Outbreak Collection (page 9)

Germany cavalry entering Mouland, Belgium
Germans advancing through Belgium at the beginning of World War I. These patrols penetrated scores of villages, burning houses and looting as they went. Date: 1914

Naval reserves called up at the outbreak of World War I
Naval reforms inaugurated by Lord Fisher included the establishment of a Naval Reserve which could be added to the strength of the fleet whenever was necessary

Soldiers guard Tilbury Docks at the outbreak of WWI
Once Germany had declared war on Russia, war with France was certain to follow, with the possibility that Great Britain could be forced into the conflict too

Queuing to return home following the outbreak of World War I
Many British people were enjoying their summer holidays abroad when the war began and as the crisis became more acute, there was an eager rush for home

German shop wrecked at the outbreak of World War I
Anti-German feeling had long smouldered in France, manifesting itself at the start of the war with the wrecking of German shops in Paris. Date: 1914

Financial situation in Paris at the beginning of World War I
To safeguard the stock of gold at the outbreak of war, payments were limited to 50 francs a fortnight for each depositor. The photograph shows the temporary accommodation provided by the Paris banks

Johnny Get Your Gun by Frank Reynolds, outbreak of WW1
Illustration by Frank Reynolds showing a young man in tennis whites smoking a cigarette hesitating while the rest of the country rush to the colours at the outbreak of the First World War

Volunteer nurses learning to bandage, outbreak of WW1
Volunteer nurses practising their bandaging techniques on children at Kensington Town Hall shortly after the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914

Princess Lichnowsky, wife of German ambassador, 1914
Wife of the Departed Ambassador - A Charming Teuton. The Sketch features photographs of Princess Mechthilde Lichnowsky, wife of the German Ambassador, Prince Karl Max Lichkowsy, who

Cricketers on active service
Members of county championship cricket teams who were called up for active service following the outbreak of World War I. 1914

Cambridge boat-race members during World War I
Many members of the Cambridge University boat-race team applied for commission within days of the outbreak of war, some for the Special Reserve and some for the Territorials. 1914

The Prince of Wales at the outbreak of World War I
Edward, Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VIII), in the uniform of a non-commissioned officer of the Oxford University Officer Training Corps

Food panic at the outbreak of World War One
Illustration depicting the sad fate of a family stricken with war panic which was so prominent during the first week of the war

The onset of World War One in England
Events at the beginning of the First World War in England. Clockwise from top left: the Archbishop of Canterburys Faculty for marriage licenses

Marriage during World War One
Cover of The Sketch documenting the predicament of many couples who had to hasten their marriages because of war commitments

Bravo Winston! Churchill as First Lord of the Admiralty, WW
Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty pictured at the outbreak of the First World War, when he ensured rapid naval mobilisation of the fleet

Prince of Wales joins the Grenadier Guards
A photograph of Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII and then Duke of Windsor) pictured looking rather nervous having joined the Grenadier Guards on the outbreak of war in 1914

Tatler front cover, outbreak of WW1, Lord Kitchener
Front cover of The Tatler following the outbreak of war in August 1914, with a photograph of Lord Lord Horatio Kitchener, 1st Earl of Khartoum (1850 - 1916)

Allied commemoration, Western Front, France, WW1
An Allied commemoration of the outbreak of World War One, held on the Western Front in France. Present are troops from Britain, America, France, Belgium and Portugal. Date: 4 August circa 1917

Throgmorton Street 1914
An excited crowd of stockbrokers gather in Throgmorton Street in the City of London. Financial panic was anticipated as outbreak of war seemed inevitable. 27 July 1914

Advert for Evans Pastilles against influenza infection 1918
Take one in time Between January 1918 to December 1920 the influenza pandemic killed millions of mainly young healthy adults

Advert for London Corset Co Ltd 1914
Advertisement for the London Corset Co Ltd of Hanover Street, London, targeting American Ladies and Others who are unable to visit Paris during the First World War

Cartoon, As One Possessed, WW1
Cartoon, As One Possessed, showing how the ordinary German beer drinker has been possessed by a devil in the shape of Kaiser Wilhelm II, who has brought about the outbreak of the First World War

Cartoon, The Change in Ireland, WW1
First World War cartoon, The Change in Ireland. Before the outbreak of war, John Bull was caught uncomfortably between the Ulstermen and the Nationalists

Kaiser Wilhelm with European heads of state before WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany visiting European heads of state before the outbreak of the First World War. In separate photos

Rush to recruit, Central London Recruiting Depot, WW1
The rush to recruit at the Central London Recruiting Depot. Men gather outside the doorway, eager to enlist on the outbreak of the First World War

Russian, French and German military, WW1
Examples of Russian, French and German military men on the outbreak of the First World War: Russian Infantry, French Infantry, a French Dragoon, types of German officers, a typical Cossack

Scottish fishermen of Naval Reserves, Portsmouth, WW1
Scottish fishermen belonging to the Naval Reserves, entering the barracks at Portsmouth in response to the call of duty on the outbreak of the First World War. Date: August 1914

Incomings and outgoings on the outbreak of WW1
Incomings and outgoings on the outbreak of the First World War. Top left: Earl Roberts, walking to the House of Commons. Top right: Viscount Morley

Keir Hardie speaking in Trafalgar Square, London, WW1
James Keir Hardie (1856-1915), Scottish socialist politician and Labour leader, speaking to a crowd of people in Trafalgar Square, London, on the outbreak of the First World War. Date: August 1914

Italian Ambassador in London 1914
The Italian Ambassador appears at the Embassy window in London to acknowledge the celebratory crowd that has gathered outside

Sheet music cover, Your King & Country Want You, a Womans Recruiting Song, dedicated by special permission to Her Majesty the Queen

Ammunition waggons
Carts usually used to transport groceries are requisitioned for use as ammunition waggons following the military mobilisation order on the outbreak of war

Austrian Reservists
At the Austro-Hungarian Consulate in London, Austrian Reservists answer the call to arms following the outbreak of war Date: August 1914

Guarding Dover Pier
With the outbreak of war, precautions are taken guards mounted over places of strategic importance. Here Dover Pier is put under armed guard. Date: August 1914

Blood and Iron 1914
On 4th August 1914, Britain declared war on Germany, marking the beginning of the First World War; a few days later this illustration appeared in The Graphic. Date: 1914

Medical orderlies during plague outbreak
Medical orderlies dressed in long coats and gloves and with covered faces, to deal with the bubonic plague outbreak in China around 1911. Date: C.1911

Plague scientist in China
Western doctor or scientist in China during the bubonic plague outbreak; died during research work. Date: 1911

Bubonic plague in China
Bubonic plague outbreak in China, in Tientsin (now Tianjin): people wrapped up to try to protect themselves from the plague, possibly carrying out some sort of fumigation procedure. Date: 1911

Gas Attack Drill
Men wearing gas masks and gas tanks, taking part in a gas attack drill in Germany before the outbreak of World War Two. Date: 1930s

Saint Rosalia Interceding Victims Plague Palestrina
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Seceding South Carolina Delegation Photographed
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Patriotick Barber New York Captain Suds February 14
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Egon Schiele 1914 Gelatin silver print Image
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Beetroot
Illustration of a vegetable Beetroot

A Saharan dust outbreak

The Recent Outbreak at Warsaw: the Religious Procession Proceeding from the Church of the Bernardins, Attacked by the Cossacks

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The Outbreak Among the Convicts at Chatham: the Mess House, St. Marys Island, where the Revolt Began, 1861

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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.