Sand Bags Collection

Abandoned Building in No Mans Land, North Nicosia, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean Sea

The War in Egypt, the Ironclad Train during the Reconnaissance of 28 July (engraving)
1061335 The War in Egypt, the Ironclad Train during the Reconnaissance of 28 July (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt)

Two soldiers in a dug-out in Mesopotamia during World War One
NAM244273 Two soldiers in a dug-out in Mesopotamia during World War One, from an album compiled by Lt. Kindom (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

Confederate 32-pounder cannon and militia gunners overlooking the entrance into Pensacola
834316 Confederate 32-pounder cannon and militia gunners overlooking the entrance into Pensacola Bay, Florida, prior to the American Civil War, March 1861 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Union mortars in Battery Weed on Morris Island, South Carolina, 1863 (b / w photo)
869216 Union mortars in Battery Weed on Morris Island, South Carolina, 1863 (b/w photo) by Hs and Peale (fl.1839-57); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tank and Infantry Attack (Colour Litho)
2778284 Tank and Infantry Attack (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The attack of the tanks and the infantry)

Acts of Bravery during the late War (colour litho)
1587595 Acts of Bravery during the late War (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acts of Bravery during the late War)

The British Eclipse Expedition to Spain under Sir Norman Lockyer (b / w photo)
1599721 The British Eclipse Expedition to Spain under Sir Norman Lockyer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British troops in trenches, Sannayat, 1916 (b / w photo)
NAM280959 British troops in trenches, Sannayat, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

British Forces after Capturing Alexandria, 1882 (b / w photo)
476196 British Forces after Capturing Alexandria, 1882 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-Egyptian War.); English, out of copyright

British troops in early trenches, 1914 (b / w photo)
NAM261173 British troops in early trenches, 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright

Soldiers sleeping in shell craters (colour photo)
3096272 Soldiers sleeping in shell craters (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers sleeping in shell craters)

Sand Bag Defences and Bursted Gun, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
STC354385 Sand Bag Defences and Bursted Gun, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War; ); The Stapleton Collection; American

Part of the Gun Crew on The Cunard White Star Liner Queen Mary. Liverpool, Merseyside. Picture taken 15th October 1941

A coast defence artillery position somewhere in England. With the type of shield, it looks like a 9.2inch weapon, though might be a 6 inch. Picture taken 24th May 1940

Students help put sandbags in place at Manchester Grammar School. World War Two had begun just four weeks before. Picture taken 8th October 1939

Fashion (For use in air raids). Shown by women from a Birmingham shop. 16th October 1939

Fashion (For use in air raids). Shown by a Birmingham shop. On the left is a bib overall with a sweater. Beside it is a wadded bed quit that can be be used as a wrap with a hood

Preparing sound detectors, for a another day of duty, manned by Royal Engineers. Circa 1939

Sand bags protecting the art School in Margaret Street, Birmingham. Circa 1939

Victoria Square, Birmingham, one of the emergency water tanks placed around the city in case the fire service can not access the water mains during an air raid. 2nd September 1939

East End Ritz hotel, two women sitting on sand bags waving to the camera. 8th September 1939

Men preparing part of London defence. 15th September 1939

Men sand bagging Market Street Police station, Torquay. Circa August 1939

US troops can be seen here in the village Blackawton helping to protect buildings from damage whilst the area is evacuated for the battle exercises. Circa December 1943

Completing the citys preparedness. Just one of the many examples of the work of completing protection of Newcastle buildings. 3rd September 1939

Making sandbags in the shelter - Women are making and men filling sandbags in the basement of the India building in the city. The basement of this building is to be an official shelter

A barricade across one of the roads leading into Brussels Circa August 1914

Stereo view, World War 1, The Great War, Realistic Travels military photographs circa 1918. Rapid fire! Having found the range, our guns, one seen in recoil, make it hot for the Bosche, Germans

Troops sand bags wall French hospital Close-up view
Troops behind sand bags on wall of French hospital. Close-up view of New Gate, Jerusalem, Israel

Sand bags police Jewish street Jerusalem 1934
Sand bags used by police in Jewish street, Jerusalem 1934, Israel

Troops sand bags wall French hospital opposite New
Troops behind sand bags on wall of French hospital, opposite New Gate with troops in evacuative rebels from town, Jerusalem, Israel

Troops sand bags wall French hospital view looking down
Troops behind sand bags on wall of French hospital, view looking down Suleiman Road, Jerusalem, Israel

Wedding of Mr Donald J Dickman and Miss Betty N Swinhoe at Kensington Register Office, London. 25 April 1940

Abandoned British trench, World War I C016 / 2542
Abandoned British trench, World War I. Remains of an abandoned British trench being inspected by German staff officers on horseback

Flood defences outside a fish and chip shop in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, UK

Plastic bags filled with sand as erosion control, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

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"Sand bags: A Powerful Tool for Erosion Control and Beyond" Plastic bags filled with sand serve as a formidable defense against erosion, preventing the relentless forces of nature from devouring our precious landscapes. These humble yet effective tools have found their place in various historical events and military operations. In the heart of No Mans Land, North Nicosia, Cyprus, an abandoned building stands as a testament to the power of sand bags. Acting as a barrier against encroaching erosion, they safeguarded this structure from being swallowed by time itself. Amidst the chaos of conflict, we witness The Blue Cap Military Police officer accompanied by his loyal Border Collie partner. Together they patrol areas fortified with sandbags; a symbol of resilience and protection amidst uncertainty. During the War in Egypt, an engraving captures the Ironclad Train on its reconnaissance mission on 28 July. Sandbags line its path - shields against enemy fire and guardians of those who bravely fought for their cause. In Mesopotamia during World War One, two soldiers find solace within a dug-out fortified with sandbags. Amidst the harsh realities of war, these simple structures provided much-needed respite from danger's grasp. Perched high above Pensacola's entrance stood Confederate militia gunners alongside their mighty 32-pounder cannon. Behind them lay rows upon rows of carefully stacked sandbags - silent sentinels protecting strategic positions during times of turmoil. On Morris Island in South Carolina lies Battery Weed; Union mortars poised for action behind towering walls made strong by countless sandbags meticulously placed to withstand enemy bombardment during America's Civil War. A vivid lithograph portrays tanks and infantry launching an assault - each soldier finding courage behind fortifications built with sturdy sandbags that shielded them from harm's way while advancing towards victory. Acts of bravery etched into history come alive through colorful lithographs depicting heroes who valiantly fought during the late War.