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"Unearthing the Legacy: Spades in South Wales and Beyond" In the heart of South Wales

Background imageSpades Collection: GRH831210

GRH831210
The Green Bridge of Wales on the Pembrokeshire coastal path

Background imageSpades Collection: Hand rakes Spades 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 22

Hand rakes Spades 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 22
Hand rakes, Spades, 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 22, Couples in love in Germany, Baskets of Germany, People drinking, 1913, Meiszen, Pioniere Ernte

Background imageSpades Collection: Spades 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 22

Spades 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 22
Spades, 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 22, Baskets of Germany, Couples in love in Germany, Hand rakes, 1913, Meiszen, Pioniere Ernte

Background imageSpades Collection: Seind solche Leuthe die Zigeiner werde ich noch

Seind solche Leuthe die Zigeiner werde ich noch
Seind solche Leuthe die Zigeiner so werde ich noch heute einer, Baurn Hochzeit, Gobl, Andreas Benedictus, 1765-1792, Etching, stencil, hand colored with ink and gold, on board, with gilt edges, ca

Background imageSpades Collection: Alhier auf disen Jager Wagen last sich von

Alhier auf disen Jager Wagen last sich von guten Wildpret sagen, Baurn Hochzeit, Gobl, Andreas Benedictus, 1765-1792, Etching, stencil, hand colored with ink and gold, on board, with gilt edges, ca

Background imageSpades Collection: Baurrn bildet euch etwas ein alles will iezt

Baurrn bildet euch etwas ein alles will iezt baurisch sein, Baurn Hochzeit, Gobl, Andreas Benedictus, 1765-1792, Etching, stencil, hand colored with ink and gold, on board, with gilt edges, ca

Background imageSpades Collection: Close-Up Of Blackjack Playing Cards Showing Spades Royal Flush

Close-Up Of Blackjack Playing Cards Showing Spades Royal Flush

Background imageSpades Collection: Playing cards with comic verse on a Christmas card

Playing cards with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSpades Collection: Greetings card in the shape of a hand holding playing cards

Greetings card in the shape of a hand holding playing cards. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSpades Collection: Two girls at the seaside on a palette-shaped New Year card

Two girls at the seaside on a palette-shaped New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSpades Collection: North Sea Camp Borstal Institution, Lincolnshire

North Sea Camp Borstal Institution, Lincolnshire
North Sea Camp Borstal Institution at Freiston, Lincolnshire. Boys with spades at work reclaiming land from the sea. Small wagons with hoppers run on a railway track. Date: circa 1945

Background imageSpades Collection: Approved School - Gardening

Approved School - Gardening
Boys digging with forks and spades in the garden of an unidentified Approved School. Date: circa1945

Background imageSpades Collection: Quarry workers, Boma, Belgian Congo, West Africa

Quarry workers, Boma, Belgian Congo, West Africa. Date: circa 1905

Background imageSpades Collection: Buckets & Spades Home, St Leonards on Sea, Sussex

Buckets & Spades Home, St Leonards on Sea, Sussex
The Buckets and Spades Home, St Leonards on Sea for mentally handicapped Jewish children

Background imageSpades Collection: Repeating Pattern - Alice and Gardeners

Repeating Pattern - Alice and Gardeners. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Background imageSpades Collection: Fire prevention sand buckets at the historic Governor s

Fire prevention sand buckets at the historic Governor s
Fire prevention sand buckets at the historic Governors Office in Pingyao City, Shanxi Province, China

Background imageSpades Collection: Picture No. 11993267

Picture No. 11993267
Robin - on Fork Handle - Cornwall - UK Date:

Background imageSpades Collection: French Family group on the beach at Biarritz, France

French Family group on the beach at Biarritz, France. Date: 1908

Background imageSpades Collection: Little girl on a shell-shaped greetings card

Little girl on a shell-shaped greetings card
Little girl with a spade on a shell-shaped greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSpades Collection: Three mice and a pipe on a cutout Christmas card

Three mice and a pipe on a cutout Christmas card
Three mice, a pipe and playing cards on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSpades Collection: Greetings card in the shape of playing cards

Greetings card in the shape of playing cards -- With Hearty Greetings. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSpades Collection: Christmas card with playing cards

Christmas card with playing cards. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSpades Collection: Van and snow plough in the snow

Van and snow plough in the snow
Van in the snow, with a snow plough in action on the A259 (near the south coast of England). Date: 1960s

Background imageSpades Collection: Metal Baking Tins

Metal Baking Tins
Spooning cake mix into baking tins in the shape of spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs, to make cakes into playing card suits, perfect for serving at your Whist parties! Date: 1930s

Background imageSpades Collection: Children on Beach

Children on Beach
Group of children in rowing boat made in the sand with spades as oars

