Weeds Collection (page 4)

GWR Weedkilling Train tender W82, 1938
To operate smooth running services the GWR needed to keep their tracks and tracksides free of unwanted weeds and foliage. The GWRs weedkilling trains usually consisted of an engine and three tenders

GWR Weedkilling Train - view of cab and oil tanker
To operate smooth running services the GWR needed to keep their tracks and tracksides free of unwanted weeds and foliage. The GWRs weedkilling trains usually consisted of an engine and three tenders

Cypress tree trunks break the water's surface in Cypress Gardens

Rumex Acetosella Sheep Sorrel Weeds Red Flowers
Close view of flowering sheep sorrel and grasses on Assateague Island

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A poppy field at sunset

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Lake Inle Resort in Myanmar at dusk

"She was the queen of them all". Illustration by Warwick Goble. From The Water Babies, published 1922
" She was the queen of them all". Illustration by Warwick Goble. From The Water Babies, published 1922

Dandelion seed head on a black background; Studio

Derryclare Lough; Co Galway, Connemara, Ireland

Weeds
Silhouette of weeds and a cloudy sky; Ontario, Canada

Cabbage plant with chickweed
Detail of a large cabbage (Brassica oleracea) plant with chickweed (Stellaria media) growing around it; Palmer, Alaska, United States of America

landlord inspects fields Leeringhe Iesu Gelyckenissen
The landlord inspects the fields Leeringhe Iesu through Gelyckenissen (series title) Parable of the sower (series title) Den Grooten Figuer-Bibel (...) (series title), The servants

Corn Bunting perched in weeds, Emberiza calandra

Female House Sparrow foraging on weeds, Passer domesticus

Mill Weeds Holland John Henry Twachtman American
Mill and Weeds, Holland. John Henry Twachtman (American, 1853-1902). Etching

Study Weeds 1800-1850 Jean Antoine Linck Swiss
Study of Weeds, 1800-1850. Jean Antoine Linck (Swiss, 1766-1843). Brush and gray, black and white gouache over graphite; sheet: 16.9 x 24.5 cm (6 5/8 x 9 5/8 in.)

Sleeping Peasants Fields Parable Weeds 1650-1653
Sleeping Peasants near Fields (Parable of the Weeds), 1650-1653. Simon de Vlieger (Dutch, 1601-1653). Oil on canvas; framed: 122 x 161.5 x 8 cm (48 1/16 x 63 9/16 x 3 1/8 in.); unframed

Cottage With Grass Growing On Roof

Blossoms Growing In A Fruit Orchard In Hood River Valley; Oregon, United States of America

Seeded Dandelion

Dandelion Fluff

Water Reflections With Boat

The Burren, County Clare, Ireland; Field Of Dandelions

River Bandon, County Cork, Ireland; Flowing River Water With Reeds

Weeding A Cabbage Field, Ireland

A Country Road With A Mountain In The Background

Little Girl Holding Weeds

Andalucian Horse

Stinging nettles

Stinging nettles

Weeds growing by the Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany. Date: 1960s

Three ice-skaters on frozen pond or lake, cross section showing underwater flora and fauna below

DSC 7862 Dandelion seed head
Dandelion seed head, Taraxacum officinale

Picture No. 10744388
Garden - with overgrown weeds & greenhouse Date:

Poppy - shedding seeds
PPG-1121 Common POPPY - shedding seeds Papaver rhoeas Arable weed, found in fields and on disturbed ground Pascal Goetgheluck contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) flowering mass, growing at edge of arable field at dusk, Little Bealings, Suffolk, England, june

Woman walking along a disused railway track
A woman walking along a disused railway track which has become overgrown with weeds

Dandelion - in field edge. Near Papworth, Cambridgeshire, UK
ROG-10553 Dandelion - in field edge. Near Papworth, Cambridgeshire, UK. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Coltsfoot - in the snow
ROG-10027 COLT S-FOOT - in the snow Tussilago farfara Also known as baccy plant. poor-mans baccy, foal-foot, cough wort and son-before-father. An arable weed, found on bare and waste ground

Lagan Study of Weeds
Lagan (Study of Weeds) (1843). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1843

Ruined Hall & Gates
The ruins of a grand house: Deserted is my own good hall Its hearth is desolate Wild weeds are gathering on the wall My dog howls at the gate Date: 19th century

Psalm Lxxxix 8. 9
PSALM LXXXIX 8.9 Illustrated with a view of a ship upon a calm sea and a bouquet of sea weeds and shells Date: 1886

Powdering before taking plunge in swimming pool
A member of the cast of the Paramount film, The Garden of Weeds, powders her face before taking part in a bathing party scene

Bird in thistles
A bird in a clump of thistles. Date: circa 1920s

Favourite Sayings - No plough, many weeds
Black and white lantern slide of painted image of vegetation in front of a fence while in the background a man is ploughing a field.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Weeding a Race Track
A maintenance man in a cloth cap crouches down as he weeds the Greyhound race track at Wembley, England. Date: early 1930s

Rockstar
Stars above a rock out in a field at the Blue Ridge Parkway

Picture No. 11674957
Swans and cygnets eating weeds in lake. Date:

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"Weeds: A Tapestry of Nature's Resilience and Beauty" In the midst of a world filled with chaos, there is solace in finding beauty even among the weeds. Just as Jesus proclaimed himself as the Light of the World, these resilient plants emerge from forgotten corners, illuminating our surroundings with their tenacity. Back in 1938, the GWR Weedkilling Train embarked on its mission to eradicate unwanted growth. With sprays on board, it traversed through landscapes like Faringdon Oxon UK and Cardiff Docks, leaving behind trails of progress amidst nature's wild canvas. Amongst these widespread naturalized weeds was Oxford ragwort (Senecio squalidus), an unexpected visitor that found its place within our ecosystem. Its vibrant presence reminds us that even what we perceive as invasive can hold significance in this intricate tapestry we call life. Wild poppies dance gracefully across fields and woodlands, their fiery red petals contrasting against ripening barley under Dartmoor Devon's sunlit horizon. As if backlit by vivid rays, they symbolize resilience and hope amid adversity. The GWR Weedkilling Train Tenders - W85, W84, and W83 - stand as silent guardians against encroaching unwanted flora. These mechanical warriors fought battles unseen by many but played a crucial role in maintaining order within our cultivated spaces. Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas), cornflower, corncockle, corn marigold, and corn chamomile intertwine harmoniously amidst arable lands. Their flowering forms a colorful mosaic celebrating diversity while reminding us that beauty thrives even where it may be least expected. As we contemplate these scenes painted by nature itself – from Jesus' light guiding us through darkness to weed-killing trains forging paths towards progress – let us not forget that beneath every seemingly insignificant plant lies a story waiting to be discovered.