Escape Collection (page 3)

Illustration, Peter, the fox terrier, discovers a fox (White-Ear) has been hiding in the bed. Date: 1912

Dick Turpins (1705-39) Ride to York (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF110008 Dick Turpins (1705-39) Ride to York (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Damascus, Syria - Ancient Walls (St. Pauls escape)
Damascus, Syria - Ancient Wall - connected (in some way) to the flight of Saint Paul, forced to flee the city under the cover of night after explosive reactions from Jews opposed to his teachings

Handley Page V / 1500 F7140 Atlantic after the crash
Handley Page V/1500, F7140, Atlantic, after the crash at Parrsboro, NS, showing the damaged pilots seat from which Brackles had a narrow escape

London Fire Brigade repair workshop, Lambeth HQ, with a mechanic working on top of a fire appliance

Station 28, Whitechapel BA pumps crew
Firefighters from Whitechapel fire station posing with their Proto Mark IV oxygen breathing apparatus sets with their open Dennis dual purpose appliance which could carry either an extension ladder

A London Fire Brigade pump escape

LCC-LFB Dual purpose appliances (pump escape)
Introduced into the London Fire Brigade in 1934, dual purpose appliances meant that the ladders the fire engines carried were interchangeable

GLC-LFB appliance fleet - foam tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB Recruit firemen training at Brigade HQ, SE1
During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth. Here the recruit squad are rescuing by carrying down on the 50 foot wheeled escape ladder pitched to the third

LCC-LFB foam carrier and foam equipment
The foam carrier (lorry) and pump-escape from station 71 Battersea demonstrating the foam making capability of front-line fire engines

MFB and LCC-LFB Mile End fire station, East London
Built by the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in 1866, this station was passed to the LCC-London Fire Brigade in 1889 when the LCC was created

Government supplied NFS pump escape and trailer pump
A grey pump escape and trailer pump prior to having its NFS station identification number painted on the side. Seen here at the London Fire Brigade headquarters in Lambeth

Wheeled escape ladder vehicle of the London Fire Brigade

Escape from Harbin - July 1900 - Boxer Rebellion
In 1900, Chinas anti-foreigner Boxer Rebellion broke out and spread to Manchuria. The Russian Military moved in to quell the uprising

The Great Train Robbery- train robber leaps to freedom
Page from The Illustrated London News, reporting on the latest episode in the Great Train Robbery saga. Ronnie Biggs and other prisoners leaps to freedom over Wandsworth Gaol wall

Private yachts anchored in Opunohu Bay on the island of Moorea in the Society islands of French Polynesia

Turks and Caicos, Providenciales Island, Grace Bay

Seychelles. Ilot St. Pierre (near Praslin Island)

The Great Train Robbery- commando raid frees train robber
Front page of The Illustrated London News reporting on the latest episode in the Great Train Robbery saga. As Ronald Biggs clambers with there other prisoners over Wandsworth Gaol wall

Gulf Coast beach, Anna Maria Island, north of Longboat Key, Florida, USA

Houdini in Handcuffs
showing his ability to escape from handcuffs, whether American, Russian or German

Saint Hyacinth carrying an image of the Virgin
Hyacinth, Silesian saint who escaped from the flames of Kiev during an attack on a monastery by the Tartars because he was carrying an image of the Virgin. His feast day is 17 August

Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Thenardiers escape (engraving)
5996958 Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Thenardiers escape (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Les Miserables)

Commodore Perry at the Battle of Lake Erie (oil on canvas)
145460 Commodore Perry at the Battle of Lake Erie (oil on canvas) by Birch, Thomas (1779-1851); 47x59 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Savoy Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Savoy Hotel, West 9th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Date: circa 1906

The Flight into Egypt, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN102734 The Flight into Egypt, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua

Humpty and Dumpty the rabbits find a cabbage
A Great Discovery -- Humpty and Dumpty the twin rabbits escape from their hutch and find an enticing-looking cabbage. Date: 1912

