Subsidence Collection

New Tredegar Colliery, Rhymney Valley, South Wales
An engine house damaged by subsidence at New Tredegar Colliery, Rhymney Valley, South Wales. This colliery suffered from many landslips and other geological problems, and eventually closed in 1930

Facade of an overgrown house, 1645-1655. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Facade of an overgrown house, 1645-1655. Bench next to the door

The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire
The Passage and doorway of the Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire. During the early 19th century, mining in the area caused one side of the building to begin gradually sinking

The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire - Doorway
The Doorway of the Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire. During the early 19th century, mining in the area caused one side of the building to begin gradually sinking

The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire - Sitting Room
The Sitting Room of the Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire. During the early 19th century, mining in the area caused one side of the building to begin gradually sinking

Subsidence of Railway Tunnel at Guildford, showing collapsed tunnel and buildings, with onlookers top left. From the section, Small Talk'. Date: 1895

Houses affected by subsidence
A house in Cowdenbeath, Scotland leans at an angle due to subsidence caused by coal mining

Subsidence of Waterloo Bridge by G. H. Davis 1924
Subsidence of Waterloo Bridge. Date: 1924

The Extraordinary Land Subsidence at Northwich (b / w photo)
1606774 The Extraordinary Land Subsidence at Northwich (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Extraordinary Land Subsidence at Northwich)

A touching gesture (colour litho)
2779559 A touching gesture (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A touching gesture)

Subsidence of Land at the Northwich Salt-Mines (engraving)
1590164 Subsidence of Land at the Northwich Salt-Mines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Subsidence of Land at the Northwich Salt-Mines)

Subsidence of St Catherines Tunnel, Guildford (engraving)
1628024 Subsidence of St Catherines Tunnel, Guildford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Subsidence of St Catherines Tunnel, Guildford)

The Land Subsidence in the Salt Districts of Cheshire (engraving)
1060425 The Land Subsidence in the Salt Districts of Cheshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Land Subsidence in the Salt Districts of Cheshire)

How Noah, by skilful management, averted a catastrophe at the subsidence of the flood (litho)
1090667 How Noah, by skilful management, averted a catastrophe at the subsidence of the flood (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Noah)

Subsidence on the Place de l Etoile, Paris (colour litho)
2819122 Subsidence on the Place de l Etoile, Paris (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Subsidence on the Place de l Etoile, Paris)

The Crooked House, Himley (colour photo)
3094929 The Crooked House, Himley (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crooked House, Himley)

Stope in Mine, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
3092476 Stope in Mine, Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stope in Mine, Johannesburg)

The Dangers of Salt-Mining, Sketches at Northwich, Cheshire (engraving)
1058667 The Dangers of Salt-Mining, Sketches at Northwich, Cheshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dangers of Salt-Mining, Sketches at Northwich)

New Carlin How Railway Bridge is undergoing emergency engineering work due to subsidence, Redcar and Cleveland, Teesside, North East England, January 1974

Temples on the Banks of the Ganges, Benares, India, c1909. Creator: George Rose
Temples on the Banks of the Ganges, Benares, India, c1909. They are gradually sinking into the sandy bed of the river. Subsiding Hindu temple on the river Ganges in the holy city of Varanasi

Digging clams at low-tide in Tokyo Bay, c1900, (1921). Artist: Julian Leonard Street
Digging clams at low-tide in Tokyo Bay, c1900, (1921). From Mysterious Japan, by Julian Street. [Doubleday, Page & Company, New York & Toronto, 1921]

Subsidence in London Road, Northwich, 1905. Artist: Jeffries
Subsidence in London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, 1905

Temple of Serapis at Puzzuoli in 1183, Charles Lyell (1853). Artist: Charles Lyell
Temple of Serapis at Puzzuoli in 1183, Charles Lyell (1853). Frontispiece of the ninth edition of Principles of Geology, Charles Lyell, London, 1853, showing how it had slowly subsided

Subsidence Muiderpoort redoubt 1769 Image Muyderpoort
Subsidence of the Muiderpoort, seen from the redoubt, 1769 Image of the Muyderpoort in Amsterdam, as shown by the zig, after it sank into the ground between January 29 and 30, 1769

Subsidence damage, 122 Ridley Road, Bromley
Subsidence damage to a house at 122 Ridley Road, Bromley, Kent

Undermined houses, Blaenavon, Monmouthshire
A row of houses at Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, supported by wooden props because of subsidence resulting from mining beneath them. Date: circa 1936

German Timber Houses
Typical old timber-framed traditional houses in Germany, some with laundry hanging from the windows. Date: 1930s

