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Piled Collection (#3)

"Piled: A Glimpse into History's Forgotten Treasures" Amidst the chaos of WWI's Battle of Champagne

Background imagePiled Collection: VAD Hospital stores, Quex House

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

Background imagePiled Collection: Patient in Bed 29 Quex Park VAD Hospital

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

Background imagePiled Collection: Heavily-laden and crowded coach, c. 1820

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

Background imagePiled Collection: Serving boy carries pile of folded napkins - Colmans Starch

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

Background imagePiled Collection: WW1 - American Artillery Troops at front with 75mm cannon

WW1 - American Artillery Troops at front with 75mm cannon Date: 1918

Background imagePiled Collection: WW2 birthday card, dog cartoon

WW2 birthday card, dog cartoon
WW2 birthday card (inside), cartoon by Richardson, a dog inside its kennel with sandbags piled up all around. Date: circa 1942

Background imagePiled Collection: Oil palm fruits are piled on a road-side along

Oil palm fruits are piled on a road-side along one of the oil-palm plantations (Elaeis guineensis). Labuk Bay, Sabah, Borneo; Malaysia; June

Background imagePiled Collection: A Bibliophile

A Bibliophile
A gentleman bibliophile receives his latest books, delivered to him by a servant, the books piled high on a wheelbarrow. Date: circa 1845

Background imagePiled Collection: Packs turned into a shelter, Western Front, WW1

Packs turned into a shelter, Western Front, WW1
Packs belonging to members of a battalion piled up to form a shelter on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Background imagePiled Collection: The Port of Balaklava, Crimea, 1855

The Port of Balaklava, Crimea, 1855
Engraving showing the port of Balaklava with sentries in the foreground, warmly dressed in boots and thick coats, during the Crimean War, 1855

Background imagePiled Collection: Life Peaches Grapes 1881 Oil canvas 21 1 / 4 x 25 5 / 8

Life Peaches Grapes 1881 Oil canvas 21 1 / 4 x 25 5 / 8
Artokoloro

Background imagePiled Collection: Two trucks loaded with stacked timber driving on forest path, rear view

Two trucks loaded with stacked timber driving on forest path, rear view

Background imagePiled Collection: Wall of the historic early christian Saint Columcille abbey, constructed from piled up stones

Wall of the historic early christian Saint Columcille abbey, constructed from piled up stones, Co Donegal Ireland

Background imagePiled Collection: A cairn on top of the Dung Dung La in Ladakh, a remote Himalayan region in north India

A cairn on top of the Dung Dung La in Ladakh, a remote Himalayan region in north India, Asia

Background imagePiled Collection: Railway Accident at Bullhouse Bridge, Penistone, Near Sheffield, I

Railway Accident at Bullhouse Bridge, Penistone, Near Sheffield, I
RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT BULLHOUSE BRIDGE, PENISTONE, NEAR SHEFFIELD, I. The Part of the Train Which Fell Over the Embankment. 2. The Shattered Carriages Piled Up in the Road. 3. The Guards Van

Background imagePiled Collection: Mill on the water, print maker: Hendrik Spilman, 1742 - 1784

Mill on the water, print maker: Hendrik Spilman, 1742 - 1784

Background imagePiled Collection: Chickens in market, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Chickens in market, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Background imagePiled Collection: Termite mound, Australia

Termite mound, Australia

Background imagePiled Collection: Three piles of stones at sunset, 3D graphics

Three piles of stones at sunset, 3D graphics

Background imagePiled Collection: Business men, managers, figures with euro coins

Business men, managers, figures with euro coins

Background imagePiled Collection: Corn poppy buds, field poppy buds (Papaver rhoeas) on a stone surface

Corn poppy buds, field poppy buds (Papaver rhoeas) on a stone surface

Background imagePiled Collection: Stacked up ice-cream wavers

Stacked up ice-cream wavers

Background imagePiled Collection: Stacked euro notes in bundles with boat made from notes

Stacked euro notes in bundles with boat made from notes

Background imagePiled Collection: Farmer lifting a log

Farmer lifting a log

Background imagePiled Collection: Farmer examining stacked logs

Farmer examining stacked logs

Background imagePiled Collection: Cardboard, shallow depth of field

Cardboard, shallow depth of field

Background imagePiled Collection: Heart-shaped waffles with powdered sugar

Heart-shaped waffles with powdered sugar

Background imagePiled Collection: Cairn

Cairn

Background imagePiled Collection: Cairn at Schluchsee Lake, Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Cairn at Schluchsee Lake, Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imagePiled Collection: Asparagus on the market

Asparagus on the market

Background imagePiled Collection: Stacked stones, cairn on the beach, gravel beach, Pissouri Beach, Cape Aspro

Stacked stones, cairn on the beach, gravel beach, Pissouri Beach, Cape Aspro, eastern Mediterranean sea, Cyprus, Europe

Background imagePiled Collection: Stacked firewood

Stacked firewood

Background imagePiled Collection: Plump bags of rice stacked in a rice warehouse, Battambang, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Plump bags of rice stacked in a rice warehouse, Battambang, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imagePiled Collection: Rice bags waiting to be transported, Battambang, Cambodia, Southeast Asia

Rice bags waiting to be transported, Battambang, Cambodia, Southeast Asia

Background imagePiled Collection: Mould, mildew, mould damage, mould cultures on toast

Mould, mildew, mould damage, mould cultures on toast

Background imagePiled Collection: Cairn in a mountain stream in Koerbertobel, Rappenalptal valley, Allgaeu Alps, Allgaeu, Bavaria

Cairn in a mountain stream in Koerbertobel, Rappenalptal valley, Allgaeu Alps, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Background imagePiled Collection: Cairn, stack of basalt rocks in a creek

Cairn, stack of basalt rocks in a creek

Background imagePiled Collection: Pumpkins and squashes at the autumn market, Granby, Eastern Townships, Quebec Province, Canada

Pumpkins and squashes at the autumn market, Granby, Eastern Townships, Quebec Province, Canada

Background imagePiled Collection: Fresh figs, market in Kadikoy, Istanbul, Asian side, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Fresh figs, market in Kadikoy, Istanbul, Asian side, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Background imagePiled Collection: Stacked colorful pieces of a puzzle

Stacked colorful pieces of a puzzle

Background imagePiled Collection: Stacked piggy banks

Stacked piggy banks

Background imagePiled Collection: Piggy bank on a pile of euro coins, 3D illustration

Piggy bank on a pile of euro coins, 3D illustration

Background imagePiled Collection: Stack of wood, weathered firewood

Stack of wood, weathered firewood

Background imagePiled Collection: Stacked colourful towels, Kerala, India

Stacked colourful towels, Kerala, India

Background imagePiled Collection: Pile of logs in a wood factory, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Pile of logs in a wood factory, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Background imagePiled Collection: Stacked logs, Hiltpoltstein, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Stacked logs, Hiltpoltstein, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Background imagePiled Collection: Woodpile covered with moss, Allgau, Bavaria, Germany

Woodpile covered with moss, Allgau, Bavaria, Germany




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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.