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Destroying Collection (page 7)

From the destruction of towering landmarks to engulfing battles and militant attacks, history reveals the power of change

Background imageDestroying Collection: Logging 1904 postcards 1904 Destroying Giants

Logging 1904 postcards 1904 Destroying Giants
Logging, 1904 postcards, 1904, Destroying the Giants

Background imageDestroying Collection: Engraving From The The Dore Bible Illustrating Judges Xvi 28 To 30 Death Of Samson By Gustave Dore

Engraving From The The Dore Bible Illustrating Judges Xvi 28 To 30 Death Of Samson By Gustave Dore 1832-1883 French Artist And Illustrator

Background imageDestroying Collection: The Hon. East India Companys Steamer Nemesis And The Boats Of The Sulpher, Calliope

The Hon. East India Companys Steamer Nemesis And The Boats Of The Sulpher, Calliope, Larne And Starling Destroying The Chinese War Junks In Ansons Bay. January 7, 1841

Background imageDestroying Collection: Destruction And Re-Growth After Forest Fire And Mountains Along Alaska Highway, Yukon

Destruction And Re-Growth After Forest Fire And Mountains Along Alaska Highway, Yukon

Background imageDestroying Collection: Sawback Burn, On Bow Valley Parkway. Fire Intentionally Set In 1993

Sawback Burn, On Bow Valley Parkway. Fire Intentionally Set In 1993, In Effort To Renew Forest And Wildlife Habitat. Banff National Park, Alberta

Background imageDestroying Collection: Book Burning

Book Burning

Background imageDestroying Collection: St Brigids Church, Inis Cealtra (Holy Island), Lough Derg, Co Clare, Ireland

St Brigids Church, Inis Cealtra (Holy Island), Lough Derg, Co Clare, Ireland

Background imageDestroying Collection: Burrishoole Friary, Co Mayo, Ireland

Burrishoole Friary, Co Mayo, Ireland

Background imageDestroying Collection: The Story of Samson, 1549. Creator: Cornelis Massys

The Story of Samson, 1549. Creator: Cornelis Massys
The Story of Samson, 1549

Background imageDestroying Collection: WW1 - HMS Badger rams U-19 German Navy U-Boat, 1914

WW1 - HMS Badger rams U-19 German Navy U-Boat, 1914
WW1 - HMS Badger was an Acheron-class destroyer of the Royal Navy. She was the eighth Royal Navy ship that served during the First World War

Background imageDestroying Collection: Prohibition raid, 1920s New York

Prohibition raid, 1920s New York. New York City Deputy Police Commissioner John A. Leach, right, watching agents pour liquor into a sewer in New York, USA

Background imageDestroying Collection: Demolishing the Doric portico at Euston Station, London, 1961

Demolishing the Doric portico at Euston Station, London, 1961
The campaign against the destruction of the arch became something of a cause celebre and many protesters argued that the arch should not have been destroyed but dismantled

Background imageDestroying Collection: Bouncing bomb raid, artwork

Bouncing bomb raid, artwork
Bouncing bomb raid. Computer artwork showing a Lancaster bomber dropping a bouncing bomb to destroy a German dam during World War II

Background imageDestroying Collection: Old Type Terrier

Old Type Terrier
An early type of terrier, resembling the Black & Tan Terrier of today. Used in the past, as its old name indicates, for hunting and destroying rats and mice

Background imageDestroying Collection: Air Wonder Stories scifi magazine cover, Destroyimg Waterspout

Air Wonder Stories scifi magazine cover, Destroyimg Waterspout
THE FLIGHT OF THE EASTERN STAR (Ed Earl Repp) - the powerful aircraft destroys a dangerous waterspout by flying through it

Background imageDestroying Collection: Publius Valerius Publicola destroys his own house

Publius Valerius Publicola destroys his own house
Publius Valerius Publicola, a Roman Consul, to dissipate suspicion of his ambitions, destroys his own splendid house on top of the Velian Hill - an instance of Roman high-mindedness and self-sacrifice

Background imageDestroying Collection: Second World War - propaganda poster for Federation of Italian Leagues of Combat

Second World War - propaganda poster for Federation of Italian Leagues of Combat, illustration by Alberto Amorico, 1942
Italy, 20th century, Second World War - Se non ci fosse stata la Marcia su Roma non ci sarebbe oggi la marcia su Mosca. Propaganda poster for the Federation of Italian Leagues of Combat

