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Piggery Collection

During World War II, the Hyde Park Police Piggery played a crucial role in ensuring food security

Background imagePiggery Collection: Hyde Park Police Piggery WWII

Hyde Park Police Piggery WWII
View of the Hyde Park Police Piggery, adjacent to the Hyde Park Police station during World War II. The police officers built for the pigs a spacious pig house and pens

Background imagePiggery Collection: Anaerobic Digestion Plant 33444_043

Anaerobic Digestion Plant 33444_043
Piggery and Anaerobic Digestion Plant, West Sussex, 2018

Background imagePiggery Collection: Piggery 33444_049

Piggery 33444_049
A piggery, West Sussex, 2018

Background imagePiggery Collection: DDE-90034853

DDE-90034853
The domestic pigs of Maliuc often roam free and look for food in the villages or in the national park. Domestic pigs often cross with wild boars. Date: 29/11/2008

Background imagePiggery Collection: DDE-90034849

DDE-90034849
The domestic pigs of Maliuc often roam free and look for food in the villages or in the national park. Domestic pigs often cross with wild boars. Date: 29/11/2008

Background imagePiggery Collection: DDE-90034850

DDE-90034850
The pigs of Maliuc, Domestic animals often roam free and look for food. Domestic pigs often cross with wild boars. Most of the Danube delta is protected by the biosphere reserve, national park

Background imagePiggery Collection: DDE-90034848

DDE-90034848
The domestic pigs of Maliuc often roam free and look for food in the villages or in the national park. Domestic pigs often cross with wild boars. Date: 29/11/2008

Background imagePiggery Collection: DDE-90034844

DDE-90034844
The domestic pigs of Maliuc often roam free and look for food in the villages or in the national park. Domestic pigs often cross with wild boars. Date: 29/11/2008

Background imagePiggery Collection: DDE-90034692

DDE-90034692
The domestic pigs of Maliuc often roam free and look for food in the villages or in the national park. Domestic pigs often cross with wild boars. Date: 29/11/2008

Background imagePiggery Collection: DDE-90034691

DDE-90034691
The pigs of Maliuc, Domestic animals often roam free and look for food. Domestic pigs often cross with wild boars. Most of the Danube delta is protected by the biosphere reserve, national park

Background imagePiggery Collection: Sketches at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving)

Sketches at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving)
1614417 Sketches at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show)

Background imagePiggery Collection: She turned them out of the home-sty to find their own living

She turned them out of the home-sty to find their own living
IL202165 She turned them out of the home-sty to find their own living, illustration from The Three Little Pigs published 1930s (colour litho) by Adams

Background imagePiggery Collection: 1622190

1622190

Background imagePiggery Collection: Whitchurch Hospital farm buildings, including the piggery. May 1964

Whitchurch Hospital farm buildings, including the piggery. May 1964

Background imagePiggery Collection: Piggery at Woburn Abbey

Piggery at Woburn Abbey.. Plans and elevations of the piggery of the Duke of Bedfords farm at Woburn Abbey. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary

Background imagePiggery Collection: The pigs of Maliuc, Domestic animals often roam free and look for food in the vicinity

The pigs of Maliuc, Domestic animals often roam free and look for food in the vicinity
The domestic pigs of Maliuc often roam free and look for food in the villages or in the national park. Domestic pigs often cross with wild boars

Background imagePiggery Collection: Picture No. 11672288

Picture No. 11672288
Domestic Pig interior of piggery with high stock density. Date:

Background imagePiggery Collection: Picture No. 11672287

Picture No. 11672287
Domestic Pig interior of piggery with high stock density. Date:

Background imagePiggery Collection: Picture No. 11672286

Picture No. 11672286
Domestic Pig sow in stable. Date:

Background imagePiggery Collection: Picture No. 11672285

Picture No. 11672285
Domestic Pig sow in stable. Date:

Background imagePiggery Collection: Picture No. 11672284

Picture No. 11672284
Domestic Pig sow in stable. Date:

Background imagePiggery Collection: Piggery, Norwich

Piggery, Norwich
Piggery at the Norwich School of Agriculture

Background imagePiggery Collection: Pigs at Feeding Time

Pigs at Feeding Time
Feeding time in the piggery - a pig-farmer in his smock is helped by his daughter in her pinafore


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During World War II, the Hyde Park Police Piggery played a crucial role in ensuring food security. Located near an anaerobic digestion plant, this piggery with the code 33444_043 became a symbol of resilience and innovation. The pigs raised here were fed with organic waste from the plant, showcasing sustainable practices ahead of their time. Captured in photographs labeled as Piggery 33444_049, these images depict rows of sturdy pigsties housing DDE-90034853, DDE-90034849, DDE-90034850, DDE-90034848 - just a few among many thriving swine. These animals thrived due to meticulous care provided by dedicated workers like those seen in snapshots marked as DDE-90034844 and DDE-90034692. The piggery's significance extended beyond wartime efforts; it was also known for its participation in agricultural exhibitions such as the Smithfield Club Cattle Show. A captivating engraving titled "Sketches at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show" showcases proud farmers presenting their prized pigs amidst enthusiastic crowds. But not all stories about this it can glamorous. In one heartwarming tale captured through lens and memory alike, a caring farmer turned her beloved pigs out of their cozy home-sty to find their own living. This act demonstrated trust and belief in nature's ability to provide for them. Today, remnants of this historic piggery stand testament to its vital role during challenging times. It serves as a reminder that even humble creatures like pigs can play significant roles when nurtured with care and ingenuity – whether it be supporting war efforts or inspiring sustainable agricultural practices for future generations to come.