Dennis fire engine with crew
A Dennis fire engine with crew in cork helmets

LCC-LFB battery-electric pump-escape at Southwark
An early electric wheeled escape ladder vehicle, Cedes battery-driven pump/50ft escape, based at Bow fire station, seen here in the drill yard at Southwark Headquarters

LCC-LFB battery-electric pump-escape at Southwark HQ
An early electric wheeled ladder escape vehicle, a Cedes battery-driven pump/50 foot escape, based at Bow fire station, seen here in the drill yard of Southwark Headquarters

LCC- MFB Blackheath fire station
Blackheath fire station, located at Brigade Street, Tranquil Vale, SE3 (very near the Mary Evans Picture Library), with the escape ladder stored at the side

LFDCA-LFB Vintage fire engine in a Clapham street
A former Middlesex Fire Brigade pump escape which was visiting Clapham fire station. Middlesex was absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade in 1965 with the creation of the Greater London

LCC-LFB Motorised pump escape at Southwark HQ
The pump escape of No 1 station, the Brigade Headquarters fire station located at Southwark Bridge Road SE1. The adoption of motorised fire engines by the LFB would lead to a reduction in the number

RAF Lancasters over Berlin; Second World War, 1943
Illustration showing Royal Air Force Lancaster heavy bombers heading towards their target of Berlin, during the Autumn of 1943

Goldilocks and Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears which originally appeared on a Christmas card with a sliding front and a pull tab. Date: circa 1890s

Source Size = 3745 x 1216
THE ACCIDENT NEAR NAGPUR ON THE GREAT INDIAN PENINSULA RAILWAY: The wreck of the leading engine is shown lying upon its side

1960s fashion, eloping in Victor Stiebel
A couple elope in the most elegant way possible; she wearing a long evening dress in apple green taffeta by Victor Stiebel, with bows added for extra charm

Harry Houdini
Portrait of Harry Houdini, escapologist

Orphaned Muslim Children at Karachi Refugee Camp
Separated or orphaned children at a refugee camp in Karachi set up for Muslims fleeing from India to Pakistan

Spanish Republican Refugees heading for the French Border, 1
Photograph showing some of the Republican refugees who fled Spain for France after the Fall of Barcelona, January 1939. In the first two days the French border was open in 1939, 35

Insulation in a house loft or roof space. Insulating your loft can save a significant amount of household heat loss
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A man measuring the depth of insulation in a house loft or roof space. Insulating your loft can save a significant
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Robin Hood & Bishop
To escape from the bishop and his men, Robin changes clothes with an old woman : later he deprives the bishop of his gold and makes him sing Mass

Negus Flees / Ethiopia
The negus flees before the advancing Italians

An old crofters house at Rubha Coigach in Assynt North West Scotland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Aerial view of beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

Aerial view of a beautiful tropical island in the Indian Ocean, North Ari Atoll, the Maldives

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"Escaping the Ordinary: Tales of Courage, Resilience, and Bravery" A military badge symbolizes the escape from fear to valor. In a heroic act, a fireman rescues a young girl from the clutches of flames. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy's comedic escapades in "Night Owls" bring laughter amidst chaos. Charles and Flora McDonald find solace in nature as they escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Hannah Duston's daring escape from Native American capture showcases her indomitable spirit. Compton and Edrich leave the Oval pitch, their triumphant exit marking an unforgettable cricketing feat in 1953. Colorful buildings on Turks and Caicos islands create an idyllic backdrop for escaping reality's monotony. Firefighters spring into action on Eagle Street, London WC1 - heroes who help others escape danger every day. LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station stands tall as its crews tirelessly work to ensure people can safely escape fires' wrath. Notting Hill witnesses a serious house fire; yet through collective efforts, residents manage to escape unharmed with newfound strength. Shoreditch fire station in Hackney serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking refuge while escaping perilous situations. In each instance, "escape" takes on different forms - whether it be physical rescue or finding solace within oneself or one's surroundings.