Background imageDestroying Collection: The Channel Islands - Creux Harbour

The Channel Islands - Creux Harbour - Small - walled harbour - boats inside. Part of Box 234 Boswell Collection - The Channel Islands The first harbour at Creux was built in 1588 by the first

Background imageDestroying Collection: Cortes destroying his fleet. Engraving

Cortes destroying his fleet. Engraving
Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Cortes destroying his fleet, moored in the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz, to prevent defections among his crew. Volume I. Engraving by J

Background imageDestroying Collection: Zeebrugge mole fight: marines charging along the mole, 1918

Zeebrugge mole fight: marines charging along the mole, 1918
The Zeebrugge mole fight: HMS Vindictives marines charging along the mole, bomb a German destroyer. After escalating the parapet and dropping down to the mole itself

Background imageDestroying Collection: John Bagford, Collector

John Bagford, Collector
JOHN BAGFORD, shoeamker and book collector, who deserves praise for rescuing ancient ballads, but indignation for destroying countless old books for their title pages. Date: 1650 - 1716

Background imageDestroying Collection: Destroying Saxon Idols

Destroying Saxon Idols
Charlemagne orders the pagan idols of the Saxons to be destroyed, building Christian churches instead Date: 778

Background imageDestroying Collection: Little dog destroying a doll on a Christmas card

Little dog destroying a doll on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDestroying Collection: WW1 - German aircraft views the English Navy - North Sea

WW1 - German aircraft views the English Navy - North Sea
WW1 - A German illustration of a battle in the North Sea showing a German aircraft beating-off the English Navy. Three enemy merchant-vessels are being destroyed

Background imageDestroying Collection: WW1 - Western Front - Canadian troops in action at St. Eloi

WW1 - Western Front - Canadian troops in action at St. Eloi
WW1 - Western Front - Canadian troops in action, destroying a hill near St. Eloi, a point used by the Germans as an observation post. Date: 1916

Background imageDestroying Collection: Suffragette Pillar Box Outrage

Suffragette Pillar Box Outrage. Well-dressed man, possibly drunk has slipped on pavement next to a red pillar (post) box, losing his top hat. Caption reads, Another Pillar Box Outrage

Background imageDestroying Collection: Suffragette Smashing Crystal Palace

Suffragette Smashing Crystal Palace. Cartoon showing a suffragette, Miss. Suffra Glasbrake Gyste with a bucket of bricks, destroying the Crystal Palace, her hammer discarded on the ground

Background imageDestroying Collection: Bouquet Chrysanthemums 1881 Oil canvas 26 x 21 7 / 8

Bouquet Chrysanthemums 1881 Oil canvas 26 x 21 7 / 8
Artokoloro

Background imageDestroying Collection: aggression, color image, concept, cyberspace, destroying, destruction, digital, dissolving

aggression, color image, concept, cyberspace, destroying, destruction, digital, dissolving
Earth dissolving into pixels in outer space

Background imageDestroying Collection: Four Colorado Beetles (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) feeding on a potato leaf

Four Colorado Beetles (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) feeding on a potato leaf

Background imageDestroying Collection: H. M. s. Miranda Destroying the City of Kola, the Capital of Russian Lapland, 1854

H. M. s. Miranda Destroying the City of Kola, the Capital of Russian Lapland, 1854
H.M.s. Miranda Destroying the City of Kola, the Capital of Russian Lapland, 1854

Background imageDestroying Collection: H. M. s. Sidon Destroying the Enchantress, Wrecked on a Reef Off the Mayotta Island

H. M. s. Sidon Destroying the Enchantress, Wrecked on a Reef Off the Mayotta Island
H.M.s. Sidon Destroying the Enchantress, Wrecked on a Reef Off the Mayotta Island

Background imageDestroying Collection: Consequences of a successful French invasion, , artist, [London] : Js

Consequences of a successful French invasion, , artist, [London] : Js. Gillray, 1798 March 1st. en sanguine engraving, French soldiers pillaging and destroying the House of Lords

Background imageDestroying Collection: Samson Destroying the Philistines with the Jawbone of an Ass, by Gustave Dore

Samson Destroying the Philistines with the Jawbone of an Ass, by Gustave Dore

Background imageDestroying Collection: Destruction of the Property of Royalists, engraved by R. Wallis, c. 1860s (engraving)

Destruction of the Property of Royalists, engraved by R. Wallis, c. 1860s (engraving)
XJF493408 Destruction of the Property of Royalists, engraved by R. Wallis, c.1860s (engraving) by Cattermole, George (1800-68) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDestroying Collection: Of bostynge or hauynge confydence in fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclay s

