Dumps Collection

Giant Makes the Wrekin
A giant intends to dam the Seven & flood Shrewsbury, but a cobbler persuades the giant that it is a very long way, so the giant gives up & dumps his load creating the Wrekin

Cornish China Clay Dumps
China Clay dumps and flooded disused workings, near Bugle, Cornwall, England

Frederic Michalak Dumps Richard Wigglesworth Sale Sharks V Toulouse Sale Sharks V Toulouse, Heineken Cup Edgeley Park, Stockport, England 24 January 2010 Date: 24 January 2010

Humorous Art at the Royal Naval Exhibition (engraving)
1062523 Humorous Art at the Royal Naval Exhibition (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous Art at the Royal Naval Exhibition)

Hundreds of cars gathered together to be crushed at a Bristol scrapyard. 12th May 1963

Rags the puppy skulking in a corner
Down in the Dumps -- Rags the puppy skulking in a corner. Date: 1912

Beth Shemesh dumps Line basket women silhouetted
Beth Shemesh the dumps. Line of basket women silhouetted against horizon. 1898, Archaeological sites, Excavation, Israel

Invasion craft of MONT FLEURY, NORMANDY
Photograph: Invasion craft of MONT FLEURY, NORMANDY, 0900 hours, 7th June, 1944. In the foreground is a DUKW (amphibious 3-ton lorry)

The Reef, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
The Reef (looking west), Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, with mining dumps (Robinson Deep) in the middle distance. Date: circa 1930

Cyanide dumps, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Cyanide dumps from mining, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1930

Mine dumps, Witwatersrand, Transvaal, South Africa. circa 1930s

Supply dump, Maktau Camp, Kenya, WW1
One of the supply dumps at Maktau Camp, Kenya, East Africa, during WW1. 1916

General view of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, around the time of the Empire Exhibition, showing a football ground, the offices of British General Electric

WW2 poster, Official scrap iron dumps, bring victory nearer. The Ministry of Supply requesting old iron such as ploughshares, railings, fenders and fire irons for converting into munitions

Cover design, Cecil Aldins Happy Family, Rags
Cover design by Cecil Aldin, Cecil Aldins Happy Family, Rags, His Adventures, told by May Byron. Date: 1912

Major blaze at waste tyre dump, Mitcham, Surrey
Even though WW2 was over, the NFS continued until 1948. The London Region covered the Greater London including Mitcham, Surrey

Parsons as Dumps
WILLIAM PARSONS actor, as Dumps in The natural son Date: 1736 - 1795

Major blaze at waste tyre dump, Mitcham, Surrey
Even though WW2 was over, the NFS continued until 1948. The London Region covered the Greater London including Mitcham, Surrey

Soya Bean (Glycine max) harvested crop, dumped on ground beside full bins during harvest, James Valley Grain, North Dakota, U.S.A. October

Major blaze at waste tyre dump, Mitcham, Surrey
Even though WW2 was over, the NFS continued until 1948. The London Region covered the Greater London including Mitcham, Surrey

Plastic bags, bottles and cans discarded in woodland habitat, Northfield Wood, Onehouse, Suffolk, England, october

Abandoned tipper lorry in quarry, Powys, Wales, august

Illegal flytipping of building rubble in front of farm gateway with Private Property, No Admittance sign, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, october

Dumped microwave oven and tangled car wreckage in woodland, Marsham Woods, Norfolk, England, november

Flytipping of furniture and plastic rubbish in rural area, Northern Spain, july

Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator salvator) Kabaragoya, adult, scavenging on rubbish dump, Sri Lanka, december

Greater Adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius) adults, flock scavenging on rubbish dump, Guwahati, Assam, India, january

Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) immature, scavenging at rubbish dump, Gambia, january

Indian Brown Mongoose (Herpestes fuscus) adult, feeding, scavenging on rubbish dump, Sri Lanka, december

Black-eared Kite (Milvus migrans lineatus) flock, scavenging on rubbish dump, Guwahati, Assam, India, january

Losing America
News from America, or the Patriots in the Dumps - Britons hear from lord North that their American colonies are revolting

Building on Rubbish
Terrace of the future on refuse of the past : building on rubbish dumps

Dumping Rubbish 1940S
Men working at a rubbish dump, unloading a lorry of waste paper for Kingston-upon-Thames Health Department, Surrey, England

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"Dumps: A Journey Through Varied Landscapes and Unexpected Moments" From the towering "Giant Makes the Wrekin" to the serene beauty of "The Reef, Johannesburg, " dumps come in all shapes and sizes. These often overlooked spaces hold stories that range from humorous to historical, captivating our imagination. In Cornwall's picturesque landscapes, we find ourselves surrounded by the mesmerizing Cornish China Clay Dumps. These man-made hills stand as a testament to human ingenuity and industry, their white peaks contrasting against the green countryside. Sports enthusiasts will recall Frederic Michalak's skillful maneuver as he deftly dumps Richard Wigglesworth during an intense rugby match. The crowd erupts with excitement as this unexpected twist adds another layer of drama to the game. Art lovers are treated to a delightful surprise at the Royal Naval Exhibition where they encounter humorous engravings that tickle their funny bones. Among these whimsical creations is Rags, a mischievous puppy skulking in a corner, providing endless entertainment for visitors. History buffs are transported back in time when gazing upon Invasion craft of Mont Fleury in Normandy or exploring supply dumps at Maktau Camp during World War I. These remnants remind us of both triumphs and sacrifices made by those who came before us. Johannesburg reveals its multifaceted character through cyanide and mine dumps dotting its landscape—a stark reminder of South Africa's rich mining history. Yet amidst it all stands a general view capturing Johannesburg's bustling energy; a city constantly evolving while honoring its past. During times of war, official scrap iron dumps become rallying points for citizens eager to contribute towards victory on WW2 posters. In these seemingly ordinary places lies extraordinary potential—where discarded materials can be transformed into weapons or tools crucial for survival. Dumps may seem mundane at first glance but within them lie hidden treasures waiting to be discovered—be it the breathtaking beauty of nature or the stories that shape our collective history.