Outbreak Collection

Daily Mail War Map, WW1
A fold out war map issued by the Daily Mail in the early weeks of the First World War. The map offers statistics regarding the manpower strength of each of the warring nations

A map from On the Mode of Communication of Cholera, 1855 (litho)
1195411 A map from On the Mode of Communication of Cholera, 1855 (litho) by Snow, John (1813-58) (after); 22, 5x14, 2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow)

British Military Recruitment Poster, WWI
His Majestys Coldstream Guards, God Save the King. Chromolithograph recruitment poster after Ernest Ibbetson, 1914. Showing central group in various uniforms

British Bank Notes
A One Pound and a Ten Shillings note issued following a moratorium announced by the Government at the outbreak of World War One

LCC-LFB enclosed pump at Lambeth fire station
Pictured at Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth SE1, an example of an 1930 enclosed London pump with carried breathing apparatus

HAWKER HURRICANE 1
The supremely efficient fighter as it appears at the outbreak of World War One - less glamorous than the Spitfire but in practice the more effective aircraft

Territorial Army camping at Oval cricket ground, WW1
The Territorial Army camping at the Oval cricket ground in London on the outbreak of the First World War. Date: August 1914

Wellington Construction
Assembly of a Wellington bomber at the Vickers factory. This was the RAFs standard light bomber at the outbreak of World War Two

Miami Poltergeist Case
Julio Vasquez, focal point of poltergeist outbreak in the store-room of a store at Miami, Florida, investigated by William Roll

Spitfire at Start War
The Spitfire as it appears at the outbreak of World War Two, a magnificent machine which immediately proves its superiority in the earliest weeks of fighting

Allegory of the Plague in Manchuria, cover illustration of Le Petit Journal
CHT219325 Allegory of the Plague in Manchuria, cover illustration of Le Petit Journal, 19th February 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Royal Navy losses in both World Wars, 1945
Illustration showing the ships lost by the British Royal Navy during the Second World War (main picture) compared with those lost during the First World War (inset bottom right)

Protective clothing against plague in the 18th century
GIA4787389 Protective clothing against plague in the 18th century. by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice

London Territorial regiments at the start of WWI
Just before the British Army was mobilised following the outbreak of World War I, a number of London Territorial regiments were on their war to camp for their annual training when they were ordered

Smithfield Market 1939
A fine view of the exterior of Smithfield Market, City of London, on a summers day, only two months before the outbreak of World War Two

4th Duke of Richmond
Charles Lennox, 4th duke of RICHMOND and Lennox Depicted as a soldier at the outbreak of hostilities with France

Map of Europe showing WW2 alliances, September 1939
A map of Europe, colour-coded to represent the different alliances between nations shortly after the outbreak of war, September 1939

French map of the Transvaal at the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa, 1899
3479681 French map of the Transvaal at the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa, 1899; Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a quarantine station after an outbreak of Cholera in Marseilles harbour, France
5310711 An engraving depicting a quarantine station after an outbreak of Cholera in Marseilles harbour, France. In the first week in July the mortality rate was 24 per day

Cartoon commenting on the fear of spreading the Colorado Beetle, which was a major pest of potato crops, 19th century
5308776 Cartoon commenting on the fear of spreading the Colorado Beetle, which was a major pest of potato crops, 19th century; (add.info)

An engraving depicting the fumigation of a ship after an outbreak of Cholera in Marseilles harbour, France
5311062 An engraving depicting the fumigation of a ship after an outbreak of Cholera in Marseilles harbour, France. In the first week in July the mortality rate was 24 per day

The bubonic plague in Naples, Italy, 1656
6266294 The bubonic plague in Naples, Italy, 1656; (add.info.: The bubonic plague in Naples, Italy, 1656. It is estimated to have killed around 150,000, or half of the city's population)

Physician in protective clothing during an outbreak of Plague. From Manget Triate de la peste, 1721
527300 Physician in protective clothing during an outbreak of Plague. From Manget Triate de la peste, 1721. ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Townspeople escaping to the countryside to avoid and outbreak of Plague. Mid-17th century (english woodcut)
527306 Townspeople escaping to the countryside to avoid and outbreak of Plague. Mid-17th century (english woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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The cows breast used to inoculate the smallpox vaccine by Luigi Sacco (1769-1836
GIA4788518 The cows breast used to inoculate the smallpox vaccine by Luigi Sacco (1769-1836) in January 1801. Medical plate from " Vaccination Treat" by Luigi Sacco, Milan

