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Bombardment of Alexandria, Egypt: taking a wounded man below decks. Wood engraving by K.E.
Reference: 20937i- Archives and manuscripts
Newspaper cutting re Turks' bombardment of Red Cross dressing station (at Gallipoli?)
Date: c.1914-1918Reference: RAMC/1004/5Part of: Royal Army Medical Corps Muniments Collection- Pictures
World War Two: converted first aid station in the Raffles theatre, Singapore, 1942, during aerial bombardment. Wash drawing by L. Rawlings, 1943.
Rawlings, Leo, -1990.Date: 1943Reference: 24390i- Pictures
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The bombardment and capture of Island 'Number Ten' on the Mississippi River, April 7th 1862: Federal gunboats and mortar boats are shown firing at the Confederate fortifications on the island. Colour lithograph, 1862.
Date: 1862Reference: 575305i- Pictures
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Russo-Japanese War: Japanese soldiers entering a bombed fort to find dead and wounded men. Halftone, c. 1905, after C. M. Sheldon, from photographs.
Sheldon, Charles M., active 1905.Date: 1905Reference: 23896i- Pictures
World War One: the entrance to a shelter in war ravaged country with a man outside washing his hands. Colour chalk drawing with pencil, c. 1914.
Date: 1914Reference: 24591i- Books
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An Express just arrived from General Washington. Camp at Cambridge, Oct. 24, 1775. Sir, The inclosed information being of the highest importance, I thought it proper to transmit it to you with all dispatch, I am Sir, your obedient servant, George Washington. On the service of the United Colonies. To the Hon. Nicholas Cooke, Esq; dep. gov. of Rhode-Island, Providence. ...
Date: 1775]- Pictures
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World War One: two stretcher bearers removing a wounded man under fire. Wash painting, c. 1916.
Date: 1916Reference: 24092i- Pictures
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A sheet of sketches showing war defences and victims during the Chinese Campaign, 1860, China. Tinted lithograph after Lt. Col. Crealock, 1860.
Crealock, John North, 1837-1895.Reference: 20710i- Books
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A treatise of sacramental-covenanting with Christ: shewing the ungodly their contempt of Christ in their contempt of the sacramental-covenant: And calling them (not to a Profanation of this Holy Ordinance, but) to an Understanding, Serious, Entire Dedication of themselves to God in the Sacramental-Covenant, and a Believing Commemoration of the Death of Christ. By John Rawlet, B. D. Author of the Christian Monitor.
Rawlet, John, 1642-1686.Date: 1736- Digital Images
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Advert from Lancet "Burroughs Wellcome & Co", 1918
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Horatio Nelson attacking a Spanish ship before bombarding Cadiz, 1797. Engraving by A. Smith, 1809, after R. Westall.
Westall, Richard, 1765-1836.Date: May 1809Reference: 646157i- Archives and manuscripts
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Papers of M H F Wilkins: issue of The Illustrated London News, 25 Aug 1928
Illustrated London NewsDate: 1928Reference: K/PP178/1/2Part of: Wilkins, Maurice Hugh Frederick (1916-2004)- Books
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Truman and the Hiroshima cult / Robert P. Newman.
Newman, Robert PDate: 1995- Books
The xenotext / Christian Bök.
Bök, Christian, 1966-Date: [2015]-- Pictures
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An unwell woman bombarded by her five friends' different recommendations of a doctor. Wood engraving by G. Du Maurier, 1882.
Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896.Date: 1882Reference: 14281i- Pictures
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Crimean War: a blazing battle in and around the harbour at Sevastopol, details of the French and English ships are given. Wood engraving, 1855.
Date: 14 April 1855Reference: 24466i- Pictures
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A chained monkey being bombarded by a flock of crows as people arrive on it's land. Engraving by R Brandard, ca 1835, after W Daniell.
Daniell, William, 1769-1837.Date: 1 Oct 1835Reference: 39685i- Books
Tasty : the art and science of what we eat / John McQuaid.
McQuaid, JohnDate: 2015- Pictures
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Elizabeth Gunning astride a cannon firing by the pen of her mother a blast of forged letters at the facade of Blenheim - which a figure defends with a blast of excrement - the Duchess of Bedford offers her petticoat as cover while General Gunning retreats from the battlefield; representing the Gunning scandal. Etching by J. Gillray, 1791.
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.Date: 5 March 1791Reference: 12177i- Books
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A general history of sieges and battles, By Sea and Land. Containing, A Particular and Circumstantial Account Of the most remarkable Battles and Sieges, Bombardments and Expeditions, In different Ages and Parts of the World; And particularly, such as relate to Great Britain and her Dependencies. Including, anecdotes of the Lives, Military and Naval Transactions, of all the celebrated Admirals, Generals, Captains, &c. who have distinguished themselves in the Service of their Country. In which will be explained, The Military and Naval Terms of Art. Embellished with Plans of the Battles, and Heads of the Illustrious Persons, mentioned in the Course of the Work. Vol. I. Second Edition.
Date: 1762- Books
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The naval and military history of the wars of England; including, the wars of Scotland and Ireland. In Which IS Given, An accurate and lively Description of the Sieges, Battles, Bombardments, Sea Engagements, Expeditions, and extensive Conquests of the British Arms, in all Quarters of the Globe. With A Variety Of Interesting and extraordinary Anecdotes of Military Skill and Intrepidity, heroic Adventures, brilliant Exploits, martial Atchievements, and memorable Actions of the British Warriors. Calculated To inspire the Rising Generation with Magnanimity and Virtue, and to Impress on their Minds the generous Ardour and Noble Emulation of their Ancestors. None But The Brave Deserve The Fair. ... . Ornamented With Elegant Copper-Plates.
Mante, Thomas, active 1772.Date: [1795-1807]- Books
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The field of Mars: being an alphabetical digestion of the principal naval and military engagements, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, particularly of Great Britain and her allies, from the ninth century to the present period. Consisting of Attacks, Attempts, Actions, Battles, Blockades, Bombardments, Descents, Defeats, Engagements, Expeditions, Invasions, Reductions, Sea Fights, Storms, Sieges, Surprises, Repulses, and Skirmishes: Selected from the Best Historians and Journalists, and Adjusted from the Greatest Authority. Interspersed with concise Descriptions of the Towns and Places, the Subject of each Article. To which is prefixed An essay on the art of war, and A Comprehensive System of Military and Naval Discipline. ... . Embellished with Maps, Charts, Plans, and Views of Battles.
Date: M,DCC,LXXXI. [1781]- Books
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A new military dictionary: or, the field of war. Containing a particular and Circumstantial account of the most remarkable battles, sieges, bombardments, and expeditions, Whether by Sea or Land. Such as relate to Great Britain and her dependencies, Deduced From the Descent of Julius Caesar to the Present Time. and Those that regard the continent of Europe, Traced From The Reign of Charlemagne, beginning with the Ninth Century. Including Anecdotes of the Lives, Military and Naval Transactions of the most celebrated Admirals, Generals, Captains, &c. who have distinguished themselves in the Service of their Country. To which is added, an Essay on fortification: and a table, explaining the Military and Naval Terms of Art. Compiled from the best Authorities and most approved Authors. By a military gentleman. Illustrated with a great Number of elegant Copper-Plates, Heads of the Admirals and Generals, Plans of Battles, Maps, &c.
Almon, John, 1737-1805.Date: MDCCLX. [1760]- Books
Doctoring data : how to sort out medical advice from medical nonsense / Dr Malcolm Kendrick.
Kendrick, MalcolmDate: 2014