Burnt Collection (page 33)

Lear / Nonsense / Vesuvius
There was an Old Man of Vesuvius, who studied the works of Vitruvius; When the flames burnt his book, to drinking he took, that morbid Old Man of Vesuvius

Ruins of the Masonic Temple, San Francisco
The ruins of the Masonic Temple, San Francisco after the fire of the 18th-20th April 1906

Exhibition of Guys at the Alexandra Palace, November 1881
Engraving showing a number of the Guys exhibited at the Alexandra Palace, London, in 1881. Guys are burnt, across England, at bonfire parties on Guy Fawkes Night - 5th November

No Mans Land - A Study on the British Western Front
The war torn landscape of the Western Front during World War One. Very little is visible except for mud, far off explosions and burnt trees

Fire at Cottons Wharf, Southwark, 1861
Engraving showing the large fire which burnt down Cottons Wharf, Southwark, London, June 1861

The Bank of England and the Royal Exchange, London, 1844
Engraving showing the Bank of England (left) and the Royal Exchange (centre), on the corner of Threadneedle and Cornhill Streets, City of London, 1844

H. M.s Sydney, caught the Emden at Keeling Cocos Islandm which resulted in the German ship been driven ashore
H.M.S Sydney, caught the Emden at Keeling Cocos Islandm which resulted in the German ship been driven ashore and burnt

Concini Assassinated
Concino Concini, marechal d Ancre, an unscrupulous and unpopular statesman, is arrested near the Louvre, Paris, hanged and his body burnt

Riders in Yellowstone Park, 1888
Engraving showing a pair of cowboys on horseback, riding through a burnt forest, Yellowstone Park, USA, 1888. In March 1872 President Grant made Yellowstone a National Park

Destruction at Rouen Docks, France; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing the scene of destruction at Rouen Docks, France, caused by Allied bombing raids on German positions, 1944

Izmir in Flames
IZMIR : the Turkish city, ceded to Greece in 1920 after Turkeys WW1 defeat, is re- taken by the Turks, and the Greek population flees as the city is almost entirely burnt

Joss-House at Ning-Bo
Chinese joss-house, a place of worship where joss-sticks (incense) are burnt, at Ning- bo (previously Ning-po, aka Ning-hsien), Treaty Port opened to European trade 1842

Burning the Gullotine
The guillotine, symbol of oppression, is burnt by the Communards

Pilgrims Progress 13
Faithful is condemned as a heretic and burnt at the stake

Burnt out liner L Atlantique, successfully brought into port
The burnt out liner, L Atlantique successfully brought into port at Cherbourg. The fire broke out in the early hours of 4th January 1933, at 6am the abandon ship order was given

Burnt out German tank, Normandy; Second World War, 1944
Wrecked German tanks and trucks on a Normandy road, shortly after D-Day, 6th June 1944. This road was taken by advancing American troops on their way inland from the invasion beaches

Magic Books Burnt
Encouraged by Paul, the magicians of Ephesus burn their books, an act of vandalism for which it is difficult to forgive them

Destruction in Town
South Vietnam, Quang Tri: The destruction of war is only too evident; discarded helmets sinking in the muddy water, fallen trees and burnt out stalls and shelters

Altar, Burnt Offerings
Ceremonial objects : THE ALTAR OF BURNT OFFERINGS of the ancient Hebrews

Priestleys House Burnt
In reaction to a celebration of the French Revolution, a Birmingham mob run riot and destroy much property. Amongst their targets is the home of Joseph Priestley, here burning

Amsterdam Exchange
The Exchange in Amsterdam, which burnt down in 1858

Unrest in Halle / 1918
A burnt out department store in Halle during the post war unrest

Costumes Catch Fire / 1392
Charles VI of France is nearly involved in a fatal accident when dancers costumes catch fire after a practical joke goes horribly wrong. All four die

Russian Fleet Destroyed
The Tsar, convinced that his fleet will be burnt, prefers to set fire to it himself, in imitation of his predecessors heroic act in 1812

Aerial image of skeleton forest, damaged by forest fire, on La Gran Sabana, Canaima National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bolivar State, Venezuela, South America

Aerial image of the burnt-out West Pier, Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Grass Fire Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
WAT-1529 GRASS FIRE - SOUTH AFRICA Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa. M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Mountain scenery - windswept and by wildfires damaged snow gums and mountain ranges around Mt
SAS-1499 Mountain Ranges around Mt. Hotham Alpine Resort - with windswept snow gums damaged by wildfires Alpine National Park, Victoria

