Drainage Collection

Cleaning out roadside drainage ditches which had become overgrown using JCB digger, England, February

Reflections in a puddle on a road in the Trossachs Scotland UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Pipes connected to kitchen sink and washing machine

Glass-reinforced polyester (GRP) roof valley, close-up

Pipe Laying to Cottages - January 1949
A Cub Priestman Excavator and a labourer with a shovel working on a ditch. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N30248

London / Embankment / 1867
A section of the Thames Embankment, showing the Subway, the Pneumatic Railway, the Metropolitan and District Railway and the Low-Level Sewer

Drainage Grid
A Needham Stockport drainage grid. 19th century

Kerid explosion crater with lake of green water, near Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

St. Mary-in-the-Marsh, Romney Marsh, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Illustration depicting a 19th century, draining (drainage) plough and different drain types
5311486 Illustration depicting a 19th century, draining (drainage) plough and different drain types; (add.info.: Date: 1862); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mr Whiteley's design for central heating and hot water system
5307929 Mr Whiteley's design for central heating and hot water system.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Mr Whiteley's design for central heating)

Hazards of a 19th Century household, 1850
3359129 Hazards of a 19th Century household, 1850; (add.info.: Hazards of a 19th Century household, including taxes, rats, black beetles, cockroaches, arsenic fumes, stinking drains)

Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K
531489 Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K. From Agricola De re metallica, Basle, 1556.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A skeleton pump
5307314 A skeleton pump.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a skeleton pump. This type of pump was used to drain Norfolk Fens. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Archimedes (c287-212 BC) Ancient Greek mathematician. Archimedes' screw for raising water from one level to
531061 Archimedes (c287-212 BC) Ancient Greek mathematician. Archimedes' screw for raising water from one level to another. Hand-coloured engraving, London, 1815; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Drainage Work near a Railroad Bridge, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Drainage Work near a Railroad Bridge, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of

Ponteland Church, Northumberland, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Ponteland Church, Northumberland, 1854. Church of St Mary the Virgin, ...built, probably, in the early part of the thirteenth century, although its tower betokens an earlier date

Billingsgate New Market, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Billingsgate New Market [in London], 1854. The New Market is covered with semicircular roofs of galvanised corrugated iron

Fowler's New Subsoil Draining Plough, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Fowler's New Subsoil Draining Plough, 1850. An experimental trial of Fowler's Patent Draining Plough and Machinery took place...in a field at the back of Mr

The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Base of Column, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Base of Column, 1850....the construction of drainage is shown

Stock Sound, 1940. Creator: Eric Hallstrom
Stock Sound, 1940. Two workers carry out street work in a wintry Stocksund, outside Stockholm

Workmen inspect the underground sewer tunnel that extends from under the Mersey tunnel mouth to Ranelagh Street in central Liverpool. 18th January 1963

Rhyne (drainage ditch) on Butleigh Moor, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK, June 2011

Mute swans (Cygnus olor) and cygnets on rhyne, Kings Sedgemoor, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK, June 2011

The Fens Drained, 1662, (1903). Artist: William Dugdale
The Fens Drained, 1662, (1903). From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Dredging a Ditch, 1886. Creator: Erik Werenskiold
Dredging a Ditch, 1886

Section of Wall, etc, of Ponteland Church, Northumberland, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Section of Wall, etc, of Ponteland Church, Northumberland, 1854. A. The Wall of the Church; B. The Area round the Wall to keep it dry; C. Flagstone covering the Area; D. The Floor of the Church; E

Bells Moor shieling 28914_054
Bells Moor, Northumberland. Medieval or Post Medieval shieling earthworks

Sand patterns, Pjorsa River, Near Selfoss, Iceland

Laying drainage tiles Wisconsin USA early 1900s

London First Sewage System Fleet Streets Street
london, first, sewage, system, fleet, streets, street, sew, 1845, cholera, epidemics, great, stink, miasmas, combined, create, death, rate, higher, forcing, reformers, face, urban, planning, policy

Men wearing heavy oilskin protective clothing would go into the tunnels under the streets of London to unblock the sewers with a combing method. Date: 1881

