Spades Collection (page 4)

Housing slums in the Gorbals district of Glasgow where the children have grouped together to build themselves a playground August 1970

Indian troops carrying entrenching tools on their arrival at their holding camp in Marseilles. September 1914

A snowy countryside lane near Coventry. Two men try to clear away the snow. 3rd January 1963

Soldiers from the 3rd Lahore Indian Division seen here with mules loaded with bails of hay making their way up to the front. Circa October 1914

Indian troops seen off loading equipment from transports on their arrival at their rest camp on the race course at Marseilles, France, September 30th 1914

Belgian soldiers seen here digging trenches before the town of Audeghem and setting up machine guns before the Battle. September 25th 1914

Unusual / Men / Marching: "Garden Spades"on parade in the city
Unusual/Men/Marching: " Garden Spades" on parade in the city. February 1975 75-01099-009

Unusual / Men / Marching: "Garden Spades"on parade in the city
Unusual/Men/Marching: " Garden Spades" on parade in the city. February 1975 75-01099-005

Housewives of Forge Row Aberaran seen here building their own road. March 1953 D1204

Boys taking part in a Communist Youth labour camp in former Yugoslavia. They were working on a river project. Date: 1963

Excavating for Y at Devereaux Station, Orange & Alexandria Railroad, 1863
Excavating for " Y" at Devereaux Station, Orange & Alexandria Railroad, 1863. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Hastings in October 1857
Victorians having an enjoyable day at Hastings. Date: 1857

Large extended family group on a British beach
A large extended family group pose for a photograph at a British seaside resort. circa 1920s

Preparing for the Snow-Ball Fight by Charles Robinson
Illustration titled Preparing for the Snow-Ball Fight. This image shows a group of children making a pile of snow balls in preparation for a fight

The Greeting on the three of spades, 1910. Creator: Unknown
" The Greeting" on the three of spades, 1910. Transformation playing card with people drawn around the spades: a photographer points his camera at a man offering a bunch of flowers to a

The Playing Cards Painting the Rose Bush, illustration from Alice in Wonderland
XCF264480 The Playing Cards Painting the Rose Bush, illustration from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1832-9) (colour litho) by Tenniel

Mother and her three children, each holding a toy boat
Mother and her three children on the beach, each holding a toy boat. Date: circa 1905

Ace of Spades, c1929. From Cir-Q-Lar playing cards, first edition. [John Waddington Ltd, Leeds & London, c1929]

Queen of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Jack of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

10 of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

9 of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

8 of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

7 of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

6 of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

5 of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

4 of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Ace of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

3 of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

2 of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

The Great Mogul

Iraq War Most Wanted Playing Cards - fan of all the Spades, with the face of Saddam Hussein (c.1937-2006) as the Ace of Spades. circa 2003

Diamond mining in German south west Africa (now Namibia). Date: circa 1910

Alice in Wonderland, Alice and the gardeners
Alice in Wonderland, Alice meets some playing card gardeners painting the white roses red. Date: early 20th century

Masonry Tools 18th C
Various tools used by builders in the 18th century : trowels, spades, saws, baskets, spades, wheelbarrows, hammers, etc. Date: Circa 1760

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14th century St Govan's Chapel built into the cliffs overlooking St Govan's Head

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A view across the beach at Porthcothan Bay

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An empty beach at Holkham in Norfolk

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Surfers in winter on Great Western beach near Newquay

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A boat carrying tourists arrives back at the lifeboat station at St Justinian after visiting Ramsey Island

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The wide sandy beach at Marloes from the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

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Sunset over Marloes beach from the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

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Sunset over Marloes beach from the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

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Thrift growing on the cliffs above Marloes Sands from the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

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Thrift growing on the cliffs above Marloes Sands

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The Green Bridge of Wales on the Pembrokeshire coastal path

Hand rakes Spades 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 22
Hand rakes, Spades, 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 22, Couples in love in Germany, Baskets of Germany, People drinking, 1913, Meiszen, Pioniere Ernte

Spades 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 22
Spades, 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 22, Baskets of Germany, Couples in love in Germany, Hand rakes, 1913, Meiszen, Pioniere Ernte

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"Unearthing the Legacy: Spades in South Wales and Beyond" In the heart of South Wales, a group of resilient Welsh women defied societal norms as they took on the role of road builders. With their unwavering determination and strength, these trailblazers became known as the spades that paved the way for progress. Amongst a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. Playing cards from around 1940, one card stands out - The King of Spades. Symbolizing power and authority, this regal figure reminds us of the significance that spades hold in our lives. Not limited to construction work alone, they have found their place in various realms. From digging golf bunkers with precision to being featured in German Playing Card Packs, these versatile tools have transcended boundaries. Even man's best friend has embraced the allure of spades. Picture a golden retriever proudly holding a spade while building sandcastles on a sunny beach. A testament to loyalty and playfulness intertwined with human activities. Drawing inspiration from Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland, " we encounter Alice amidst an enchanting pack of cards where even they wielded mighty spades. This whimsical tale reminds us that even within fantasy worlds, spades continue to captivate our imagination. A timeless scene unfolds along sandy shores; a mother accompanied by her four children enjoying precious moments together under the sun-kissed sky. Their laughter echoes through time as they create memories etched forever alongside seashells and sandcastles. Traveling back further into history reveals glimpses of life captured on film - Beach Scene 1912 showcases carefree individuals relishing seaside delights while carrying trusty wooden-handled spades at their side. Venturing beyond borders takes us to Devon's picturesque beaches where locals embrace leisurely strolls along its pristine coastline adorned with colorful umbrellas and families armed with sturdy shovels ready for seaside adventures.