Sewer Collection (#7)

"Unveiling the Hidden World Beneath: Exploring Sewers from Jerusalem to London" From the ancient streets of Israel's Jerusalem

Sewer Collection: Clearing Bristol Sewers

Clearing Bristol Sewers
Three workers use spades and a pneumatic drill to clear/expand the tunnel space in Bristols underground sewerage system. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Sewer Collection: Sewer Construction under London, 1910

Sewer Construction under London, 1910
Illustration showing the construction of a sewer from Belgrave Square to Barking, under London, in 1910. On the right of the image is the Greathead Shield

Sewer Collection: Work on the Fleet Street Sewer, London, 1845

Work on the Fleet Street Sewer, London, 1845
Engraving showing the construction work undertaken to deepen the Fleet Street sewer, in London in 1845

Work on Sewer, London
Constructing a London sewer pipe in the open

Rats in Sewer & Boys
Boys fishing in a sewer in Milan, Italy, are alarmed by rats

Sewer Collection: A sewer drain overcome with flood water, Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

A sewer drain overcome with flood water, Ambleside, Cumbria, UK
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Sewer Collection: Ratcatcher in Sewer 1870

Ratcatcher in Sewer 1870
A ratcatcher at work in the sewers of London

Sewer Collection: Drainage / Peckham Sewer

Drainage / Peckham Sewer
Tunnelling for a sewer in Peckham, London : The bottom of a shaft in the southern high-level sewer

Paris Sewer Visit
Visiting the sewers of Paris - the ladies are conducted by a special boat

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"Unveiling the Hidden World Beneath: Exploring Sewers from Jerusalem to London" From the ancient streets of Israel's Jerusalem, where the Via Dolorosa intertwines with the Arch of Ecce Homo, to the bustling cityscape of London's Thames Embankment designed by Bazalgette in 1867, sewers have silently played a vital role in our daily lives. Like a mischievous Milky Monkey swinging through utility pipes turned artwork, these underground networks have been witness to tales both extraordinary and mundane. Just as Ernest Flammarion captured Parisian sewer cleaners diligently at work in 1931, we too must acknowledge their tireless efforts that keep our cities clean. In Jean de La Fontaine's fable "The Rat that Withdrew from the World, " we find parallels between its protagonist seeking solace underground and those who venture into labyrinthine tunnels beneath London's streets. Clad in heavy oilskin protective clothing reminiscent of textile mountains, these brave men comb through blockages dating back to 1881. Amidst this subterranean world lies an unexpected juxtaposition - a woman sewing amidst it all. Her needle dances delicately as she mends fabrics aboveground while others delve deep below for different purposes altogether. As we reflect on historical milestones like Fleet Street Sewer's construction in 1845 or ongoing works across London today, let us appreciate how far we've come since Joseph Bazalgette revolutionized urban sanitation. These once-forgotten spaces now serve as conduits for progress and cleanliness. So next time you stroll along Jerusalem's Via Dolorosa or gaze upon London's iconic Embankment lithograph from 1867, spare a thought for those hidden heroes navigating this intricate underworld. The sewers may remain unseen but their impact resonates throughout history – reminding us that even beneath our feet lies an essential part of civilization’s tapestry.