Diggings Collection

The Sutherlandshire Gold Diggings: Baile n Oir, Kildonan, 1869

Digging for gold in Scotland
The Sutherlandshire gold diggings in Scotland. A sketch of men searching for gold at Kildonan Burn

Klondike Gold Rush
THE KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH - the stream of prospectors making their way across the Chilcot Pass on their way to the diggings

Map of the Klondike Gold Diggings and vicinity, Alaska, North America, 1898 - 1899
2967863 Map of the Klondike Gold Diggings and vicinity, Alaska, North America, 1898 - 1899. From The History of Our Country, published 1900; Private Collection.

Alarming Prospect, the Single Ladies off to the Diggings (coloured engraving)
2818057 Alarming Prospect, the Single Ladies off to the Diggings (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alarming Prospect)

The Chaudiere Gold-Fields, Canada (engraving)
1103078 The Chaudiere Gold-Fields, Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chaudiere Gold-Fields, Canada)

Bendigo Creek (engraving)
5211972 Bendigo Creek (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bendigo Creek. Illustration for Peter Parleys Annual for 1864.); © Look and Learn

Christmas Celebrations (engraving)
2785662 Christmas Celebrations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Celebrations)

Keeping House while my Family is at the Seaside (chromolitho)
1062130 Keeping House while my Family is at the Seaside (chromolitho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keeping House while my Family is at the Seaside)

Recent Excavations made at Pompeii under the Direction of Inspector Fiorelli, in 1860 (engraving)
3625547 Recent Excavations made at Pompeii under the Direction of Inspector Fiorelli, in 1860 (engraving) by European School

Gold Washing at the Diggings (engraving)
1096553 Gold Washing at the Diggings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold Washing at the Diggings)

The Gold-Buyer (engraving)
5211970 The Gold-Buyer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gold-Buyer. Illustration for Peter Parleys Annual for 1864.); © Look and Learn

Punch cartoon: The Californian Movement (engraving)
6034622 Punch cartoon: The Californian Movement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Californian Movement)

Gold Mining in Australia (engraving)
1102414 Gold Mining in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold Mining in Australia)

Grass valley diggings
LLM338361 Grass valley diggings by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grass valley diggings. All Round the World, First Series (1868).); © Look and Learn

Preaching at the Diggings (engraving)
5211975 Preaching at the Diggings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preaching at the Diggings)

The Christmas Pic-Nic at the Diggings (engraving)
1097536 The Christmas Pic-Nic at the Diggings (engraving) by Hine, Henry George (1811-95) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Pic-Nic at the Diggings)

Two fortune seekers, one man shovelling up washed up dirty water into a cradle, another man pouring water while rocking it all the time

GRASS VALLEY DIGGINGS
The gold mine town of Grass Valley Date: 1850s

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Prospectors working the diamond diggings near Colesberg, South Africa, 1872. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native workers descending into a diamond mine near Johannesburg, South Africa, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Christiania, North West Province, South Africa
Vaal River diggings, Christiania, a diamond town in North West Province, South Africa. Date: 1907

Treasure Trove diggings, North West Province, South Africa
Water station (mobile water supply) at Treasure Trove diamond diggings near Lichtenburg, North West Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1927

Miners During The California Gold Rush
Miners travelling to find new diggings during the California Gold Rush era, 1849. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

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New Gold Diggings in Nova Scotia: Gold Street, Tangier

The Sutherlandshire Gold Diggings: Kildonan Burn, 1869

off for the Diggings, at Bathurst, Australia
" off for the Diggings, " at Bathurst, Australia

The Australian Gold District: the Gold Diggings at Ophir, County of Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Digging for Diamonds at Cape Colony: the Deep Diggings, South Africa, 1873 Engraving

Malakoff Diggings, North Bloomfield, Nevada County, California; Carleton Watkins, American, 1829 - 1916; 1871; Albumen silver print; Image: 40.2 x 52.4 cm (15 13/16 x 20 5/8 in.)

Off For The Diggings
off For The Diggings, At Bathurst, Australia

The Australian Gold District: The Gold Diggings At Ophir, County Of Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Digging for Diamonds at Cape Colony: the Deep Diggings, South Africa, 1873 Engraving

Australia Sunday Digging
During the Gold Rush: Sunday at the diggings. Date: circa 1850

Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa castilianus) diggings for Pignut (Conopodium majus) tubers, Val d Aran, Pyrenees, Catalonia, Spain

Raised bog habitat and old flooded peat diggings, Cors Caron, Ceredigion, Wales, october

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) soil from excavated sett on snow, Devon, England, winter

Alarming prospect 1853 / Leech
Alarming prospect - The single ladies ladies off to the diggings. The early days of the Victorian gold rush were famously male dominated

Gold in the Land of the Nile. Ancient Workings in the Easter
Photograph of ancient egyptian diggings for gold

America, San Francisco. Gold-Washing at the Diggings
Engraving of two men engaged in digging for gold and sifting the ore in a cradle, washing the silt away from the crystals of gold in the river

America. Photographs from California. Indusry Bar
Industry Bar was a heavily mined area of the Californian gold diggings and this engraving from a photograph shows the elaborate system of bringing water to the mining area

Industry / Metals / Gold
A rush for new diggings, California

Industry / Precious Stones
The Diamond Diggings, South Africa

First Shipload of Gold
A steamer leaves Dawson City, down the Yukon River, with the first consignment of gold from the diggings

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"Diggings: Unearthing the Treasures of the Past and Present" Embarking on a journey back in time, we delve into the captivating world of diggings. From the exhilarating Klondike Gold Rush to the alarming prospect that awaited those seeking fortune, these historical events shaped our perception of wealth and adventure. In an enchanting coloured engraving titled "The Single Ladies off to the Diggings, " we witness brave women defying societal norms as they set out for gold-filled lands. The Chaudiere Gold-Fields in Canada come alive through another mesmerizing engraving, showcasing determined individuals tirelessly sifting through earth's riches. Bendigo Creek enchants us with its picturesque beauty captured in yet another detailed engraving. As Christmas celebrations unfold amidst this golden pursuit, joy mingles with anticipation for what lies beneath the surface. While families seek their fortunes at seaside destinations, others take charge of keeping house during this thrilling quest - a sentiment beautifully depicted in a vibrant chromolitho titled "Keeping House while my Family is at the Seaside. " Venturing beyond borders, recent excavations led by Inspector Fiorelli unveil Pompeii's secrets through an intriguing 1860 engraving. Witnessing gold washing at diggings transports us to bustling sites where dreams were either realized or shattered. "The Gold-Buyer" captures a pivotal figure amidst this frenzy – one who holds power over dreams and aspirations. A thought-provoking Punch cartoon titled "The Californian Movement" sheds light on how this movement impacted society as it unfolded across continents. Australia's gold mining legacy shines brightly through an evocative engraving depicting miners diligently working towards their goals. Finally, Grass Valley diggings beckon us with promises of untold stories waiting to be discovered within its depths. Diggins encapsulate not only tales of wealth but also narratives that shape history itself.