Clean Up Collection

Please clean up after your dog sign, UK - it is now obligatory to clean up dog mess
MAB-37 Please clean up after your dog sign Gloucestershire, UK it is now obligatory to clean up dog mess and this sign on a lamp post reminds dog walkers in Woodmancote Mark Boulton Please note that

Successful removal of an unexploded bomb in Hull, North England after the Second World War. Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal pose with the weapon. Circa 1941

Discovery of an unexploded parachute mine in Hull after the Second World War. Navy and Army bomb disposal squads moving the parachute mine from the dredger to a waiting truck. May 1949

The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen (colour litho)
7157455 The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen (colour litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen)

Jesus Christ anointed by a sinful woman at the house of Simon the Pharisee (engraving)
7172445 Jesus Christ anointed by a sinful woman at the house of Simon the Pharisee (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Removal of of a 250 pound unexploded World War Two bomb at Fenners Works in Marfleet, East Yorkshire by Bomb Disposal experts of the Royal Engineers. Circa 1941

Discovery of a 500 pound unexploded American bomb in King George docks, Hill after the Second World War. Bomb disposal squad clear the danger. April 1948

The "Sweeper-Vac" (b/w photo)
8658819 The "Sweeper-Vac" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Sweeper-Vac." Illustration for The Servantless House by R)

The "Kooksjoie" anthracite range (b/w photo)
8658818 The "Kooksjoie" anthracite range (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Kooksjoie" anthracite range)

Linoleum floor in black and white squares (b/w photo)
8658817 Linoleum floor in black and white squares (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Linoleum floor in black and white squares)

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293403 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid cleaning. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Another method of washing for silver (engraving)
8644056 Another method of washing for silver (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Another method of washing for silver)

I watched the girl washing the concrete pavement at the back door (colour litho)
8650812 I watched the girl washing the concrete pavement at the back door (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Red Star" washing machine, open (b/w photo)
8658828 "Red Star" washing machine, open (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Red Star" washing machine, open)

A fitting for heating three irons on a single gas ring (b/w photo)
8658827 A fitting for heating three irons on a single gas ring (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Indicating the many uses to which an Electric Suction Cleaner can be put (b/w photo)
8658826 Indicating the many uses to which an Electric Suction Cleaner can be put (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The bed-sitting-room as bedroom (litho)
8658821 The bed-sitting-room as bedroom (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bed-sitting-room as bedroom)

A well-equipped kitchen-scullery (b/w photo)
8658813 A well-equipped kitchen-scullery (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A well-equipped kitchen-scullery)

A simple dining-room with an "Esse" Anthracite Stove and Painted Wood Kerb (b/w photo)
8658809 A simple dining-room with an "Esse" Anthracite Stove and Painted Wood Kerb (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Votaries of the Weed No 35 (colour litho)
8660525 Votaries of the Weed No 35 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 35. Then there is the enthusiast)

Mr Henpeck doing the work (colour litho)
8635519 Mr Henpeck doing the work (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Henpeck doing the work. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

A housewife's monthly work throughout the year (colour litho)
8634927 A housewife's monthly work throughout the year (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A housewife's monthly work throughout the year)

Dinner table setting, mid 1930s (b/w photo)
8634922 Dinner table setting, mid 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinner table setting, mid 1930s)

Separating diamonds from gravel (b/w photo)
8663721 Separating diamonds from gravel (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Separating diamonds from gravel)

Bath house, 16th Century (engraving)
8663769 Bath house, 16th Century (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bath house, 16th Century)

100 old time Bible words (litho)
8673191 100 old time Bible words (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 100 old time Bible words)

Watering the streets in Alpine Towns (engraving)
8672770 Watering the streets in Alpine Towns (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watering the streets in Alpine Towns)

Birth of a child in ancient Germany (engraving)
8626221 Birth of a child in ancient Germany (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birth of a child in ancient Germany)

