Resources Collection (#2)

Advert for Chilprufe wool underwear for children 1941
The children must have Chilprufe. Our difficulty is to make the small ration of wool we are allowed go round. We have, therefore decided as a wartime policy to suspend production of womens

Steam diggers in the USA in front of skyscrapers in victorian times; United States of America

A summer riverside agricultural landscape in southern England.; River Teign, Teignmouth, Devon, Great Britain

Pumpjack with dramatic chinook sky, Alberta, Canada
Silhouette of a pump jack with a colourful dramatic Chinook sky, west of Airdrie; Alberta, Canada

Windmill and tulips at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Oregon, USA
Windmill and blossoming tulips at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm; Oregon, United States of America

Pumpjack in a field, Alberta, Canada
Pumpjack in a field in the foothills and the snow-covered Rocky mountains in the background with a glowing sky at sunset; Alberta, Canada

Pumpjack at sunrise
Silhouette of pumpjack in snow-covered area with an orange starburst sun at sunrise; Longview, Alberta, Canada

Pumpjack at sunset; Alberta, Canada

Wind turbines on farmland
Wind turbines on a vast field of farmland under a cloudy sky; Saskatchewan, Canada

Windmills along a riverbank
Panorama of historical wooden windmills along a riverbank with blue sky and clouds; Zaandam, Netherlands

Sugar Beach, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Sailboat on Sugar Beach, North Kihei, with the West Maui Mountains in the background; Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Tulips and windmill on Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn, Oregon, USA
Tulips close-up in the foreground and a windmill on Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm; Woodburn, Oregon, United States of America

Wind generators
Wind Generators With Clouds In Background

Wind turbine and storm clouds; Northumberland england

Dramatic Clouds With Blue Sky And Wind Mills In A Flowering Canola Field; Alberta, Canada

Dramatic Clouds With Blue Sky And Windmills In A Flowering Canola Field; Alberta, Canada

Water Drop

An Empty Scale

WW2 poster, Save fuel to make munitions for battle
WW2 poster, The wife who squandered the electricity -- Save fuel to make munitions for battle, designed by H M Bateman for the Ministry of Fuel and Power. Date: 1943

WW2 poster, Use less Water! Less Water -- More Shells. Date: 1940s

Dump truck, Tom Price, W. A
Dump truck on display for tourists at Tom Price Iron ore mine

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

Irish drinker receives warning at Taproom door from Priest
" Ye re not goin into that Public House, are ye, Tim?" " Shure, oi am, Yer Riverance." " Then, do ye know the Divel in goin in wid ye." " Faith, thin

Silver and copper works, Chile, South America

The Mint, Santiago, Chile, South America
The Mint of Santiago -- street scene in Chile, South America. 1824

Mules with timber and iron bars, Chile, South America
Timber and iron bars conveyed by mules in Chile, South America. 1824

Women sitting on a rock, Chile, South America
Porte Zuevo -- three women sitting on a rock near a beach, with animals and buildings in the background, in Chile, South America. 1824

People at a fair in Chile, South America
Scenes at a Fair -- people at a fair in 19th century Chile, South America. 1824

State of Texas, United States, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the State of Texas, United States. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

Arabs and others with oil barrels in an unidentified location. Date: circa 1920s

The Netherlands experienced no shortage during WW1
Poor Little Neighbour. According to the French illustrator of this postcard (Emile Dupuis), whilst France and Belgium were starving and suffering shortages in 1916

Phosphate factory, Metlaoui, Tunisia, North Africa
Phosphate factory at Metlaoui, Tunisia, North Africa. Date: circa 1910

WW2 poster, request for salvage
WW2 poster by Fougasse, Please put out all your paper, metal, bones, rags and rubber for salvage, as they can help make tanks, munitions, tyres and planes. Date: circa 1940

WW2 poster, Official scrap iron dumps, bring victory nearer. The Ministry of Supply requesting old iron such as ploughshares, railings, fenders and fire irons for converting into munitions

WW2 poster, Bristles are scarce, Brushes are precious
WW2 Ministry of Supply poster, Bristles are scarce, Brushes are precious. Encouraging people to take care of resources. Date: early 1940s

WW2 poster, And please don t throw FOOD away either
Second world war poster by Fougasse, encouraging people not to waste clothing or food. A sailor on board ship throws his trousers to the winds

Civilian Clothing utility label, WW2
Civilian Clothing utility label inside a cotton garment. The labelling was introduced during the Second World War to help conserve resources

Drilling rig at Rosemanowes Quarry, Penryn, Cornwall
Drilling rig at Rosemanowes granite quarry, near Penryn, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Face workers in a tin mine, Cornwall, with the seam of tin visible on the right. Date: circa 1980s

Collecting and branding horses, WW1
Wanted for the Army -- collecting and branding horses for troops at the stables of W H Smith, the famous newsagents, on the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914

Sarcastic take on the Rigours of war on Home Front - WW1
WW1 - Sarcastic take on the Rigours of war on Home Front by Phyllis Spence. (from left) Standard Dress the Lady of the house horrified by the standardised form of ladies dress encouraged during WW1

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"Exploring the Abundance: A Journey through Global Resources" Map of Australia: Unveiling the vast reserves that lie within the land Down Under, a treasure trove waiting to be harnessed. WW2 poster - Switch off that Light: In times of scarcity, every action counts. A reminder to conserve energy and preserve valuable resources during wartime. Middlesex Fire Brigade in the London Fire Brigade area: Brave firefighters safeguarding our urban landscapes, protecting lives and precious resources from destructive flames. Gas Blow-out - Bolivia: An unfortunate incident reminds us of the delicate balance between harnessing natural gas as a resource while ensuring safety measures are in place. The Domesday Book, Nottinghamshire: A historical record revealing how communities have long relied on their local resources for sustenance and progress throughout centuries. WW2 poster - Don't be fuel-ish: During war's darkest days, wise words urged citizens to use fuel efficiently, emphasizing responsible consumption for a brighter future. Surrey: Delving into ancient archives unveils how Surrey's bountiful lands provided invaluable resources that shaped its history and development. Conserving her natural resources: Mother Nature's gifts are finite; it is our duty to protect them for future generations by adopting sustainable practices worldwide. Norfolk: Peering into Norfolk's past reveals an intricate tapestry woven with tales of utilizing nature's abundance wisely – an inspiration for modern conservation efforts. Roan Antelope Copper Mine, Luanshya, Zambia Africa : Showcasing Africa’s rich mineral wealth while highlighting responsible mining practices that ensure both economic growth and environmental protection go hand in hand. London Family cutting Firewood : Witnessing traditional methods passed down through generations as families sustainably harvest firewood from forests surrounding bustling cities like London. Kalgoorlie Super Pit.