Rubble Collection (page 4)

Back Wynd From Trongate (#47), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan
Back Wynd From Trongate (#47), Printed 1900

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Sir Winston Churchill standing in bomb-damaged London street, 1940s, (2023). Politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

Hours of Victory; The ruins of La Malmaison farm, recaptured on October 23, 1917, 1917, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Hours of Victory; The ruins of La Malmaison farm, recaptured on October 23, 1917, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

The Battle of La Malmaison; A German 150 gun in the park of the Castle of Pinon... 1917 Creator: Unknown
The Battle of La Malmaison; A German 150 gun in the park of the Castle of Pinon, taken with all its servants; in the foreground, shells fitted with their fuses, 1917

Life in the trenches in Champagne; In the wires of an adjoining trench... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Life in the trenches in Champagne; In the wires of an adjoining trench, a fallen German during a surprise attack, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Italian Offensive of Isonzo; At the top of Monte Santo: the ruins of the convent, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of Isonzo; At the top of Monte Santo: the ruins of the convent, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Our Romanian Allies; A German blockhouse captured by Romanians on the Marastii... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Our Romanian Allies; A German blockhouse captured by Romanians on the Marastii plateau, July 24, 1917, 1917. From L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2 [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Bombardment of Vadelaincourt Hospital; The barracks were bombed on August 20, ... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Bombardment of Vadelaincourt Hospital; The barracks were bombed on August 20, in violation of the sign of the Red Cross painted on the roofs; we still see one on the right, 1917

Shipwreck, c18th century. Creator: Unknown
Shipwreck, c18th century

La destruction methodique de Reims; Le sol de la place du Parvis-Notre-Dame, creve par... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La destruction methodique de Reims; Le sol de la place du Parvis-Notre-Dame, creve par l'explosion d'obus qui ont manque la cathedrale, 1917

Les ruines du chateau de Soulir, pres de Vailly, au Sud-Ouest de Craonne 1917. Creator: Francois Flameng
Les ruines du chateau de Soulir, pres de Vailly, au Sud-Ouest de Craonne 1917. First World War: the ruins of of the chateau at Soulir, near Vailly, south-west of Craonne

Dans le village de Craonnelle, 1917. Creator: Francois Flameng
Dans le village de Craonnelle, 1917. First World War: the village of Craonnelle. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Le champ de bataille; Un coin de Craonne: l'eglise, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Le champ de bataille; Un coin de Craonne: l'eglise, 1917. First World War: the battlefield; the church at Craonne. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Le champ de bataille; Les ruines de Craonne, pris le 4 mai 1917: au fond, la crete... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Le champ de bataille; Les ruines de Craonne, pris le 4 mai 1917: au fond, la crete parcourue par le Chemin des Dames, 1917

Scene of the Late Fatal Explosion of Fireworks at Lambeth, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Scene of the Late Fatal Explosion of Fireworks at Lambeth, 1858. A large order caused extra work, and filled the factory brimful of dangerous missiles...after the men had left

The British Push Into Flanders; A crossroads behind the battle, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The British Push Into Flanders; A crossroads behind the battle, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Destruction of the Martello Tower, Eastbourne, Sussex, by Sir W. Armstrong's guns, at a... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Destruction of the Martello Tower, Eastbourne, Sussex, by Sir W. Armstrong's guns, at a distance of 1032 yards, 1860. The guns employed were a 40-pounder of 31 cwt. an 80-pounder of 63 cwt

Chateau-Thierry delivre; dans les rues obstruees par les decombres et coupees de... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Chateau-Thierry delivre; dans les rues obstruees par les decombres et coupees de barricades: femmes et enfants qui etaient restes dans la ville pendant l'occupation allemande, 1918

