Scraps Collection

Poster: Save kitchen scraps to feed the hens! Keep it dry, free from glass, metal, bones, paper, etc. It also feeds pigs. Your council will collect. 1940s

Wartime pig food poster
We Want Your Kitchen Waste - poster encouraging the saving of food scraps for use as pig food, to be collected by the council. It also feeds poultry

Chef Andrew Schillar gives a dog a bone from the side entrance of his kitchen. undated

Victorian Scrap - Tattooing - an old custom in the navy. late 19th century

German circus scrap -- dog jumping through a paper hoop. 19th century

Banjo with pink flowers on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Victorian Scrap - Circus Elephant riding a Tricycle - A heavy weight. late 19th century

Zulu warrior on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). The Gleaners (1856). Orsay
Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). French painter, one of the founders of the Barbizon School. The Gleaners (1856). Orsay Museum. Paris. France

Compost / wormery - worms visible amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable and fruit peelings
MAB-391 Compost / wormery - worms visible amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable and fruit peelings and cardboard in top of black plastic recycled composting bin UK Mark Boulton Please

Victorian Scrap -- Watercress Seller. late 19th century

Victorian Scrap -- Policeman. late 19th century

Flowers and foliage on an assortment of Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Clown heads on nine Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Scrap, 10th Hussars, Cavalry Regiment
Victorian scrap, 10th Hussars, Cavalry Regiment serving in India. 1846

Music cover, Tra-La-La! or Scraps, words by R P Weston and Fred J Barnes, music by Maurice Scott, sung by Ben Albert. 1906

Scrap : Guardsmen
Two British guardsmen with their rifles shouldered. Date: late 19th century

Various birds on a sheet of Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Giraffe on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Cape Ground Squirrel (Xerus inauris) adult, with Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius) flock, feeding on biscuit from tourist, Etosha N.P. Namibia

London / St James Park
A family taking afternoon tea in the park

Victorian scrap, black man riding an ostrich. 19th century

Victorian scrap, Barber shaving a soldier. 19th century

Ava Lowle Willing, Lady Ribblesdale (1868-1958), American socialite, wife of Thomas Lister, 4th Baron Ribblesdale. late 19th century

Scrap, Witch flying on a broomstick. 19th century

Children riding in a cart on a Victorian scrap
Children riding in a cart drawn by goats on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Victorian scrap, Fairground roundabout. 19th century

Southern Sweden, Northern Europe. Abandoned cars at Kyrko Mosse junkyard

Scraps
Alfonso Novillo

Leather bound photo album, Canadian Pacific
TRAVEL: Leather bound album dating from the 1920s of around the world adventure via the Canadian Pacific. Approximately fifty pages of original photographs

Victorian scrap, young woman taking snuff Date: 19th century

Victorian scrap, old woman taking snuff Date: 19th century

RMS Titanic - passenger's album of scraps
RMS Titanic - album of scraps, which were the property of Richard May, a Titanic passenger who travelled only as far as Queenstown, Ireland

WIDOW SCRAPS PLANS
A young widow, having found consolation for her loss, scraps her plans for an elaborate tomb for her late husband, the general Date: circa 1830

Victorian scrap, Head and shoulders of woman
Victorian scrap, Head and shoulders of a young woman Date: circa 1880s

Victorian scrap, Robinson Crusoe tells his story
Victorian scrap, Robinson Crusoe as an old man tells his story to his grandchildren

Victorian scrap, Railway Bridge. circa 1890s

Victorian scrap, Robinson Crusoe leaves the island with Man Friday

Victorian scrap, Robinson Crusoe, footprints in the sand
Victorian scrap, Robinson Crusoe discovers footprints in the sand and realises that he is not alone on his island

Victorian scrap, Boy in sailor suit with cricket bat. 19th century

Victorian scrap, Boy with pink roses. 19th century

Victorian scrap, Boxing in the Navy. 19th century

Victorian scrap, Boy with bouquet of flowers. 19th century

Victorian scrap, Soldier in armour. 19th century

Victorian scrap, Boy Clown. 19th century

Victorian scrap, Boy and Dog. 19th century

Victorian scrap, black musician with violin. 19th century

Victorian scrap, Birn Brothers horse-drawn tram
Victorian scrap, Birn Brothers, Finsbury Street, London, horse-drawn tram with passengers. 19th century

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"From Hens to Pigs: The Power of Scraps in Times of Need" In times of scarcity, scraps become treasures. This poster reminds us to save kitchen scraps to feed the hens, highlighting the resourcefulness and sustainability that can be found even in our own kitchens. During wartime, every bit counts. A pig food poster serves as a reminder that they are be transformed into nourishment for animals, showcasing the ingenuity and resilience of communities during challenging times. Chef Andrew Schillar's act of kindness transcends boundaries. As he gives a bone to a dog from his kitchen's side entrance, we witness how even small gestures with humble they are bring joy and compassion into someone's life. Scrap by scrap, tattoos tell stories. Victorian Scrap - Tattooing reveals an old custom where inked memories are preserved on paper fragments, reminding us that even discarded pieces hold significant meaning and history. The magic of the circus comes alive through German circus scraps. From banjos adorned with pink flowers to elephants riding tricycles, these vibrant snippets transport us back in time when imagination knew no bounds. Jean-Francois Millet's masterpiece "The Gleaners" captures the beauty within leftovers. Depicting women gathering leftover crops after harvest season, this painting celebrates their resilience and ability to find value in what others may discard. Victorian printed scraps offer glimpses into a world filled with wonderment. Whether it is a Zulu warrior or an enchanting colored engraving page, these delicate remnants remind us that beauty can be found even in fragments left behind by time. Composting brings new life out of waste. In a black plastic recycled composting bin filled with vegetable peelings and cardboard lies visible worms diligently working their magic – turning what was once considered garbage into nutrient-rich soil for future growth. In each scrap lies untold potential waiting to be discovered anew – whether it is feeding animals or igniting creativity.