Subsidance Work, Northwich, England
Subsidance Work, Northwich, Cheshire, England. Caption: Street Lifting and Shoplifting in Northwich Owing to Subsidence. Date: 1910s

The Burning Well Near the Featherstone Station in the Vicinity of Pontefract
THE BURNING WELL NEAR THE FEATHERSTONE STATION IN THE VICINITY OF PONTEFRACT. In boring for coal, the sinkers penetrated a bed of shale at a depth of about 120 feet

THE EARTHQUAKE AT SCIO, 1881: East Coast of the Island: Showing the Subsidence from Former Earthquakes

Crooked Pub
17th April 1907: The Glynne Arms, a crooked public house and outbuildings, leaning because of subsidence and soil erosion at Himley Street. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Church with leaning tower caused by subsidence, Church of St. Martin, Cwmyoy, Llantony Valley, Brecon Beacons N. P
Church with leaning tower caused by subsidence, Church of St. Martin, Cwmyoy, Llantony Valley, Brecon Beacons N.P. Monmouthshire, Wales, November

Subsidence lake with reedmace fringe over old coal-mine at Arcot - Northumberland - UK
ROG-14340 Subsidence lake with reedmace fringe over old coal-mine at Arcot Northumberland - UK Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Road collapse, Paris
A collapse at Place Saint Philippe du Roule in Paris on 15th June 1910 as a direct result of prior damage caused during the severe flood which hit the capital in January of the same year. Date: 1910

Subsidence lake with reedmace fringe over former coal mine site, Arcot, Northumberland, England, july

Subsidence. A large crack in the outside wall of a house caused by subsidence. Subsidence is the sinking of land. It may be natural or due to the activities of man

Erosion alongside a cracked tarmac road in the West Indies. Fast-flowing surface waters remove large volumes of soil in the form of topsoil and subsoil

Views of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, 1913
Illustrations and photograph of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, in 1913 when it was felt that the building was suffering from subsidence

Scaffolding / Beverley
A stunning view of the framework scaffolding used to move the North front of Beverley Minster back over its base foundation after it had shifted due to subsidence

Drunken Forest in Fairbanks Alaska where trees collapsing into the ground due to global warming induced permafrost
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

House in Fairbanks Alaska collapsing into the ground due to the warmth of the house
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Eletric pylons in Fairbanks Alaska collapsing into the ground due to global warming induced permafrost
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A lamp post in Fairbanks Alaska collapsing into the ground due to global warming induced permafrost melt
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A road in Fairbanks Alaska collapsing into the ground due to global warming induced permafrost melt
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Pavement in Fairbanks Alaska collapsing into the ground due to global warming induced permafrost melt
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Leaning Towers / Bologna
The Asinelli Tower (l) and Garisenda Tower (r) with their distinctive lean caused by subsidence of soil and foundation. Both towers were built in the 12th century

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Subsidence, a phenomenon that can occur in various locations around the world, has left its mark on several notable places. In the New Tredegar Colliery of Rhymney Valley, South Wales, evidence is evident as the ground sinks and shifts due to mining activities. This once thriving colliery now serves as a reminder of the impact such practices have on the environment. Another peculiar example can be found at The Crooked House in Himley, Staffordshire. With its distorted structure and slanted walls, this building stands as a testament to the forces of nature. From its crooked doorway to its tilted sitting room, every corner tells a tale of how subsidence has affected this quaint house. Not limited to buildings alone, it has impacted infrastructure like railway tunnels. At Guildford, an unfortunate incident occurred when a tunnel succumbed to subsidence. The collapse not only disrupted transportation but also highlighted the potential dangers associated with unstable ground conditions. The consequences extend beyond structural damage; they often affect people's lives too. Houses located in areas prone to sinking or shifting are particularly vulnerable. Families living in these homes face constant challenges and uncertainties caused by ongoing subsidence issues. While some instances may be man-made or related to mining activities like at New Tredegar Colliery, others are natural disasters triggered by seismic events such as earthquakes or floods. Engravings depicting scenes from Scio's earthquake or Monmouthshire's flooded aftermath showcase how sudden changes in land levels can devastate communities. Even iconic structures like Waterloo Bridge have not been spared from the effects of time and geological processes leading to gradual subsidence over years gone by - captured beautifully through G. H Davis' 1924 artwork. Whether it is witnessed through historical landmarks like The Crooked House or experienced firsthand by those affected by housing instability caused by underground movements –subsistence is a reminder of the ever-changing nature of our planet.