Waterlogged Collection (#2)

Big gun going forward across waterlogged battle zone, WW1
British soldiers moving a big gun forward across a waterlogged battle zone in Flanders in 1918 - demonstrating the famous mud and flooding of the Western Front. Date: 1918

August 1917 rains on British Western Front
Heavy rainfall in August 1917 caused massive problems, especially in the Western Front and in Flanders and Northern France. Date: August 1917

Happy Memories of the Zoo by Bairnsfather
Happy Memories of the Zoo " What time do they feed the se-lions, Alf?" A cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1916

Waterlogged Farmyard
Winter on the farm, with a waterlogged, muddy farm track down to the tractor shed. Date: 1950s

Salisbury Cathedral, built in the 13th century in the Gothic style, the tallest spire in the United Kingdom, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Waterlogged grassland on farm after spring flooding, Cumbria, England, May

Ploughed arable field with extreme waterlogging, Yorkshire, England, February

John Deere 6930 tractor pulling car out of muddy carpark at agricultural show, which was cancelled due to bad weather, Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, July 2012

Case tractor pulling horse lorry out of muddy carpark at agricultural show, which was cancelled due to bad weather, Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, July 2012

Person walking with wellington boots through puddle at agricultural show, Yorkshire, England, July

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"Waterlogged: A Tale of Triumph and Turmoil" In the world of football, rivalries run deep, and none is more intense than the clash between Manchester City and Manchester United. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving fans waterlogged with mixed emotions. But this was not the only instance where water wreaked havoc. In September 1993, Coulson Park in Lostwithiel, Cornwall experienced severe flooding that left the town waterlogged. The images captured during this time serve as a reminder of nature's unpredictable power. The horrors of war also witnessed its fair share of being waterlogged. Tanks trapped in the mud during World War I battles in Flanders became sitting ducks for enemy fire. British tanks struggling to reach German lines at Ypres on that fateful day in February 1918 were immobilized by treacherous mud. Even outside the realm of sports and warfare, waterlogging has made its mark. Cooling towers standing tall against an overcast sky remind us that even industrial structures can succumb to nature's forces. Shirley Park Race Course paints a picture of despair as horses struggle through flooded tracks. Secretary Graham Keenor and Blackpool manager Stanley Mortensen must have faced quite a challenge navigating their way through such conditions. Yet amidst all these tales of woe, there is always hope for brighter days ahead. "Sunshine after the Storm, " an oil painting capturing rays breaking through dark clouds, reminds us that even after our darkest moments, light will eventually shine upon us. History tells stories too - like The Ramillies Waterlogg d - where brave sailors abandoned shipwrecks caused by unforgiving waters but managed to survive against all odds. Sometimes unexpected storms catch us off guard just like those 34 workers crossing paths with one such tempest while returning from work; their colorful lithograph serves as a testament to human resilience amidst adversity. Nature itself bears witness to water's power.