Sur les Champs de Bataille de 1918; le pont detruit de Chateau-Tierry, 1918. Creator: Francois Flameng
Sur les Champs de Bataille de 1918; le pont detruit de Chateau-Tierry, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Fantome de Ville; lens, vue du haut du tumulus forme par l'eglise effondree au milieu... 1918
Fantome de Ville; lens, vue du haut du tumulus forme par l'eglise effondree au milieu de quelques piliers et contreforts restes debout, 1918

The ruins in Bodegraven after the June 1870 fire, 1870. Creator: Pieter Adrianus Schipperus
The ruins in Bodegraven after the June 1870 fire, 1870

Ce qui fut Lens; Des rails tordus pres de l'emplacement ou elevait la gare; en entrant... 1918. Creator: Unknown
'Ce qui fut Lens; Des rails tordus pres de l'emplacement ou elevait la gare; en entrant a Lens, le 2 octobre 1918

Ce qui fut Lens; L'ecriteau qui seul indiquait Lens, 1918. Creator: Unknown
'Ce qui fut Lens; L'ecriteau qui seul indiquait Lens, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Ce qui fut Lens; De rares pans de mur restes debout au milieu de l'indescriptible chaos, 1918. Creator: Unknown
'Ce qui fut Lens; De rares pans de mur restes debout au milieu de l'indescriptible chaos, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'Ce qui fut Lens; Au fond, un amas de materiaux represente tout ce qui reste de l'eglise, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'La pression Croissante de Foch; les ruines de la collegiale de Saint-Quentin degagee... 1918. Creator: Unknown
'La pression Croissante de Foch; les ruines de la collegiale de Saint-Quentin degagee par la destruction des immeubles en bordure de la rue Saint-Andre

'La pression Croissante de Foch; L'etat de l'hotel de ville de Saint-Quentin, a l'entrée... 1918
'La pression Croissante de Foch; L'etat de l'hotel de ville de Saint-Quentin, a l'entree de l'armee Debeney, le 1er octobre 1918, 1918

'Les Britanniques au Nord de la Somme... 1918. Creator: Unknown
'Les Britanniques au Nord de la Somme; Notre-Dame de Brebieres. L'entree a Albert des troupes de Rawlinson, le 22 aout 1918; des cavaliers, des cyclistes

'Les Britanniques au Nord de la Somme... 1918. Creator: Unknown
'Les Britanniques au Nord de la Somme; Les ruines de la basilique d'Albert, don't le clocher est tombe avec la Vierge qui etait restee si longtemps penchee tragiquement au-dessus du vide

Les combats au Nord de la Somme; L'eglise de Curlu, sous laquelle etait installe le poste... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les combats au Nord de la Somme; L'eglise de Curlu, sous laquelle etait installe le poste de commandement d'un chef de bataillon allemand, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Memorial in Austin Friars, London 1941, (1941). Creator: Anton Abraham van Anrooy
Memorial of the German invasion of the Netherlands, at the ruins of the Dutch Church in Austin Friars, London 1941, (1941)

Sur le front Italien; Sur le Carso, avant l'offensive autrichienne: les ruines du... 1916 (1924) Creator: Unknown
'Sur le front Italien; Sur le Carso, avant l'offensive autrichienne: les ruines du village de Selz enleve par nos allies en avril 1916, 1916

'Cour de l'Eveche, 1916 Creator: Francois Flameng
'Cour de l'Eveche, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'Sur les vieux remparts de Verdun (au fond, la Cathedrale), 1916 (1924) Creator: Francois Flameng
'Sur les vieux remparts de Verdun (au fond, la Cathedrale), 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'La Meuse a Verdun, 1916 (1924) Creator: Francois Flameng
'La Meuse a Verdun, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'Verdun; Vue prise des vieux remparts, 1916 (1924) Creator: Francois Flameng
'Verdun; Vue prise des vieux remparts, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'Verdun; Le Cloitre et la Cathedrale, 1916 (1924) Creator: Francois Flameng
'Verdun; Le Cloitre et la Cathedrale, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Shipwreck after a Storm off the West Coast of Jutland near Ferring Church, 1848. Creator: Carl Frederik Sorensen
Shipwreck after a Storm off the West Coast of Jutland near Ferring Church, 1848

