Ditch Collection

Folly Ditch, Jacobs Island, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Folly Ditch, Jacobs Island, (c1878). Jacobs Island, a notorious slum on the south bank of the River Thames in Bermondsey, London, was made famous in Charles Dickenss novel Oliver Twist

British soldiers rescuing horse from ditch, Flanders, WW1
British soldiers trying to rescue a horse which has fallen into a ditch, blown by the force from a bursting shell, on the road to Reutel, Flanders, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Avebury ring, aerial photograph. The circles of standing stones and the henge (ditch) at Avebury date from about 2500 BC. The entire site encompasses some 28 acres and comprises a perimeter ditch

Menhir Section / Bossenno
A cross-section of a large menhir, close to the site of the Bossenno; a cluster of prehistoric barrows, and a Gallo-Roman villa

Cleaning out roadside drainage ditches which had become overgrown using JCB digger, England, February

Aerial view of tulip fields in the Netherlands

The Quorn Hunt in Full Cry: Second Horses, after a painting by Henry Alken (1785-1851)
XYC158775 The Quorn Hunt in Full Cry: Second Horses, after a painting by Henry Alken (1785-1851) (oil on canvas) by Dalby, John (19th century); 38.x50.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art

UK, Wales, Angelesey. Ancient burial chamber of Bryn Celli Ddu, c. 2000BC, a CADW Welsh Heritage Site. The carved stone standing outside is a replica

Malta / Valletta Bridge
Valletta: Porta Reale, gate and drawbridge over the ditch protecting the inner walls of the city Date: 1909

Castle at Castle Acre, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Oxford Castel C16th ?
Plan of the motte and bailey castle of William the Conqueror showing the ditch, surrounding houses & their gardens, the Session House & St Georges Tower & the keep

Storm clouds reflected in ditch Dugald, Manitoba, Canada

A meandering pool and Mont Saint Michel at night, Manche, Normandy, France

On the Sim River; Shepherd boy, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
On the Sim River; Shepherd boy, 1910.

Landscape with pollard willows along a ditch, 1834-1903. Creator: Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch
Landscape with pollard willows along a ditch, 1834-1903

Shepherd with cattle on a river bank. Creator: Unknown
Shepherd with cattle on a river bank

Cattle on the Marshes, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Cattle on the Marshes, 1886. Plate: Plate XXX

A Marsh Farm, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Marsh Farm, 1886. Plate: Plate XXIX

View of the Waterschans Bulwark, Bergen op Zoom, 1671. Creator: Josua de Grave
View of the Waterschans Bulwark, Bergen op Zoom, 1671

Trees reflecting in the water against a cloudy sky, 1845-1925. Creator: Julius Jacobus van de Sande Bakhuyzen
Trees reflecting in the water against a cloudy sky, 1845-1925

Cows at a Pond, 1856-1858. Creator: Gerard Bilders
Cows at a Pond, 1856-1858

Ducks beside a duck shelter on a ditch, 1884. Creator: George Poggenbeek
Ducks beside a duck shelter on a ditch, 1884

Grassland and canal, 1867-1913. Creator: Philip Zilcken
Grassland and canal, 1867-1913

Moored fishing boats, 1871-1918. Creator: Henriëtte van Hove
Moored fishing boats, 1871-1918. Factory with a smoking chimney in the background

Landscape at Uitvolt Voorbamp in Groningen, 1895. Creator: Christiaan Huidekoper
Landscape at Uitvolt Voorbamp in Groningen, 1895

Sailing ships at anchor by a riverbank, 1797-1838. Creator: Johannes Christiaan Schotel
Sailing ships at anchor by a riverbank, 1797-1838

Plan of the Attack on Delhi, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Attack on Delhi, 1857. Map of the city during the period of the Indian Mutiny, showing Ludlow Castle, the River Jumna, Custom House, and section of ditch and rampart

Wooded Landscape with a Wildfowler by a Stream, 1646. Creator: Anon
Wooded Landscape with a Wildfowler by a Stream, 1646

A Ditch, c.1850. Creator: Lorenz Frolich
A Ditch, c.1850

View of Loenen, c.1770-c.1780. Creator: Gerrit Zegelaar
View of Loenen, c.1770-c.1780