Of bostynge or hauynge confydence in fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486415 Of bostynge or hauynge confydence in fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Background imageDestroying Collection: The Devastations occasioned by the Rioters of London firing the New Gaol of Newgate and burning Mr

The Devastations occasioned by the Rioters of London firing the New Gaol of Newgate and burning Mr
XJF384094 The Devastations occasioned by the Rioters of London firing the New Gaol of Newgate and burning Mr. Akermans Furniture &c, June 6 1780, engraved by T

Background imageDestroying Collection: An exact representation of the Burning, Plundering and Destruction of Newgate by

An exact representation of the Burning, Plundering and Destruction of Newgate by
XJF384092 An exact representation of the Burning, Plundering and Destruction of Newgate by the Rioters on the memorable 7th June 1780, engraved by Henry Roberts, 1781 (engraving) by O Neale

Background imageDestroying Collection: The No Popery rioters burning the prison of Newgate in 1780 (engraving)

The No Popery rioters burning the prison of Newgate in 1780 (engraving)
XJF384093 The No Popery rioters burning the prison of Newgate in 1780 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDestroying Collection: The Nashville Destroying a Federal Merchantman, American Civil War, United States

The Nashville Destroying a Federal Merchantman, American Civil War, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Background imageDestroying Collection: Don Quixote fighting the puppets, illustration from Don Quixote de la Mancha

Don Quixote fighting the puppets, illustration from Don Quixote de la Mancha
XIR287752 Don Quixote fighting the puppets, illustration from Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel Cervantes (1547-1616) engraved by Heliodore Joseph Pisan (1822-90) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Background imageDestroying Collection: The Destruction of Charless balloon, Paris, August 27th 1783, from Wonderful

The Destruction of Charless balloon, Paris, August 27th 1783, from Wonderful
KW288075 The Destruction of Charless balloon, Paris, August 27th 1783, from Wonderful Balloon Ascents or the Conquest of the Skies, by Fulgence Marion, published in c.1870 (litho) by French School

Background imageDestroying Collection: 2619158; out of copyright

2619158; out of copyright

Background imageDestroying Collection: Death of Samson, Judges 26: 28-30, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible

Death of Samson, Judges 26: 28-30, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible
KW259181 Death of Samson, Judges 26:28-30, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible, engraved by G.Larlante, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Background imageDestroying Collection: Six royal statues destroyed in Paris, 11th August 1792 (engraving)

Six royal statues destroyed in Paris, 11th August 1792 (engraving)
XIR239761 Six royal statues destroyed in Paris, 11th August 1792 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageDestroying Collection: Samson and Delilah and the destruction of the Temple (colour litho)

Samson and Delilah and the destruction of the Temple (colour litho)
XJL211230 Samson and Delilah and the destruction of the Temple (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Civica Raccolta Stampe Bertarelli, Milan, Italy; German, out of copyright

Background imageDestroying Collection: English goods burnt in Amsterdam (pen, ink & wash on paper) (b / w photo)

English goods burnt in Amsterdam (pen, ink & wash on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR164801 English goods burnt in Amsterdam (pen, ink & wash on paper) (b/w photo) by Monnet, Charles (1732-after 1808); 13.5x10.1 cm; Musee National du Chateau de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison



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From the destruction of towering landmarks to engulfing battles and militant attacks, history reveals the power of change. This 19th-century French engraving captures the essence of transformation as Tinsley cooling towers in Sheffield meet their demise. Just like His Broadcast Masters Voice by George Studdy, these structures once echoed with life but now crumble under progress's weight. Witnessing the demolition unfold is reminiscent of a neutrophil engulfing MRSA, an act necessary for healing and renewal. As we reflect on this scene, let us not forget the sacred oak at St Boniface that witnessed countless changes throughout time. The Battle of Salamanca reminds us that even in destruction lies opportunity for victory and growth. In a surprising twist, suffragette militants attacked a golf course to fight for equality - proof that sometimes breaking norms can lead to progress. Like a Sunderland Flying Boat soaring through stormy skies, we must navigate challenges fearlessly to forge ahead towards brighter horizons. Phagocytosis of fungal spores teaches us about nature's ability to cleanse itself from within while wrecked fishing boats symbolize resilience amidst turbulent times. Destruction may seem daunting, but it often paves the way for new beginnings.