Manhole Collection

Edward Farmer and his gang going underground cleaning scraps of paper and anything likely to cause obstruction in the culvert under Ludgate Circus. April 1st 1947

Telephone cables being laid, 1890
3479177 Telephone cables being laid, 1890; (add.info.: View of New York street and manhole beneath, showing a telephone cable being laid)

Sectional view of manhole in New York street, 1890
3479179 Sectional view of manhole in New York street, 1890; (add.info.: Sectional view of manhole in New York street, showing telephone cables being spliced)

Telephone cables being spliced, 1890
3479176 Telephone cables being spliced, 1890; (add.info.: Sectional view of manhole in New York street, showing telephone cables being spliced)

Feeding telephone cable from drum, 1890
3479178 Feeding telephone cable from drum, 1890; (add.info.: Feeding telephone cable from drum, down manhole and into conduit: New York)

The shadows of workers are seen in the City of London financial district, London, Britain, January 25, 2018. Picture taken January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Slovakia, Bratislava, Old Town, Viktor Hulik Bronze Statue on Panska Street

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Latvia, Northeastern Latvia, Vidzeme Region, Gauja National Park, Ligatne, The Pension, super-secret Soviet-era bunker built beneath a working rehab hospital to be used by leadership in case of

Comic postcard, Workman nervous about horse Date: 20th century

Advert, Mackenzie Brothers, Ironfounders, Edinburgh, Scotlan
Advert for Mackenzie Brothers, General Ironfounders, Slateford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

The Virgin of the Guadaloupe, (oil and mother of pearl on panel)
987933 The Virgin of the Guadaloupe, (oil and mother of pearl on panel) by Mexican School, (18th century); 42x14.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Section through Suburban House (litho)
3650890 Section through Suburban House (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section through Suburban House)

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Manhattan Streets, New York City
Martin Froyda

Edward Farmer and his gang seen here going underground cleaning scraps of paper and anything likely to cause obstruction in the culvert under Ludgate Circus. April 1st 1947

Honours graduate, Peter McInally has thrown up a teaching career for a daily date with a Corporation manhole. Peter McInally and his boss Jack Evans take their trolley to the next manhole

Peter McInally has thrown up a teaching career for a daily date with a Corporation manhole. Peter, 23, pictured baiting one of the many manholes in Aberystwyth. December 1969 Z11864-004

Peter McInally has thrown up a teaching career for a daily date with a Corporation manhole. Peter, 23, pictured baiting one of the many manholes in Aberystwyth. December 1969 Z11864-002

Battling Bonzo wins in the first round by George Studdy
Battling Bonzo wins in the first round. He tackles a black dog bigger than himself, and takes the credit when the enemy accidentally falls down a manhole

Cartoon, Studies in Leakage, or how the great secret of the Conference was given away. Showing how news of a Buckingham Palace Conference on Irish Home Rule was leaked to the press. Date: July 1914

Asia, Japan, Takatori-do. Decorated manhole cover. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Autumn foliage on a gully

A manhole cover, round

Manhole cover and walkway, paved with ceramic parts, Selb, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Sewer worker descending below street, (B&W), close-up

Comic Postcard - Advantageous vantage point
Comic Postcard - An advantageous vantage point! A workman adjusting a gas main keeps a score of the choice of underwear of the ladies passing above his vantage point pavement manhole cover)

Men working on the new sewer system in Crayford, Kent. 1937

New sewer system in Crayford, Kent. 1937

Footman collecting a scuttle of coal from the cellar under the pavement at the very moment when the coalman shoots a sack of coal from Newcastle through the manhole

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"Uncovering Hidden Treasures: Edward Farmer and his Gang Tackle the Manhole Mystery" In the bustling City of London financial district, a peculiar sight catches the eye – shadows of workers disappearing underground. Meet Edward Farmer and his gang, on a mission to clean up scraps of paper that find their way into manholes. As they delve into this subterranean world, secrets unfold. Across Europe in Bratislava's Old Town, Viktor Hulik's Bronze Statue stands proudly on Panska Street. But beneath its gaze lies another hidden gem - an intriguing manhole cover adorned with intricate designs from Slovakia's rich heritage. Delving deeper into history, we stumble upon a vintage comic postcard depicting a workman nervously eyeing a horse. A reminder that even in times past, manholes were not without their challenges. Traveling northwards to Edinburgh, Scotland, an advertisement for Mackenzie Brothers Ironfounders reminds us of the craftsmanship behind these functional marvels. Each one meticulously crafted to withstand time and wear. Venturing across continents to Mexico, The Virgin of Guadaloupe captivates hearts with her radiant beauty depicted through oil and mother-of-pearl on panel artwork. Yet even she cannot escape the allure of manholes lurking beneath her divine presence. Zooming back in time once more reveals a section through Suburban House lithograph - reminding us that every home is connected by unseen networks below our feet; each reliant on well-maintained infrastructure. From New York City's iconic Manhattan Streets comes tales of battling Bonzo winning in the first round by George Studdy – illustrating how these humble covers can become symbols representing resilience against urban chaos. And finally journeying eastward to Japan's Takatori-do unveils yet another surprising aspect - decorated manhole covers showcasing local artistry amidst concrete jungles; turning mundane utility into captivating works of public art. So next time you walk the streets, spare a thought for the manholes beneath your feet.