Peat Collection (#6)

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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

Workers excavating peat, artwork
Workers excavating peat, historical artwork. Peat, a solid fuel dug from the ground, is formed from compacted ancient organic matter, including plants such as Sphagnum (peat moss) and Carex (sedges)

Workers drying peat, artwork
Workers drying peat, historical artwork. Peat, a solid fuel dug from the ground, is formed from compacted ancient organic matter, including plants such as Sphagnum (peat moss) and Carex (sedges)

Megaloceros, Irish elk
Also known as Irish elk, Megaloceros lived across Europe and western Asia until it became extinct about 8, 000 years ago

Peat cutting, Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Old peat workings, Eshaness, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, June

Peat moorland habitat with open pools and cotton-grass, Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Boardwalk across raised peatland bog habitat, Tarnawa Wyzna, Bieszczady N. P
Boardwalk across raised peatland bog habitat, Tarnawa Wyzna, Bieszczady N.P. Bieszczady Mountains, Outer Eastern Carpathians, Poland, June

Eurasian Beaver (Castor fiber) dam in flooded beaver pond habitat, in raised peatland bog, Tarnawa Wyzna, Bieszczady N.P. Bieszczady Mountains, Outer Eastern Carpathians, Poland, June

Freistatt peat train
Horses pull a peat train at the Freistatt labour colony in Lower Saxony, Germany Date: 1904

Compost - large bags of peat free multipurpose organic compost in garden. Cotswolds - UK
MAB-771 Compost - large bags of peat free multipurpose organic compost in garden Cotswolds - UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Sack of peat free multi purpose compost, Cotswolds, UK
MAB-214 Sack of peat free multi purpose compost, Cotswolds, UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Red Sundew - Darling, South Africa
ROG-13761 Red Sundew Darling, Western Cape, South Africa Drosera cistiflora Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Peat Working and Cotton Grass with Coast beyond Eshaness, Shetland Mainland, UK LA003228
COS-2013 Peat working and Cotton Grass with coast beyond Eshaness, Shetland Mainland, UK Bill Coster contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cut peat - left to dry for domestic fires - North Uist - Outer Hebrides - Scotland
GET-1820 Cut peat - left to dry for domestic fires North Uist - Outer Hebrides - Scotland Geoff Trinder contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Peat cutting - with cut peat left to dry for domestic fires - North Uist - Outer Hebrides - Scotland
GET-1819 Peat cutting - with cut peat left to dry for domestic fires North Uist - Outer Hebrides - Scotland Geoff Trinder contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Peat cutting - peat used for domestic fires - North Uist - Outer Hebrides - Scotland
GET-1818 Peat cutting - peat used for domestic fires North Uist - Outer Hebrides - Scotland Geoff Trinder contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Europe, Ireland, Carrick. Clouds billow beyond the heathery peat bogs of Carrick, County Donegal, Ireland

Peat Market and Great Church, Haarlem, Holland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Peat market and new church, Hague, Holland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The Orkney Express
A slightly mocking postcard entitled: The Orkney Express, depicting an ox-drawn cart carrying peat and a local farmer Date: 1910s

Cycling Peat

Peat extraction, seam cut through bog with recently cut blocks, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Peat stained river flowing into coastal strait, Glen Logan, Islay Sound, Islay, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, september

Bog Arum (Calla palustris) flowering, growing in bog, Meenikunno Mstikukaitseala Reserve, Estonia, june

Raised bog habitat and old flooded peat diggings, Cors Caron, Ceredigion, Wales, october

View of upland peat bog habitat, Llyn Pen-cor-maen, Ceredigion, Wales, june

Maiden Hair Moss (Polytrichum commune) fruiting capsules, growing in peat bog, Derbyshire, England, april

Peat extraction, seam cut through bog with cotton-grass, Eshaness, Mainland, Shetland, Scotland

Peat cuttings, islander cutting seam through peat, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Peat cuttings, seam cut through peat, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

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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.