Peat Collection (#2)

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125 Series 1B G-AWUF
Hawker Siddeley HS.125 Series 1B/522 G-AWUF (msn 25090), of Guinness Peat Aviation (GPA), at Edinburgh Airport / RAF Turnhouse. Date: circa 1975

Peat Collecting 1877
Peat collection in Loch Maree, Wester Ross in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. Date: 1877

Man gathering peat, to keep the home fires burning through the winter. Date: 1890s

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Peat cutting on Shetland, Scotland. the peat is drying next to the peat bank it was cut from. Shetland, Northern Isles, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Peat cutting on Shetland, Scotland. the peat is drying next to the peat bank it was cut from. Shetland, Northern Isles, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Peat cutting on Shetland, Scotland. the peat is drying next to the peat bank it was cut from. Shetland, Northern Isles, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Peat cutting on Shetland, Scotland. the peat is drying next to the peat bank it was cut from. Shetland, Northern Isles, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Peat cutting on Shetland, Scotland. the peat is drying next to the peat bank it was cut from. Shetland, Northern Isles, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Peat cutting on Shetland, Scotland. the peat is drying next to the peat bank it was cut from. Shetland, Northern Isles, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Peat cutting on Shetland, Scotland. the peat is drying next to the peat bank it was cut from. Shetland, Northern Isles, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Peat cutting on Shetland, Scotland. the peat is drying next to the peat bank it was cut from. Shetland, Northern Isles, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Peat cutting on Shetland, Scotland. the peat is drying next to the peat bank it was cut from. Shetland, Northern Isles, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

Remains of a submerged forest, Scotch Pine (b / w photo)
6013455 Remains of a submerged forest, Scotch Pine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of a submerged forest, Scotch Pine)

Peat (engraving)
2807099 Peat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peat. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Highways and Byways in Denmark, Sketches in Jutland (engraving)
1599076 Highways and Byways in Denmark, Sketches in Jutland (engraving) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highways and Byways in Denmark, Sketches in Jutland)

The Glenlivet Scotch Whisky Distillery (engraving)
1596639 The Glenlivet Scotch Whisky Distillery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Glenlivet Scotch Whisky Distillery)

Peat gatherers at work (coloured photo)
5999847 Peat gatherers at work (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peat gatherers at work. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Peat Mining, 1869 (oil on canvas)
474333 Peat Mining, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Wade, Thomas (1828-91); 90x70 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Peat cutting (engraving)
655021 Peat cutting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peat cutting. Illustration from Irish Pictures by Richard Lovett (Religious Tract Society, 1888)

Peat Carriers (b / w photo)
3103955 Peat Carriers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peat Carriers. Postcard)

Sketches among the Irish Peasantry, Winter Fuel (engraving)
1590256 Sketches among the Irish Peasantry, Winter Fuel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches among the Irish Peasantry, Winter Fuel)

Peat-carriers of Loch Maree, Scotland (engraving)
962181 Peat-carriers of Loch Maree, Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peat-carriers of Loch Maree, Scotland)

Peat Bog, Letterfrack, Connemara (oil on canvas)
CH469064 Peat Bog, Letterfrack, Connemara (oil on canvas) by Watkins, Bartholomew Colles (1833-91); 72.5x113 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright

Crofting Family Cutting Peat, (b / w photo)
495405 Crofting Family Cutting Peat, (b/w photo) by Valentine, James (1815-1880); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutting peat for fuel.); Scottish, out of copyright

Going for Peat (engraving)
671238 Going for Peat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going for Peat. Illustration for Our Own County (Cassell, c 1880)

Tract distributor; Irish car and peat; Old Welsh-Woman; In the shade (engraving)
6010499 Tract distributor; Irish car and peat; Old Welsh-Woman; In the shade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Cruise on the Zuider Zee (engraving)
1614269 A Cruise on the Zuider Zee (engraving) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cruise on the Zuider Zee)

Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, II (engraving)
1041497 Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, II (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes on the Manchester Ship Canal, II)

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 Story of Homesh and Hamish, a Warning to Husbands and Wives (chromolitho)
1056897 The Story of Homesh and Hamish, a Warning to Husbands and Wives (chromolitho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of Homesh and Hamish)

