Troughs Collection

Old English Longhorn PM 3326 Ancient breed of cattle © Pat Morris / ARDEA LONDON
PM-3326 Old English Longhorn CATTLE - at hay trough Ancient breed of cattle Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Large White Pigs – Rear view, showing curly tails
LA-1239 Large White PIGS - rear view, showing curly tails Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS), Scotch Express
London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS), Scotch express up train passing over the water troughs at Brock, Railway supplement, 1925, p.62a Date: 1925

Woollen cloth
5310235 Woollen cloth; (add.info.: Engraving depicting fulling woollen cloth: the cloth was placed in troughs behind the stocks and pounded with square-ended oak mallets)

Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association
Notice, Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association, Victoria House, Victoria Street, Westminster, London SW. Free supplies of water for man and beast in the streets of London. 1887

46228 Duchess of Rutland CORO class locomotive
46228 Duchess of Rutland, Princess Coronation Class locomotive, taking-on water at Newbould troughs, near Newbold on Avon on 21 June 1964. Date: 1964

Brentford public fountain for people and animals at Kew Bridge. Erected at the request of Mrs. Wheeler on memorial to her late husband, Samuel Wheeler at a cost of £1600. Date: 1877

Metropolitan Drinking Fountain & Cattle Trough 1895
Carriages stopping on their journey so that the horses can get a drink on a hot summers day. Date: 1895

Decorative cast iron electric lamp pillar with drinking fountain for horses and driver, dog trough optional. Date: 1906

Cast iron circular horse trough with drinking fountain. Date: 1906

Case iron circular horse trough with drinking fountain. Date: 1906

Public cast iron water trough for horses, dogs and driver. Date: 1906

Cattle Trough
A large drinking fountain in metropolitan district, erected by the Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association in 1868, providing water to horses, oxen, sheep, dogs and humans. Date: 1868

Modern pisciculture (litho)
6013762 Modern pisciculture (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern pisciculture)

Prevention of Crib-Biting (engraving)
1102424 Prevention of Crib-Biting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prevention of Crib-Biting)

Sorting the catch, Great Yarmouth (colour photo)
3104545 Sorting the catch, Great Yarmouth (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting the catch, Great Yarmouth)

Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub. 1862 (colour litho)
2646260 Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub. 1862 (colour litho) by Queen, James Fuller (1824-c.1877); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hospital opened on September 5)

Asses Drinking (engraving)
1609414 Asses Drinking (engraving) by Ansdell, Richard (1815-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asses Drinking. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 March 1858)

Majolica Owl Jardiniere, c. 1875 (ceramic)
5846389 Majolica Owl Jardiniere, c.1875 (ceramic) by T.C. Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co. (est. 1856); height: 33 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Three Cows Feeding, 1860 (oil on canvas)
703003 Three Cows Feeding, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Palizzi, Filippo (1818-99); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Rural Scene (pen & ink on paper)
449252 Rural Scene (pen & ink on paper) by Baur, Johann Wilhelm (fl.c.1600-40); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; German

Dinner-Time on the Flags (engraving)
1613490 Dinner-Time on the Flags (engraving) by Goddard, George Bouverie (1832-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinner-Time on the Flags)

Court in the Kings Palace, Bhutan, South Asia. It has typically massive timberwork. The troughs in the middle are royal baths, used medicinally. Date: 1922

A Public Wash at Dulcigno (engraving)
1107001 A Public Wash at Dulcigno (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Public Wash at Dulcigno)

Meal on the Road 1910
Horses outside The Plough pub drinking from a trough before their next journey. Date: 1910

Fountain at Cintra, near Lisbon (engraving)
1107183 Fountain at Cintra, near Lisbon (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fountain at Cintra, near Lisbon)

Horses, the Property of William Wigram, Esquire (engraving)
1617084 Horses, the Property of William Wigram, Esquire (engraving) by Landseer, Charles (1799-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horses, the Property of William Wigram, Esquire)

Wash-house, with Troughs fitted (engraving)
969954 Wash-house, with Troughs fitted (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wash-house, with Troughs fitted)

Farmyard Scene, 1927 (oil on board)
OJ378742 Farmyard Scene, 1927 (oil on board) by King, William Gunning (1859-1940); 43.2x51.4 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; British, out of copyright

