Resources Collection (#7)

The Domesday Book, Norfolk
The Domesday Book, a record of the resources and taxable values of the boroughs and manors of Norfolk, extract from the Little Domesday Book Date: c. 1085

Large building in Chile, South America
Hacienda or Country Mansion -- a large building in Chile, South America, with people riding and training horses, and the Andes in the background. 1824

Coypu in a landscape, Chile, South America
A pair of coypu in a landscape of carob acacia trees in Chile, South America. 1824

Two Araucanos playing pelican, Chile, South America
Two Araucanos (natives of Chile) playing at pelican, or bandy-ball, a game similar to hockey, in the high mountain valley of Cuevas, Chile, South America. 1824

Mountain valley of Cuevas with llamas, Chile, South America
The high mountain valley of Cuevas with llamas in the snow, in Chile, South America. 1824

World War Two Rationing - Christmas Dinner in pill form - rather meagre Fare. Date: circa 1941

Travels into Chile, over the Andes
The Canada, a street in Santiago, Chile, South America, with buildings, people and animals. 1824

Cuadrilla shale gas drilling rig, drilling hole before service rig prepares for fracking, Singleton, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, march

National rural resources unit, working in economic and community development, Arthur Rank Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Kennilworth, Warwickshire, England, may

Cuadrilla shale gas drilling rig preparing for fracking, Weeton, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, march

Willow bioenergy crop, Sweden
Willow bioenergy crop. Field of short rotation willow coppice (Salix sp.). Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) is a system of crop production in which high yield woody plants are grown on a 2 or 3 year

Electronic doctor
MODEL RELEASED. Electronic doctor. Conceptual computer artwork of a doctor and a personal computer, representing the medical advice that is available on the internet

Trek net fishing. Fishermen pulling in empty nets from the shore. Trek net fishing off Cape Towns beaches has a long history and is integral to the citys social and economic development

Stephen Salter, South African engineer
MODEL RELEASED. Stephen Salter (born 1938), South African engineer. Salter read physics at Cambridge University before moving to Edinburgh University where he became famous in the 1970s for his

Logs. Harvested wood from a conifer plantation. Photographed in Perthshire, Scotland

Hydroelectric generator
MODEL RELEASED. Hydroelectric generator. Worker inspecting a generator in a hydroelectric power station. A turbine is fitted beneath the generator shaft. Photographed in Scotland, UK

Hydroelectric dam and pipeline at a hydroelectric power station. The dam is situated on a loch. Photographed in Perthshire, Scotland, UK

Deforested conifer plantation and harvested logs

Cost of oil. Conceptual image showing an oil barrel balanced on a set of scales against Euro bank notes. This represents the increasing cost of oil and the impact of oil prices on the world economy

Food miles. Conceptual image showing a loaf of bread balanced on a set of scales against a container of petrol. This image represents the environmental cost of transporting food

Cleared scots pine forest (Pinus sylvestris). Remnants of Caledonian forest, an ancient woodland after many years of logging. Ben Avon is at left

Agricultural overproduction, artwork
Agricultural overproduction. Conceptual artwork of the overfarming of agricultural land, showing an earth goddess with land that has been squeezed of its water, crops, trees and wildlife

Three planet earths, conceptual image
Three planet earths, conceptual composite image. Three is the number of planets that will be needed if the current world population continues at its present rate of consumption of resources

The Earth held by a human hand
Earth held by a human hand. Conceptual composite image of the control humans have over the Earth

Gold ore open cast mining
Open cast mine. View across a large open cast mine that contains gold ore. Open cast mines are used where the ore is diffuse in the surrounding rocks, and thus not suitable for tunnelling

Natural gas condensate production well
Natural gas condensate well. View across part of a production site where natural gas condensate is processed. The condensate is associated with natural gas deposits

Slate mining. View of winding gear above the lift that takes workers down into a slate mine. Slate is a fine-grained metamorphic rock that has very distinct cleavage planes

Cost of gas, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a gas ring in the shape of the symbol for the European Single Currency (Euro), representing the financial cost of using gas

Fossil fuel, conceptual image

Drought, conceptual image. Footprint in dried cracked mud, representing water shortages and drought

Space exploration, artwork
Space exploration. Computer artwork of a mining spacecraft approaching an asteroid in Earths orbit

Moon exploration, artwork
Moon exploration. Computer artwork of lunar prospectors preparing a remote-controlled rover for exploring and drilling into the moons surface in search of exploitable resources

Cost of fuel, conceptual image. Can of fuel balanced on a set of scales, against a piggy bank with money pouring into it. This represents the increasing cost of fuel

Opencast coal mine. Vehicles working at a coal surface mine

Resources required for a New Years Ball, Royal Albert Hall
Illustration showing the resources, in both manpower and consumables, required to organise and hold the New Years Ball, Royal Albert Hall, 1925

A Years Food for the Animals of London Zoo, 1913
Illustration showing the sum total of food required to feed the animals of the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) in 1913

Radium Airship
Other worlds will surely develop their own technologies for space travel : this radium-powered airship of Saturn uses the planets natural resources

Peter at Amsterdam
Peter travels Europe in quest of knowledge : at Amsterdam a naval battle is staged for his benefit. On his return he will strengthen Russias maritime resources

Thieves from Isot, Wonder Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
THE THIEVES FROM ISOT - Invaders from Pluto come to mine Earths mineral resources

Leningrad - Icy Streets
The streets of the city are left to ice over due to the danger of air- attack and the lack of resources

Inside the Ski Dubai complex. Dubai must have the largest carbon footprint of any city in the world per head of
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An energy efficient light bulb
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A traditional light bulb
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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.