Spoil Collection

Aerial view of lead rakes, spoil heaps from ancient mines, White Peak, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, september

Section of Thames Tunnel (1825-1843) showing men at work in shield (right) while others take away spoil
530612 Section of Thames Tunnel (1825-1843) showing men at work in shield (right) while others take away spoil. Picture also shows construction of arched masonry lining using Roman cement behind

Panama Canal: cutting a channel to divert the river Chagres during the de Lesseps attempt to dig the Panama Canal
529966 Panama Canal: cutting a channel to divert the river Chagres during the de Lesseps attempt to dig the Panama Canal. West Indian labourers filling trolleys with spoil

Man on coal spoil tip Blaenavon, South Wales
A man walks along the edge of a coal spoil tip above council houses in Blaenavon, South Wales. 1988

Kilton Hill Ironstone Mine 28839_050
Kilton Hill Ironstone Mine, Redcar and Cleveland, 2015. NZ6917

ruination
Marjan Mashhadi

Rain Continues To Spoil The Opening Day 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport

The Young Amateur and the Wicked Uncle (litho)
5221865 The Young Amateur and the Wicked Uncle (litho) by Taylor, C.J. (fl.1889); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Amateur and the Wicked Uncle)

A Cased Pair of Pistols, Reputedly Owned by Napoleon, Perin Le Page, c
1765790 A Cased Pair of Pistols, Reputedly Owned by Napoleon, Perin Le Page, c.1813-5 (wood, iron, gold) by Lapage (fl. 1826); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Tale of a Dog (engraving)
1062425 Tale of a Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tale of a Dog. Illustration for The Graphic)

Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth. Artists interpretation of a traditional proverb. Artist: Helen GC Marsh Lambert. Date: circa 1916

Play with the dog, and he ll spoil your clothes (engraving)
3631165 Play with the dog, and he ll spoil your clothes (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Play with the dog, and he ll spoil your clothes)

The British Museum, Nineveh Sculptures (engraving)
1609276 The British Museum, Nineveh Sculptures (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Museum, Nineveh Sculptures)

The Coursing Meeting at Altcar, near Liverpool (engraving)
1590499 The Coursing Meeting at Altcar, near Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coursing Meeting at Altcar, near Liverpool)

Mr Rassams Assyrian Discoveries at Kalakh, Fac-Similes of Two of the Bronze Plates from the Great Trophy (engraving)
1059983 Mr Rassams Assyrian Discoveries at Kalakh, Fac-Similes of Two of the Bronze Plates from the Great Trophy (engraving) by English School

A female prisoner and camel, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh
2963355 A female prisoner and camel, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Bushmen driving off cattle belonging to the Kaffirs (litho)
KDC384258 Bushmen driving off cattle belonging to the Kaffirs (litho) by Lefman, (fl.1871); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Carlist War in Spain (engraving)
1053436 The Carlist War in Spain (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carlist War in Spain)

The Afghan War, with the Bombay Division (engraving)
1058755 The Afghan War, with the Bombay Division (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, with the Bombay Division)

A Fancy Dress Bazaar in the Country (engraving)
1061653 A Fancy Dress Bazaar in the Country (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fancy Dress Bazaar in the Country)

A Days Partridge Shooting, Barbary (engraving)
1037896 A Days Partridge Shooting, Barbary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Partridge Shooting, Barbary)

The Wily Shikari and the Greedy Saurian, an Ingenious Expedient (engraving)
1050911 The Wily Shikari and the Greedy Saurian, an Ingenious Expedient (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wily Shikari and the Greedy Saurian)

War Reliefs of Tiglath-Pileser III (BC 745 - 172) late 19th Century (photogravure)
3026003 War Reliefs of Tiglath-Pileser III (BC 745 - 172) late 19th Century (photogravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Why didn t you get married while you were away? (colour litho)
2816164 Why didn t you get married while you were away? (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why didn t you get married while you were away)

