Piled Collection (#2)

Doughnuts Stacked on a Plate, 1919 (chromolithograph)
2622101 Doughnuts Stacked on a Plate, 1919 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Spanish-American War, Incidents of the United States Mobilisation at Tampa (engraving)
1615650 The Spanish-American War, Incidents of the United States Mobilisation at Tampa (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

An old horse stagecoach proceeded, packed, on the road between Rivarossa and San Benigno, near Turin (colour litho)
2778103 An old horse stagecoach proceeded, packed, on the road between Rivarossa and San Benigno, near Turin (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Rebellion in the Soudan, the Relief of Tokar, 1 March, after the Second Battle of Teb (engraving)
1061524 The Rebellion in the Soudan, the Relief of Tokar, 1 March, after the Second Battle of Teb (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Soudan Rebellion (litho)
1063813 The Soudan Rebellion (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Rebellion)

Watermelons worker
Azim Khan Ronnie

Life in garbage
Dhaka, Bangladesh - November 26, 2016: little child sitting in the garbage at Dhaka, Bangladesh. Sohel Parvez Haque

Albatros L. 72c Albis D-1140
Albatros L.72c Albis D-1140 (msn 10108) of the Hamburger Fremdenblatt newspaper. The L.72 was most likely studied as a bomber during the early secret German rearmament programs

In the folding room, busy workers checking, sorting and putting in order the pages, of the weekly Graphic, before it is sent out to the general public. Date: 1881

Macaroon Folly Creation Date: 1935

Pancake Scramble watched by Royal Family, Westminster School
In March 1919, the Royal Family went to Westminster School to see the famous scramble for the largest piece of the pancake tossed by the chef and to hand the winner a sovereign

HAULING WOOD, MINNESOTA
hauling wood in Minnesota. This enormous stack of logs is piled (how, one wonders ?) onto a sledge which is dragged over the ice by a team of four horses. Date: 1893

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China, Yunnan Province, Baisha, Corn cobs drying in the sun

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China, Yunnan Province, Lijiang, Corn cobs drying in the sun

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China, Yunnan Province, Baisha, Corn cobs drying in the sun

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China, Yunnan Province, Lijiang, Yuhu Village, Corn cobs drying in the sun, beneath the roof of a farm building

England, Cumbria, Keswick, Slate wall of building

Algiers, Algeria - Quarried stone on floating barges in the harbour, awaiting export. Date: circa 1910s

Hop Picking in Kent - Loading Pockets for Market - the writing on the pockets would suggest these were destined for a brewery in Leeds. Date: circa 1906

Amphorae pots, Djerba, Tunisia
Stacked earthenware pots or amphorae on market stall, Djerba, Tunisia Date: 1987

Coombestone Tor in evening light, Dartmoor, Devon, England

Blitz in London -- Taylors Depository, Southwark
Blitz in London -- furniture removed from Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark, on 31 January 1941, and piled up in the street

Bomb damaged street during WW2
A bomb damaged street in Germany during the Second World War, with rubble piled up on either side of the road. Date: circa 1940s

Freshly cut spruce logs, piled wood awaiting removal near Raubling, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Orange wheelbarrow propped up against stacked firewood, Quebec City, Quebec Province, Canada

Pepino Dulce or Melon Pear -Solanum muricatum-

Burning witches at the stake, artwork C018 / 7095
Burning witches at the stake. 1883 engraving of witches being burnt at the stake during the Middle Ages

Recycling aluminium cans. Blocks of crushed aluminium drink cans waiting to be recycled

Colorful fishing traps and motorboats along the beach, Elvas, Alentejo Region, Portugal
Small motorboats moored along the beach with colorful fishing traps piled on the shore with whitewashed buildings in the background; Elvas, Portalegre District, Alentejo Region, Portugal

Spiky desert plants and rock formations at night, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Spiky desert plants in front of rock formations under the starry night sky; Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America

Fresh Carrots From The Garden; Ireland

October October title object twelve months year
October October (title on object) The twelve months of the year, Les XII Mois de l Annee (series title), Three men taste wine

China, Guilin, Piled Silk Mountains, Li River With Reflections In Water A72H

Stack of firewood

Timber harvesting, timber, spruces lying on the road, cleared area behind, Wipperfuerth, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Stacked bales of recyclable cardboard and paper at a sorting centre, Quebec, Canada

Dry wall constructed from individually stacked lava rocks, typical feature of Lanzarote, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

Movie DVDs (digital video) in a stack

Pile of coal. Coal is a type of fossil fuel. When it is burned it releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which contributes to global warming

Three triangular sandwiches piled up on dotted plate, purple napkin underneath

Sculptures of stones on beach, Castellammare del Golfo, province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Street vendor, corner of Cuartel Street, Havana, Cuba
Street vendor with linen piled up on a handcart, at the corner of Cuartel Street, Havana, Cuba. Date: circa 1915

Lowdham Grange Borstal Institution - Woodworking shop
Woodworking shop at Lowdham Grange Borstal Institution, near Nottingham. One boy is sawing wood while another talks to a member of staff. Wood is piled high. Date: circa 1945

The Channel Islands - Landing on Guernsey - Quayside - people, wagons piled with goods. Part of Box 234 Boswell Collection - The Channel Islands Date: circa 1900

VAD Hospital stores, Quex House
The Billiard Room of Quex House was used as the Hospital Stores during the War. Two VAD nurses are seated either side of a table. One is sewing, the other is writing

Patient in Bed 29 Quex Park VAD Hospital
Photograph of a patient (name unkown) in Bed 29 in C Ward at Quex Park VAD Hospital during the First World War. The man has suffered a severe wound to his right hand or arm

Heavily-laden and crowded coach, c. 1820
A crowded coach, heavily-laden with suitcases, trunks and parcels, prepares to depart from a street, c.1820 Date: C.1820

Serving boy carries pile of folded napkins - Colmans Starch
A serving boy carrying a teetering pile of folded napkins, held in place due to the effectiveness of Colmans Starch. Date: 19th century

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"Piled: A Glimpse into History's Forgotten Treasures" Amidst the chaos of WWI's Battle of Champagne, spent shell casings lay piled like a haunting reminder of the relentless violence that engulfed Europe. In war-torn London during the Blitz, salvaged mail stacked high in Calthorpe Street became symbols of hope and resilience amidst destruction. At Le Hocq in Jersey, Channel Islands, locals gathered seaweed meticulously piled on their shores to sustain themselves during WWII's harsh times. The bustling Melon Market in Naples (Napoli), Italy showcased vibrant stacks of succulent fruits, enticing passersby with their juicy allure. Mays Stores at Shepherd Mkt displayed an array of neatly arranged goods, creating a colorful spectacle for shoppers seeking everyday essentials. Near Raubling in Bavaria, Germany, freshly cut spruce logs formed towering piles as they awaited removal - a testament to nature's abundance and human industry. An assortment of bricks stood tall as silent witnesses to architectural marvels crafted by skilled hands across generations and continents. With meticulous precision, a worker sorted colorful oil drums into neat rows - each container holding its own story within its vibrant exterior. Within the Ottoman Empire's realm lay Turkish books carefully stacked together - gateways to knowledge preserved through centuries past and present. Coils of chains were piled under the majestic hull of RMS Queen Mary - an engineering feat symbolizing strength and maritime prowess beyond measure. In Benares (Varanasi), India wood was meticulously stacked for cremations; a solemn reminder that life is but fleeting while honoring ancient traditions with reverence. The Defenders of Rorke’s Drift stood resolute at daybreak on January 23rd 1879 – their unwavering courage immortalized through history’s lens.