Spades Collection (page 3)

A Pit, Backworth (oil on canvas)
TW426800 A Pit, Backworth (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 43x54 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: A pit at Backworth, near Shiremoor, North Tyneside)

A French village in the Pyrenees buried in the snow, the opening of tunnels to help the inhabitants (colour litho)
2814973 A French village in the Pyrenees buried in the snow, the opening of tunnels to help the inhabitants (colour litho) by Beltrame

Woman with playing cards and the King of Spades (colour litho)
6031632 Woman with playing cards and the King of Spades (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with playing cards and the King of Spades)

Ireland. After an eviction: a scene in Mayo, 1886 (engraving)
1199893 Ireland. After an eviction: a scene in Mayo, 1886 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Worker (pencil & w / c on paper)
1213877 The Worker (pencil & w/c on paper) by Marsh, Arthur Hardwick (1842-1909); 18.1x28.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Heaths Court Beauties (colour litho)
731978 Heaths Court Beauties (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heres a show of spades, and not a trump to be seen, Heaths Court Beauties No. 12)

The streets of civilization (colour litho)
2778447 The streets of civilization (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The streets of civilization)

Muscle, spades and picks (colour litho)
2794173 Muscle, spades and picks (colour litho) by Millar, Harold Robert (1869-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muscle, spades and picks)

One of the most remarkable examples of generous patriotism is that offered by the mountain people of Corbesassi
2777997 One of the most remarkable examples of generous patriotism is that offered by the mountain people of Corbesassi

Monastic husbandry, illustration from The Church of England
STC393337 Monastic husbandry, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Gardener Harvesting, pub. Erfurt in Thuringia, 1753-55 (engraving)
1123824 Gardener Harvesting, pub. Erfurt in Thuringia, 1753-55 (engraving) by Reicharts, Christian (fl.1753-55); Private Collection; (add.info)

Playing Cards (gouache on paper)
XZL149454 Playing Cards (gouache on paper) by Backofen, Matthias (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; German, out of copyright

King, Queen and Jack playing cards (coloured wood engraving)
BNP159926 King, Queen and Jack playing cards (coloured wood engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Woman with playing cards, and the Queen of Spades (colour litho)
6031638 Woman with playing cards, and the Queen of Spades (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with playing cards, and the Queen of Spades)

Rat hunters (engraving)
820064 Rat hunters (engraving) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rat hunters, to the president and members of the Royal Academy)

Sir Hugh Myddelton, Knight and Baronet (engraving)
964822 Sir Hugh Myddelton, Knight and Baronet (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Hugh Myddelton, Knight and Baronet)

Men cutting turf, Somerset (colour photo)
3093779 Men cutting turf, Somerset (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men cutting turf, Somerset)

The large gallery of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, between the Setta and the Bisenzio, eighteen long... (colour litho)
2783542 The large gallery of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, between the Setta and the Bisenzio, eighteen long... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A rustic duel in the depths of a coal mine took place in Saint Etienne (colour litho)
2778021 A rustic duel in the depths of a coal mine took place in Saint Etienne (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grape Vine Bridge built by US engineers, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
STC354321 Grape Vine Bridge built by US engineers, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge built to cross the Chickahominy River)

Illustration of a garden scene, 1753 (engraving)
497802 Illustration of a garden scene, 1753 (engraving) by Knoop, Johann Hermann (c.1700-69); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving)
XIR371984 Four playing cards commemorating the heroes of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Playing cards painting the White Rose Red, illustration from Alice
2657668 Playing cards painting the White Rose Red, illustration from Alices Adventures Under Ground, pub. 1886 (facsimile) by Dodgson

The Shower of Cards, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland
2657690 The Shower of Cards, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1832 - 98), published 1891 (engraving) by Tenniel

New Playing card designs dating from the French Revolution, 1793 (coloured engraving)
CHT179933 New Playing card designs dating from the French Revolution, 1793 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Four of a Kind (litho)
3093957 Four of a Kind (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four of a Kind. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Country Girl (colour litho)
3093796 A Country Girl (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Country Girl)