En Alsace; Thann : le quartier ruine, 1916. Creator: Charles-Jules Duvent
En Alsace; Thann : le quartier ruine, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

Les allies a Monastir; Les coffres-forts pilles par les Allemands dans la prefecture... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les allies a Monastir; Les coffres-forts pilles par les Allemands dans la prefecture incendiee, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Street in Montmartre, Paris, in the Winter, 1885-1931. Creator: Willem de Zwart
Street in Montmartre, Paris, in the Winter, 1885-1931

The Rapenburg in Leiden, 1807. Creator: Carel Lodewijk Hansen
The Rapenburg in Leiden, 1807. Other Title(s): The Rapenburg, Leiden, Three Days after the Explosion of a Powder Ship on 12 January 1807

Ruins of Covent-Garden Theatre - Visit of Her Majesty and the Princess Royal, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Ruins of Covent-Garden Theatre, [London] - Visit of Her Majesty and the Princess Royal, 1856. Queen Victoria was...conducted to a position which commanded an advantageous view of the ruins

The Siege of Sebastopol - Interior of the Redan - from a photograph by Robertson, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - Interior of the Redan - from a photograph by Robertson, 1856. Crimean War. The Redan is a portion of a line of natural mounds

Remains of the Pavilion Theatre, after the Fire, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Remains of the Pavilion Theatre, after the Fire, 1856. Theatre in east London....the firemen went to work in an admirable manner;

The Citadel of Antwerp shortly after the Siege of 19 November-23 December 1832... 1832-1839
The Citadel of Antwerp shortly after the Siege of 19 November-23 December 1832, and the Surrender of the Dutch Garisson to the French, 1832-1839

Farmhouse in ruins, 1650-1700. Creator: Emanuel Murant
Farmhouse in ruins, 1650-1700

'Bataille de la Somme; Ruines de l'eglise de Dompierre, 1916 (1924). Creator: Francois Flameng
'Bataille de la Somme; Ruines de l'eglise de Dompierre, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

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In the midst of destruction and chaos, a woman finds solace in a simple cup of tea. As she sits amidst the bomb damage at New Cross after air raids, her resilience shines through. The remnants of buildings serve as a reminder of the horrors endured during World War II. Brampton Road in Bexleyheath bears witness to the devastating impact of bombs. The once bustling street now lies in ruins, its structures reduced to rubble. But even amidst this desolation, hope flickers like a distant flame. Kilgour Road in SE London tells a similar tale - another casualty of war's wrath. Yet within these broken walls lie stories untold; stories of survival and strength that refuse to be silenced by destruction. Fulwell Mill stands tall against all odds, an emblematic symbol rising from the ashes. It serves as a testament to human resilience and determination - proof that even when everything seems lost, there is always room for rebirth. The Blitz ravages London relentlessly, leaving no stone unturned. Ambulance sirens wail through Ladywell in Lewisham as brave souls rush to aid those affected by the bombings. In times of darkness, heroes emerge from unexpected places. St Andrews Parish Church in Plymouth stands defiantly amid the wreckage caused by relentless bombing campaigns during World War II. Its shattered facade echoes tales of loss and despair but also whispers promises of rebuilding and renewal. Al Khazneh (The Treasury) in Petra, Jordan showcases how time can transform ruins into wonders. Carved into rock formations centuries ago, it remains an awe-inspiring testament to mankind's ability to create beauty even amidst chaos. Balham High Road bears scars inflicted by enemy attacks during WWII's Blitz on London. Yet life goes on; people continue their daily routines despite adversity looming overhead like dark clouds ready to burst with devastation. NFS (London Region) Pimlico V1 bombing attack reminds us of the constant threat faced by civilians during wartime.