Turf Collection (page 2)

Golf ball hole

Florida, Boca Raton, sand trap on golf course

Houses with turf roofs, Bour village, Vagar island, Faroe islands, Denmark, Europe

Lakeside bench at october indian summer, overcast sky, tranquil nature, mountain view background

Traditional turf-top church in village Hof, Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland. Landscape photography Traditional turf-top church in village Hof, Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland

Young Colin Wilson can t believe it as he proudly shows off his bits of Ibrox turf. 9th May 1993

Wembley groundsman Don Gallacher inspects the damage cause by the Scottish fans following the game against England. Fans torn up the turf and broke the goal posts. 77 3195

Wembley groundsman Don Gallacher inspects the damage cause by the Scottish fans following the game against England. Fans torn up the turf and broke the goal posts. 77 3195

Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) buck with well developed horns standing on garden lawn carpeted with Common daisies (Bellis perennis) and Buttercups (Ranunculus acris) near flowering Lupins (Lupinus)

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) queen about to land at her nest burrow in a garden lawn with loaded pollen sacs to provision grubs that will become future workers for her colony, Wiltshire

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Australian actor Paul Pauly Fenech is seen during Golden Eagle Day at at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney, Saturday, November 2, 2019. (aP Image/Bianca De Marchi)

Dewdrops on grass with bokeh affect, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK September

Van-Velen moor and homeland museum, Papenburg, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Hofskirkja church at sunset during autumn, Hof, Oraefi, Iceland

Turf roofed houses under mountain range at Skogar Museum, Skogar, Rangarping eystra, Southern Region, Iceland

Turf roofed houses at Skogar Museum, Skogar, Rangarping eystra, Southern Region, Iceland

A double rainbow over the lagoon of Saksun. Streymoy, Faroe Islands

A double rainbow behind the church of Saksun. Streymoy, Faroe Islands

A sheep and a lamb sitting close to the old Duvugarðar farm. Streymoy, Faroe Islands

The village of Bour. Vagar, Faroe Islands

The village of Bour. In the background Drangarnir and Tindholmur. Vagar, Faroe Islands

A snow shower is moving towards the turf houses in the village of Bour. In the background Drangarnir and Tindholmur are illuminated by the low sun. Vagar, Faroe Islands

The old Duvugarðar farm and the church of Saksun. Stryemoy, Faroe Islands

A sheep in front of the old turf buildings of Duvugarðar museum. In the background the lagoon connected to the ocean. Streymoy, Faroe Islands

natural alpine landscape at dusk, mondeval with mount pelmo in the background, san vito di cadore, belluno, veneto, italy

The historical village museum of Astruptunet, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway

Greenland, Qaqortoq, early house made of stone and turf

Hof, Eastern iceland, Iceland, Northern Europe. The oldest turf and wood church in Iceland

Moss covered cemetery by bare tree at historic Hofskirkja church in Hof village, South Iceland, Iceland

House with roof covered by grass against mountains, South Iceland, Iceland

Historic Hofskirkja church in Hof village, South Iceland, Iceland

Southern Iceland, landscape with turf and Glacier on background

Hof, southern Iceland. Turf roof church

Turf-roofed houses for sheeps, Vagar, Faroe Islands, Europe

Carrying turf, Arranmore Island, West of Ireland, early 1900s

Carrying turf in a creel, West of Ireland, early 1900s

Carrying turf in tea boxes, Geesala, West of Ireland, early 1900s

Carrying turf in creels, West of Ireland, early 1900s

Carrying turf, Co Mayo, West of Ireland, early 1900s

Turf Whist, playing cards scorecard, cards and cat
Turf Whist, playing cards scorecard, cat poking its head through loose cards

Angel
An illustration depicting an angel, copied from a panel of a 15th century screen located at St. Michael's Church at Barton Turf, Norfolk. Date: circa 1860

Turf, with Jockey up, at Newmarket, by George Stubbs
Turf, with Jockey up, at Newmarket, painting by George Stubbs. A sale of the painting took place in December 1943. Turf was a bay colt owned by Lord Bolingbroke, one of Stubbs early patrons

Stacking Turf
A group portrait oil painting of some women, two of which are busy gathering, the other is laying down on her back, with her hair splayed out on the ground, in the countryside. Date: circa 1918

Illustration, Bristlewoods, vegetable patch
Caricature illustration by Frank Reynolds, of a man and woman labouring on new vegetable patch, lifting turf and planting potatoes. Captioned, Bristlewoods see it through'

Traditional church with grass roof overlooking the fjord, Funningur, Eysturoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Chocolate Labrador retriever puppy running on garden lawn, Rhode Island, USA. May

Keldur old mill turf house and hills lit by Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), Rangarvellir, Sudurland, South Iceland, Iceland, Polar Regions

Sketches of a Cruise to Alaska (engraving)
1622966 Sketches of a Cruise to Alaska (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of a Cruise to Alaska)

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"Turf: A Journey through Landscapes and Cultures" From the picturesque Turf Moor Art in Burnley to the serene Connemara Bog in County Galway, it has woven its way into various aspects of our lives. Whether it's collecting turf from the bog or witnessing horses racing on turf at Churchill Downs, this natural resource holds a special place in different corners of the world. In Ireland, where traditions run deep, we find an Irish Slide Car making its way towards Glynns of Antrim for some quality turf. The rich peat bogs of Connemara also offer a glimpse into the age-old practice of cutting and harvesting this valuable fuel source. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in Kentucky's Louisville, excitement fills the air as horses gallop gracefully on lush green turf at Churchill Downs. The bookmakers eagerly calculate odds while James Dowsett expertly manages his role as a Turf Accountant. Venturing further north to Norway's Vestlandet region, a ferry departs from Utne village along Hardanger Fjord. Here too, turf plays its part as communities rely on it for warmth during long Scandinavian winters. Back in Ireland again, another Derby Derby unfolds with enthusiasm akin to that witnessed at Churchill Downs. This time though, it is not just about horse racing but also celebrating shared cultural heritage and love for all things "turf. " Moving westward to Scotland's Outer Hebrides islands brings us to Benbecula where peat carts transport this precious resource across rugged landscapes. And over in Co. Derry and Fermanagh Peat Bogs alike, locals engage in laborious tasks such as cutting and clamping turf - activities that have shaped their lives for generations. As we explore these diverse landscapes and cultures connected by one common thread - "turf" - let us appreciate how something seemingly ordinary can hold such significance worldwide. From providing warmth to preserving tradition and fueling excitement, turf truly leaves an indelible mark on our lives.