Sweepers Collection

High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, with Rathbone (watchmaker), Mayes (dyer and cleaner), and road sweepers collecting horse manure. Date: circa 1906

Crossing sweepers resting under an arch, 1850
3478696 Crossing sweepers resting under an arch, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting crossing sweepers resting under an arch. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mittens made of string, used during World War One to protect the hands of men engaged on mine sweepers
3502745 Mittens made of string, used during World War One to protect the hands of men engaged on mine sweepers, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Mittens made of string)

2018 German GP
HOCKENHEIMRING, GERMANY - JULY 21: Gravel is cleared from the circuit by vans carrying brushes after an off-track moment by Marcus Ericsson

Coral reef scenery with Gorgonian and shoal of Pygmy / Glassy sweepers (Parapriacanthus guentheri) Egypt, Red Sea

Thessaloniki, Greece - Street Sweepers resting after a hard day's work. Date: circa 1910s

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Juvenile Sweepers (Parapriacanthus ransonneti), Similan Islands National Marine Park, South of Phuket, Thailand, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

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Juvenile Sweepers (Parapriacanthus ransonneti), Similan Islands National Marine Park, South of Phuket, Thailand, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

Snow sweepers, 1850 (engraving)
3315956 Snow sweepers, 1850 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

The Sweepers; Les Balayeuses, (thinned oil, pen and ink on board)
652955 The Sweepers; Les Balayeuses, (thinned oil, pen and ink on board) by Mellery, Xavier (1845-1921); 54.3x80.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sweepers; Les Balayeuses)

Women carrying out war work, 1916 (b / w photo)
5996232 Women carrying out war work, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women carrying out war work, 1916)

School playground in Pimlico, London
A school playground in Pimlico, London - two road sweepers stop for a chat. Date: circa 1960s

City Street Cleaning Gang, Philadelphia, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
AKM203527 City Street Cleaning Gang, Philadelphia, c.1920 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; ePhiladelphia History Museum at

Volunteer mine-sweeper trainees lowering weight, Sept 1939
Volunteer mine-sweeper trainees lowering a weight over the side of a boat to keep their paravane at the correct depth. Volunteers, most commonly fishermen

Volunteer mine-sweepers in training, Sept 1939
A scheme to train fisherman as volunteer mine-sweepers began in 1938 and was used to allow the navy to concentrate elswhere

Street Orderlies, illustration from London Labour and London Poor
STC421733 Street Orderlies, illustration from London Labour and London Poor by Henry Mayhew, pub. 1862 (litho) by English School

Jeane Tempell Chimbley Swepers; chimney swee (engraving)
609532 Jeane Tempell Chimbley Swepers; chimney swee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

13th / 18th Hussars Memorial, la Breche d Hermanville
The Regiment was equipped with Flail tanks which acted as giant carpet sweepers, having at the front huge rotating steel chains as brushes

New brooms sweep clean. (chromolitho)
731524 New brooms sweep clean. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New brooms sweep clean)

Out of Time Carnival (Colour Litho)
2778072 Out of Time Carnival (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out of time carnival)

Minesweepers in the North Sea, WW1
Minesweepers in the North Sea, First World War. 1914-1918

One-legged sweeper at Chancery-Lane, London circa 1850s

Irish crossing sweeper 1850s
Irish crossing sweeper, in the streets of London. Date: circa 1850s

Crossing-sweepers 1849
Poor couple sweeping the streets of London. Date: 1849

Able-bodied street-sweeper
Sweeping the streets of London

Crossing-sweeper that has been a maid servant
Woman sweeping the streets of London

Crossing-sweeper nuisance Crossing-sweeper nuisance 1856
Group of young children with brooms, sweeping the ground as a gentleman walks alone, asking for a ha penny. Date: 1856

Boys crossing-sweepers, London boys asking an affluent gentlemen for a penny for keeping the streets tidy. Date: circa 1850s

Notes at the Eton and Harrow Cricket-Match (engraving)
1045536 Notes at the Eton and Harrow Cricket-Match (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at the Eton and Harrow Cricket-Match)

