Briquettes Collection

Peat cutting with blocks drying Isle of Skye, Scotland
MAB-20 Peat cutting with blocks / briquettes drying Isle of Skye, Scotland Extracting fuel fossil seam. Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

advertising, match labels with advertising, international labels from: Belgium, Great Britain, Netherlands, advertising for coffee, cigarette, briquettes etc

Occupation of the Ruhr, January 1923 (b / w photo)
5998033 Occupation of the Ruhr, January 1923 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Occupation of the Ruhr, January 1923)

S and E Collier, Ltd (b / w photo)
3650780s and E Collier, Ltd (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s and E Collier, Ltd)

The Crew Of The Hansa Surviving The Winter In A Shelter Built Of Coal Dust Briquettes Floating On Sea Ice, During The Second German North Polar Expedition Of 1869, With The Aurora Borealis Overhead

Peat briquettes used for fuel in private homes are dried by the citizens themselves, Birr, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Asphalt Mine, France - 3
Asphalt mine at Avejan, Saint- Jean de Maruejols, Gard (France) - interior : making the briquettes Date: circa 1910

Cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium), in the back peat briquettes, Birr, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Picture No. 11073432
Fuel Brickettes made from scrap paper and card Field Studies Centre, Elsamere, Kenya

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"Briquettes: A Versatile Fuel Source with a Rich History" From the picturesque Isle of Skye in Scotland to the bustling cities of Belgium and Great Britain, they have been an integral part of our lives for centuries. These compact blocks, made from peat or coal dust, have served as a reliable source of heat and energy. In the early 1920s, amidst political turmoil during the Occupation of the Ruhr, black and white photographs captured workers diligently cutting peat and drying it into briquettes. The demand for this efficient fuel source soared across Europe, leading to captivating advertising campaigns featuring match labels adorned with eye-catching designs promoting coffee and cigarettes. Traveling back even further in time, we stumble upon an extraordinary tale from 1869 when brave explorers on board the Hansa survived harsh Arctic winters by building shelters out of coal dust briquettes. As they gazed at the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis overhead, these resilient individuals relied on these ingenious blocks to keep warm. Closer to home in Birr, Leinster within the Republic of Ireland, citizens took matters into their own hands by drying peat briquettes themselves. In quaint homes nestled among breathtaking landscapes dotted with cottongrass plants swaying gently in the wind stood stacks of dried briquettes ready to provide warmth during chilly evenings. Across borders in France lies an asphalt mine where even there, briquettes find their purpose. Amidst vast underground tunnels carved through layers of rock lay piles upon piles of these versatile fuel sources waiting to be utilized. Whether it's for heating our homes or embarking on daring expeditions in far-flung corners of our planet - they have proven their worth throughout history. From humble beginnings as simple blocks created by hardworking individuals worldwide to being featured prominently in advertisements capturing attention across nations - these little powerhouses continue to play a vital role in our lives.