Resources Collection

Map of Australia, showing her natural and industrial resources. 20th century

WW2 poster, Switch off that Light! Less Light -- More Planes. Date: 1940s

WW2 poster, Don t be fuel-ish
WW2 poster, The worker who left the lights on -- Don t be fuel-ish. Wasted electricity means less fuel to make the weapons we need for victory

Middlesex Fire Brigade in the London Fire Brigade area
Mutual assistance took place where a nearby fire brigade would attend a fire in the London Fire Brigade area, or vice-versa

Gas Blow-out - Bolivia
Gas blow-out - Bolivia - the Yacimentos oilfield region Date: circa 1910s

The Domesday Book, Nottinghamshire
The Domesday Book, a record of the resources and taxable values of the boroughs and manors of Nottinghamshire, extract from the Great Domesday Book Date: c. 1085

Wind Turbines Along The Coast; Solway Firth Dumfries Scotland

The Domesday Book, Surrey
The Domesday Book, a record of the resources and taxable values of the boroughs and manors of Surrey, including Guildford, extract from the Great Domesday Book Date: c. 1085

Conserving her natural resources. Illustration shows a young man and a young woman ice skating, the man tries to kiss or embrace her, but she deftly uses her muff to block his advance

Earth Resources
Pawel Pacholec

Kalgoorlie Super Pit
The Fimiston Open Pit, also known as the Super Pit, is Australias largest open cut gold mine. The Super Pit is located on the south-east edge of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Low clouds drift in a mountainous valley in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. This area is known for its waterfalls, forests and the Columbia River

A scenic river flows through a slot canyon and into the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. This beautiful area is known for its waterfalls and forests

A scenic river flows over a waterfall and into the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. This beautiful area is known for its waterfalls and forests

Fishing boats pulled ashore awaiting the storm in the small fishing village of Thorupstrand, Jammerbugt, North Jutland, Denmark

Windmill at Infersa Salt Pans, Marsala, Sicily, Italy

Roan Antelope Copper Mine, Luanshya, Zambia, Africa. The deposits were discovered in 1902, but their full extent was not understood until 1926. Date: circa 1930s

London Family cutting Firewood
During the coal strike in 1912 families started to cut their own fire wood is response to the lack of resources. A family in London is seen collecting its own resources from their back garden

P2A2849
Wind Park - with setting sun, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

P2A2841
Wind Turbine Park - amongst arable land, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

FARMERS CLIMATE FEATURE MOREE
Crop farmer Oscar Pearse poses for a photograph in his lancer wheat crop alongside regulated native vegetation, including introduced woody weeds, on his farm Kambodia near Moree, Monday, October 11

Topographical sketch of the gold & quicksilver district of California, 1848 (engraving)
4072492 Topographical sketch of the gold & quicksilver district of California, 1848 (engraving) by Ord, Edward Otho Cresap (1818-83); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

A Newspaper Printed by the Suns Rays (engraving)
3627824 A Newspaper Printed by the Suns Rays (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Newspaper Printed by the Suns Rays)

Kuwait: the single oilfield whose yield now exceeds Persias highest production. Page from the Illustrated London News, 22nd December 1951. Date: 1951

The Fabulously Rich Oilfield of Kuwait: aspects new and old of the tiny state. Page from the Illustrated London News, 22nd December 1951. Date: 1951

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Five Inches
The public was asked to restrict the depth of water in their baths to 5 inches (13cm) in order to limit the use of power resources

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Washing up
The caption on the postcard is Washing up - probably a play on sorting things out now that the war is over. The reverse carries a message from Winston Churchill We must now devote all our strength

The worlds largest single oilfield: Kuwait and its fabulously rich ruler, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah. The discovery of oil has brought immense wealth to Kuwait

Native Indian in a landscape with animals (oil on canvas)
MAE176552 Native Indian in a landscape with animals (oil on canvas) by Jesus, Jose Teofilo de; Museu de Arte Sacra, Salvador da Bahia, Bahia, Brazil; ePaul Maeyaert; Brazilian, out of copyright

Soldiers in their quarters at a racecourse, September 1939
Soldiers photographed at an unidentified race course in their temporary sleeping quarters in September 1939. In peacetime, these seats would be reserved for richer customers. September 1939

