Damage Collection (page 2)

Bomb crater in Minington Road, Leyton, WW2
A bomb crater in Minington(?) Road, Leyton, East London, during the Second World War, 22 October 1944

Breakdown lorry from Lambeth fire station in action
The breakdown lorry, from Lambeth fire station, being deployed to move a lorry involved in a serious accident with the OXO lorry in the distance

Le Mans 24 Hour Race: The Scuderia Filipinetti Ford GT40 of Peter Sutcliffe
The Scuderia Filipinetti Ford GT40 of Peter Sutcliffe (GBR) and Dieter Spoerry (SUI) is removed from the circuit after crashing out of the race. Le Mans 24 Hours Race, Le Sarthe, France, 19 June 1966

Other rally 1951: Alpine Rally
JULY 13: Alan Tasker / J Blackwell, Healy ends it's rally after sustaining major rear suspension damage during the Alpine Rally on July 13, 1951. (Photo by LAT Images)

WRC 1984: Acropolis Rally
MAY 26: Carlo Capone / Paolo Spollon, Lancia 037 during the Acropolis Rally on May 26, 1984. (Photo by LAT Images)

USS Maine, 1911. The USS Maine, a pre-dreadnought battleship, exploded and sank in Havana harbour, Cuba, on 15 February 1898, with the loss of 274 of her crew

Blitz in London -- Turnmill Street, Clerkenwell, WW2
Blitz in London -- Turnmill Street, Clerkenwell. General view showing the fire damage caused by incendiary bombs on 21 February 1944, including the top floor of the Steam Pipe Company. Date: 1944

Belfast riots, August 1920
A double page spread from the Illustrated London News, reporting on rioting in Belfast that began on the night of the 23rd August, and continued for a week

Bomb damage. The scene in a street in East Ham, East London, typical of so many after an air raid

Ruins of Petworth boys school, 29th September 1942
Buildings after being bombed. Military personnel clearing rubble from bomb site. 29 September 1942. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N21852

Blitz in London -- damaged fire vehicle, WW2
Blitz in London -- a firefighting vehicle damaged by falling debris in Alderney Street, Victoria SW1

LCC-LFB Aftermath of a major school fire, Hackney
A major fire destroyed over 50% of the school roof and a quarter of the first floor classrooms at the Hackney Downs School in East London

London Salvage Corps at work with salvage sheets
The London Salvage Corps were financed by the Insurance Companies and were not part of the London Fire Brigade. However they operated in concert with the Brigade

LFB and the Blitz - Queen Victoria Street
The moment that an unsupported front wall of a building, severely damaged by fire, dramatically collapsed into the street

Blitz in London -- rescue workers in bombed street, WW2
Blitz in London -- rescue teams and building workers (not firefighters) searching and making safe houses in Sydney Street, East London, after a bombing raid in the East End

Blitz in London -- Greenwich fire station, WW2
Blitz in London -- Greenwich fire station, SE London, suffered extensive bomb damage during the early days of the bombing campaign

Official wording, Apprenticeship Indenture
Official wording of an Apprenticeship Indenture, between John Henry Watson of 3 Newland Street, Derby, and Messrs John Davis & Son (Derby) Limited

Earthquake damage in Armenia 1989
Earthquake damage. A group of US politicians visiting a damaged bread-baking factory in Armenia after the 1988 Spitak earthquake

Royal Opera House in Valletta, Malta - Ruins
Ruins of the Royal Opera House in Valletta, Malta - severely damaged in 1942 following German bombing raids during World War Two and pulled down following the war

St. Pauls after Blitz
A bomb site next to St. Pauls Cathedral, London, seen from Bread Street after the World War Two Blitz

Peat cutting with blocks drying Isle of Skye, Scotland
MAB-20 Peat cutting with blocks / briquettes drying Isle of Skye, Scotland Extracting fuel fossil seam. Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Llimestone pavement above Malham Cove has been deeply eroded by acid rain leaving clints (lumps of limestone)
MAB-197 Limestone pavement above Malham Cove Yorkshire Dales, UK Limestone pavement above Malham Cove has been deeply eroded by acid rain leaving clints (lumps of limestone)

Limestone pavement above Malham Cove has been deeply eroded by acid rain leaving clints (lumps of limestone)
MAB-196 Limestone pavement above Malham Cove Yorkshire Dales, UK Limestone pavement above Malham Cove has been deeply eroded by acid rain leaving clints (lumps of limestone)

Peru - Machu Picchu. The city below Huayna Picchu South America
FG-8882 PERU - MACHU PICCHU below Huayna Picchu Mountain Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

LIGHTNING STRIKING A TREE
DD-1 LIGHTNING STRIKING A TREE Damian Davies Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

ZEBRA - in drought landscape
CRH-756-Rf-m ZEBRA - in drought landscape Chris Harvey Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chinese Foot-Binding
The damage caused by the practise of Chinese foot- binding to the structure of the foot, and the foot as it would appear encased in a shoe

