Destroyed Collection (page 2)

Buildings / Seven Wonders
Built by the Greeks, almost entirely in marble, in Ephesus, now part of Turkey. Destroyed by Herostratus in 356 BC in an attempt to immortalise his name

Great Fire of Chicago
More than half of the city is destroyed by a fire

Richmond Palace Gatehouse, Richmond-on-Thames (colour photo)
3094879 Richmond Palace Gatehouse, Richmond-on-Thames (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richmond Palace Gatehouse, Richmond-on-Thames)

The Perth Municipal Buildings, destroyed by Fire on 23 January (engraving)
1627852 The Perth Municipal Buildings, destroyed by Fire on 23 January (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Perth Municipal Buildings)

The Burning of the Alexandra Palace, 1873
Engraving showing the view inside the Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill, as the Grand Organ and orchestra was destroyed by fire, June 1873

Second Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England, which claimed up to 50 ships a year

Panorama of Richmond, Virginia after capture by Federals
Panorama of the city of Richmond, Virginia (the top engraving joins with the lower one, end to end) in April 1865 when it was entered by Federal troops after the Confederacy had evacuated the city

Bomb damage in Plymouth
The morning after the raid - Plymouth. Mr Widdicombe walks through the bombed streets to salvage what he can of his belongings

Bremen Launched
In her heyday this fine German liner wins the Atlantic record, but in WW2 she becomes a naval accommodation ship, destroyed by fire in 1941

Twist / Evidence Destroyed
The evidence destroyed

Emden Shells Madras
The German cruiser Emden bombards the oil tanks in the harbour of Madras, India, and causes substantial damage to shipping. But she, too, will be destroyed

Royal Exchange (Original
Inspired by the bourse at Antwerp, Thomas Gresham built the first Royal Exchange at Cornhill, City of London; it was destroyed in the Fire of London, 1666

Firefighters battling a blaze
5307813 Firefighters battling a blaze.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting firefighters battling a blaze in Oxford Street, London. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steamship 'Amazon' on her maiden voyage, 4th January 1852
5311055 An engraving depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steamship 'Amazon' on her maiden voyage, 4th January 1852

A rose garden, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404021 A rose garden, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection.

Some excavated ruins in Pompeii
3732379 Some excavated ruins in Pompeii; (add.info.: Illustration depicting some excavated ruins in Pompeii. 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)

The second Royal Exchange, London, built after Gresham's Exchange had been destroyed in the Fire of London 1666
532320 The second Royal Exchange, London, built after Gresham's Exchange had been destroyed in the Fire of London 1666

House of Commons in session in the Houses of Parliament which were destroyed by fire in 1834. Engraving
527938 House of Commons in session in the Houses of Parliament which were destroyed by fire in 1834. Engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Some excavated ruins in Pompeii
3740693 Some excavated ruins in Pompeii; (add.info.: Illustration depicting some excavated ruins in Pompeii. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The entrance to the home of Sallust in Pompeii
3740625 The entrance to the home of Sallust in Pompeii; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the entrance to the home of Sallust in Pompeii)

Cathedral of Krakaw, 19th century (engraving)
3618445 Cathedral of Krakaw, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Cathedral of Krakaw or The Royal Archcathedral Basilicia of Saint Stanislaus and Wenceslaus or the Wawel Cathedral)

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.

1835 The battle of Mascara, Algeria. The rebel stronghold was destroyed by the French
5304784 1835 The battle of Mascara, Algeria. The rebel stronghold was destroyed by the French. In 1830, Algeria was invaded by France. French colonial domination over Algeria

The British Houses of Parliament, London, England destroyed by fire on 16 October 1834
3083160 The British Houses of Parliament, London, England destroyed by fire on 16 October 1834.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England)

The pit of Mouquet Farm, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404029 The pit of Mouquet Farm, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

The burning of returned bank notes
5311975 The burning of returned bank notes; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the burning of returned bank notes unfit for re-issue. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The fall of Babylon
5311805 The fall of Babylon; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting the fall of Babylon. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a whale tossing a boat, 19th century
5311025 An engraving depicting a whale tossing a boat, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1836); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting James Bremner's breakwater ashore at Dundrum Bay
5309372 Engraving depicting James Bremner's breakwater ashore at Dundrum Bay; (add.info.: Engraving depicting James Bremner's breakwater ashore at Dundrum Bay)

Engraving depicting a view of London during the Great Fire of 1666, 17th century
5308800 Engraving depicting a view of London during the Great Fire of 1666, 17th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a view of London during the Great Fire of 1666)

Some building tools found at Pompeii
3732359 Some building tools found at Pompeii; (add.info.: Engraving depicting some building tools found at Pompeii. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The discovery of a bakery during an excavation in Pompeii
3740629 The discovery of a bakery during an excavation in Pompeii; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the discovery of a bakery during an excavation in Pompeii)

