Acres Collection (#4)

Accommodation - Pasture Land For Sale sign, Oulton, Cheshire, England, April

24, 000, 000 acres of government land in Dakota still vacant...Liberty, Uncle Sam and Dakota. Date c1887 October 24

Dusting plane hedge-hopping after spraying swath on beanfield. These planes can spray 100 acres an hour, can usually fly one or two hours unless it rains or storms in an average day

Marcus Miller and family in shack that he built himself. Spencer, Iowa. This is half the house. Miller is a hired hand who has managed to save enough to make a part payment on seven

Pantomime artist Will Evans on his farm
Will Evans (1866 -1931) was an eccentric comedian who performed in pantomime from a young age, and appeared on the music halls in the 1890s

Marshall Field
The worlds largest department store occupies an entire block in central Chicago - 45 acres (18+ hectares) of floor space, employing about 10000 staff. Date: 1916

Forest of Dean
A charming glimpse of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, a wooded area of over 20, 000 acres of beech and oak trees. Date: 1950s

Ancient Oak Trees
Relics of Sherwood Forest - there are acres of these strange, twisted and mis- shapen old oak trees still growing in Thoresby Park, Dukeries, Notts. England. Date: 1950s

Map of Londons Docks, 1908
Illustration showing the River Thames and Londons docks in 1908, viewed with Tower of London at the bottom of the image and the East of London at the top of the image

Dock being constructed at Chatham
The Naval Docks at Chatham, Kent, under construction. The dockyard dated from the 16th century but was extended in the 1860s to cover an area of 380 acres

Birds Eye view of London Docks
A Birds Eye View of the London Docks. Started in 1802 and completed in 1805, they covered 90 acres, with 20 warehouses of 259 floors, 18 sheds, 17 vaults and 6 quays

Dock no. 2 at Chatham
Dock no.2, at Chatham in Kent, recently opened in 1858. The dockyard dated from the 16th century but was extended in the 1850s and 60s to cover an area of 380 acres

Jefferson as Bob Acres
JOSEPH JEFFERSON American actor, here in the attire of Bob Acres

Sharpening a Scythe
Sam Bennett of Ilmington, Warwickshire, England, aged 74, who has used a scythe for 52 years and can still mow one and a quarter acres a day!

Montgomery Ward Store
The Kansas City store boasts more than 25 acres (10 hectares) of floor space : at peak times, nearly 5000 staff are employed here

Compton Acres Fountains
The fountains in the lovely Italian Garden in the Compton Acres Gardens at Canford Cliffs, Dorset, England

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"Exploring the Vastness: From Crystal Palace to Compton Acres, Unveiling the Beauty of Broad Acres" Embark on a journey through time and space as we delve into the captivating world of "acres. " In this diverse collection of hints, we encounter a plethora of fascinating landscapes and intriguing stories that revolve around these vast expanses. Firstly, let's transport ourselves to The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI. , where we witness Sports Without Broad Acres by. . What could be more enticing than envisioning sports without boundaries? It sparks our imagination about endless possibilities within acres. Moving forward in history, we stumble upon a remarkable plan from 1815 - A plan of the intended canal from Sheffield to Tinsley by W. And J. Fairbank. This blueprint unveils how they are be harnessed for connectivity and transportation, shaping communities along its path. Next up is an awe-inspiring sight captured in the Crystal Palace Aerial view. From high above, acres stretch out like an intricate tapestry woven with nature's vibrant hues – a testament to their sheer grandeur. But it doesn't stop there; our exploration takes us further still. We find ourselves amidst Grimsby's bustling fishing industry with Fortunio Matania's depiction of A Fish Pontoon at Grimsby. Here, acres serve as both playgrounds for fishermen and vital resources sustaining livelihoods. Venturing southward brings us to Compton Acres Gardens at Canford Cliffs near Poole, Dorset – a haven where meticulously designed gardens sprawl across countless acres. These enchanting landscapes invite visitors to lose themselves in nature's embrace while marveling at humanity's artistic touch. However, not all discussions surrounding they can harmonious; Sir Richard Acland’s Gift to the Nation Starts a Controversy reminds us that land ownership often stirs debate over preservation versus development rights within these expansive territories.