Bales Collection (#9)

Domestic Sheep, flock, standing in pasture with hay bale at dawn, Trelleck Grange, near Tintern, Monmouthshire, South Wales, November

View of farmland with hay bales in meadow at dawn, Llangorse Lake, Brecon Beacons N. P. Powys, Wales, September
View of farmland with hay bales in meadow at dawn, Llangorse Lake, Brecon Beacons N.P. Powys, Wales, September

View of farmland with hay bales in meadow at sunrise, Llangorse Lake, Brecon Beacons N. P. Powys, Wales, September
View of farmland with hay bales in meadow at sunrise, Llangorse Lake, Brecon Beacons N.P. Powys, Wales, September

American Civil War 1861-1865. First Battle of Lexington also called Battle of the Hemp Bales, 13-10 September 1861, Missouri. Currier & Ives hand-coloured print c1861

African-Americans picking cotton on plantation beside the Mississippi, c1883. Plantation house left, workers cabins to its right. Jetty for loading cotton bales, centre

Interior of Shuna: the Hydraulic Press, Banding the Bales, Egypt, 1873 Engraving

Big bale straw stack in field, Sweden, October

Round straw bales in stubble field, Shropshire, England, September

Round straw bale in stubble field, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, October

Round straw bales in stubble field, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, October

Covered big bale straw stack, Cheshire, England, January

Straw in plastic wrapped round bale, wrapped to be stored outside in winter, in stubble field, Sweden

Tractors rowing and baling haylage in field, Chipping, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, England, June

Kuhn all in one baler and wrapper, wrapping round silage bale in plastic at demonstration with farmers watching, Cumbria, England, May

Plastic wrapped silage bales, loaded onto truck with mechanical grabber, Sweden, may

Round silage bale, with John Deere 4455 tractor and Welger baler, Sweden, june

Silage crop, John Deere 4455 tractor with round baler and bale-wrapper, baling and wrapping round bales, Sweden, august

Silage crop, Massey Ferguson tractor with round baler and bale-wrapper, baling and plastic wrapping bales in field, Sweden, june

Silage crop, round baler taking up cut grass to make bale, Sweden, august

Tractor pulling baler and mechanical bale-wrapper, with plastic wrapped round silage bale, Sweden

Plastic wrapped round silage bale in field, tractor with baler and mechanical bale-wrapper, in background, Sweden

Plastic wrapped round silage bale, wrapped by mechanical bale-wrapper, Sweden

Massey Ferguson 6290 tractor with mechanical loader, carrying plastic wrapped round silage bale, Sweden

Volvo tractor pulling round baler and mechanical bale-wrapper, plastic wrapping round silage bale, Sweden

Plastic wrapping round silage bale with mechanical bale-wrapper, Sweden

Farmer plastic wrapping round silage bales with mechanical bale-wrapper, Sweden

Round silage bales, loaded onto trailer by Massey Ferguson 6290 tractor with front loader, Sweden

Plastic wrapped silage bales, Sweden

Plastic wrapped round silage bales, Sweden

Round silage bales in field, covered in snow, Sweden, winter

Sheep farming, tractor and silage bale for feed in snow covered upland pasture, Elmhow Farm, Grisedale, Lake District, Cumbria, England, January

Case MX120 tractor with Trima loader and Cls round baler, baling straw in stubble field, Sweden, august

Contractor with New Holland T7040 tractor and New Holland big-square baler, baling hay on organic farm, Powys, Wales, July

Round hay bales from harvested field of wild grasses at sunset, West Yorkshire, England, July

Farmer unloading small bales from wagon onto elevator in barn, Sweden

Farmer stacking small bales beside elevator in barn, Sweden

Tractor baling hay crop, pulling baler and wagon, Sweden

Tractor baling hay crop, baler tossing small bales into wagon, Sweden

Hay crop, close-up of hay bale, Sweden

Cattle farming, tractor loading bale of straw into straw chopper used to bed cattle pens, Northumberland, England, May

Stripe-winged Grasshopper (Stenobothrus lineatus) adult, resting on round hay bale in cut meadowland habitat, Antola Regional Park, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, July

Upland Green Bush-cricket (Tettigonia cantans) adult female, resting on round hay bale in cut meadowland habitat, Antola Regional Park, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, July

Domestic Chicken, broody hen, sitting on nest amongst bales of straw, England, February

Biofuel production and use, diagram. At far left the first stage is the source material (biomass, plant or other organic material). This is added to a separation tank (centre left)

Paper mill, France C017 / 7915
Paper mill. Forklifts operating in the warehouse of the Chapelle Darblay paper mill, Grand Couronne, France. This paper mill is operated by the Finnish pulp, paper and timber manufacturer UPM-Kymmene

Paper mill, France C017 / 7907
Paper mill. Workers with bales of waste paper to be recycled for paper production at the Chapelle Darblay paper mill, Grand Couronne, France

Paper mill, France C017 / 7908
Paper mill. Waste paper being sorted and formed into bales to be recycled for paper production at the Chapelle Darblay paper mill, Grand Couronne, France

Paper mill, France C017 / 7906
Paper mill. Forklift carrying a bale of waste paper to be recycled for paper production at the Chapelle Darblay paper mill, Grand Couronne, France

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"Bales: A Tapestry of Agricultural Traditions and Industrial Heritage" From the picturesque landscapes of Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland to the bustling streets of Murraygate, Dundee - a celebration of the Jute Industry, they have played an integral role in various facets of our history. In the tranquil countryside, a majestic Shire horse pulls a hay wagon through fields adorned with golden bales. The timeless scene captures the essence of rural life in all its splendor. Moving southwards to Lancashire, we witness a magnificent Cotton Barge gliding along serene waterways. Laden with bales brimming with precious cargo, it symbolizes an era when cotton reigned supreme and trade flourished. Meanwhile, in Staffordshire's September sun-drenched fields, a tractor pauses to allow a hay bale making machine to release its carefully crafted bundle. This harmonious dance between man and machinery epitomizes the efficiency and innovation driving modern agriculture. Venturing further east into Yorkshire Dales' meadows lies another testament to progress - a Massey Ferguson tractor equipped with McHale baler diligently rounds up silage into perfectly formed bales. Here lies evidence that tradition can seamlessly intertwine with technology for optimal results. Devon's idyllic landscape reveals yet another facet of farming as round straw bales stand proudly on stubble fields under the strong morning sunlight. Their presence not only signifies hard work but also serves as nature's canvas painted by light and shadow. Across borders in County Fermanagh stands Crom Castle - ancestral home to Lord Erne and the Crichton family. Nestled amidst lush surroundings are neatly stacked bales; their presence evokes memories passed down through generations. Beyond agriculture lies unexpected connections – like that Good Luck card adorned with cricket bats, ball, and wicket resting against hay bales. It reminds us how even sports find solace among these humble bundles, bridging the gap between tradition and recreation.