Reservoirs Collection

North Sheffield marked with bombing targets, c. 1940
Full title: Ordnance Survey map of north Sheffield copied by the Germans, and marked with bombing targets, c. 1940 Original at Sheffield Libraries: y06718

Ordnance Survey map of north Sheffield copied by the Germans, and marked with bombing targets
Original at Sheffield Local Studiess 26 M/4

Boathouse and boats at edge of reservoir, created in 1797-1798 to supply water for West Midlands canal system, Rudyard Lake, Rudyard, Staffordshire, England, june

A map of the lands and works in the north park of Sheffield Park, 1788
Original at Sheffield ACM/MAPS/SheD/737

Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) x domestic duck hybrids, flock, swimming on reservoir habitat, Edith Weston, Rutland Water, Rutland, England, July

Craig Goch Dam - showing excess water flowing through the arches - Elan Valley - Mid-Wales - UK
GUY-176 Craig Goch Dam - showing excess water flowing through the arches Elan Valley - Mid-Wales - UK Wales Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Water shortage and supply: Londons water stores, 1921
Seriously depleted by drought: Londons water stores in 1921 for seven million people, spread over 558 square miles.The Thames estuary is viewed looking east, towards the sea

Aerial view of reservoir and visitor centre, Carsington Water, White Peak, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, september

Grand Canyon. Coloured optical and infrared, Landsat satellite image of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA. North is at top. Arid areas are brown and purple, forests are green and water is black

A sectional view of a house warmed by hot water, which in turn was heated by the boiler on the bottom floor
5311251 A sectional view of a house warmed by hot water, which in turn was heated by the boiler on the bottom floor, and travelled through reservoirs (F, F)

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip officially open the Kielder Reservoir, Kielder Water, Northumberland - receives a gift 26th May 1982

Sri Lanka, Hatton, View of tea estate and Castlereagh Lake

Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya, Kande Ela reservoir

Rurtalsperre, Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Sri Lanka, Hatton, Castlereagh Lake

Mount Glen Lyon and clouds reflect in a pool off the Hopkins River

Gonflement en campagne d un aerostat au moyen de ballons reservoirs, aux grandes manoeuvres allemandes (engraving)
5228362 Gonflement en campagne d un aerostat au moyen de ballons reservoirs, aux grandes manoeuvres allemandes (engraving) by French School

Lake Vyrnwy, Montgomeryshire, North Wales, formed by the Dam of Masonry constructed for the New Liverpool Waterworks
1626643 Lake Vyrnwy, Montgomeryshire, North Wales, formed by the Dam of Masonry constructed for the New Liverpool Waterworks (engraving) by Simpson

Chelsea Water Companys Reservoir (engraving)
603423 Chelsea Water Companys Reservoir (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chelsea Water Companys Reservoir on Putney Heath, London)

Supply of Bristol with Water, Compensation Reservoirs on the Line of the River Chew (engraving)
1601724 Supply of Bristol with Water, Compensation Reservoirs on the Line of the River Chew (engraving) by English School

Remains of the Burst Reservoir, at Bury (engraving)
1618655 Remains of the Burst Reservoir, at Bury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of the Burst Reservoir, at Bury)

Works of the "Leviathan"Engine (engraving)
1593940 Works of the " Leviathan" Engine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Works of the " Leviathan" Engine)

The Bradfield Reservoir, near Sheffield, the Gap in the Dale Dyke Embankment (engraving)
1103183 The Bradfield Reservoir, near Sheffield, the Gap in the Dale Dyke Embankment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bradfield Reservoir)

Bird s-eye view of Mesopotamia showing William Willcock
3614193 Bird s-eye view of Mesopotamia showing William Willcocks proposed scheme of irrigation, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

The Yan Yean Waterworks, near Melbourne (engraving)
1609474 The Yan Yean Waterworks, near Melbourne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Yan Yean Waterworks, near Melbourne)

The new river works, Stoke Newington: The engine house and reservoirs (engraving)
604277 The new river works, Stoke Newington: The engine house and reservoirs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new river works)

The New Water Works at Liverpool (engraving)
1054492 The New Water Works at Liverpool (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Water Works at Liverpool)

The Vyrnwy New Waterworks for Liverpool (engraving)
1590547 The Vyrnwy New Waterworks for Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vyrnwy New Waterworks for Liverpool)

Thirlmere, from Raven Crag; the Proposed Source of Manchester Water Supply (engraving)
1590130 Thirlmere, from Raven Crag; the Proposed Source of Manchester Water Supply (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirlmere)

A New Motive Power (engraving)
1605314 A New Motive Power (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Motive Power. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 May 1896)

