Died Collection (page 4)

Formula One World Championship
The immediate aftermath of the multi-car accident at the start of the race: Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus (Yellow overalls) lies in the track having been pulled from his shattered, burning, Lotus 78

1955 Le Mans 24 hours. Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. "Pierre Levegh"/John Fitch (Mercedes-Benz 300SLR). After 2 hours of the race "Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing

1955 Le Mans 24 hours
Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. The aftermath of the worst tragedy in motor racing history. After 2 hours of the race "Pierre Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing himself

1967 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 4-7 May 1967. Lorenzo Bandini (Ferrari 312) leads John Surtees (Honda RA273). Bandini later crashed suffering fatal injuries. Ref-3/2815

Formula One World Championship
The damaged Ligier JS7 of Jacques Laffite (FRA) sits in the catch fencing after he was the innocent victim of the tragic fatal accident of Tom Pryce (GBR) Shadow, on lap 23 of the race

1955 Le Mans 24 hours. Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. "Pierre Levegh"/John Fitch (Mercedes-Benz 300SLR). After 2 hours of the race "Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing

Formula One World Championship
A race meeting of totally contrasting fortunes: Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) McLaren M23 finished fourth and in so doing secured his second World Championship title; Helmuth (Also spelt Helmut)

Formula One World Championship
Jackie Stewart (GBR) Tyrrell 006/2, who scored a record-breaking twenty-sixth GP victory and his team mate Francois Cevert (FRA) Tyrrell 006 who followed Stewart home in second

Formula One World Championship
The shocking remains of the Hill GH1 of Rolf Stommelen (GER) are removed following his massive accident, triggered by a broken rear wing whilst leading the race on lap 26

Formula One World Championship
Tom Pryce (GBR) Shadow DN8 suffered a tragic fatal accident on lap 23 when he hit the fire extinguisher of marshal Jansen van Vuuren at full speed on the main straight and was killed instantly

Formula One World Championship
Nearing the end of the long clear up following the massive start accident which would tragically claim the life of Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus and badly injure Vittorio Brambilla (ITA) Surtees

Formula One World Championship
Jackie Stewart (GBR) Tyrrell, with wife Helen, withdrew from what was to be his one hundredth and final GP when his team mate Francois Cevert (FRA) was killed during practice

1955 Le Mans 24 hours
Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. The aftermath of the worst tragedy in motor racing history. After 2 hours of the race "Pierre Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing himself

Formula One World Championship
Piers Courage (GBR) de Tomaso 505 was tragically killed in a fiery accident on lap 23. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 21 June 1970. BEST IMAGE

1967 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 4-7 May 1967. Lorenzo Bandini (Ferrari 312) leads John Surtees (Honda RA273) and Bruce McLaren (McLaren M4B BRM)

The seven year old Pollock twins of Whitley Bay, Gillian and Jennifer. Their father believes they are reincarnations of his two daughters, Joanne and Jacqueline killed in 1957. 26th September 1965

The Pollock twins, Gillian and Jennifer. Their father believes they are reincarnations of his two daughters, Joanne and Jacqueline who were killed in 1957

Water Gate - where Tipu Sultan fell - Siege of Seringapatam
Sally Port where Tipu Sultan fell during the Siege of Seringapatam in 1799 - Srirangapatna (also spelled Shrirangapattana) - known as Seringapatam whilst India was under British rule

Patrick Cotter O Brien, the Bristol Giant, height 8 feet 7 inches, who died in 1806 at the age of 46 Date: circa 1806

Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330
Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, Prior of the Order of Saint John or Johanniter-Ordens, died 1330. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Julia Pastrana (1834 - 1860), from Mexico, a hairy woman who married a showman, Theodor Lent, but died in childbirth at Moscow (the child also died)

Lady Churchill leaves for Barbados. Her husband, Sir Winston Churchill died on the 24th January 1965. 24th February 1965

Boro Fan, Frank Boynton also known as Bam Bam, 9th January 1991

Anti-Vietnam War demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London. Placards read: Black Dwarf, Axel Springer Today! Cecil King Tomorrow

Austrian Grand Prix, Rd 12, Osterreichring, Austria, 17 August 1975
Mark Donohue (USA) Penske (Sitting) talks with doctors after crashing his March 751 heavily at the Hella Licht during the Sunday morning warm-up session

SMENKHKARE, PHARAOH probably a younger brother of his predecessor Akhenaten, he died young after only two years as sole ruler (18th dynasty) Date: reigned 1336 - 1334 BC

Lucknow, India - The Residency - Sir Henry Lawrence Monument
High cross Sir Henry Lawrence Memorial in The Residency, Lucknow - Sir Henry (1806-1857) acted heroically during the Siege of Lucknow in 1857

