Peat Collection (#5)

Cloud reflections in a flooded peat cutting area, Stammbeckenmoor near Raubling, Alpine Uplands, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Silted peat bog with birch grove and rushes, Stammbeckenmoor near Raubling, Alpine Uplands, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Cloud reflections at a blackwater peat bog in a flooded peat cutting area, Stammbeckenmoor near Raubling, Alpine Uplands, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Oblong-leaved sundew, spoonleaf sundew -Drosera intermedia- on waterlogged peat soil

Waterlogged, renatured bog with bulrushes -Schoenoplectus lacustris-, common reed -Phragmites australis- and birches -Betula pubescens-, former peat cultivation region, Raubling, Upper Bavaria

Old peat dig with a large layer of turf, Grundbeckenmoor Rosenheim, near Raubling Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Stacks of peat sods left or drying in the traditional manner, Grundbeckenmoor Rosenheim, near Raubling, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Woodlands near loch Awe
Wet and mossy woodland forest along the shores of Loch Awe in the Scottish highlands

Woodlands along the shores of loch Awe in the Scottish highlands

IRELAND: PEAT DIGGING. An Irish man and woman digging for peat to use as fuel. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

IRELAND: PEAT FUEL, c1903. Women carrying peat for fuel in the village of Dooagh on Achill Island, Ireland. Stereograph, c1903

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Marsh Clubmoss with fertile fronds on wet peat Studland, Dorset, UK

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Peat Cutting. Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Date:

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Peat Cutting. Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Date:

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Peat Cutting. Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Date:

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Peat Cutting. Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Date:

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Peat Cutting. Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Date:

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Peat Cutting. Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Date:

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Peat Cutting. Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Date:

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Cut Peat for fuel drying on moor. Orkney, UK. Date:

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Peat Digging for fuel. Orkney, UK. Date:

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Peat Digging for fuel. Orkney, UK. Date:

German Woman takes a mud bath
Greetings from the Mud Bath! German Woman takes a mud bath to cure hersef of all aches and pains. Useful for conveniently temporarily preserving ones modesty

Peat Carriers, Scotland
Scottish Peat Carriers, their heavy loads tied into wicker backpacks. Date: circa 1908

Peat drying in the wind for fuel at Long Island Sheep Farms, outside Stanley, Falkland Islands, U. K
Peat drying in the wind for fuel at Long Island Sheep Farms, outside Stanley, Falkland Islands, U.K. Overseas Protectorate, South America

Irish peat burning on multi-fuel stove, Chipping, Lancashire, England, January

Marsh Clubmoss (Lycopodiella inundata) fertile frond, growing on wet peat, Studland, Dorset, England, August

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England - Aerial view, Peat Extraction, Westhay Moor Date:

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Tierra del Fuego - mountain range reflects in a little pond in a bog surrounded by red peat moss Date:

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Old Peat Workings at Eshaness Date:

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Fenland - Remains of the era of peat digging, leeves - Fisherman with punt Date:

Viru Bog (Viru Raba) peat swamp, Lahemaa National Park, Harjumaa, Laane-Virumaa, Estonia, Baltic States, Europe

The Peat Cart: Cutting peat, also called turf, on the Yorkshire Moors. Stacks of peat which have been cut earlier can be seen on the hillside

Carrying Peat

Whittlesea Mere, Carting Peat from the Stack, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Peat extraction, cut turves drying on moor, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, May

Peat extraction, dried cut turves on moor, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, May

Peat extraction, tractor pulling mechanical peat extractor, working on peat bog, Sweden

Close-up of peat falling from the open palms of a pair of hands

Man inserting magnolia cutting in pot containing peat and bark

Vegetable seedling plug from biodegradable pot showing leaves and fibrous roots

Desmid and Sphagnum Moss C016 / 9743
Photomicrograph of a Desmid floating above decaying Sphagnum Moss. Sample collected at Cors Caron raised bog near Tregaron West Wales

River Teifi at Cors Caron bog C016 / 9742
The River Teifi flowing through raised bog habitat at Cors Caron Bog, near Tregaron, West Wales. Raised bogs develop from a lake or flat marshy area

Desmid and Sphagnum Moss C016 / 9733
Photomicrograph of a Desmid floating above decaying Sphagnum Moss. Sample collected at Cors Caron raised bog near Tregaron West Wales

Desmid and Sphagnum Moss C016 / 9739
Photomicrograph of a Desmid floating above decaying Sphagnum Moss. Sample collected at Cors Caron raised bog near Tregaron West Wales

Eriophorum sp. and Drosera sp. artwork C016 / 5940
cotton grass (Eriophorum sp.) and sundew (Drosera sp.) plants. Drawing from Watercolour and pencil drawings of birds, mammals and boats of the Shetland Islands

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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.