Detritus Collection

A coral island
5614348 A coral island; (add.info.: A coral island. From The World's Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Dirty Father Thames 1848
Dirty Father Thames stands in the river water hooking detritus and rubbish that's floating there: old shoes and boots, dead fish, bottles, dead mice and rats

An embrasure after the assault at North Taku Fort, during the second China War, 1860 (b / w photo)
STC253546 An embrasure after the assault at North Taku Fort, during the second China War, 1860 (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Street crime, 1554 (woodcut)
XJF277664 Street crime, 1554 (woodcut) by Jode, Gerard de (1509-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from ENCHIRIDION RERUM CRIMINALIUM or PRAXIS RERUM CRIMINALIUM by the lawyer Joost de)

A view between the roofs of Kings College Chapel, Cambridge (engraving)
3099447 A view between the roofs of Kings College Chapel, Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view between the roofs of Kings College Chapel)

Explosion - Fort Adda, Alexandria, 1882 (b / w photo)
476189 Explosion - Fort Adda, Alexandria, 1882 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Voluptuary under the Horrors of Digestion, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792
NCO189772 A Voluptuary under the Horrors of Digestion, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

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Woodland path through the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire

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Dappled sunlight through early autumn trees in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire

A coral island. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Panorama Of Pine Trees In A Forest; Surrey, England

Fallen Oak Leaves On The Ground In Autumn; United Kingdom

Cider Press, vintage engraving
Old engraved illustration of a Cider Press, juicer

Cortinarius armillatus, three Red-banded Web-cap mushrooms, two of them small and one fully fruited

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Sand Bubbler Crab - when excavating their burrows at low tide, this tiny crabs sift out detritus from the sand in order to feed. (Scopimera sp.) Date:

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Sand Bubbler Crab - when excavating their burrows at low tide, this tiny crabs sift out detritus from the sand in order to feed. (Scopimera sp.) Date:

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Sand Bubbler Crab - when excavating their burrows at low tide, this tiny crabs sift out detritus from the sand in order to feed. (Scopimera sp.) Date:

Plate with crumbs

Household dust, SEM
Household dust, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x130 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Washed up litter F008 / 3403
Washed-up litter on beach

Bagworm larva. This bag is the protective case for a larva of a bagworm moth (family: Psychidae). These cases are built from materials in the surrounding environment

Plastic litter washed up by sea F006 / 9145
Washed-up plastic litter collected for disposal, North Wales coast

Flood plain of the river Taw covered in frost on a misty morning. Flood detritus including brushwood can be seen piled against a fence

Glaciers (Liebig) 5
5 - Medial moraine of till (rocky detritus) deposited by a retreating glacier, and a table created by ice supporting a rock

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"Detritus: A Glimpse into the Forgotten Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of detritus, where remnants of history whisper tales of bygone eras. From the Dirty Father Thames in 1848 to the aftermath of assaults during the second China War in 1860, these hints offer a glimpse into moments frozen in black and white. Picture an embrasure after a fierce battle at North Taku Fort, revealing scars etched on its walls as witnesses to human conflict. In contrast, a woodcut from 1554 portrays street crime, reminding us that lawlessness has long plagued societies throughout time. Traveling further through history's lens, an engraving captures a breathtaking view between Kings College Chapel's roofs in Cambridge. The beauty juxtaposed against an explosion at Fort Adda in Alexandria serves as a stark reminder of humanity's destructive capabilities. Delve deeper into this visual journey with "A Voluptuary under the Horrors of Digestion, " published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792. This thought-provoking artwork challenges societal norms while inviting contemplation on our indulgences. Amongst these glimpses lies ASE03421011 and ASE03421004—codes shrouded with mystery yet holding untold stories waiting to be unraveled. And let us not forget nature's own detritus—a coral island captured within the pages of "The World's Foundations or Geology for Beginners" published in 1883; it reminds us that even amidst chaos, life finds ways to thrive. As we conclude this captivating journey through time, panoramic views reveal pine trees standing tall within Surrey's forests and fallen oak leaves painting autumn landscapes across the United Kingdom. These natural fragments remind us that even when detached from their origins, they continue to contribute beauty and significance to our surroundings.