Bombers of the German Luftwaffe in flight over London during the Battle of Britain. Picture shows: Two Dornier 217s flying above fires started by bombs in the neighbourhood of Beckton gas works in

Lambeth and Kennington area of London - April 1941. Picture shows The Old Tennants Hostel on the left. Possibly Newburn Street but this is not confirmed

Second World War, Canterbury Cathedral damaged during the raid. June 1942

The Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedachtniskirche church and surrounding buildings in Berlin Germany devastated by Allied bombing during WW2 - 1st July 1945

Northrop T-38A-10-NO Talon 58-1194, Buzz Number TF-194. The first production aircraft, with the rear cockpit canopy blanked off for flight testing

German cruiser SMS Emden, WW1
The German light cruiser SMS Emden after being attacked by HMAS Sydney on 9 November 1914, at the Battle of Cocos. Escaping crew can be seen in a boat in the foreground. 1914

Blitz in London -- Glengall Road, Peckham, WW2
Blitz in London -- Glengall Road, Peckham, SE London, 12 September 1940. Date: 1940

Blitz in London -- Saffron Hill, WW2
Blitz in London -- men at work in Saffron Hill, City of London, 26 October 1940. Date: 1940

Scene in Minington Road, Leyton, WW2
A panoramic daytime scene in Minington(?) Road, Leyton, East London, during the Second World War, showing the aftermath of an air raid, 22 October 1944

Blitz in London -- Old Compton Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action in Old Compton Street, W1, where a gas main was ignited by a high explosive bomb and buildings were damaged by the blast, 24 February 1944

Fire damage at Alexandra Palace, London. On 10 July 1980 fire destroyed the Alexandra Palace in North London. This photograph is dated 19 July 1980

Blitz in London, ship at Surrey Commercial Docks, WW2
A badly damaged cargo ship at the Surrey Commercial Docks complex after being engulfed by the fires caused by heavy bombing raids during the Second World War

Blitz in London -- damage to tanks, Thames Haven, WW2
Blitz in London -- damage to tanks, Thames Haven, near Thurrock, Essex, 7 September 1940. Firefighters trying to push a fire appliance (open topped pump)

St. Mary Redcliffe
The church of St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, was founded in 1292 by Simon de Burton. In 1446 the spire was struck by lightning, causing considerable damage. Date: 1950s

Collapsed building. Gas from a leaking pipe was accidentally ignited and exploded, ruining the London Tavern in Coltishall, Norfolk, England

Formula One World Championship: Kimi Raikkonen McLaren Mercedes MP4 / 17D recovers to a safe position after crashing
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) McLaren Mercedes MP4/17D recovers to a safe position after crashing out and damaging his rear wing on his qualifying lap

The Bull in the China Shop Date: 1891

Last known photo of Captain Smith of RMS Titanic
RMS Titanic - extremely rare first generation press photograph taken by Dr McLean from the tender Ireland as she brought mail and a handful of passengers to the Titanic

Formula 1 2018: Belgian GP
CIRCUIT DE SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 26: Fernando Alonso, McLaren MCL33 Renault flies over the top of Charles Leclerc

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on canvas)
7393515 The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on canvas) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635) (after); 47 x 72 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Railway bridge at Sinzig Germany, Allied bombing
Vintage World War II photograph - official US military photo: damage to the railway bridge at Sinzig Germany following Allied bombing attacks

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In the midst of bomb damage at New Cross, a resilient woman finds solace in a simple cup of tea, defying the destruction that surrounds her. The scars left by war are evident as we witness the aftermath of air raids in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath during World War II. Yet amidst this chaos, there is hope; Brudenell Magna Carta symbolizes our enduring spirit and determination to rebuild what has been damaged. Flamborough Head stands tall against the relentless waves crashing upon its shores - a testament to nature's power and ability to cause both beauty and damage. James Clark captures the haunting image of The Bombardment of Hartlepools, reminding us of the devastating toll war takes on innocent lives. Kilgour Road bears witness to another chapter in London's history marked by destruction caused by bombs during World War II. Meanwhile, far away from these scenes lies Machu Picchu in Peru where Llama FG 8898 roams freely amidst ancient ruins - a stark contrast between natural serenity and man-made devastation. Winston Churchill emerges as an iconic figure who led Britain through one of its darkest periods with unwavering resolve. His words echo through time: "We shall not falter nor fail. " Ambulance sirens wail along Ladywell in Lewisham during Blitz attacks, showcasing humanity's courage even amid chaos. The mysterious crash site at Aztec, New Mexico raises questions about extraterrestrial encounters and potential otherworldly damage inflicted upon Earth. Balham High Road bears witness to yet another scene from London's Blitz era - shattered buildings standing as silent reminders of resilience amidst adversity. NFS (London Region) Pimlico V1 bombing attack serves as a chilling reminder that danger can strike unexpectedly even within our own communities during times of conflict. Through it all, we learn that damage is not merely physical but also emotional and psychological – scars etched upon the collective memory of a nation.