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Digger Collection (#7)

"Digger: Unleashing the Power of Machinery in Various Landscapes" Witness the impressive display of JCB Extradig diggers gracefully lined up in a vast field

Background imageDigger Collection: Fall of meteorites at Hatford, Berkshire, UK

Fall of meteorites at Hatford, Berkshire, UK
When meteorites fall at Hatford, Berkshire, Mistress Greene, a witness, has one dug up, though one of the diggers swoons in terror

Background imageDigger Collection: Gulls feeding on a rubbish tip in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, UK

Gulls feeding on a rubbish tip in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, UK
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Background imageDigger Collection: Workers working on reclaiming land from the sea for another exclusive hotel development in Dubai

Workers working on reclaiming land from the sea for another exclusive hotel development in Dubai
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageDigger Collection: Demolishing council houses on the sink estate of Raffles in Carlisle Cumbria UK

Demolishing council houses on the sink estate of Raffles in Carlisle Cumbria UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageDigger Collection: Bulldozers rebuilding the sotrm beach in Cley Norfolk UK. As climate change induced sea level rise

Bulldozers rebuilding the sotrm beach in Cley Norfolk UK. As climate change induced sea level rise takes hold areas of
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageDigger Collection: Road closed in Ambleside for resurfacing UK

Road closed in Ambleside for resurfacing UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageDigger Collection: road works in Ambleside UK

road works in Ambleside UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageDigger Collection: A small scale quarry in ilulissat on greenland

A small scale quarry in ilulissat on greenland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageDigger Collection: Racial / Digger Men 1866

Racial / Digger Men 1866
Two Digger Indians of the Yosemite Valley, photographed in a studio wearing elements of native and western dress, including a top hat with a bugle motif and feather

Background imageDigger Collection: Digger Camp

Digger Camp
DIGGER INDIAN encampment at Knights Ferry, Stanislaus County

Background imageDigger Collection: Racial / Digger Couple

Racial / Digger Couple
Digger Indian couple from California. They have each placed an arm on the others shoulder and gaze out at the viewer

Background imageDigger Collection: Indians of Yosemite

Indians of Yosemite
Indians of the Yosemite Valley. A man, woman and two children pose in a studio

Background imageDigger Collection: American Notes / Dickens

American Notes / Dickens
The Gold Digger. A character from the chronicle of Dickens first American visit in 1842 which was written largely from letters sent home to his friend John Forster




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"Digger: Unleashing the Power of Machinery in Various Landscapes" Witness the impressive display of JCB Extradig diggers gracefully lined up in a vast field, ready to conquer any terrain. Battling against nature's overgrowth, an industrious JCB digger diligently cleans out roadside drainage ditches in England, February. The mechanical digger stands tall as a symbol of progress and efficiency, transforming landscapes with its mighty strength. Swanley road widening project of 1938 showcases the early utilization of diggers to enhance transportation infrastructure for future generations. In 1939, the Women's Land Army fearlessly joins forces with mechanical diggers to cultivate fields and support their nation during challenging times. A determined man maneuvers his trusty mechanical digger through a muddy field, conquering obstacles one scoop at a time. Outside Plough Inn in Pyecombe, Sussex, badger hunters rely on their digging skills alongside powerful machinery to navigate underground tunnels. Construction workers near Workington install vital power cables from Robin Rigg offshore wind farm amidst the picturesque Solway Firth landscape. Extreme weather-induced landslides like Thirlmere's blockade on A591 road highlight the urgent need for adaptation due to climate change impacts. January 1949 witnessed pipe laying operations bringing modern amenities closer to cottages while embracing technological advancements. Excavators stand strong along Dunoon's coastline as they build robust sea defenses against nature's relentless waves in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. In various scenarios across different eras and locations, these captivating images capture how mankind has harnessed the power of "diggers" - be it for construction projects or battling environmental challenges.