Ditch Collection

Folly Ditch, Jacobs Island, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Folly Ditch, Jacobs Island, (c1878). Jacobs Island, a notorious slum on the south bank of the River Thames in Bermondsey, London, was made famous in Charles Dickenss novel Oliver Twist

British soldiers rescuing horse from ditch, Flanders, WW1
British soldiers trying to rescue a horse which has fallen into a ditch, blown by the force from a bursting shell, on the road to Reutel, Flanders, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Avebury ring, aerial photograph. The circles of standing stones and the henge (ditch) at Avebury date from about 2500 BC. The entire site encompasses some 28 acres and comprises a perimeter ditch

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

Menhir Section / Bossenno
A cross-section of a large menhir, close to the site of the Bossenno; a cluster of prehistoric barrows, and a Gallo-Roman villa

Aerial view of tulip fields in the Netherlands

The Quorn Hunt in Full Cry: Second Horses, after a painting by Henry Alken (1785-1851)
XYC158775 The Quorn Hunt in Full Cry: Second Horses, after a painting by Henry Alken (1785-1851) (oil on canvas) by Dalby, John (19th century); 38.x50.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art

UK, Wales, Angelesey. Ancient burial chamber of Bryn Celli Ddu, c. 2000BC, a CADW Welsh Heritage Site. The carved stone standing outside is a replica

Malta / Valletta Bridge
Valletta: Porta Reale, gate and drawbridge over the ditch protecting the inner walls of the city Date: 1909

Castle at Castle Acre, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Oxford Castel C16th ?
Plan of the motte and bailey castle of William the Conqueror showing the ditch, surrounding houses & their gardens, the Session House & St Georges Tower & the keep

A meandering pool and Mont Saint Michel at night, Manche, Normandy, France

FIA World Rally Championship
The Citroen C4 WRC of Sebastien Loeb (FRA) after they retired on Stage 13 with broken front suspension. FIA World Rally Championship, Rd7, Rally Italia, Sardegna, Olbia, Italy

Construction of boats on the banks of the Inorogda River, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
Construction of boats on the banks of the Inorogda River, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

A survey group with instruments on the right bank of the Zeya River, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
A survey group with instruments on the right bank of the Zeya River, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

By the canal-Maricopa, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
By the canal-Maricopa, c1907. Photograph shows a Maricopa woman sitting on the bank of a canal, holding a clay pot

A group of Irkutsk high school students with a teacher on the bank of the river (Ushakovka), 1900. Creators: I. A
A group of Irkutsk high school students with a teacher on the bank of the river (Ushakovka), 1900. This collection presents a series of photographs taken by the Podgorbunskiis. The father, I. A

Prospectors conducting a triangulation survey from the bank of the Zeya River, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Prospectors conducting a triangulation survey from the bank of the Zeya River, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

Lunch for prospectors on the banks of the Zeya River, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
Lunch for prospectors on the banks of the Zeya River, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

The moment of carrying out triangulation measurements under a tower on the river bank, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

The moment of laying the benchmark on the river bank, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
The moment of laying the benchmark on the river bank, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

Winter camp of the survey party on the river bank. 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
Winter camp of the survey party on the river bank. 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

View of the crumbling sandy right bank of the Zeya River, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
View of the crumbling sandy right bank of the Zeya River, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

Caravan of a survey party near the bank of the Zeya River, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
Caravan of a survey party near the bank of the Zeya River, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

A Transbaikal migrant at work on the banks of the Zeya River, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
A Transbaikal migrant at work on the banks of the Zeya River, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

Carrying out leveling on the banks of the Zeya River, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
Carrying out leveling on the banks of the Zeya River, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

Carrying out a scale survey on the banks of the Zeya River, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
Carrying out a scale survey on the banks of the Zeya River, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

Carrying out a scale survey on the banks of the Zeya River, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
Carrying out a scale survey on the banks of the Zeya River, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Creator: John Charlton
The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Boers charged British positions at the Battle of Bakenlaagte, 30 October 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

R A O C men learning the recovering of capsizes tanks at a Midlands training centre. England. The Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) was a corps of the British Army

