Escaped Collection

Louis Wain - A Christmas catastrophe : please, sir, the rat entree has escaped and eaten the turkey, cats eating and drinking Date: circa 1906

Robin Hoods Bay
A boy runs ahead of his grandparents to the beach at Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, a charming old town from whence, legend has it, Robin Hood escaped by sea

The Salvation Army Riots at Worthing, Sussex
These images show the Skeleton Army, opponents of the Salvation Army organised by those interested in Sunday drinking, rioting against one of the Salvation Armys religious Sunday processions

American Indians. Sitting Bull, Chief of the Sioux
Portrait of Sitting Bull with elaborate feathered head dress reaching to the ground. Sitting Bull lead the resistance against the Americans which culminated in the defeat of General Custer

British Ballad, The Mermaid
THE MERMAID. British ballad by Dr. John Leyden. The Gaelic story bears that Macphail of Colonsay was carried off by a mermaid

American Indians. Sitting Bull addressing a meeting of brave
Sitting was an inspirational Sioux Chief, who together with Crazy Horse, defeated Custer and tried to prevent the American Indians being forced into reservations

Fire in Danbury Street, Islington, N1, with people trapped, on 25 May 1958. Showing the side of the building, with a shop at ground level

Poster advertising the Palace Hotel at St. Moritz, 1921 (colour lithograph)
1197947 Poster advertising the Palace Hotel at St. Moritz, 1921 (colour lithograph) by Cardinaux, Emil (1877-1936); 127x90 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, 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

Circus Elephant Accident
George Lockhart is crushed by a circus elephant at Walthamstow. The elephant escaped from the train which was transporting him to the next circus destination

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

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

Miracle - Nun & Tiger
A nun is on a country outing with some children, when a tiger appears, escaped from a zoo : she holds up her crucifix to it, whereupon it slinks away

Illustration depicting an escaped convict bribing a child to feed him, 1893 (engraving)
5616293 Illustration depicting an escaped convict bribing a child to feed him, 1893 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

American privateer General Armstrong in Port Fayal, Azores, 26 Sept. 1814
528795 American privateer General Armstrong in Port Fayal, Azores, 26 Sept. 1814, firing on 4 boats of British Marines from the 'Carnation'. Attack repelled

An escaped convict bribing a child
5308461 An escaped convict bribing a child.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an escaped convict bribing a child to bring him food in secret. Dated 19th century)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian Uhlans chasing a balloon which had escaped from the besieged city of Paris
530565 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian Uhlans chasing a balloon which had escaped from the besieged city of Paris. Wood engraving, 1881.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing letter to
535791 Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing letter to the press referring to the Esterhazy court martial in his effort to obtain

Water breaking through during excavation of Thames Tunnel, 12 January 1828
530615 Water breaking through during excavation of Thames Tunnel, 12 January 1828. On this occasion 6 men killed, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, site engineer

Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing a letter to
535790 Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing a letter to the press referring to the Esterhazy court martial in his effort to

Aztec god of the dead, Mitlantecuhtli. 15th century (gold pendant)
532975 Aztec god of the dead, Mitlantecuhtli. 15th century (gold pendant); (add.info.: One of the few gold ornaments which escaped being turned into bullion by the Spanish conquistadors)

James Stephens (1825-1901) the Fenian Headcentre, arrested in Dublin, November 1865. He escaped a fortnight later
527659 James Stephens (1825-1901) the Fenian Headcentre, arrested in Dublin, November 1865. He escaped a fortnight later. Engraving c1890; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gunner McPhail, 107th Co. (Canadians), who escaped from Germans, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gunner McPhail, 107th Co. (Canadians), who escaped from Germans, between 1914 and c1915. Soldier at a Canadian base hospital in the Hotel du Golf, Le Touquet, France during World War I.

