Frighten Collection (#8)

Scene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1836. Artist: James Mahoney
Scene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1871. Oliver Twist causes a sensation in the childrens ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of porridge

Rats! Rats!! Rats!!!. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
Rats! Rats!! Rats!!!. Stereoscopic Card Details

The Ghost Story. At this awful moment the Lady we are writing of beheld something white glide through the desolate apartment when all of a sudden a tremensous crash &c &c

The burning of Norfolk, Virginia, 1776 (c1880). The town of Norfolk was destroyed by fires after an eight hour bombardment by British warships on New Years Day 1776

Dark, Dark are the Pinetrees, 1901. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901

The fracas at the Ship Tavern, 17th century (c1880). Artist: Whymper
The fracas at the Ship Tavern, 17th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Jackie Cooper (b1922), American actor, 20th century. Cooper is an American Academy Award-nominated actor, Emmy Award-winning TV director and TV producer and executive

Miiguel I of Portugal (1802-1860) attacking his sister, c1895. Miguel I was the second son of King John VI of Portugal and Charlotte of Spain

Expelling the civil residents of Louvain, Brussels, 1914. German soldiers driving out Belgian civilians during the First World War. Illustration from The Great War HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Tunisian boy in the Sahara Desert, 1936. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Tunisian boy in the Sahara Desert, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

The Flight from Lucknow, 1858, (c1920). Artist: Abraham Solomon
The Flight from Lucknow, 1858, (c1920). The siege of Lucknow was one of the major engagements of the uprising against British rule in India which began in 1857

Canterbury burned by the Danes, 851 AD, (c1920). Artist: A Pearse
Canterbury burned by the Danes, 851 AD, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The Duke of Monmouth pleads for his life, 1685, (c1920). Artist: John Pettie
The Duke of Monmouth pleads for his life, 1685, (c1920). James Crofts, later Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, 1st Duke of Buccleuch (1649-1685), Pretender to throne of Scotland and England

Awful appearance of the Shade of Remus to Romulus, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Awful appearance of the Shade of Remus to Romulus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

John Gilpin riding to Edmonton, 1878. Artist: Randolph Caldecott
John Gilpin riding to Edmonton, 1878. John Gilpin was the subject of an 18th century ballad by William Cowper. It describes how, on a journey to Edmonton

Thais, c1740-1790Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Thais, c1740-1790

The Peril of the Queen Henrietta Maria, 19th century. Artist: P Lightfoot
The Peril of the Queen Henrietta Maria, 19th century. Henrietta Maria (1609-1669) was the Queen Consort of King Charles I of England

The Night Alarm, The Life of a Fireman, 1854. Artist: Nathaniel Currier
The Night Alarm, The Life of a Fireman, 1854

Cromwell Suppressing the Mutiny in the Army, c1640s, (19th century). Artist: J Rogers
Cromwell Suppressing the Mutiny in the Army, c1640s, (19th century). Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician, bringing his troops under control

Queen Henrietta, sheltering by a bank from the Parliamentarians, c19th century. Artist: J Rogers
Queen Henrietta, sheltering by a bank from the Parliamentarians, c19th century. Charles I escaping from Oxford

A Ghost, 1905. Artist: Henri-Arthur Bonnefoy
A Ghost, 1905. From The Connoisseur magazine (March 1905)

La Francoise a Londres: The French Lady in London or The Head-dress of the Year 1771. A satire on the exaggerated hairstyles of the day

Sterne and Death. 1768. Artist: Thomas Patch
Sterne and Death. 1768. Portrait of Irish-born author and clergyman Laurence Sterne (1713-1768) who is best known for his novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman

The emigration during the revolution, 18th century, c1880-1950. Artist: Ferdinand Sigismund Bac
The emigration during the revolution, 18th century, c1880-1950

Attack on a carriage, Quai de Nesles, Reign of Francis I, 16th century, c1870-1950. Artist: Ferdinand Sigismund Bac
Attack on a carriage, Quai de Nesles, Reign of Francis I, 16th century, c1870-1950

Smugglers Alarmed, 18th century. Artist: W Clerk
Smugglers Alarmed, 18th century. One man watches through the keyhole, another loads a pistol and a third hides contraband. High customs duties meant that smuggling was rife

The Elephant on a tiger hunt, c1900. Hunting tigers in India during the British Raj period. French advertisement for Liebigs extract of meat

