Spoil Heap Collection

A China Clay Pit, Leswidden, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1920 or 1924. This painting shows the harsh, labour-intensive working conditions of a china clay pit

The Clay Pit, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1923. View of Leswidden China Clay Works near St Just. This painting shows the harsh, labour-intensive working conditions of a china clay pit

Kinneil Colliery, Bo ness, 1948
Bo ness, West Lothian, Scotland

Mining in Weardale 28817_035
Weardale, County Durham, 2015. Lead and ironstone mines and spoil heaps. NY9139

Aldwarke Steel Works 28900_015
Aldwarke Steel Works, Rotherham, 2016

Slate quarry 28692_009
Hodge Close Quarry, Cumbria, 2015. NY3102

Slate quarry 28692_012
Hodge Close Quarry, Cumbria, 2015. NY3102

Mine shafts 28498_032
Earthwork remains of Medieval or Post Medieval Mining, at least 30 circular spoil heaps with a central shaft, Near Sleagill, Cumbria, 2013

Mine shafts 28498_031
Earthwork remains of Medieval or Post Medieval Mining, at least 30 circular spoil heaps with a central shaft, Near Sleagill, Cumbria, 2013

Variant of the Black Country, landscape (w / c on paper)
WAG423048 Variant of the Black Country, landscape (w/c on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British

Brick Works (pastel on paper)
WAG423047 Brick Works (pastel on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Evening Landscape (w / c on paper)
WAG423044 Evening Landscape (w/c on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Furnace and Snow, Landscape (oil on canvas)
WAG423030 Furnace and Snow, Landscape (oil on canvas) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Leading the Barge Pony (w / c with pastel on paper)
WAG423050 Leading the Barge Pony (w/c with pastel on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British

The Chimneys (w / c on paper)
WAG423040 The Chimneys (w/c on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Winding Gear (charcoal on paper)
WAG423035 Winding Gear (charcoal on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Black Country Church (etching)
WAG423031 Black Country Church (etching) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Cottage by the Heaps (w / c on paper)
WAG423046 Cottage by the Heaps (w/c on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Industrial Scene, Man with Wheelbarrow (w / c with charcoal on paper)
WAG423032 Industrial Scene, Man with Wheelbarrow (w/c with charcoal on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Black Country Scene (w / c on paper)
WAG423043 Black Country Scene (w/c on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Furnaces (w / c with charcoal on paper)
WAG423041 Furnaces (w/c with charcoal on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Tailings Ponds

houses at Lamorna cove in Cornwall, UK overshadowed by boulders from an old quarry
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A house at Lamorna cove in Cornwall, UK overshadowed by boulders from an old quarry
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

China Clay workings near St Austell in Cornwall UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Unveiling the Hidden Beauty: Exploring the World of Spoil Heaps" Step into the mesmerizing world of spoil heaps, where nature and industry collide to create captivating landscapes. From The Clay Pit to A China Clay Pit, captured by artist Harold Harvey (1874-1941), these paintings transport us to a time when mining was at its peak. The vibrant colors and meticulous details bring life to these forgotten sites. Travel back in time to Kinneil Colliery in Bo'ness, 1948, through an intriguing photograph that showcases the harsh reality of coal mining. Witnessing miners working tirelessly amidst towering spoil heaps reminds us of their unwavering determination. Mining in Weardale takes center stage in another snapshot (28817_035). Here we see a rugged terrain transformed by human hands, as spoil heaps dominate the landscape. These man-made formations stand as testaments to both progress and sacrifice. Aldwarke Steel Works (28900_015) presents yet another facet of industrialization. Amidst billowing smokestacks and sprawling machinery lies a vast expanse of spoil heaps - remnants left behind from years of steel production. This juxtaposition between natural beauty and human intervention is thought-provoking indeed. Venturing into Slate Quarry (28692_009 & 28692_012), we are greeted with stunning vistas carved out by relentless quarrying efforts. These majestic cliffs bear witness to countless hours spent extracting slate from deep within the earth's crust. Delving deeper underground, Mine Shafts (28498_032 & 28498_031) offer glimpses into hidden worlds beneath our feet. These haunting images remind us of the dangers faced by miners who risked their lives daily for precious resources buried deep within spoil heaps. The Black Country variant landscape painting captures an enchanting scene where lush greenery intertwines with towering mounds created by past industries' endeavors. This artwork serves as a reminder of the ever-changing nature of our surroundings.