Pile Collection (#51)

Duchess of Westminster at Church Army depot
Katherine Caroline Cavendish, Duchess of Westminster (1857-1941), second wife of the 1st Duke of Westminster, opening a Church Army Labour Relief Depot in Artillery Row, Central London

The Communist by George Studdy
Bonzo, detesting Communism in any form, takes a back seat on this occasion. Rather odd cartoon showing a red Bonzo sitting on top of a pile of bones

Anglers glut
A woman in a very chic outfit for fishing (blouse, cardigan, shorts, white shoes and crocheted beanie hat) sits with her rod beside a pile of fish

Lobster trap floats, North Lake Harbour, Prince Edward Island, Canada, North America

Toy bears and Alphabet Squares
Two toy teddy bears, a pile of A, B, C alphabet blocks and a solitary yellow childs shoe

Yemen - Hodeidah - English Consulate in the old Turkish Quarter of the city with its fine Ottoman-influenced architecture (note the cumba)

Scene in a timber yard, Kashgar, western China
Scene in a timber yard in Kashgar, western China, with many logs stacked up. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Street scene in Kashgar, western China
A street scene in Kashgar, western China, showing a man shovelling a pile of sand. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

A French Battery in action near Sedd-el-Bahr
This picture shows one of the guns of a French battery in action in the Gallipoli Peninsula. Throughout thr memorable landing opertaions the French troops rendered valuable assistance to the British

Date Sellers - Marrakesh, Morocco
A stall selling dates - Marrakesh, Morocco. The trader sits halfway up the immense pile of the dried fruit, which he can weigh on the suspended scales alongside his perch

The Green-grocerss Shop. A little girl examines the variety of fruit and veg for sale

Turkey - Basket Seller
A Basket Seller - Turkey

V1 bomb counter measures committee, 1944
The chairmen of the war cabinet committee on operational counter measures against the " flying bomb" or V1: Mr. Duncan Sandys, M.P(centre), with leaders who directed the battle

Captured frogs bid for Freedom
A young schoolboy in his full school uniform get a nasty surprise when the frog he has captured makes a daring bid for freedom, leaping out and away as soon as the airhole-added lid has been lifted

Printing and Mind of Man
Printing and the Mind of Man: a fine example of late Twenties artwork, showing two human figures in the form of modern sculptures

L Muggleton / Wood / Kennerl
LODOWICKE MUGGLETON English Puritan, founder of the Muggletonian Sect

Sir Francis Drake (1542-1596)
Engraving of Sir Francis Drake (1542-1596), Elizabethan explorer and seafarer. In 1577 he and his crew became the first Englishmen to circumnavigate the globe

Pile of Pots / Sakara
A street in Sakara. A young girl stands close to a stall selling decorated pots

Lady Mouser at Tea
Lady Mouser takes afternoon tea at her country pile. Do call in to see her, but note that she is awfully keen on punctuality

Young Gypsy Child
A young Gypsy child with a remarkable wool hat sits atop a pile of horse tack and rags drinking from a teated milk bottle under the axel of the family caravan

Temporary Pile Bridge
A temporary bridge is built by French engineers, utilising planks laid on piles embedded in the river bed, a more solid and reliable method than laying them on boats

Mississippi Woodcutter
A woodcutter and his family outside their modest cabin by the Mississippi river. Despite the pile of logs, they do not seem happy in their work

Reading Letters
A man in a suit tries to plough his way through an enormous pile of letters

Caricature of Paul Verlaine, French poet
Paul Verlaine, French poet associated with the Symbolist movement. Seen here in a caricature, with the word Anarchy written across his forehead, playing a lyre, with an arrow stuck through a heart

Wood detail, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Logging and forestry operations - Logs stacked ready for transportation Argyll Forest, Scotland
MAB-8 Logging and forestry operations - Logs stacked ready for transportation Argyll Forest, Scotland Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Fishing nets, Meganisi, Ionian Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

A Chinese girl looking for books at Ditan Park book fair, Beijing, China, Asia

A souvenir shop on Qinghefang Old Street in Wushan district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, Asia

The Spice Bazaar, Sultanhamet, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Stack of firewood typical of the Alps, Austria, Europe

Delivery of packages, Dhow Wharfage, Dubai Creek, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Vegetables for sale, Padova, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Fruit for sale, Padova, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Newspapers for sale, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Camogli, Liguria, Italy, Europe

Traditional rugs with cafe in the background, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Traditional Turkish bagels with sesame seeds for sale, ladies in traditional costume in distance, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Traditional Turkish Baklava for sale, Spice Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Musical instruments for sale, Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar), Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Colourful rugs for sale, Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar), Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Fabrics, rugs, scarves, cushions for sale, Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar), Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Textiles for sale in the market in the village of Pisac, The Sacred Valley, Peru, South America

China Clay workings near St Austell in Cornwall UK
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Global warming is leading to increasingly frequent forest fires
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Beer cans piled up in a garden on Funafuti atol Tuvalu
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Illegal fly tipping in Salford Manchester UK
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Scrap metal at a recycling plant in Blackburn UK
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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 .