Young boy alone on a playground swing 1939
Photograph showing a young boy on a swing in Geraldine May Harmsworth Park. The park is empty following the evacuation of thousands of children in the first few weeks following the outbreak of war

Evacuees arrive in back in London. It was good to to see a London bobby again. 4th September 1940

Evacuees from Bitterne Park School, Southampton. June 1940

Children evacuated from Lathom Road, East London during World War II. Circa 1939

Mr Joseph Parker, husband of smallpox suspect Mrs Janet Parker, confined to his Kings Norton, Birmingham home. 25th August 1978

A baby being vaccinated at Halton Road divisional health centre in Runcorn, looking dismayed by quickly reassured by the nurse

Smallpox Outbreak Birmingham 1978. Janet Parker a British medical photographer became the last person to die from smallpox

King George VI's war speech
King George VI (1895-1952) giving his famous address to the nation over the airwaves, on 3 September, the day Britain declared war on Germany

Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) and Anthony Eden (1897-1977), two future Prime Ministers. This front cover was published three days after Britain declared war on Germany

Poster, St Moritz, Switzerland, Winter Olympics 1940 - woman in sleigh. Initially issued in 1938 to advertise the 1940 Winter Olympics, which were cancelled due to the outbreak of WW2. Date: 1938

1914 Swiss National Exhibition The Fruit Stall
The thirdSwiss National Exhibitionof1914was opened inBernon15 Mayand lasted until15 October.right at the outbreak of the First World War

1914 Swiss National Exhibition The Vegetable Stall
The thirdSwiss National Exhibitionof1914was opened inBernon15 Mayand lasted until15 October.right at the outbreak of the First World War

1914 Swiss National Exhibition The Flower Stall
The thirdSwiss National Exhibitionof1914was opened inBernon15 Mayand lasted until15 October.right at the outbreak of the First World War

HMS Vulture - a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Vulture, a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer ordered under the 1895 - 1896 Naval Estimates. She was the fifth ship to carry this name since it was introduced in 1776 for a

London Brighton South Coast Railway Roll Honour
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Bubonic plague in China
Bubonic plague outbreak in China: collecting and carrying the dead in Tientsin (now Tianjin). Date: 1911

Cholera in St. Petersburg, Russian, a procession of priests going to the Spassky Church to pray for the cessation of the plague. Date: September 1892

The Plague at Ashdod (pen & ink on paper)
CTS413031 The Plague at Ashdod (pen & ink on paper) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 18.8x26.5 cm; The Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: I Samuel V)

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"Unleashing Chaos: Tracing the Footprints of Outbreaks Through History" In a world plagued by turmoil, outbreaks have left indelible marks on our collective memory. From the trenches of World War I to the eerie tales of Miami's poltergeist case, these snapshots offer glimpses into moments when humanity battled against unseen adversaries. The Daily Mail War Map stands as a stark reminder of how conflict and contagion intertwined during WWI. As British military recruitment posters adorned streets, brave souls were called upon to defend their nation amidst an outbreak that threatened not only lives but also stability. Amidst chaos, even currency bore witness to the impact of outbreaks. British banknotes became symbols of resilience as they exchanged hands in a society grappling with uncertainty and loss. At Oval cricket ground, where cheers once echoed through its hallowed halls, Territorial Army soldiers sought refuge during WWI. Their encampment served as a testament to adaptability in times when outbreaks disrupted normalcy. Lambeth fire station's LCC-LFB enclosed pump silently stood guard against flames that ravaged London during those dark days. A symbol of unity and determination amidst an outbreak threatening lives and livelihoods. Wellington Construction witnessed firsthand how they can halt progress and reshape landscapes forevermore. The scars left behind serve as reminders that even monumental endeavors are vulnerable to unforeseen circumstances. Beyond wars and construction sites lies the realm where supernatural meets reality - Miami's poltergeist case sent shivers down spines while reminding us that sometimes unexplained phenomena emerge amidst already tumultuous times. Le Petit Journal's allegory cover illustration depicted Manchuria succumbing to plague - a haunting image capturing both fear and hope for salvation from devastating outbreaks that sweep across nations without mercy or prejudice. Royal Navy losses etched deep wounds in hearts worldwide during both World Wars; countless lives lost at sea due to battles fought on multiple fronts – yet another tragic outcome of outbreaks that extend beyond the battlefield.