In Camp with the 2nd Life Guards (engraving)
1626360 In Camp with the 2nd Life Guards (engraving) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Camp with the 2nd Life Guards)

Granite feeding troughs for bulls in the fog in Sierra de Andujar Natural Park, Jaen, Andalusia, Spain, December

Martian south polar ice, artwork
Martian south polar ice. Artwork of frozen carbon dioxide on Mars south pole in spring. During the spring and summer some of the carbon dioxide sublimates (transforms directly from solid to gas)

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale ewes, flock standing in snow covered pasture with troughs, Chipping, Lancashire, England, december

Domestic Pig, Gloucester Old Spot, adult, close-up of head, drinking at water trough, free-range pig, Cumbria, England

Holborn Union Workhouse Farm and Gas Works, Mitcham
The workhouse farm located near the Holborn Union workhouse, Mitcham, Surrey. Pigs feed from troughs while workhouse inmates stand nearby. A gasometer is visible at the left

Pig Elevage "Large white" Pig and piglets in sty Sarthe, France
LA-1141 PIG - Elevage "Large white" Pig and piglets in sty Sarthe, France Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dipping Linen, in the Process of Bleaching - an interior view in a spinning mill of men dipping linen into troughs. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Bringing horses to water
Horses belonging to the London horseguards are led towards water troughs for a drink. Date: circa 1960s

Horses drinking from troughs
Horses belonging to the London horseguards drinking from troughs. Date: circa 1960s

Historic Stone Troughs, Torquay, Devon, England. Date: 1910s

The Foreign Cattle Market, Deptford, London, 1872
Interor of the Foreign Cattle Market at Deptford, London, in 1872. This image shows a number of sheep and cattle in the Central Shed of the market, with feeding troughs empty and hoisted up. 1872

Long icicles on a building

Thirsty Giant
9th August 1933: A down train on the tebay troughs, Westmoreland taking up water prior to the ascent of Shap Fell one of the steepest main line gradients in the country

Picture No. 10768534
Cattle - Norman Cows and calf in feeding trough Date:

Rocket and Pak choi growing in aquaponics unit, water from tanks containing tilapia fish is pumped into trough with expanded clay, with nutrients used to grow salad vegetables, Todmorden

Rocket growing in aquaponics unit, water from tanks containing tilapia fish is pumped into trough with expanded clay, with nutrients used to grow salad vegetables, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, England

Aquaponics unit, water from tanks containing tilapia fish is pumped into trough with expanded clay, with nutrients used to grow vegetables, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, England, April

Pak choi growing in aquaponics unit, water from tanks containing tilapia fish is pumped into trough with expanded clay, with nutrients used to grow salad vegetables, Todmorden, West Yorkshire

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"From Ancient Breeds to Victorian Elegance: Exploring the Legacy of Troughs" Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of troughs, where history intertwines with functionality. These humble structures have served various purposes throughout the ages, catering to both animals and humans alike. In ancient times, the Old English Longhorn cattle roamed freely, their presence a testament to their resilience and strength. The image of these magnificent creatures grazing near a sturdy trough evokes a sense of tradition and simplicity. Moving forward in time, we encounter another iconic sight - large white pigs with curly tails gathered around a trough. This rear view captures their playful nature as they indulge in nourishment provided by these essential vessels. Delving deeper into history, we stumble upon an engraving from 1892 showcasing architectural brilliance. The page from "The Architect's Surveyors and Engineers Compendium" transports us to an era when they were not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing additions to public spaces. Fast forward to the early 20th century, where transportation took center stage. The London Midland & Scottish Railway's Scotch Express hurtles through time alongside the majestic 46228 Duchess of Rutland CORO class locomotive. Amidst this bustling scene stands a Brentford public fountain erected as a memorial at Mrs. Wheeler's request - serving both people and animals for generations. As urbanization progressed, so did our understanding of communal needs. Metropolitan Drinking Fountains became beacons of hope during hot summer days while simultaneously quenching thirst for horses passing by on busy streets. The turn-of-the-century brought about decorative cast iron electric lamp pillars adorned with drinking fountains for horses and drivers - even accommodating dogs if desired. These elegant structures added charm while providing much-needed refreshment along city roadsides. Cast iron circular horse troughs emerged as timeless symbols of practicality merged with beauty; their design standing firm against the test of time.