The War in Kaffirland (engraving)
1617278 The War in Kaffirland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Kaffirland. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 August 1846)

A Run with the Eton Beagles (engraving)
1616590 A Run with the Eton Beagles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Run with the Eton Beagles)

Iron Age (engraving)
973776 Iron Age (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron Age. Illustration for Flaxmans Classical Outlines by John C L Sparkes (Seeley)

The Royal Visit to India, the Prince of Wales hunting with the Cheetah at Muckinpoora (engraving)
1049490 The Royal Visit to India, the Prince of Wales hunting with the Cheetah at Muckinpoora (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to India)

The Legend of the Laughing Oak (chromolitho)
1045896 The Legend of the Laughing Oak (chromolitho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Legend of the Laughing Oak)

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variety not identified Grass Brown subject Blue b/g

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Pinus contorta latifolia Pine - Lodgepole pine Brown subject Blue b/g

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Welwitschia mirabillis Welwitschia Green subject Blue b/g

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Acaia erioloba Camel thorn Brown subject Blue b/g

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Acaia erioloba Camel thorn Brown subject Blue b/g

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Acaia erioloba Camel thorn Brown subject Blue b/g

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Aloe dichotoma Quiver tree Green subject Blue b/g

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Variety not identified Brown subject Brown b/g

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Acaia erioloba Camel thorn Brown subject Blue b/g

Perennial Aquatic Flowering season Summer Plant
Common Water Hyacinth, Eichornia crassipes. Spikes of pale blue flowers of water plant considered invasive outside native habitat

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Betula pendula Birch - Weeping birch Brown subject

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Betula pendula Birch - Weeping birch Brown subject

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Quercus robur Oak Black subject

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Quercus - variety not identified Oak Brown subject

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Fagus sylvatica Beech Brown subject Brown b/g

mangrove, mangrove
Mangrove Mangrove Brown subject

CS_F08
Quercus robur Oak White subject Blue b/g

Chelsea Flower Show 2013, Fera - Stop the spread, Designer Jo Thompson. Silver Flora medal

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Pachycereus Marginatus Colour Editorial Nobody View - Front view View - Side view Foliage Plant Drought resistant Repetition Several Growing Evergreen Outdoor Succulent Stem Sustainable plant Unusual

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"Ruination from the Past: Aerial View of Ancient Mines' Spoil Heaps in White Peak, Derbyshire" In September, as the autumn hues painted the landscape, an aerial view captured a mesmerizing sight in Derbyshire's Peak District. Lead rakes stretched across the land like ancient scars, revealing remnants of once-thriving mines. Amongst them stood towering spoil heaps that whispered tales of toil and triumph. One such site was Kilton Hill Ironstone Mine - its presence marked by photograph 28839_050. This haunting image showcased nature's reclamation efforts amidst man-made ruination. The contrast between lush greenery and decaying industrial structures served as a poignant reminder of time's unstoppable march. As we delve deeper into history, engravings come alive with stories etched upon them. "A Hydropathic Legend" depicted a forgotten era when grand establishments offered healing waters to weary souls seeking respite from life's burdens. Meanwhile, "With Major Lothaire in the Congo Free State" transported us to distant lands where colonial exploits left their mark on both landscapes and lives. Yet not all spoils were borne out of conquest or industry; some came at the hands of unpredictable elements. "Rain Continues To Spoil The Opening Day, " capturing disappointment amidst anticipation, reminded us that even our best-laid plans can be thwarted by nature's whims. Artistic renditions also revealed human follies and familial dynamics through lithographs like "The Young Amateur and the Wicked Uncle. " Here, innocence clashed with mischief as an unsuspecting youth fell victim to his uncle's dubious intentions – a cautionary tale for those who trust too easily. But spoiling wasn't limited to intangible experiences alone; material possessions could fall prey too. Take for instance Perin Le Page's cased pair of pistols reputedly owned by Napoleon himself – now relics tarnished by time but still bearing the weight of history.