Auction of the Cupids, 1799. Creator: Johann Heinrich Ramberg
Auction of the Cupids, 1799

Escaped Bird: Allegory of Chastity, 1676. Creator: Frans van Mieris I
Escaped Bird: Allegory of Chastity, 1676

A loose cow, 1890. Creator: Hans Michael Therkildsen
A loose cow, 1890

The "Gallumbo, " a popular Sport in Spain, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The "Gallumbo, " a popular Sport in Spain, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Madonna and Child with an Escaped Goldfinch, early 1630s. Creator: Guercino
The Madonna and Child with an Escaped Goldfinch, early 1630s

Professor Kinkel, from a lithograph published at Berlin, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Professor Kinkel, from a lithograph published at Berlin, 1850. Gottfried Kinkel, Professor of History in the University of Bonn

Runaway Siberian convicts (common criminals), between 1885 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Runaway Siberian convicts (common criminals), between 1885 and 1886. Three escaped convicts standing in field

A Vagrant under Rural Guard, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
A Vagrant under Rural Guard, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps)

A Vagrant on the Loose, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
A Vagrant on the Loose, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps)

Cage of Sir Winston Churchills pet budgerigar Toby
" Waiting" for its vanished occupant: The cage of Sir Winston Churchills pet budgerigar Toby which escaped from a hotel in Monte Carlo on February 14 1961

An escaped chimpanzee, 1930. Creator: Unknown
An escaped chimpanzee, 1930. Un Singes Etait Evade. (A monkey escaped). A fireman climbs a ladder to try and catch an ape on a roof as a woman watches from a window

NY, Westchester, Croton on Hudson, autumn
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NY, Westchester, Croton on Hudson, Hudson River
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NY, Westchester, Croton on Hudson, fall foliage
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NY, Westchester, Croton on Hudson, New Croton Dam
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Florida, Miami, Downtown Miami, Bayfront Park overlooking Biscayne Bay, near Bayside Marketplace

Colombia, Antioquia, Jardin, Traditional colorful chairs at coffee shop
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Colombia, Colorful facade in Guatape Town near Medellin
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Colombia, Antioquia, Rural road with view of Penon de Guatape Rock
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Colombia, Antioquia, view of Penon de Guatape Rock
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Colombia, Antioquia, Guatape, Nuestra Senora del Carmen church
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Colombia, Guatape, Penon de Guatape
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Colombia, Guatape, Reservoir
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Colombia, Medellin Cityscape
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Colombia, Parques del Rio view of Palacio de Exposiciones
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"Escaped: Tales of Adventure, Tragedy, and Heroism Unveiled" Step into the extraordinary world where Louis Wain's whimsical illustrations collide with A Christmas catastrophe in this captivating caption. Journey further to the enchanting Robin Hood's Bay, where legends come alive amidst rugged cliffs and hidden treasures. Immerse yourself in the haunting melodies of a British Ballad, The Mermaid, as it echoes through time. Feel the tension rise as we delve into The Salvation Army Riots at Worthing, Sussex - a clash that shook society to its core. Discover the untamed spirit of American Indians; witness Sitting Bull, Chief of the Sioux, commanding respect and leading his people towards freedom. Marvel at Sitting Bull addressing a meeting of brave warriors - their unity echoing throughout history. Uncover Mary Frith's audacious escapades as she defies societal norms by becoming both an infamous pickpocket and an iconoclastic figure. Witness Danbury Street ablaze in Islington - a fire that tested resilience and community bonds. Travel back in time to ancient Damascus' majestic walls while St. Paul orchestrates his daring escape from captivity. Hold your breath as you witness a heart-stopping Circus Elephant Accident that reminds us of nature's power over man-made spectacles. Witness Saint Hyacinth carrying an image of the Virgin Mary through treacherous terrain - an act embodying unwavering faith and devotion. Finally, let PBLA2A-00003 transport you beyond words into realms unknown – unlocking secrets yet to be revealed. In this collection of tales intertwined with courage and vulnerability alike, "Escaped" invites you on a journey like no other – where history unfolds before your eyes with every turn of the page.