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Dustmen Collection

"Dustmen: The Unsung Heroes of Urban Landscapes" In the bustling city of Thessaloniki, Greece, weary street sweepers find solace in a moment of respite

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Dustmen Collection: Piles of rubbish in Soho, London, during the dustmens strike. 30th January 1979
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Dustmen Collection: Thessaloniki, Greece - Street Sweepers resting
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Dustmen Collection: The Morning, c. 1920 (colour litho)
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Dustmen Collection: Dick the Dustman (engraving)
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Dustmen Collection: London Cries, 'Dust-o!'(colour litho)
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Dustmen Collection: Punch cartoon: A Regular Gold Dustman (engraving)
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Dustmen Collection: The London Dustman (engraving)
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Dustmen Collection: Dust, old and modern methods of collection contrasted (b / w photo)
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Dustmen Collection: Sketches at Gibraltar (engraving)
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Dustmen Collection: A London dustyard (engraving)
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Dustmen Collection: The Bank of England, St Pauls Cathedral and
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Dustmen Collection: View of a dust yard (engraving)
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Dustmen Collection: The Dustman is Coming (colour litho)
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Dustmen Collection: Tobacco Leaves No. 1, pub. 1851 (hand coloured engraving)
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Dustmen Collection: The London Scavenger (engraving)
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Dustmen Collection: The Pot Calling The Kettle Black (coloured engraving)
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Dustmen Collection: Mr Dodds dustyard (engraving)
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Dustmen Collection: Old boot department of Mr Dodds dustyard (engraving)
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Dustmen Collection: The Rubbish Carter (engraving)
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Dustmen Collection: The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes
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Dustmen Collection: L Hygiene En Allemagne (b / w photo)
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Dustmen Collection: The Soudan Advance, the Grenadiers on their Way to the Front, a Last Drink in Cairo (litho)
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Dustmen Collection: Volunteers seen here collecting the rubbish in Marylebone on the 10th day of the General
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Dustmen Collection: Its a dustbinmans dream... a bin-full of glamour girls
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Dustmen Collection: Its a dustbinmans dream... a bin-full of glamour girls
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Dustmen Collection: A council is to consider a request for a Ratepayers Command performance for Pete Yeats
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Dustmen Collection: London dustman 1862
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Dustmen Collection: Dustman collecting refuse
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Dustmen Collection: Greek Ornament: Bands or borders in dark on light and light on dark colours, pub
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Dustmen Collection: Tobacco Leaves No. 1, pub. 1851 (hand coloured engraving)
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Dustmen Collection: Refuse collector at work on a Balham street, SW London
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Dustmen Collection: Refuse collectors at work on a Balham street, SW London
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Dustmen Collection: Dustman and Cart
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Dustmen Collection: The introduction of split cane brooms for London street sweepers, 1840 (pencil on paper)
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Dustmen Collection: Flying Dustmen, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith
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Dustmen Collection: Dustmen
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Dustmen Collection: GLC-LFB Refuse collection strike and rubbish fires
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Dustmen Collection: DUSTMANs STRIKE 1979
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Dustmen Collection: Coronation. The dustman makes progress
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Dustmen Collection: Coronation. The dustman arrives
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Dustmen Collection: Sharing the Newspaper
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Dustmen Collection: Sifting Dust, Paddington


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"Dustmen: The Unsung Heroes of Urban Landscapes" In the bustling city of Thessaloniki, Greece, weary street sweepers find solace in a moment of respite. Their tired bodies and weathered faces tell tales of tireless dedication to keeping the streets clean. Across the globe in Soho, London, piles of rubbish accumulate during a historic dustmen's strike on January 30th, 1979. This snapshot captures the chaos that ensues when these unsung heroes lay down their brooms and demand better working conditions. Transporting us back to the early 1920s is "The Morning, " a vibrant lithograph that showcases dustmen diligently going about their duties amidst colorful surroundings. It serves as a reminder that even in times gone by, these individuals played an essential role in maintaining cleanliness and order. "Dick the Dustman" immortalizes one such figure through an intricate engraving. His rugged appearance reflects years spent traversing London's streets with unwavering determination to rid them of debris. In another lively lithograph titled "Dust-o. , " we witness London Cries echoing through crowded alleys as dustmen go about their daily routines. These cries serve as both a call for attention and a testament to their hard work. A Punch cartoon humorously depicts a "Regular Gold Dustman. " Here we see how these dedicated workers were not only responsible for collecting waste but also held valuable knowledge about recycling and repurposing discarded items long before it became fashionable. "The London Dustman" engraving offers insight into the lives led by those who dedicate themselves to this often-overlooked profession. It reminds us that behind every pile of trash lies someone committed to ensuring our cities remain habitable spaces for all. Contrasting old and modern methods of collection is captured in black-and-white photography showcasing dusty scenes from days gone by alongside more contemporary approaches.