A Night Alarm, 1886. Artist: Julian Ashton
A Night Alarm, 1886.Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol I, by Andrew Garran, illustrated under the supervision of Frederic B Schell, (Picturesque Atlas Publishing Co, 1886)

Brawls In The Street, (1885). Artist: L Binet
Brawls In The Street, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Sentries in a trench looking out over no-man s-land, Pas-de-Calais, France, winter, 1915. An alarm bell to be sounded in the event of an attack being spotted is situated behind them

On the Road from Waterloo to Paris, 1863, (1912). Artist: Marcus Stone
On the Road from Waterloo to Paris, 1863, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an Introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912

The Feast of Belshazzar, 17th or early 18th century. Artist: Pietro Dandini
The Feast of Belshazzar, 17th or early 18th century. Scene from the Bible (Daniel V.17.28). After profaning the sacred vessels of the enslaved Israelites

A Frightened Bather, 1736. Artist: Francois Boucher
A Frightened Bather, 1736. Boucher, Francois (1703-1770). Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

Excesses of British soldiers in a railway station, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th October 1902

People stranded on ice floes, Finland, 1894. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 5th March 1894

The incident at the menagerie, Montceau-les-Mines, France, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
The incident at the menagerie, Montceau-les-Mines, France, 1891. A print from a supplement to Le Petit Journal, 19th September 1891

The Relief of Lucknow, 1857 (c1850s). The siege of Lucknow was one of the major engagements of the uprising against British rule in India which began in 1857

Hippolytus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Hippolytus, 1615. In Greek mythology, Hippolytus (Greek for loose horse) was a son of Theseus and either Antiope or Hippolyte. He was identified with the Roman forest god Virbius

Bon Voyage, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Bon Voyage, 1799. Plate 64 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

Angel summoning the shepherds to the Nativity, 16th century. The Angel, messenger of God, floating on a cloud from which come shafts of holy light

The Infernal Machine, 24 December 1800, (19th century?). The most serious - and very nearly successful - attempt on Napoleon Bonapartes (1769-1821)

Parce Domine, detail, c1884. Artist: Leon Adolphe Willette
Parce Domine, detail, c1884. Decoration for the cabaret Le Chat Noir. From the collection of the Musee du Vieux Montmartre, Paris, France

Ecstasy of Saint Francis of Paula, 18th century. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Ecstasy of Saint Francis of Paula, 18th century. St Francis of Paula (1416-1507) was the founder of the Order of Minims. From the Church San Benedetto, Venice, Italy

Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1735. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1735. Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunting, watches the preparations for the sacrifice of Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, that she has demanded

Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. From the Museum of Fine Art, Budapest

Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

Scene from Don Juan, ou le Festin de Pierre, 1665, (18th century). Artist: Laurent Cars
Scene from Don Juan, ou le Festin de Pierre, 1665, (18th century). Don Juan is speaking to the stone statue of the Commander whom he killed when the old man challenged the Don who had seduced his

Cover of Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, late 19th century. Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus was first published in 1818

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"Frighten: A Glimpse into the Realm of Fear and Terror" In Manus Tuas Domine. This haunting painting by Briton Riviere, created in 1879, captures the essence of fear as a man finds himself at the mercy of an unknown force. Deux meres (Two Mothers) by Leon-Maxime Faivre in 1888 portrays a mother's terror when her child goes missing. The raw emotion depicted on her face sends shivers down your spine. Leech Cartoon Dinosaurs - these prehistoric creatures may have long been extinct, but their terrifying presence still manages to frighten us even from beyond time. A bird of prey sticker on a window serves as a chilling reminder that danger lurks just outside. Its purpose is to prevent birds from flying into the window, but it also instills unease with its predatory image. Nichiren Calming the Storm by Utagawa Kuniyoshi showcases how even amidst chaos and turmoil, there is always hope for tranquility. It reminds us that fear can be conquered with inner strength and resilience. Skull and Crossbones - Inverted or not, this symbol has long been associated with danger and death. Its mere sight sends chills down our spines, reminding us of our own mortality. The Feathered Fair in a Fright takes us back to the 18th century when people found amusement in witnessing animals being frightened for entertainment purposes. Today we recognize such acts as cruel but are reminded of humanity's dark past. Starting a new job can be intimidating; getting to know people becomes an important part of overcoming those initial fears. Embrace new connections and conquer your apprehensions. Carhampton Apple Tree stands tall yet eerie against an ominous sky. Its twisted branches seem almost menacing, evoking feelings of unease within anyone who gazes upon it. A tragic masked ball held in 1930 remains etched in our memories.