Labourers and carpenters (chromolitho)
964101 Labourers and carpenters (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labourers and carpenters (Laboureurs et Charpentiers), an 11th century depiction

Try your fortune
Kiyo Murakami

queen of spades
Rui Correia

Trinity. three men in tuxedos carry a ballerina in their arms
Alexandr

The rabbit hole
Christine von Diepenbroek

The Royal Irish Fusiliers. These pictures were taken with a battalion of the Royal Irish Fusiliers who are in the forward areas of the B.E.F

Holidaymakers at Redcar. 1971

Council workmen constructing a public air raid shelter outside Lloyds Bank in Church Road, Birmingham on the eve of the outbreak of the Second Word War. 1st September 1939

Womens Land Army girls probably taken on farms in North Somerset during the Second World War. Circa June 1942

Icy pavements in Middlesbrough. 1971

Council workmen seen here repairing a road in Kingston Upon Thames January 1939

Digging for cash and helping the environment ? those are the pupils of Lindley County Junior School, who are pictured working on a marsh they have created for a competition organised as part of

Digging in... Parents and pupils at Flockton CofE First School are seen with spades and trowels at the ready to continue their work on bulb and tree planting

Housewives of Forge Row Aberavan seen here building their own road. March 1953 D1204-001

Pupils of Marsden Junior School lead the tree-planting army, they planted trees near the Tunnel End Marsden under the guidance of countryside warden Michael O Rourke. 19th January 1988

Chris Bird and Carole Smithson get in some practice at the sandpit building for the Saltburn Festival contest. 6th July 1988

Australian pioneers of the 1st and 2nd Australian division at work behind the lines near Fleurbaix, just south of the town Armenti?res

Children from Ridpool Junior and Infants School in Hurstcroft Road Kitts Green seen here about to board a train for a day trip to Rhyl in North Wales

Officers of The Royal Army Medical Corps are catching up on paperwork whilst the rest the platoon sleep and relax in Northern France. September 2 1914

School children, left to right, Robert Hilton, Carl Allen, Dabid Foster and Iain Leighton renovating derelict Brandling Station in Felling into a wildlife retreat with a miniature pond, shrubs

Workmen seen here digging latrines in Hyde Park on the second day of the General Strike. Hyde Park was closed for the duration of the dispute and rapidly transformed into great milk and petrol dump

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"Unearthing the Legacy: Spades in South Wales and Beyond" In the heart of South Wales, a group of resilient Welsh women defied societal norms as they took on the role of road builders. With their unwavering determination and strength, these trailblazers became known as the spades that paved the way for progress. Amongst a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. Playing cards from around 1940, one card stands out - The King of Spades. Symbolizing power and authority, this regal figure reminds us of the significance that spades hold in our lives. Not limited to construction work alone, they have found their place in various realms. From digging golf bunkers with precision to being featured in German Playing Card Packs, these versatile tools have transcended boundaries. Even man's best friend has embraced the allure of spades. Picture a golden retriever proudly holding a spade while building sandcastles on a sunny beach. A testament to loyalty and playfulness intertwined with human activities. Drawing inspiration from Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland, " we encounter Alice amidst an enchanting pack of cards where even they wielded mighty spades. This whimsical tale reminds us that even within fantasy worlds, spades continue to captivate our imagination. A timeless scene unfolds along sandy shores; a mother accompanied by her four children enjoying precious moments together under the sun-kissed sky. Their laughter echoes through time as they create memories etched forever alongside seashells and sandcastles. Traveling back further into history reveals glimpses of life captured on film - Beach Scene 1912 showcases carefree individuals relishing seaside delights while carrying trusty wooden-handled spades at their side. Venturing beyond borders takes us to Devon's picturesque beaches where locals embrace leisurely strolls along its pristine coastline adorned with colorful umbrellas and families armed with sturdy shovels ready for seaside adventures.