Two young chimney sweeps stealing cakes from a bakers basket (colour litho)
960100 Two young chimney sweeps stealing cakes from a bakers basket (colour litho) by Chocarne-Moreau, Paul Charles (1855-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Snow Sweepers (colour litho)
668753 The Snow Sweepers (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Snow Sweepers. Dated 1865.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright

View of the Town Hall, Market and Abbey Church, from
STC103809 View of the Town Hall, Market and Abbey Church, from Bath Illustrated by a Series of Views, engraved by John Hill (1770-1850) pub

Poor boy snow sweepers (wood engraving)
3245323 Poor boy snow sweepers (wood engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

The City Tron Men (engraving)
960361 The City Tron Men (engraving) by Kay, John (1742-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City Tron Men; or chimney sweeps, two chimney sweepers dressed in kilts)

Trade card of Jeane Tempell, Chimbley Swepers
3038212 Trade card of Jeane Tempell, Chimbley Swepers by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Illustration for The Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb (engraving)
3621471 Illustration for The Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb (engraving) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

The boy crossing sweepers (engraving)
585441 The boy crossing sweepers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The boy crossing sweepers, two young boys holding brooms)

Chimney Sweeps Stealing Bread, 1897 (colour litho)
CHT169356 Chimney Sweeps Stealing Bread, 1897 (colour litho) by Chocarne-Moreau, Paul Charles (1855-1931); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Road-sweeper on the Nevski Prospekt, St Petersburg, 1913 (b / w photo)
833393 Road-sweeper on the Nevski Prospekt, St Petersburg, 1913 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

Sweepers, 1888. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Sweepers, 1888

Banded wobbegong shark (Orectolobus halei) resting on reef, Bullseye fish (Pempherididae) shoal in background. South West Rocks, New South Wales, Australia

Snow Sweepers 1865
Two boys clear snow from in front of a house in a London street. Date: 1865

Street sweeper 1863
Young barefoot boy sweeping the streets for some money. Date: 1863

Women street sweepers, Moscow
Two women street sweepers take a break and sit on a bench in a Moscow, street, USSR Date: circa 1978

Picture No. 12479182
Sweepers - by fan - Jemeluk Bay Gallery dive Date:

Shoaling glassfish (Parapriacanthus sp. ) shoal, Maldives, Indian Ocean
Shoaling glassfish (Parapriacanthus sp.) shoal, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Reef with Pygmy Sweepers (Parapriacanthus ransonetti), Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria), and soft corals. Komodo National Park, Indonesia, October

Shoal of pygmy sweepers (Parapriacanthus ransonetti), Andaman Sea, Thailand

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"Sweepers: From High Street, Tonbridge to Thessaloniki, Greece" In the bustling streets of High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, sweepers diligently work to keep the town clean and tidy. Their brooms gracefully glide across the pavement as they remove debris and ensure a pleasant environment for all. Meanwhile in Thessaloniki, Greece, street sweepers take a moment to rest amidst their tireless efforts. With weary smiles on their faces, they find solace in brief respites before continuing their mission to maintain cleanliness throughout the city. Venturing underwater reveals yet another type of sweeper - not with brooms but fins. In a mesmerizing coral reef scenery adorned with vibrant Gorgonian corals and accompanied by a shoal of Pygmy/Glassy sweepers (Parapriacanthus), these tiny fish effortlessly navigate through intricate formations while performing an essential role in maintaining balance within this delicate ecosystem. The concept of sweeping extends beyond physical cleaning tasks. A glimpse into history takes us back to 1850 when snow they were depicted in engravings battling against harsh winter conditions. Their determination exemplified resilience and dedication even during challenging times. Artistic expressions also capture the essence of "sweeping. " Les Balayeuses or "The Sweepers" is portrayed through thinned oil paintings and pen-and-ink drawings on board. This artwork showcases women engaged in daily chores that often go unnoticed but are vital for upholding societal order. During times of war, sweeping took on new dimensions as women carried out crucial war work in 1916. Black-and-white photographs depict them actively contributing to various industries while shouldering responsibilities traditionally assigned to men. Moving continents brings us to Pimlico's school playground in London where children frolic under watchful eyes ensuring cleanliness remains intact even amidst youthful exuberance. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Philadelphia circa 1920.