Wildfire in the bush - the flames of a raging bushfire burn up dried grass and gum trees
SAS-1147 Wildfire in the bush - the flames of a raging bushfire burn up dried grass and gum trees. Black smoke darkens the sky and casts a depressing atmosphere over the land Northern Territory

after the fire - forest in Far North of the Northern Territory after a wildfire
SAS-1123 Bushfire - forest in Far North of the Northern Territory after a wildfire. Though trees and soil are still blackened, new sprouts of green are already visible Northern Territory

Forest fire, in open scrub/woodland with pines. Near Kanab, Utah
ROG-12260 Forest fire, in open scrub/woodland with pines Near Kanab, Utah, USA Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Fire - Burning gorse during fire on heathland at Chobham Common UK
PM-5970 Fire - Burning gorse during fire on heathland at Chobham Common UK Ulex sp Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Yellowstone national park, 15 years after fires
JZ-2161 Yellowstone national park, 15 years after fires USA Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Australia JPF 9549 Flora regeneration after January 1994 bushfire Royal National Park NSW. 13 weeks after fire
JPF-9549 AUSTRALIA - Regeneration after 1994 bush fire, 13 weeks after fire - showing Gymea Lily (Doryanthes excelsea) growth Royal National Park, NSW

Regeneration after bushfire: four days after fire Banksia serrata seed cones open
JPF-14309 Regeneration after bushfire Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia Xanthorrhoea rasinosa four days after fire Banksia serrata seed cones open

Regeneration after bushfire: at 13 weeks, Grass tree leaves about 60 cm tall - with Grass trees
JPF-14308 Regeneration after bushfire Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia Xanthorrhoea rasinosa at 13 weeks, Grass tree leaves about 60 cm tall - with Grass trees

Aerial image of Venezuela, South America: Skeleton forest (damaged from forest fire) on La Gran Sabana
AW-6749 Aerial image of Venezuela, South America Skeleton forest (damaged from forest fire) on La Gran Sabana, Canaima National Park

Hawaii - Kalapana gardens destroyed by lava
FG-5714 Hawaii - Kalapana gardens destroyed by lava from volcano Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

A performer doing his fire eating act
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A burnt out stolen car abandoned in Liverpool UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Black Kites - Chasing insects during bushfire, Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area) - Northern Territory
JPF-14069 Black Kites - Chasing insects during bushfire Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area) - Northern Territory, Australia

Hawaii - road covered by Kilavea Volcano lava flow
FG-5775 Hawaii - road covered by Kilauea Volcano lava flow Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Laboratory of LA Voisin
The laboratory of La Voisin, (Catherine Deshayes), Parisian adventuress, black magician and fortune teller who was eventually burnt for her wickedness

Molay (Rogier, Coloured)
JACQUES DE MOLAY the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, burnt alive for alleged crimes

Molay (Thevet)
JACQUES DE MOLAY the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, burnt alive for alleged crimes

1914 / German Convoy Burnt
The remains of a German convoy, destroyed while travelling through the Villiers Cotteret forest, in France

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"Burnt: A Journey Through History's Fiery Trails" In the depths of Alexandria Library, ancient manuscripts turned to ashes, leaving behind a void in knowledge that still echoes today. The flames devoured centuries of wisdom, erasing glimpses into our past. Giordano Bruno burns at the stake for his radical ideas, challenging the dogmas of his time. His sacrifice ignites a spark within humanity, pushing us towards enlightenment and freedom of thought. A world map from 1520 crumbles under intense heat, fading away like forgotten empires. Strabo's vision of the globe disintegrates as fire engulfs his intricate cartography. The LCC-LFB Warehouse fire rages through Butlers Wharf in Bermondsey, consuming precious artifacts and memories forever lost. Flames dance amidst chaos as history succumbs to destruction once more. Amidst political turmoil during The Easter Rising in Dublin, Ireland, buildings become infernos fueled by rebellion and despair. The city weeps as its heritage turns to ash; a testament to the price paid for independence. Spontaneous combustion mystifies minds throughout history - objects mysteriously aflame without an apparent cause. Thurso Castle bears witness to this enigmatic phenomenon; its walls whisper tales of fiery inexplicability. Alexandra Palace stands tall but scarred by flames that ravaged its grandeur twice over. From opulent beginnings to charred ruins and triumphant resurrection, it embodies resilience against destruction's relentless grasp. Joan of Arc kisses her cross before being consumed by merciless flames - her unwavering faith immortalized in martyrdom's pyre. Her story reverberates through time as a symbol of courage amidst adversity. Sawtre and Lollard meet their fateful end at the stake for daring to challenge religious orthodoxy with their beliefs. Their burning bodies fuel resistance against oppression while reminding us that truth can ignite change even when consumed by fire.