Diggers Collection (page 4)

River bed gold sifting on the Turon, Australia
River bed sifting on the Turon river, a sketch from the Turon gold fields, New South Wales. The pump is lowered 12 feet from the surface of the river

Bonanza Hotel, on the south of the Klondike River, Alaska
The Bonanza Hotel, one of the most popular hotels for gold diggers on the trail to Dawson, Alaska. Dawson was a town that rose over night during the gold fever of 1896-1897

Gold diggers at rest
Gold diggers resting in the evening at Mount Alexander, Australia

Fall of meteorites at Hatford, Berkshire, UK
When meteorites fall at Hatford, Berkshire, Mistress Greene, a witness, has one dug up, though one of the diggers swoons in terror

Pipe laying, Temecula Valley, Southern California, United States of America, North America

Herculaneum Excavation
A tunnel leading to the excavated remains of Herculaneum, buried in AD79 by the pyroclastic flow from the erupting Mount Vesuvius

Pearly King in Australia
A Pearly King at Ingleburn, Australia, asks a group of Diggers to guess the correct number of buttons on his coster suit

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"Diggers: Unearthing the Stories Behind Their Mighty Machines" A mesmerizing display of JCB Extradig diggers in a vast field, showcasing their power and versatility. Battling nature's overgrowth, a JCB digger diligently cleans out roadside drainage ditches in England, restoring order to the countryside. In an age-old tradition, badger hunters gather outside Plough Inn, Pyecombe, Sussex with their trusty diggers by their side. Along the picturesque shores of Dunoon in Scotland, an excavator tirelessly builds sea defenses to protect against the mighty waves of the Firth of Clyde. A cheeky Australian soldier immortalized through caricature during World War 1 - his spirit as resilient as a seasoned digger on the battlefield. Boston's clam diggers meticulously sort and grade their pickings from beneath sandy shores - a testament to hard work and dedication. November brings chilly winds but doesn't deter an excavator from digging stone on a hillside in England - shaping landscapes one scoop at a time. Happisburgh beach witnesses an impressive sight as an excavator and truck repair sea defenses using massive boulders - safeguarding Norfolk's coastline. Under Australia's starry night sky, gold diggers persistently search for fortune amidst rugged terrain - embodying perseverance and determination. Amidst historical turmoil in France, whispers tell tales of secrets buried deep within its soil – where even brave souls dare not disturb with their faithful machines. The New Forest show comes alive with adrenaline-pumping stunts performed by JCB diggers dancing harmoniously together – defying expectations with grace and precision. The ingenious mind of Heath Robinson unveils an early mechanical shovel design that paved the way for modern-day marvels we now know as "diggers.