Piled Collection (#6)

Workload, conceptual image. Large pile of folders on a desk

Old luggage in a pile

Wrapped hay bales
Hay bales wrapped in polyethylene. Photographed in Cumbria, UK

Internet shopping, conceptual image. World Wide Web (WWW) symbol on a pile of coins, representing the amount of money spent online by consumers

European single currency. Euro symbol on a pile of coins

Japanese currency. Yen symbol on a pile of coins

Paragraph symbol on coins
Paragraph symbol on a pile of coins

Wood pile habitat in a wildlife conservation garden. The wood creates a habitat for invertebrates and fungi. Photographed in Weymouth, UK, in June

Seaweed covered beach. These are mostly kelps, tangles and oar weeds. There is a covering of several feet after the seaweed was washed on to the beach after a storm

Gondoliers straw hats, Venice, Italy, Europe

Policemen in gas masks on their motor cycles
Two long lines of Metropolitan Police officers on their motor cycles, one with a sidecar. They are all wearing masks in case of a gas attack. Sandbags are piled up outside the building on the right

The Rag and Old Iron Sellers
The Rag Sellers. " Rags, old iron for sale!". A scruffy street urchin wheels a pram jam-packed with rags and old iron - her baby sibling atop the pile - through the streets of Paris

Harvesting kelp
A boat is piled high with kelp and rowed ashore by two sullen-looking gentlemen

Making Pastry
Pastry is rolled out on the sideboard, then once cooked, the maid is shown removing the pie from the oven, and then once again with plates piled up high, ready for serving

The Bird Shop. A young girl looks up at the piles of filled bird cages in the shop

Dredging the Land for Gold. Mining Extraordinary. Leaving De
Photograph of the mounds of stones and earth piled up behind the gold dredger as they are disgorged on the conveyor belt

America, The Chinese in San Francisco. In the Chinese marker
Street scene with goods piled on a table under an awning for sale, chinese lanterns and hangings decorating the shop

USA / New Orleans / Levee
Ships await their cargo, which is piled high on the Levee at New Orleans

Confederate Troops leaving Brownsville; American Civil War
Engraving showing the Confederates quitting Brownsville, Texas, on hearing of the approach of Federal transports. Wagons were piled high with goods as the Confederates flee

Mobile Ironmonger
A mobile ironmonger from Hirst Martock, Somerset, his lorry piled high with pots and pans, bath tubs, baking trays, lino etc

Fifties Curls / Woof
A short fifties hairstyle with soft curls piled up off the face

Junk Shop Exterior
Exterior of a junk shop; junk is piled high in a yard with a guard dog to discourage thieves

Big Hair of C. 1918
An example of the big hair style fashionable around this date. The hair is curled & piled high up on the head, with large curls at the cheeks & a short fringe

Gibson Girl / Blue Dress
A fashionable Gibson Girl, with hair piled up on her head, long elegant dress and a slim waist

Aristocratic Couple 1780
She watches from beneath her parasol while he helps himself to a pinch of snuff; she moves her head carefully so as not to endanger her elaborately high-piled hair-do

Paddington Luggage Shop
Suitcases and trunks piled high outside a luggage shop in Paddington, London

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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.