Conductor Head, 1937. Creator: Ivar Julius
Conductor Head, 1937

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New Zealand, South Island, Arrowsmith Range. View of the South fork of Ashburton River drainage. Date: 14/05/2005

Plan and elevation of a Regency neoclassical ice house, 1817 (engraving)
5912707 Plan and elevation of a Regency neoclassical ice house, 1817 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Plan and elevation of a Regency neoclassical ice house)

New Drainage System Has Its Problem At Headingly England V West Indies England V West Indies Ist One Day International Headingley, Leeds, England 21 May 2009 Date: 21 May 2009

The Dyke, 1921 (oil on canvas)
3744064 The Dyke, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Kiddier, William (1859-1934); 83.8x96.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; British

London Main-Drainage Works, Aqueduct at Abbey Mills, Stratford (engraving)
1103301 London Main-Drainage Works, Aqueduct at Abbey Mills, Stratford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Main-Drainage Works)

Fuchsia Wheat (colour litho)
2798215 Fuchsia Wheat (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fucense wheat. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 17 September 1899.); © Look and Learn

Agricultural Implements at the Smithfield Club Show (engraving)
1608405 Agricultural Implements at the Smithfield Club Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agricultural Implements at the Smithfield Club Show)

Vauxhall Bridge on the River Thames in 1817
Vauxhall Bridge, initially named Regent Bridge, over the River Thames, London. built in 1816. Nine-span bridge designed by engineer James Walker with cast iron arches and stone piers

Sewer, Cloaca Maxima, c. 100 BC (photo) (see also 276588)
ANC276587 Sewer, Cloaca Maxima, c.100 BC (photo) (see also 276588) by Roman; Rome, Italy; eGeoff Garvey; out of copyright

Underground Reservoir at Crossness 1865
Interior of the underground reservoir of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness in 1865, officially opened by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) in that year

London Metropolitan Main Drainage at Crossness 1865
London Metropolitan Main Drainage: the southern outfall works (machine house) at Crossness (about 3km below Woolwich) - interior view. Date: 1865

Drainage System (photo)
ANC276589 Drainage System (photo) by Minoan; Ayia Triada, Crete; eGeoff Garvey; out of copyright

The new Fucense Wheat (colour litho)
2798210 The new Fucense Wheat (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new Fucense Wheat)

The Mersey Tunnel (engraving)
1061793 The Mersey Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mersey Tunnel)

Drainage of Whittlesea Mere, Appolds Pump (engraving)
1102431 Drainage of Whittlesea Mere, Appolds Pump (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drainage of Whittlesea Mere, Appolds Pump)

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"Unveiling the Hidden Pathways: Exploring the World of Drainage" Cleaning out roadside drainage ditches which had become overgrown using JCB digger, England, February: A meticulous effort to restore nature's flow and prevent flooding. Reflecting on Nature's Mirror: Captivating reflections in a puddle on a road in the Trossachs Scotland UK, reminding us of the beauty even in small things. Behind-the-Scenes Heroes: Pipes connected to kitchen sink and washing machine silently carry away our daily messes, ensuring cleanliness and convenience. Unveiling Architectural Marvels: Discovering the intricate details of a Glass-reinforced polyester (GRP) roof valley through an up-close perspective. Pioneering Progress since 1949: Witnessing historical pipe laying efforts that brought modern comfort to cottages during January 1949 in Wisconsin USA. Beneath Our Feet Lies Order: Glimpsing at a fascinating Drainage Grid that keeps our cities functioning smoothly while hidden from plain sight. Nature's Enigmatic Palette: The mesmerizing Kerid explosion crater near Reykjavik, Iceland reveals its vibrant green water lake within Polar Regions' embrace. Embracing Serenity Amidst Marshlands: Strolling through St Mary-in-the-Marsh, Romney Marsh, Kent offers tranquility amidst nature's drainage systems. Engineering Wonders Stand Tall: London Embankment showcases architectural marvels dating back to 1867 - testament to human ingenuity for efficient drainage solutions. Unseen Warriors Underground: Commending the tireless work done beneath our feet as we witness laborers working on Sewer maintenance in London - keeping our city clean and functional. Laying Foundations for Progression : Tracing back early 1900s history with Laying drainage tiles in Wisconsin USA; pioneers shaping a better future.