Hupa fisherman, 1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hupa fisherman, 1923. Indian with spear lying on bank

Moving-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Moving-Apsaroke, c1908. Apsaroke woman on horseback along stream bank by cliff, packhorse beside her

Moat in the reed in the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park at Darsser Ort, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Baltic Sea, Northern Germany, Germany

Rothenburger Weiher and Rothenburger Tor on the city wall of Dinkelsbühl, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Rothenburger Weiher and Rothenburger Tor on the city wall of Dinkelsbuhl, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Pair of swans on Kings Sedgemoor Drain, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England

Welney, Cambridgeshire, UK. A frozen drainage ditch attracts skaters

WW2, R. A. F. Messenger Pigeons
An illustration which shows a man of the Royal Air Force tending the the messenger pigeons. Bomber and reconnaissance aircrafts would carry pigeons in watertight containers

Cartoon, The Valley of the Shadow of Death, by James Gillray. Depicting Napoleon (ironically in the role of John Bunyan's pilgrim, Christian) having to confront an array of problems

A Pasture in Normandy (oil on canvas)
MAN443321 A Pasture in Normandy (oil on canvas) by Troyon, Constant-Emile (1810-65); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

If the Blind Lead the Blind, Both shall Fall into the Ditch, c. 1594 (oil on panel)
471421 If the Blind Lead the Blind, Both shall Fall into the Ditch, c.1594 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 19x19 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

A Forest Marsh with Travelers on a Bank (The Travelers), 17th century. Creator: Jacob van Ruisdael
A Forest Marsh with Travelers on a Bank (The Travelers), 17th century

Possibly: Hop yard, shows poles, wires, irrigation ditch and hop... Yakima Valley, Washington
[Untitled, possibly related to: Washington, Yakima Valley. Hop yard, shows poles, wires, irrigation ditch and hop vine, three weeks before picking time]

Hop yard, shows poles, wires, irrigation ditch and hop vine... Yakima Valley, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Washington, Yakima Valley. Hop yard, shows poles, wires, irrigation ditch and hop vine, three weeks before picking time

Mrs. Bartheloma hauls water from irrigation ditch, Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mrs. Bartheloma hauls water from irrigation ditch. Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon

Mrs. Bartheloma dipping water from irrigation ditch... Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939
Mrs. Bartheloma dipping water from irrigation ditch for home use. Haul drinking water from town four miles over rough road. Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon

Irrigation ditch, showing drop in canal, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Irrigation ditch, showing drop in canal. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Irrigation canal seven miles west of Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Irrigation canal seven miles west of Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon

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"Ditch: A Journey Through Time and Nature's Wonders" Step back in time to Folly Ditch, Jacobs Island, a captivating image captured by an unknown creator around 1878. This intriguing snapshot transports us to a place shrouded in mystery and invites our imagination to wander. Fast forward to England in February, where the hum of a JCB digger echoes through the air as diligent workers clean out roadside drainage ditches that had become overgrown. Their efforts ensure smooth water flow and prevent flooding, showcasing the importance of maintaining these hidden channels. In another corner of history, British soldiers during World War I display their compassion as they rescue a horse from a treacherous ditch in Flanders. Amidst the chaos of war, this act exemplifies humanity's unwavering spirit even amidst adversity. Nature takes center stage with a vibrant wild flower composite blooming with life. Each delicate petal tells its own story, reminding us of nature's resilience and beauty. Journeying further into ancient times brings us to Avebury ring and Menhir Section/Bossenno—a testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. These awe-inspiring structures leave us pondering their purpose and significance throughout history. The enchanting burial chamber of Bryn Celli Ddu on Angelesey Island in Wales beckons explorers seeking connection with our ancestors who lived some 4, 000 years ago. Its presence serves as a reminder that our roots run deep within this land we call home. From above, an aerial view reveals colorful tulip fields stretching across the Netherlands like an artist's palette come alive—an exquisite sight that captivates hearts worldwide. The Quorn Hunt gallops into view after Henry Alken's brushstroke immortalized their exhilarating pursuit. The energy emanating from this painting captures both tradition and adrenaline-fueled excitement shared by riders past and present.