in Germany

Music / Military / C Palace
About the time of the outbreak of the Crimea War, a military band performs in the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, before a large and patriotic crowd

PRAGUE 1930S
A tranquil scene among the steep narrow streets of Prague, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic) a few years before the outbreak of World War Two

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"Unleashing Chaos: Tracing the Footprints of Outbreaks Through History" In a world plagued by turmoil, outbreaks have left indelible marks on our collective memory. From the trenches of World War I to the eerie tales of Miami's poltergeist case, these snapshots offer glimpses into moments when humanity battled against unseen adversaries. The Daily Mail War Map stands as a stark reminder of how conflict and contagion intertwined during WWI. As British military recruitment posters adorned streets, brave souls were called upon to defend their nation amidst an outbreak that threatened not only lives but also stability. Amidst chaos, even currency bore witness to the impact of outbreaks. British banknotes became symbols of resilience as they exchanged hands in a society grappling with uncertainty and loss. At Oval cricket ground, where cheers once echoed through its hallowed halls, Territorial Army soldiers sought refuge during WWI. Their encampment served as a testament to adaptability in times when outbreaks disrupted normalcy. Lambeth fire station's LCC-LFB enclosed pump silently stood guard against flames that ravaged London during those dark days. A symbol of unity and determination amidst an outbreak threatening lives and livelihoods. Wellington Construction witnessed firsthand how they can halt progress and reshape landscapes forevermore. The scars left behind serve as reminders that even monumental endeavors are vulnerable to unforeseen circumstances. Beyond wars and construction sites lies the realm where supernatural meets reality - Miami's poltergeist case sent shivers down spines while reminding us that sometimes unexplained phenomena emerge amidst already tumultuous times. Le Petit Journal's allegory cover illustration depicted Manchuria succumbing to plague - a haunting image capturing both fear and hope for salvation from devastating outbreaks that sweep across nations without mercy or prejudice. Royal Navy losses etched deep wounds in hearts worldwide during both World Wars; countless lives lost at sea due to battles fought on multiple fronts – yet another tragic outcome of outbreaks that extend beyond the battlefield.