Newfoundland fisheries - close of the season (engraving)
8676943 Newfoundland fisheries - close of the season (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newfoundland fisheries - close of the season)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669438 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertising card for the Sweeperette Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan (chromolitho)
8677275 Advertising card for the Sweeperette Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The monsters whose meat is dirt and dust (litho)
8676264 The monsters whose meat is dirt and dust (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The monsters whose meat is dirt and dust. The workings of a vacuum cleaner)

The Carthusians: The Washing of the Feet (litho)
8666616 The Carthusians: The Washing of the Feet (litho) by Kauffmann, Paul Adolphe (1849-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Washing of the Feet)

Washing and dyeing in a silk production works, 1823
3480219 Washing and dyeing in a silk production works, 1823; (add.info.: Early 19th century washing and dyeing in a silk production works in Derby, England 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A carding engine, 1850
3480151 A carding engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a carding engine. Carding is the process that disentangles; cleans; and intermixes the woollen fibres)

A servant ease dropping, 1850
3478255 A servant ease dropping, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a servant ease dropping, whilst she is supposed to be cleaning the stairs)

Puzzle: boy or girl - which? (colour litho)
8656425 Puzzle: boy or girl - which? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puzzle: boy or girl - which)

Washing Dishes by Electricity (litho)
8631775 Washing Dishes by Electricity (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing Dishes by Electricity)

Cleaning the Car (litho)
8672392 Cleaning the Car (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleaning the Car)

Valise, Valley, Vampire, Vial, Village, Viper, Vulture, Wagon, Waiter, Walrus, Washboard, Washing (engraving)
8650083 Valise, Valley, Vampire, Vial, Village, Viper, Vulture, Wagon, Waiter, Walrus, Washboard, Washing (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valise)

Where ignorance is bliss (colour litho)
8656528 Where ignorance is bliss (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where ignorance is bliss)

Commands: Wash dolly's dress (colour litho)
8645089 Commands: Wash dolly's dress (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wash dolly's dress)

Commands: Wash the door steps (colour litho)
8645082 Commands: Wash the door steps (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wash the door steps)

Trade card for Lifebuoy Soap (chromolitho)
8677717 Trade card for Lifebuoy Soap (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Lifebuoy Soap.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

Trade card for Dr Lovelace's Soap (chromolitho)
8677585 Trade card for Dr Lovelace's Soap (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Water for drinking, washing and bathing in medieval times (engraving)
8663760 Water for drinking, washing and bathing in medieval times (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water for drinking)

An electric stove in a flat (b/w photo)
8658822 An electric stove in a flat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An electric stove in a flat)

A dining-room that is easy to keep clean (b/w photo)
8658807 A dining-room that is easy to keep clean (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dining-room that is easy to keep clean)

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Cleaning up for a safer and brighter future: From dog mess to unexploded bombs, the importance of tidying our surroundings cannot be underestimated. In Woodmancote, Gloucestershire, a simple sign reminds dog owners to clean up after their furry friends - an obligation now enforced across the UK. Meanwhile, in Hull, North England, successful removals of unexploded bombs from the Second World War era have brought relief and peace to the community. Whether it's uncovering a parachute mine or defusing a 250-pound bomb at Fenners Works in Marfleet, these brave individuals ensure our safety by eliminating potential dangers. Even historical remnants can pose risks; discovering a 500-pound American bomb in King George docks highlights how diligent cleanup efforts are crucial even decades later. Beyond wartime hazards, art restoration also plays its part in cleaning up history's masterpieces - from reviving Lazarus through delicate brushstrokes to preserving the Cumaean Sibyl on Ghent Altarpiece's wing panel. However, not all cleanups are as intentional or artistic; clearing debris after heavy storms or bombings is equally vital for rebuilding communities like Barton Warehouse in Stokes Croft and shattered hangars at airfields near R. A. F bases. Sometimes tragedy strikes unexpectedly too - experts meticulously investigate debris near deadly blast sites like central Bangkok where broken glass serves as haunting reminders of past devastation. Cleanliness isn't just about aesthetics; it is about safeguarding lives and restoring hope amidst chaos.