Background imageSpades Collection: Good Luck card with pipe and playing cards

Good Luck card with pipe and playing cards. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSpades Collection: New York City - Playing card - Equitable Building

New York City - Playing card - Equitable Building - 2 of Spades. Date: 1900

Background imageSpades Collection: New York City - Playing card - Battery Park - 3 of Spades

New York City - Playing card - Battery Park - 3 of Spades. Date: 1900

Background imageSpades Collection: New York City - Playing card - Woolworth Building

New York City - Playing card - Woolworth Building - 4 of Spades. Date: 1900

Background imageSpades Collection: New York City - card - Bush Building, Knickerbocker Hotel

New York City - card - Bush Building, Knickerbocker Hotel
New York City - playing card - Bush Building and Knickerbocker Hotel - 5 of Spades. Date: 1900

Background imageSpades Collection: New York City - Playing card - Pennsylvania Hotel

New York City - Playing card - Pennsylvania Hotel - 6 of Spades. Date: 1900

Background imageSpades Collection: New York City - Playing card - Hall of Records - 7 of Spades

New York City - Playing card - Hall of Records - 7 of Spades. Date: 1900

Background imageSpades Collection: New York City - Playing card - Trinity Church and Wall St

New York City - Playing card - Trinity Church and Wall Street - 8 of Spades. Date: 1900

Background imageSpades Collection: New York City - Playing card - Morgan Company Building

New York City - Playing card - Morgan Company Building - 9 of Spades. Date: 1900

Background imageSpades Collection: New York City - Playing card - Stock Exchange - 10 of Spades

New York City - Playing card - Stock Exchange - 10 of Spades. Date: 1900

Background imageSpades Collection: New York City - Playing card - Municipal Buildings

New York City - Playing card - Municipal Buildings - Jack of Spades. Date: 1900

Background imageSpades Collection: New York City - Playing card - Police HQ - Queen of Spades

New York City - Playing card - Police HQ - Queen of Spades
New York City - Playing card - Police Headquarters - Queen of Spades. Date: 1900

Background imageSpades Collection: New York City - Playing card - Lower New York Skyline

New York City - Playing card - Lower New York Skyline - Ace of Spades. Date: 1900

Background imageSpades Collection: New York City - Playing card - Custom House - King of Spades

New York City - Playing card - Custom House - King of Spades Date: 1900

Background imageSpades Collection: Seaside silhouette

Seaside silhouette
Children in silhouette playing on the seashore with buckets & spades.Date: circa 1938

Background imageSpades Collection: Two children sitting on large snowball on a Christmas card

Two children sitting on large snowball on a Christmas card
Two children sitting on a large snowball under a red umbrella on a Christmas card, watched by a robin. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSpades Collection: Children at the seaside on a New Year card

Children at the seaside on a New Year card. Two boys in sailor suits play with a large model sailing boat. circa 1890s

Background imageSpades Collection: Three children with a large snowball on a Christmas card

Three children with a large snowball on a Christmas card
Three children with a large snowball in a garden on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSpades Collection: Children making a snowman on a Christmas card

Children making a snowman on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

Background imageSpades Collection: Children at the seaside on a Christmas card

Children at the seaside on a Christmas card
Children building a sandcastle at the seaside on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s



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"Unearthing the Legacy: Spades in South Wales and Beyond" In the heart of South Wales, a group of resilient Welsh women defied societal norms as they took on the role of road builders. With their unwavering determination and strength, these trailblazers became known as the spades that paved the way for progress. Amongst a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. Playing cards from around 1940, one card stands out - The King of Spades. Symbolizing power and authority, this regal figure reminds us of the significance that spades hold in our lives. Not limited to construction work alone, they have found their place in various realms. From digging golf bunkers with precision to being featured in German Playing Card Packs, these versatile tools have transcended boundaries. Even man's best friend has embraced the allure of spades. Picture a golden retriever proudly holding a spade while building sandcastles on a sunny beach. A testament to loyalty and playfulness intertwined with human activities. Drawing inspiration from Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland, " we encounter Alice amidst an enchanting pack of cards where even they wielded mighty spades. This whimsical tale reminds us that even within fantasy worlds, spades continue to captivate our imagination. A timeless scene unfolds along sandy shores; a mother accompanied by her four children enjoying precious moments together under the sun-kissed sky. Their laughter echoes through time as they create memories etched forever alongside seashells and sandcastles. Traveling back further into history reveals glimpses of life captured on film - Beach Scene 1912 showcases carefree individuals relishing seaside delights while carrying trusty wooden-handled spades at their side. Venturing beyond borders takes us to Devon's picturesque beaches where locals embrace leisurely strolls along its pristine coastline adorned with colorful umbrellas and families armed with sturdy shovels ready for seaside adventures.