Post Office, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
3092477 Post Office, Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office, Johannesburg)

Material shortage during First World War
Material shortage during the First World War - a man with rope, string and rolls of paper. Date: 1914-1918

Woman saving paper during WW1
Woman saving paper during the First World War. 1914-1918

The Domesday Book, a record of the resources and taxable values of the boroughs and manors of England, extract from the Great Domesday Book Date: circa 1085

Cartoon, Bad Form in Dress, by Rodo Pissarro, WW1
Cartoon, Bad Form in Dress, by Rodo Pissarro, First World War. Women were warned against buying extravagant clothing during the war. circa 1915

French poster, Eat Less Meat, WW1
French WW1 poster, Eat Less Meat to manage our livestock, designed by Marthe Picard, 16 years old. circa 1916

Map of Colonial Africa, from a school book, published in 1911 (colour litho)
CHT176827 Map of Colonial Africa, from a school book, published in 1911 (colour litho) by Lacoste, Charles (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

China, A far-stretching land of undeveloped resources (litho)
6008271 China, A far-stretching land of undeveloped resources (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: China, A far-stretching land of undeveloped resources)

Scierie mecanique dans une foret de sapins (engraving)
2789788 Scierie mecanique dans une foret de sapins (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scierie mecanique dans une foret de sapins)

Sport in South Africa (chromolitho)
1062371 Sport in South Africa (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport in South Africa)

To Call Her Mine, by Walter Besant (engraving)
1594985 To Call Her Mine, by Walter Besant (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Call Her Mine, by Walter Besant)

United States Air Force - Kaman HH-43F Huskie 59-1544 (msn 25), of Detachment 14, 42nd Aerospace Rescue Squadron, at Nellis Air Force Base

Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, Central America - Drying Henequen. After extraction from the plant, henequen is processed as a textile in various forms to obtain a range of products for domestic

Two Lion (Panthera leo) cubs play-fighting, Tanzania, Morogoro, Selous Game Reserve

WW1 poster, Save the Nations Bread
WW1 Ministry of Food poster, Waste not want not, Save the Nations Bread, national ration four pounds each per week. Date: circa 1915-1918

WW2 poster, Save fuel for battle! Save coal, gas, electricity, paraffin, Ministry of Fuel and Power. Showing soldiers and ships in a battle scene. Date: circa 1944

Advert for Chilprufe wool underwear for children 1941
The children must have Chilprufe. Our difficulty is to make the small ration of wool we are allowed go round. We have, therefore decided as a wartime policy to suspend production of womens

Steam diggers in the USA in front of skyscrapers in victorian times; United States of America

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Exploring the Abundance: A Journey through Global Resources" Map of Australia: Unveiling the vast reserves that lie within the land Down Under, a treasure trove waiting to be harnessed. WW2 poster - Switch off that Light: In times of scarcity, every action counts. A reminder to conserve energy and preserve valuable resources during wartime. Middlesex Fire Brigade in the London Fire Brigade area: Brave firefighters safeguarding our urban landscapes, protecting lives and precious resources from destructive flames. Gas Blow-out - Bolivia: An unfortunate incident reminds us of the delicate balance between harnessing natural gas as a resource while ensuring safety measures are in place. The Domesday Book, Nottinghamshire: A historical record revealing how communities have long relied on their local resources for sustenance and progress throughout centuries. WW2 poster - Don't be fuel-ish: During war's darkest days, wise words urged citizens to use fuel efficiently, emphasizing responsible consumption for a brighter future. Surrey: Delving into ancient archives unveils how Surrey's bountiful lands provided invaluable resources that shaped its history and development. Conserving her natural resources: Mother Nature's gifts are finite; it is our duty to protect them for future generations by adopting sustainable practices worldwide. Norfolk: Peering into Norfolk's past reveals an intricate tapestry woven with tales of utilizing nature's abundance wisely – an inspiration for modern conservation efforts. Roan Antelope Copper Mine, Luanshya, Zambia Africa : Showcasing Africa’s rich mineral wealth while highlighting responsible mining practices that ensure both economic growth and environmental protection go hand in hand. London Family cutting Firewood : Witnessing traditional methods passed down through generations as families sustainably harvest firewood from forests surrounding bustling cities like London. Kalgoorlie Super Pit.