Fatal Collection (page 18)

1819 / Peterloo / Hunt
Radical Henry Orator Hunt, begins his speech to the crowd gathered at St Peters Fields Manchester. He is interrupted by the fatal yeomanry charge, arrested and imprisoned

Pony Express in Peril
Theres a lot of Indian country between the Missouri and San Francisco, and a short-cut through a native American burial ground could prove a fatal misjudgment

Meyerbeer Africaine Lib6
Act five - Selika, queen of Madagascar, watches her husband Vasco da Gama sail away with Ines, and sits under a manchineel tree, to breathe whose scent is fatal

Thames Tunnel Accident
The fatal accident of January 1828 - water breaks into the workings and floods the partially completed tunnel

Draupadi and Duhsasanar
DRAUPADI, the polyandrous wife of the Katava brothers, is attacked by prince DUHSASANA who drags her into the sabha (assembly) where the fatal dice-game is played

L R Riding Hood Knocks
She knocks at the door of her grandmothers cottage, basket in hand, blissfully unaware of the fatal danger which lurks within

Maitre Labori Attacked
Maitre Labori, Dreyfus avocat at the Rennes hearings, is attacked at 6 am on his way to court : fortunately the wound is not fatal and 8 days later he resumes his work

Death of Nelson
The fatal wounding of Admiral Nelson : a popular representation of the time

Alexander Selkirk
ALEXANDER SELKIRK castaway on the uninhabited island of Juan Fernandez 1704- 1709; while hunting a wild goat he has a near-fatal accident

Titanic / French Cruiser
A French cruise ship navigates the treacherous icefields which proved to be so fatal to the Titanic

Benedict Arnold and Major Andre
Benedict Arnold persuades Major Andre to conceal papers in his boot, causing him to be hanged as a spy when captured by the patriots

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"Unveiling the Dark Tales of Fatal Encounters: From Plague Doctors to Grand Prix Tragedies" Step back in time to the eerie 17th century, where plague doctors roamed the streets, their haunting masks a symbol of both hope and despair. Their presence captured in chilling artwork that echoes through history. Fast forward to the thrilling 1967 Monaco Grand Prix, where Lorenzo Bandini fearlessly led John Surtees on a heart-stopping race. Little did they know that fate had a cruel twist in store for Bandini, as his fatal crash would forever etch his name into racing folklore. In nature's realm lies an enigmatic danger - fly agaric mushrooms with their vibrant red caps beckoning unsuspecting souls. A single bite could lead one down a treacherous path towards mortality. Ancient Greek mythology comes alive with PERSEUS & MEDUSA; an epic tale of heroism and tragedy unfolds before our eyes. Medusa's gaze turns all who meet her into stone, leaving behind only tales of doom and destruction. Tragedy strikes again in London's Langley Street WC2 when flames engulfed the LCC-LFB warehouse, claiming lives and leaving scars that still haunt us today. A reminder of how swiftly life can turn from ordinary to catastrophic. Witness the somber scene at Wombwells Menagerie in 1850 as Ellen Bright meets her untimely demise amidst exotic creatures. The fragility of life juxtaposed against nature's wonders serves as a stark reminder of our own mortality. Amidst Soviet turmoil in 1967, cholera threatened lives until vaccination campaigns emerged like rays of hope on grim horizons. A powerful poster captures this struggle between life and death during these uncertain times. A majestic figure emerges from history - Richard III on Horseback embodies power and ambition but also reminds us that even kings are not immune to tragic endings.