Washout Collection

A 'washout' water closet, 1850
3359495 A 'washout' water closet, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a 'washout' water closet. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Severe stormy weather with torrential rain and flooding at the annual Summer Exhibition on the Newcastle Town Moor on August 1, 1980

Advertising print for Cavanders Army Club cigarettes. She : Tell me, what do you boys call a washout He : A place where one can t get Army Club cigarettes. Dated March 1918, on reverse. Will Owen

Donkeys in Sea
Business is bad at Weston- super-Mare, Somerset, England. The tide has come in on the poor huddled donkeys, much to the glee of one little boy swimming in the sea

Wet Easter Weather
A man cycling down an English country lane during rather wet Easter weather

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"Washout: When Nature Drowns Out the Summer Exhibition" Amidst the chaos of severe stormy weather, torrential rain, and flooding at the annual Summer Exhibition, one thing remained unscathed - an advertising print for Cavanders Army Club cigarettes. As droplets cascaded from the heavens above, drenching everything in sight, this resilient advertisement stood tall amidst a sea of water. The relentless downpour seemed determined to wash away any trace of enjoyment from this highly anticipated event. The vibrant colors that once adorned the exhibition were now muted by a watery haze. Visitors scurried for shelter as their hopes for a delightful summer day turned into a soggy nightmare. Yet, amidst this deluge of disappointment and frustration, there it was – an image promoting Cavanders Army Club cigarettes defiantly resisting nature's wrath. Its message may have been obscured by raindrops and blurred lines but its presence spoke volumes about resilience and endurance. As attendees sought refuge under awnings or hastily erected tents to shield themselves from Mother Nature's fury, they couldn't help but be drawn to this unexpected symbol of strength. It served as a reminder that even in times of adversity, some things remain steadfast. Perhaps it was the irony that captivated onlookers – how could something so delicate survive such harsh conditions? Or maybe it was simply admiration for its unwavering determination not to be washed away like countless other exhibits succumbing to nature's whims. In these moments when all seemed lost to torrents of rainwater and rising flood levels, spectators found solace in witnessing this small victory against overwhelming odds. It became more than just an advertisement; it became a beacon of hope amid chaos. As people eventually dispersed with dampened spirits but newfound appreciation for resilience displayed before them, they carried with them memories etched by both disappointment and inspiration.