Engraving depicting the destruction of the House of Parliament, 1834 (engraving)
3521685 Engraving depicting the destruction of the House of Parliament, 1834 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the destruction of the Houses of Parliament)

The East India Company's steamship Nemesis destroying Chinese War Junks at Chuenpee, 1841 (aquatint)
1579755 The East India Company's steamship Nemesis destroying Chinese War Junks at Chuenpee, 1841 (aquatint); (add.info)

The destruction of Babylon by Sennacherib in 689 BC, when he diverted the course of the Euphrates so that its waters
3033780 The destruction of Babylon by Sennacherib in 689 BC, when he diverted the course of the Euphrates so that its waters flowed over the city and destroyed all but the most massive buildings

The Hotel Del Monte, Monterey, from 'Wonderful California', c.1915 (b/w photo)
5322520 The Hotel Del Monte, Monterey, from 'Wonderful California', c.1915 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century).

The exterior of Christ Church, Lambeth in 1876
5307905 The exterior of Christ Church, Lambeth in 1876.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the exterior of Christ Church, Lambeth)

Engraving depicting the fire at the Theatre national de l'Opera-Comique, 25 May 1887
5308772 Engraving depicting the fire at the Theatre national de l'Opera-Comique, 25 May 1887; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the fire at the Theatre national de l'Opera-Comique, 25 May 1887)

Crowds meeting to mark the 1800th anniversary of the burial of Pompeii
3740632 Crowds meeting to mark the 1800th anniversary of the burial of Pompeii; (add.info.: Engraving depicting crowds meeting to mark the 1800th anniversary of the burial of Pompeii)

The wreck of the Avonmore, 1850
3478516 The wreck of the Avonmore, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the wreck of the Avonmore, between Hartland and Bude. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An incident in the hard fought retreat from Belgium: British troops prepared to resist the German advance during WWI
3252852 An incident in the hard fought retreat from Belgium: British troops prepared to resist the German advance during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Damage done to Reims cathedral, France by German shells during WWI (litho)
3252851 Damage done to Reims cathedral, France by German shells during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Damage done to Reims cathedral, France by German shells during WWI)

The Battles of Barfleur and La Hogue (etching)
1579709 The Battles of Barfleur and La Hogue (etching); (add.info.: Etching of the Battles of Barfleur and La Hogue. Above: The Fleets engaged off Barfleur)

Article commenting on the destructive power of the Hessian Fly, 19th century
5308742 Article commenting on the destructive power of the Hessian Fly, 19th century; (add.info.: Article commenting on the destructive power of the Hessian Fly)

Royal Exchange London. Late 18th century (copperplate engraving)
532286 Royal Exchange London. Late 18th century (copperplate engraving); (add.info.: This was the second Royal Exchange built after Gresham's original building was destroyed in the Fire of)

Fhe fountain of the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, 18th century (engraving)
5616776 Fhe fountain of the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, a palace in France)

Woodblock engraving depicting the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by an earthquake
5309200 Woodblock engraving depicting the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by an earthquake, showing Lot's wife being turned to a pillar of salt; (add.info)

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From Hogarth's Gin Lane to the demolished Tinsley cooling towers, destruction has left its mark throughout history. The haunting image of Newcastle Bridge in ruins takes us back to a time long gone, while The Redoutable at Trafalgar reminds us of the fierce battles fought on treacherous seas. As we gaze upon The Sinking of the Bismarck, we witness the power and devastation that war brings. But not all destruction is intentional; sometimes it is necessary for progress. The demolition of the iconic Tinsley cooling towers in Sheffield symbolizes a changing landscape and evolving times. Similarly, when flames engulfed Alexandria Library, centuries worth of knowledge turned into ashes. In contrast, destruction can also be an act of conquest or revenge. The King of Ashantis Palace at Kumasi met its demise in 1874 as colonial powers sought dominance over African territories. Likewise, Canterbury Cathedral Library suffered damage during WW2's Baedeker Blitz—a tragic loss for literature enthusiasts. Yet amidst chaos and ruin, resilience emerges. Just like the rebuilt Eddystone Lighthouse after its collapse in 1698 stood tall once again, humanity finds ways to rise from ashes and rebuild what was lost. And finally, there are those who bear witness to fictional destruction—The War of the Worlds transports us into a world where alien invasion threatens our very existence. Meanwhile, aboard Cutty Sark Clipper shipwrecked dreams lie shattered but serve as a reminder that even broken pieces hold stories within them. Whether caused by nature or human hands, destroyed landmarks carry tales untold—reminders that nothing lasts forever.