USA, California, Santa Barbara, Memorial to US soldiers who died in Iraq

Julia Pastrana from Mexico, hairy woman
Julia Pastrana, from Mexico, a hairy woman who married a showman, Theodor Lent, but died in childbirth at Moscow (the child also died)

1939 Belgian Grand Prix. Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. 26 June 1939. The wreckage of Dick Seaman's Mercedes-Benz W154 after his fatal accident at La Source. Published-Autocar 30/6/1939 p1132

Triptych of the Descent. Descent from the Cross by Matsys
Quentin Matsys (circa 1466-1530). Flemish painter. Triptych of the Descent. Descent from the Cross. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Head of Saint John the Baptist, c1496, by Marco Palmezzano
Marco Palmezzano (circa 1458-1539). Italian painter. Head of Saint John the Baptist, circa 1496. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, A La Carte Restaurant
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Rare A La Carte Restaurant flyer from a promotional brochure, owned by Second Class passenger Joseph Laroche of Haiti who died in the sinking

T-28 multi-turreted medium tank
A Soviet T-28 multi-turreted medium tank, knocked out, with dead crew members atill where they died. Date: 1941

Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg at tomb of Charlotte
Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg at the Tomb of his beloved Princess Charlotte, who died in childbirth at the age of 21. Date: 1817

Kelmscott Church
A photograph of St. George's Church in Kelmscott, the resting place of William Morris, who died in 1896. Date: 1896

The Menin gate, 1927
A photograph showing a grand archway of the Menin Gate, a war memorial in Ypres, Belgium, dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers who died in the Ypres Salient of WW1

Africa. European exploration of the Congo?
History of Africa. 19th century.... Mad with joy, Albert straddles the animal's body. He was one of the Danish crew of the whaler Albion who, together with the Scots

In Memoriam
An etching which acts as a tribute to the lives lost during World War 1, elements include a memorial stone, which reads 1914-1915, 1916-1917 indicating those that have died during this period

Miss Hilda Moore
A portrait painting of British stage and film actor, Hilda Mary Moore, who is wearing a fur jacket off of one shoulder and holding a large bunch of poppies

In Memoriam postcard - King George V (1865-1936) - accompanied by a poem by Allan Junior Date: 1936

White Star Line, Titanic lettercard written on board
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - Second Class passenger and victim Henry James Beauchamp, rare Titanic lettercard written on board and posted with original one penny stamp

Captain John Treasure Jones Archive - two items
Captain John Treasure Jones Archive. Born and raised on a small farm in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, John Treasure Jones (1905-1993) went to sea at the age of 15

In Memoriam, Heroic Musicians of the Titanic who died at their posts like men - Wallace Hartley, bandleader and violinist; Percy C Taylor, cellist; Georges Krins, violinist; Roger Bricoux

Georgian cartoon, mother and son - Caesar my son, go to Mr Quirkem, your Father's died intestate, and left you his executor. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1820s

King Alfonso XII of Spain
The late King Alfonso XII of Spain (28th November 1857 - 25th November 1885). Also known as El Pacificador ('The Peacemaker'), he died at just 27 of dysentery

Aldworth, Blackdown, West Sussex, the house where Tennyson lived and died Date: 1928

Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela - Jose del Castillo
Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC). Combat between Alexander the Great and the Persian King Darius III. Painting by Jose del Castillo (1737-1793). Detail

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"Died: A Tribute to Lives Lost in Extraordinary Moments" In 1845, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror embarked on a treacherous journey, forever etching their names into history. Little did they know that their fateful expedition would end in tragedy. Edmund Hillary and Tensing conquered the mighty Everest, defying all odds. But amidst their triumph, lies the memory of those who perished along the way. Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror led his crew fearlessly through icy waters. Yet, fate had other plans for them as they succumbed to the unforgiving Arctic cold. The 1967 Monaco Grand Prix witnessed Lorenzo Bandini's momentary glory before tragedy struck. His fatal crash serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in chasing dreams at high speeds. Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse earned himself a place among heroes with his courageous acts during World War I. However, he paid the ultimate price for his valor. Pheidippides' legendary run from Marathon to Athens ended tragically when he collapsed after delivering his message of victory. His sacrifice lives on as an inspiration for endurance and determination. The ill-fated Everest 1924 Group set out with aspirations reaching new heights but were met with an untimely demise amid harsh mountain conditions. The Enterprise and Investigator found themselves trapped within icy confines off Barrow Strait—a haunting reminder of nature's power over man-made vessels. Emily Davison fought relentlessly for women's suffrage until her final act at Epsom Derby cost her life—an indelible symbol of dedication to a cause greater than oneself. A gravestone stands solemnly in Winchester Cathedral's graveyard—its inscription telling tales of lives once lived and now lost; a poignant reminder that death is an inevitable part of our human journey. Saartje Baartman endured exploitation and objectification throughout her life as The Hottentot Venus—a tragic reminder of the injustices faced by marginalized communities.