The Liverpool Corporation Waterworks, Lake Vyrnwy, Montgomeryshire, North Wales (engraving)
1626283 The Liverpool Corporation Waterworks, Lake Vyrnwy, Montgomeryshire, North Wales (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Water Supply of London, the Southwark and Vauxhall Water Company (engraving)
1622688 The Water Supply of London, the Southwark and Vauxhall Water Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water Supply of London)

The New River Works, Stoke Newington, the Engine-House and Reservoirs (engraving)
1097935 The New River Works, Stoke Newington, the Engine-House and Reservoirs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New River Works, Stoke Newington)

The Manchester-Thirlmere Waterworks (litho)
1107714 The Manchester-Thirlmere Waterworks (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester-Thirlmere Waterworks)

The Manchester-Thirlmere Waterworks (engraving)
1107713 The Manchester-Thirlmere Waterworks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester-Thirlmere Waterworks)

The Reservoirs in the Morning (engraving)
3638024 The Reservoirs in the Morning (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reservoirs in the Morning)

The water supply of London (engraving)
603424 The water supply of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The water supply of London: the Southwark and Vauxhall Water Company)

Dam for the New Water Supply of Bombay (engraving)
1588935 Dam for the New Water Supply of Bombay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dam for the New Water Supply of Bombay)

The Dam of Masonry closing Lake Vyrnwy, North Wales, constructed for the New Liverpool Waterworks
1626286 The Dam of Masonry closing Lake Vyrnwy, North Wales, constructed for the New Liverpool Waterworks, View before the Rising of the Water (engraving) by English School

Fields of the Bakwena, with reservoirs for corn (engraving)
3655667 Fields of the Bakwena, with reservoirs for corn (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fields of the Bakwena, with reservoirs for corn)

Churnet Valley Railway, and the Rudyard Reservoir (engraving)
1096349 Churnet Valley Railway, and the Rudyard Reservoir (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Churnet Valley Railway, and the Rudyard Reservoir)

Low water levels at Dolygaer Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons, south Wales, 25th July 1990. Sign, No Fishing Allowed Off Dam

No fighting over pitches at this stretch of water as anglers enjoy a spot of fishing at Derwent Reservoir, County Durham

Lib - Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip officially open the Kielder Reservoir, Kielder Water, Northumberland - The Queen unveils a plaque with the help of the Scouts 26th May 1982

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip officially open the Kielder Reservoir, Kielder Water, Northumberland - The Queen helps plant at tree 26th May 1982

No fighting over pitches at this stretch of water as anglers enjoy a spot of fishing at Derwent Reservoir, County Durham

VYRNWY RESERVOIR
The Vyrnwy reservoir and dam are planned to supply water to the people of Liverpool. Date: 1881

EXACT TIME, FRANCE 1880
The unification and distribution of time using pneumatic chronometers, France - reservoirs of compressed air. Date: 1880

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"Reservoirs: A Journey Through Time and Nature" Discover the fascinating history and diverse habitats of reservoirs, as we delve into their captivating stories. From wartime secrets to serene landscapes, these water bodies have witnessed it all. During World War II, an intriguing chapter unfolded when the Germans copied an Ordnance Survey map of north Sheffield, marking it with bombing targets. This relic serves as a reminder of the strategic importance reservoirs held during those turbulent times (c. 1940). Dating back to 1797-1798, one such reservoir was created to supply water for the West Midlands canal system. Today, its tranquil shores are adorned with a boathouse and boats that add charm to this historic site. Nature enthusiasts will be enthralled by Edith Weston's reservoir habitat where Mallard Duck x domestic duck hybrids gracefully swim in flocks. The harmonious coexistence between wildlife and humans is beautifully captured here. Step further back in time with a glimpse into Sheffield Park's North Park from 1788 through an intricately detailed map showcasing its lands and works. It offers a window into how these reservoirs shaped local communities centuries ago. For breathtaking aerial views head over to Carsington Water in Derbyshire's White Peak region within the stunning Peak District National Park. Marvel at the vast expanse of water surrounded by lush greenery while exploring its visitor centre. The power of nature takes center stage at Craig Goch Dam in Elan Valley, Mid-Wales where excess water flows dramatically through arches. Witnessing this spectacle reminds us of both the awe-inspiring beauty and formidable force that lies within our natural world. Water scarcity has long been a concern; even London faced shortages in 1921 which prompted discussions on sustainable solutions for storing this precious resource effectively. While not strictly related but equally awe-inspiring is the mention of Grand Canyon - reminding us how vast bodies of water can shape majestic landscapes, leaving us in awe of nature's artistic prowess.