Valley in Bourgogne (Une vallee en Bourgogne). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Valley in Bourgogne (Une vallee en Bourgogne)

The Peat Gatherers, 1850. Creator: David Cox the elder
The Peat Gatherers, 1850

Solway Moss (Liber Studiorum, part XI, plate 52), January 1, 1816. Creator: JMW Turner
Solway Moss (Liber Studiorum, part XI, plate 52), January 1, 1816

Peat Bog, Scotland (Liber Studiorum, part IX, plate 45), April 23, 1812

PEAT SELLER C19
A peat seller. Date: early 19th century

Kilns
Two men cut peat to be used in the tall kilns standing behind them. Date: 1803

Ireland, County Donegal, View across Lough Greenan towards Muckish Mountain from Lough Salt Drive

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Ireland, County Sligo, Peat stacks below Ben Wisken Mountain

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Ireland, County Donegal, Glengash Pass, Turf Stack in barren landscape

Natives Going for Peat, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Natives Going for Peat, 1898. Domestic chores at Loch Maree in Wester Ross in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. From " Our Own Country, Volume III"

Throwing peat into trailer during peat cutting, County Clare
Throwing peat into a trailer during peat cutting, County Clare, Ireland Date: 1992

A farmer sits in the farm kitchen, Co Clare, Ireland
An elderly farmer sits in the farm kitchen and puts the kettle over the peat fire. He wears a cloth cap and wellington boots. Co Clare, Ireland. See also 12445690 - 1247384 Date: 1990

Farm kitchen, Co Clare, Ireland - 2
A farmer and his wife and family sit in front of a peat fire over which a kettle boils in their farmhouse kitchen. County Clare, Ireland. First published The Sunday Times

Peat cutting shoe - 2
Mr Albert Allmark, cutting peat by traditional, sustainable methods, Wixhall Moss, Shropshire. Mr Allmark demonstrates a home-made peat cutting shoe

Industrial peat cutting, Wixhall Moss, Shropshire Date: 1990

Peat cutting shoe - 1
Albert Allmark, cutting peat by traditional, sustainable methods, Wixhall Moss, Shropshire. Mr Allmark demonstrates a home-made peat cutting shoe. First published The Sunday Correspondent Date: 1990

Peat cutter, Shropshire
Mr Albert Allmark, cutting peat by traditional, sustainable methods, Wixhall Moss, Shropshire. He stands by a stack of cut peat with his pet dog. His old tractor is behind him

Farm kitchen, Co Clare, Ireland
A farmer and his wife sit in front of a peat fire over which a kettle boils in their farmhouse kitchen. County Clare, Ireland. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1990

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Peat, a fascinating natural resource with a rich history, has played an integral role in various cultures and industries throughout the centuries. From its use as fuel to its significance in traditional practices, peat continues to captivate our imagination. Dating back to 1831, the Rail Chat Moss project revolutionized transportation by utilizing peat as a foundation for railway tracks. This innovative approach not only improved connectivity but also showcased the versatility of this remarkable substance. Intriguingly, even before that time, peat had already made its mark on history. The Dolls House of Petronella Dunois, crafted around 1676, featured miniature furniture made from peat. This exquisite display demonstrated the creativity and craftsmanship associated with this unique material. The Nydam Viking Ship discovered in Denmark shed light on another aspect of peat's significance - preservation. Buried within layers moss for over a millennium, this ancient vessel emerged remarkably intact due to the preservative qualities of the surrounding environment. Moving across continents and landscapes, we find ourselves amidst Benbecula's Outer Hebrides in Scotland where traditional Peat carts were used for transporting this valuable resource. These carts served as a testament to the hard work and dedication required during peat extraction. Further south in Co. Derry Peat Bog or Fermanagh Peat Bog lies evidence of manual labor involved in cutting turf from these bogs; it was an arduous task undertaken by skilled individuals who understood both nature's bounty and its demands. Meanwhile, nestled within Irish cottages stood proud figures known as "Peat Men. " These sculptures embodied Ireland's deep connection with their land and symbolized resilience amid challenging times when heating homes relied heavily on burning dried blocks of turf. Venturing northward towards Shetland Islands unveils yet another facet of peats' influence - cutting banks for fuel purposes. Here we witness locals meticulously extracting blocks of peat, preserving their traditions and heritage.