On the banks of the Yamuna in Brindaban, Krishna dances with the Gopis, 1800-1825. Creator: Anon
On the banks of the Yamuna in Brindaban, Krishna dances with the Gopis, 1800-1825. On the right pilgrims take a ritual bath

Cow beside a Ditch, c.1885-c.1895. Creator: Willem Maris
Cow beside a Ditch, c.1885-c.1895

Verdun; La citadelle de Verdun: les fosses, 1916. Creator: Francois Flameng
Verdun; La citadelle de Verdun: les fosses, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

A Forest Marsh with Travelers on a Bank (The Travelers). Creator: Jacob van Ruisdael
A Forest Marsh with Travelers on a Bank (The Travelers)

River Landscape with Wooded Banks, n.d. Creator: Lodewijk de Vadder
River Landscape with Wooded Banks, n.d

Fortifications, boulevard Gouvion-Saint-Cyr, c1902. Creator: Ferdinand Louis Marks
Fortifications, boulevard Gouvion-Saint-Cyr, c1902

Fortifications, boulevard Gouvion-Saint-Cyr, 1902. Creator: Ferdinand Louis Marks
Fortifications, boulevard Gouvion-Saint-Cyr, 1902

Home of a migrant worker's family, Kern County, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Home of a migrant worker's family. Kern County, California. Lately came from Oklahoma

Mexican children playing in ditch, near Corcoran, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mexican children playing in ditch which runs through company cotton camp near Corcoran, California

Irrigation ditch alongside the road, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Irrigation ditch alongside the road. Imperial Valley, California

Main street of town showing irrigation ditch, Escalante, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Main street of town. Shows irrigation ditch. Escalante, Utah

Irrigator in brushed and capped cantaloupe field, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Irrigator in brushed and capped cantaloupe field. Imperial Valley, California

Irrigation ditch along the road, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Irrigation ditch along the road. Imperial Valley, California

Tetards (Pollards), 1884. Creator: Vincent van Gogh
Tetards (Pollards), 1884

Grower's camp for pickers on large pea ranch... near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939
Grower's camp for pickers on large pea ranch along ditch bank. Growers camps in Imperial Valley and elsewhere have been much improved this year largely because of influence of Farm Security

Orange picker's camp, Strathmore, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Strathmore, California. Orange picker's camp. One dollar a week rental

Ditch bank housing for Mexican field workers, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Ditch bank housing for Mexican field workers. Imperial Valley, California

Ditch bank housing for Mexican field workers, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Ditch bank housing for Mexican field workers. Imperial Valley, California

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"Ditch: A Journey Through Time and Nature's Wonders" Step back in time to Folly Ditch, Jacobs Island, a captivating image captured by an unknown creator around 1878. This intriguing snapshot transports us to a place shrouded in mystery and invites our imagination to wander. Fast forward to England in February, where the hum of a JCB digger echoes through the air as diligent workers clean out roadside drainage ditches that had become overgrown. Their efforts ensure smooth water flow and prevent flooding, showcasing the importance of maintaining these hidden channels. In another corner of history, British soldiers during World War I display their compassion as they rescue a horse from a treacherous ditch in Flanders. Amidst the chaos of war, this act exemplifies humanity's unwavering spirit even amidst adversity. Nature takes center stage with a vibrant wild flower composite blooming with life. Each delicate petal tells its own story, reminding us of nature's resilience and beauty. Journeying further into ancient times brings us to Avebury ring and Menhir Section/Bossenno—a testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. These awe-inspiring structures leave us pondering their purpose and significance throughout history. The enchanting burial chamber of Bryn Celli Ddu on Angelesey Island in Wales beckons explorers seeking connection with our ancestors who lived some 4, 000 years ago. Its presence serves as a reminder that our roots run deep within this land we call home. From above, an aerial view reveals colorful tulip fields stretching across the Netherlands like an artist's palette come alive—an exquisite sight that captivates hearts worldwide. The Quorn Hunt gallops into view after Henry Alken's brushstroke immortalized their exhilarating pursuit. The energy emanating from this painting captures both tradition and adrenaline-fueled excitement shared by riders past and present.