Ditches Collection

Avebury / Stukeley Map
A beautifully drawn overhead plan of the stone circles and embankment ditches at Avebury. Stukeleys accuracy is impressive, charting every stone, pasture and building

Cleaning out roadside drainage ditches which had become overgrown using JCB digger, England, February

Aubreys Plan of Avebury
John Aubreys plan of Avebury. Aubrey was an English antiquary, who suplimented his writings on sites with detailed plans and sketches

Little Tommy Tittlemouse (colour litho)
3631217 Little Tommy Tittlemouse (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Tommy Tittlemouse)

St. Mary-in-the-Marsh, Romney Marsh, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Castle at Castle Acre, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sunrise with reflection of clouds in Kings Sedgemoor Drain, Greylake, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK, June 2011. 2020VISION Book Plate

Rhyne (drainage ditch) on Butleigh Moor, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK, June 2011

Mute swans (Cygnus olor) and cygnets on rhyne, Kings Sedgemoor, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK, June 2011

If the Blind Lead the Blind, Both shall Fall into the Ditch, c. 1594 (oil on panel)
471421 If the Blind Lead the Blind, Both shall Fall into the Ditch, c.1594 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 19x19 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

An open field ditch through farmland of recently ploughed fields, Wirral, Cheshire, UK. October, 2020

Capture of Fort Fisher, pub. 1887 (colour litho)
3090435 Capture of Fort Fisher, pub. 1887 (colour litho) by Davidson, Julian Oliver (1853-94) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Union troops led by General Alfred Howe Terry (1827-90)

Capture of Fort Fisher, pub. 1890 (colour litho)
2646281 Capture of Fort Fisher, pub. 1890 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Union troops led by General Alfred Howe Terry (1827-90), 15th January

Study of plants by a ditch, with additions by an instructor, 1856 (pencil
1108769 Study of plants by a ditch, with additions by an instructor, 1856 (pencil, sepia washes & gouache on paper) by Borbone

Assyrian Discoveries (engraving)
1621648 Assyrian Discoveries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assyrian Discoveries, Plan of Mr Rassams Excavations in the Mound at Balawat)

Drainage (colour litho)
982609 Drainage (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drainage.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

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Ireland, County Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Landscape above Coumeenole Beach

Juvenile Common / Eurasian cranes (Grus grus) recently released by the Great Crane Project onto the Somerset Levels and Moors

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A stone circle at Machrie Moor on the Isle of Arran

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Neolithic standing stones at Machrie Moor dating from the Bronze Age

Farm Province North Holland North Holland farm
Farm in the Province of North Holland, A North Holland farm, surrounded on two sides by ditches. Two large trees at the front, on the left a farmer takes the chickens. Eduard Karsen, c. 1890 - c

Potash lorries burned Jericho road Rebel dug
Potash lorries burned on Jericho road Rebel dug ditches on the Jericho road on either side of a bridge. 1938, Israel

Hutton Le Hole, North Yorkshire, England

Dundee Law, Dundee, 1942
Dundee Law, Dundee, ANGUS, SCOTLAND facing East - 10/10/1942

View of water filled ditch and reedbed on coastal grazing marsh habitat at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
View of water filled ditch and reedbed on coastal grazing marsh habitat at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, June

View of grazing marsh with Stinging Nettle (Urtica (Urtica dioica) patch and church beside flooded ditch at sunset, St. Thomas a Becket Church, Fairfield, Walland Marsh, Romney Marsh, Kent, England

View of grazing marsh with footbridge across flooded ditch and church at sunset, St. Thomas a Becket Church, Fairfield, Walland Marsh, Romney Marsh, Kent, England, May

View of sheep on grazing marsh with footbridge across flooded ditch and church in evening, St. Thomas a Becket Church, Fairfield, Walland Marsh, Romney Marsh, Kent, England, May

Pumping saltwater from marshland into dyke after severe flooding caused by tidal surge in December 2013, Snipes Marsh, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England, February 2015

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Water level depth marker in freshwater dyke, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) close-up of cones, growing in hedgerow beside ditch, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) hind, crossing ditch in reedbed, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, May

Flooded ditch overflowing into road, Aldingbourne, near Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England, February 2014

Dyke with aquatic vegetation in wetland habitat, Wickhampton Marshes, Halvergate, River Bure, The Broads N. P
Dyke with aquatic vegetation in wetland habitat, Wickhampton Marshes, Halvergate, River Bure, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, July

John Deere 9400 tractor, view from cab interior, driving along track with ditch at edge of arable field, Uppland, Sweden, may

Predator control gate and fence on reserve, Elmley Marshes N. N. R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England
Predator control gate and fence on reserve, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, March

Predator control fence on reserve, Elmley Marshes N. N. R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, March
Predator control fence on reserve, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, March

Cattle fence and frozen flooded ditch in coastal grazing marsh at sunset, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Cattle fence and frozen flooded ditch in coastal grazing marsh at sunset, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, March

View of freshwater dyke and coastal grazing marsh habitat, West Canvey Marsh RSPB Reserve, Canvey Island, Thames Estuary, Essex, England, September

newly cleared ditch showing mud and reed spread over the bank. Islay Scotland

After heavy rain the field ditches have over flowed and flooded a Suffolk country lane

View of water filled ditch and reedbed on coastal grazing marsh habitat at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
View of water filled ditch and reedbed on coastal grazing marsh habitat at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, July

Flooded ditch on coastal grazing marsh habitat at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Flooded ditch on coastal grazing marsh habitat at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, August

Vapour trail reflected in flooded ditch on coastal grazing marsh habitat, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Vapour trail reflected in flooded ditch on coastal grazing marsh habitat, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, August

Cattle fence and flooded ditch on coastal grazing marsh habitat at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Cattle fence and flooded ditch on coastal grazing marsh habitat at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, August

View of pasture and trees in mist, Whitewell, Clitheroe, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, England, January

View of ditch in coastal grazing marsh habitat at dawn, Elmley Marshes National Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, July

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"Ditches: Unveiling the Hidden Beauty of Nature's Drainage Systems" Discovering the Avebury and Stukeley Map, a testament to ancient civilizations' understanding as vital water management systems. Witnessing the transformation in England as roadside drainage they can meticulously cleaned out using JCB diggers, restoring their functionality and preventing flooding. Marveling at the vibrant tapestry of wild flowers that adorn these once-overgrown ditches, creating a picturesque scene straight out of a dream. Exploring Aubrey's Plan of Avebury, where intricate networks were ingeniously designed to protect sacred sites and foster community cohesion. Delighting in Little Tommy Tittlemouse's colorful litho depiction, reminding us that even small creatures find solace amidst the enchantment of ditch ecosystems. Immersing ourselves in the tranquil beauty surrounding St. Mary-in-the-Marsh on Romney Marsh, Kent - an idyllic landscape shaped by centuries-old drainage ditches. Unearthing history at Castle Acre's castle in Norfolk; its strategic location near a network showcasing their crucial role in fortification and defense. Basking in nature's spectacle as sunrise casts ethereal reflections upon Kings Sedgemoor Drain in Greylake, Somerset Levels - an awe-inspiring sight to behold. Traversing Butleigh Moor's Rhyne (drainage ditch) on Somerset Levels; witnessing firsthand how these channels sustain life while managing excess water flow. Admiring Mute swans gracefully gliding along rhyne canals at Kings Sedgemoor; these majestic birds finding sanctuary within this intricate web of interconnected ditches. Reflecting on "If the Blind Lead the Blind, Both shall Fall into the Ditch" - an evocative painting from 1594 highlighting both literal and metaphorical perils we face when lacking guidance or knowledge about our surroundings.