Pile Collection

Bomb damage and crater, Petherton Road, London, WW2
Panoramic view of extensive bomb damage and a crater in Petherton Road, North London, 2 July 1944. A salvage operation took place, pumping out flooded basements

WWI - Battle of Champagne - Spent shell casings
WWI - Spent shell cases from just one battery after the first day of the Battle of Champagne (25th-30th September 1915) Date: 1915

Old Uk Money 1969
A pile of " old" United Kindom currency, including pound notes shillings and copper coins before Decimalisation occurred on 15 February 1971

Two young men sorting through a pile of scrap metal
Two young men, one in a top hat, the other in a bowler hat, sorting through a rather unpromising pile of scrap metal in a junk yard

London - Billingsgate Fish Market - Standing amid the catch
Oh My Cod! London - Billingsgate Fish Market - Standing amid the catch. Date: circa 1908

Traditional Turkish fezes and postcards for sale, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Aubergines, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Envelopes 1940S
A pile of envelopes, all to addresses in Scotland, and all something to do with timber and forestry

Electricity / Voltaic Pile
VOLTAIC PILE The first workable device for generating a consistent flow of electricity, invented in 1799 by Alessandro Volta

Pile of stones used for stone therapy. Bamboo (family Poaceae) is at the top. The stones can be heated and placed along the spine to warm the muscles in the back

Picture No. 12479977
Miniature Schnauzer Dog, 10 week old puppy lying Date:

Vehicle engine scrap metal

Southern Railway Ratcatcher
Official Rat catcher for Southern Railway with Terriers and quarry. Date: 1924

Pile of old cars in a junk yard
A pile of old cars in a junk yard, with an appropriate road sign pointing upwards: One Way Street

The Hay crop from Suttons Grass Seeds
A promotional postcard for Suttons Seeds, Reading - showing women harvesting the hay crop, grown from Suttons Grass seeds

The Scotsman who had his moneys worth
Humorous illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a rotund and satisfied Scottish man sitting at a restaurant table, having managed to eat everything on the set price lunch menu while a waiter removes a

Banana seller, Village of Masango, Cibitoke Province, Burundi, Africa

Irish Leprechaun, or Fairy Shoemaker
An Irish Leprechaun, or Fairy Shoemaker, working on a pile of shoes

Comic postcard, Little girl at the seaside, marooned on a pile of sand. Date: 20th century

USA, California San Luis Obispo. Stacked wine barrels

Coal is unloaded onto large piles at the Ulan Coal mines near the central New South Wales rural town of Mudgee in Australia, March 8, 2018. Picture taken March 8, 2018. REUTERS/David Gray

Castleisland Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co Roscommon, Ireland

General view of Nome, Alaska, USA
General aerial view of Nome, Alaska, USA, in winter. Date: circa 1910

Blitz in London -- Union Road, Rotherhithe, WW2
Blitz in London -- a large unexploded parachute bomb lying on a pile of timber at Union Road, Rotherhithe, SE London. Date: 1940s

Blitz in London -- Saffron Hill, WW2
Blitz in London -- men at work in Saffron Hill, City of London, 26 October 1940. Date: 1940

Man at work in Harris Tweed mill
Man at work in a Harris Tweed mill. Date: 1920s

POSTER: RECYCLING, c1975. Poster promoting recycling, c1975

Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris) harvested crop, heap of roots in snow covered field with deer footprints, near Tattingstone, Shotley Peninsula, Suffolk, England, February

Blitz in London -- Redriff Estate, Rotherhithe, WW2
Blitz in London -- scene of destruction on the Redriff Estate, Rotherhithe, SE London, during the Second World War. Date: 1940s

British artillery men with shells, WW1
British gunners posed with a large pile of 18 pr. field-gun shells which, according to The Sphere, " are to pound German trenches level with the earth." Date: 1916

Picture No. 11772242
Dog Rough Collie adult & puppy on a log pile Date:

Fig sorting - Djanik Elmassian Fig Factory, Izmir, Turkey
Fig sorting at the Djanik Elmassian Fig Factory and depot at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey. A very traditional scene in the main fig-producing region in Turkey. Date: circa 1910s

Venice building foundations, artwork C016 / 7703
Venice building foundations. Computer artwork showing the foundations of a typical building in Venice, Italy. Venice is built on the marshy Venetian Lagoon which stretches along the shoreline

The croupiers who showed signs of emotion 1927
Croupiers starts to sweat after giving all the casinos money to a lucky winner, who is disappearing under a pile of cash in front of him

Galvanic experiments, 17th century
Galvanism. Engraved plate showing various pieces of equipment used to study galvanism, or static electricity. In addition to several plans for making a galvanic pile (battery)

Trigonometry Point
A Trigonometry Point at Buvita in the Belgium Congo, topped off with a broom!

Carpet shop, Kapali Carsi, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Detail of a pile of colourful ponchos, Cuzco (Cusco), Peru, South America

Hats for sale in the souk in the Medina, Marrakesh (Marrakech), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Spices for sale, Dunhuang, Gansu, China, Asia

Papus / Gerard Encausse
DR GERARD ENCAUSSE French occultist

Advertisement for City Meat Dog Cakes
An advertisement for Walker Harrison and Garthwaites City Meat Dog Cakes - the genuine and original. A fierce British bulldog stands on top, guarding his food

Mulranny, Clew Bay, Co Mayo, Ireland

Construction of Blackfriars bridge, London
Builders involved in various tasks atop two huge arches under construction. One of the arches clearly shows the scaffolding required to form such a huge structure. Date: August 1764

The Best People, by Gray and Hopgood
The Best People, a comedy by David Gray and Avery P Hopgood. First produced in England at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool, March 1926, and later the same month at the Lyric Theatre, London

Boy with bicycle wheel, Balham, SW London
A little boy with a bicycle wheel on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Stacking Mountain Turf on the Ballycastle Road - a view of a man and a boy stacking a large pile of turf. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Ballycastle). Date: circa early 1900s

Stacking Turf in Donegal - a view of three people, one with a turf creel on his back, stacking turf into a large pile in a Donegal bog. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Donegal)

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"Unearthing Treasures: A Pile of Stories from Around the World" Old lobster pots at Catterline, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe: These weathered lobster pots tell tales of a bygone era when fishing was a way of life in this coastal village. Charlotte potatoes: Stacked high in a pile, these vibrant Charlotte potatoes are ready to be transformed into delicious dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. Two young men sorting through a pile of scrap metal: With determination in their eyes and grease on their hands, these industrious individuals turn discarded scraps into valuable resources. WWI - Battle of Champagne - Spent shell casings: This haunting pile serves as a somber reminder of the sacrifices made during one of history's most devastating conflicts. Old UK Money 1969: In this nostalgic heap lies remnants of an era long gone – coins and notes that once held value and now serve as reminders of our ever-changing economy. London - Billingsgate Fish Market - Standing amid the catch: Amidst an oceanic bounty lies bustling chaos as fishmongers navigate through heaps upon heaps of freshly caught seafood at one of London's iconic markets. Traditional Turkish fezes and postcards for sale, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe: Delve into the rich cultural heritage with this colorful mound showcasing traditional Turkish headwear and vintage postcards capturing moments frozen in time. Aubergines (eggplants): From deep purple to vibrant green hues stacked together like building blocks; these versatile vegetables offer endless culinary possibilities for adventurous cooks around the world. Envelopes 1940s: Unearthed from dusty attics or forgotten drawers lie envelopes bearing secrets untold – letters exchanged between loved ones during times filled with uncertainty and hope. Electricity/Voltaic Pile .