Peat Collection (#7)

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

Shallow acid lake in bog habitat, Meenikunno Mstikukaitseala Reserve, Estonia, june

Soil blowout on uncultivated peat fen in drying high wind, Bardney / Nocton Fen, Lincolnshire, England, february

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron tomentosum) flowering mass, growing in bog habitat, Meenikunno Maastikukaitseala Reserve, Estonia, june

Common Cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccus) flowering, growing in upland peat bog, Ceredigion, Wales, june

Recurved Peat Moss (Sphagnum recurvum) growing on peaty moorland, Cumbria, England, august

European Mole (Talpa europaea) fortress molehills, on path in snow covered river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

White-faced Darter (Leucorrhinia dubia) adult male, resting on leaf, Whixall Moss National Nature Reserve, Shropshire, England, june

Raft Spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) adult, on surface of water at edge of boggy pool, Whixall Moss National Nature Reserve, Shropshire, England, june

False col SEM of nematode worm on sample of peat
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a nematode worm on a sample of peat. The micrograph shows the layer of " green slime" which often appears on peat & other organic surfaces

False-colour SEM of a nematode worm & Acarus siro

Peat bog. Plants (across top), including sphagnum moss (Sphagnum sp.), growing on a thick layer of peat. Peat is an organic material that forms when plant debris decomposes in anaerobic (airless)

Beaver lodge
A Beaver lodge in the lake at Cottonwood Slough, Jasper National Park, the Rockies, Canada

Moorland seen through a wooden farm gate. Photographed in Exmoor National Park, UK

Moorland valley. Tributary of the River Barle flowing through moorland at Halscombe near Simonsbath, Exmoor National Park, UK

Algae in soil, SEM
Algae in soil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of peat in a flower pot showing the surface layer microworld. To the eye this layer is the green slime

Great sundew (Drosera anglica). This plant is carnivorous, feeding on insects that become trapped in the sticky hairs on its leaves. Photographed in August

Smooth rupturewort (Herniaria glabra). Photographed in May

Squash (Cucurbita pepo One Ball F1 )
Squash seedling roots (Cucurbita pepo One Ball F1 ) growing through the walls of a peat pot. A peat pot is used for starting seeds and is made from compressed peat

Stacked peat pots. This pot is used for starting seeds and is made from compressed peat. The entire pot can be planted and the roots of the seedling grow trough the walls of the pot

Marsh saxifrage (Saxifraga hirculus)
Marsh saxifrage flowers (Saxifraga hirculus). Photographed in July

Lake and bog at Cottonwood Slough, Jasper National Park, the Rockies, Canada
ROG-14061 Lake and bog at Cottonwood Slough Jasper National Park, the Rockies, Canada Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris) in flower, with insects on leaves. Scotland
ROG-12615 Common butterwort in flower, with insects on leaves. Scotland Pinguicula vulgaris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Moor-king (Pedicularis sceptrum-carolinae). A northern lousewort, Sweden
ROG-12600 Moor-king - A northern lousewort Sweden. Pedicularis sceptrum-carolinae Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cattle - grazing - Market Weston fen nature reserve, Suffolk UK
ROG-13714 Cattle - grazing Market Weston fen nature reserve, Suffolk, UK Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Marsh saxifrage (Saxifraga hirculus). Beautiful but rare saxifrage. Also sometimes grown in gardens. Very rare in UK
ROG-12664 Marsh saxifrage Beautiful but rare saxifrage. Also sometimes grown in gardens. Very rare in UK. Saxifraga hirculus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

A Holiday in the Broads (2 / 2)
A splendid set of two postcards depicting aspects of two ladies holiday to the Norfolk Broads. In this second photograph, the ladies are watching the actions of a mechanical scoop

Peat Fields / Somerset
Wedmore, Somerset. The peat is cut in squares, then slabs and then stacked into round stacks to dry. This takes about 2 months and then it is ready for fuel

Peat Cutting / Connemara
Peat cutters in a Connemara dale, Ireland

Lesser bladderwort (Utricularia minor). Dorset bog
ROG-12469 Lesser bladderwort Dorset bog. UK Utricularia minor Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Aerial image of peat extraction, Westhay Moor, near Glastonbury, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Estonia - Peat bog in Nigula national park
WAT-12687 Estonia - Peat bog in Nigula national park M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Peat Cutting Sutherland, Scotland
ROG-5459 Peat Cutting Sutherland, Scotland Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Peat bog nature reserve, near Zakopane; south Poland. Open-cast peat digging
ROG-11561 Peat bog nature reserve, near Zakopane south Poland Open-cast peat digging Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Recently dug peat blocks drying Isle of Islay Scotland UK
MAB-688 Recently dug peat blocks drying Isle of Islay Scotland UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Exposed peaty black soil Chapel Fell St Johns Chapel Yorkshire Northumberland border UK
MAB-690 Exposed peaty black soil Chapel Fell St Johns Chapel Yorkshire Northumberland border UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Butterwort - an inconspicous insectivorous plant in flower Ben Eighe National Nature Reserve, Scotland
MAB-170 Butterwort Ben Eighe National Nature Reserve, Scotland Pinguicula vulgaris an inconspicous insectivorous plant in flower

Red grouse - adult male looking out from cover in heather, Cairngorms, Scotland, UK
DK-19 Red grouse - adult male looking out from cover in heather Cairngorms, Scotland, UK Lagopus lagopus scoticus David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Sinclair's Bay, south of Keiss, north-east Caithness, east coast of Scotland
AW-6851 Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Sinclair's Bay south of Keiss, north-east Caithness, east coast of Scotland. Water of the Burn of Lyth flows through Loch of Wester

Peat used for fires, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, South America

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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.