Debris Collection (page 51)

Remains of Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales
View of the remains of Dinorwig (or Dinorwic) Slate Quarry, near Llanberis, North Wales. The National Slate Museum is nearby

Soldier inspecting destroyed train, Iraq
A soldier inspecting the debris of a destroyed train, somewhere in Iraq

Fire Damage at Union Workhouse, Knighton, Radnorshire
A view of the damage caused by a gas explosion at the Knighton Union workhouse, Radnorshire (now Powys), Wales, in December 1907

Clearing rubble from bombed buildings, London
Clearing rubble from bombed buildings in London during the Blitz - 1940

Damaged London Hospital - The Blitz
The Porters Lodge of a London Hospital wrecked by a German raiders bomb. Nobody was seriously hurt - circa late 1940

German V-2 Base at Watten; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing the huge concrete bunker of the German V-2 base at Watten, near St. Omer, France, 1944. This bunker was 300 ft. long, 200 ft. wide and 50 ft. tall

The Centre of Coventry; Second World War, 1941
Photograph showing the centre of the city of Coventry, with the clock tower still standing but surrounded by debris, 1941

Troops of the US First Army in Cologne; Second World War, 19
Photograph showing troops of the US First Army picking their way through a ruined street, littered with debris, as they advance into the city of Cologne (Koln), March 1945

Lady Passenger on a Trans-Atlantic Steamship, 1888
Illustration showing a female passenger on the trans-Atlantic steamship Moselle, relaxing on her deckchair with a book, 1888

The wreck of the Flying Welshman near Llanelly. Debris of th
The wrecked Flying Welshman, railway accident near Llanelly that occurred on the 3rd October 1904. Debris of the diaster, destroyed and derailed coaches

Land-mine explosion
Photograph showing the upheaval of earth and debris as a land-mine explodes. A frequent characteristic of siege warfare, the landmine could destroy huge section of trenches

The wreck of the Flying Welshman near Llanelly. Cranes emplo
The wrecked Flying Welshman, railway accident near Llanelly that occurred on the 3rd October 1904. Clearing the line of the debris in the aftermath of the accident

Clearing up after the explosion at Regents canal
Clearing up the debris after a massive explosion caused a bridge over the Regents Canal to blow up. A barge covered in petroleum

Vietnamese Soldier
A young, disheartened South Vietnamese soldier rests on a sandbag, contemplating the vast landscape of debris which surrounds him

Berliners Rebuild 1945
Berliners start to clear the debris and rebuild their lives

Remains of Argentine hut destroyed by severe wind, Neko Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Formula One World Championship: Mostly McLaren debris from the MP4 / 17D of Kimi Raikkonen after the first corner crash
Mostly McLaren debris from the MP4/17D of Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) after the first corner crash. Formula One World Championship, Rd12, German Grand Prix, Race Day, Hockenheim, Germany, 3 August 2003

Formula One World Championship: Marshals take a look at the wreckage and here the detached engine of the Hesketh 308E
Marshals take a look at the wreckage and here the detached engine of the Hesketh 308E engine of Ian Ashley (GBR). His car somersaulted and hit a television tower during practice

Formula One World Championship: Philippe Alliot walks away from the wreckage of his Larrousse Lola LC88 Ford
Philippe Alliot (FRA) walks away from the wreckage of his Larrousse Lola LC88 Ford. Mexican Grand Prix, Rd4, Mexico City, Mexico. 29th May 1988

Formula One World Championship
Some of the resultant carnage from the multi car accident at the first attempt at running the race. Jean-Pierre Beltoise (FRA) surveys the damage on his BRM P160E (Car 20) British Grand Prix, Rd 9

The Rhine Gorge near Flims Switzerland
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Flood debris on a fence after the October 2008 floods in Ambleside Cumbria UK
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The A591 blocked by flood debris at Thirlmere in the Lake District UK
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Flooding in the beer garden of The Wateredge Inn at Waterhead on Lake Windermere in Ambleside UK
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Flooding at The Wateredge Inn at Waterhead on Lake Windermere in Ambleside UK
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Flooding at Waterhead on Lake Windermere in Ambleside UK. Global warming is leading to a greater incidence of
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Disentangling juvenile gannet (Sula sula). Marine debris, possibly discarded fishing gear
Nic Davies / SplashdownDirect

Litter washed up on the beach, Southern Morocco (RR)
Mick Baines / SplashdownDirect

Demolition of bridge over the M1 Motorway at the junction with the A42, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Emile De Girardin / Don Qu
EMILE DE GIRARDIN French journalist depicted as a destructive bulldog

Track of Lusitania 1915
A trail of bodies and debris traces the path of the Lusitania

Steam Shovel Canada
Using a steam shovel to clear away heavy debris while constructing a railway

Whirlwind in Manchester
On a building site in Manchester, a miniature whirlwind sends building materials and debris spiralling into the sir

Earthquake California
In the streets of downtown Los Angeles, terrified pedestrians flee as debris falls on them from the rooftops

Railway accident at Abergele, north west Wales
A railway accident at Abergele, north west Wales, when two trains collided on the Chester-Holyhead line. This is the scene an hour and a half after the accident

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"From Devastation to Demolition: Tales of Debris" A heroic fireman emerges from the smoke, carrying a terrified girl in his arms, saving her life from the raging flames. In the aftermath of World War II, Brampton Road in Bexleyheath bears witness to the destructive power of bombs, leaving behind a trail and shattered lives. The towering remnants of Tinsley cooling towers stand as a testament to progress and change, their demolition marking the end of an era. Kilgour Road in Southeast London tells a haunting tale of bomb damage during World War II, with debris scattered across once-thriving streets. Amidst the chaos and destruction caused by Blitz bombings in London, an ambulance races through Ladywell in Lewisham - a symbol of hope amidst despair. St Andrews Parish Church stands defiantly amidst the ruins left by devastating Blitz bombings in Plymouth during World War II - its walls echoing stories untold. Legends abound about UFO crashes at Aztec, New Mexico - mysterious events that leave locals pondering over strange debris found at crash sites. Balham High Road becomes a battleground during WWII's Blitz on London - rubble and debris bear witness to resilience and survival against all odds. Pimlico suffers under V1 bombing attacks orchestrated by NFS (London Region) during World War II - leaving behind scenes filled with wreckage and scattered debris. Roswell's infamous UFO crash sparks conspiracy theories worldwide as fragments of unidentified objects scatter across New Mexico's desert landscape. The controlled demolition brings down Tinsley cooling towers with precision and expertise – transforming Sheffield’s skyline forever while creating new opportunities for growth. In each story lies evidence of human strength or enigmatic mysteries waiting to be unraveled; these tales remind us that even amid chaos or transformational moments like demolitions they can hold profound significance.