MANHOLE COVER LOVERS

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There must be billions of them in the world. We pass them every day. We walk on them. We do not take any notice of them. They are heavy, and usually made of cast iron. They come in many different shapes, sizes and patterns. Look, and you will find them everywhere.

What are they? MANHOLE COVERS, that provide access to local service systems such as water, electricity, gas, and telecommunications.

Post photos of any interesting ones you find here.

Location: Sigean, France
Members: 24
Latest Activity: on Wednesday

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rubbings 4 Replies

i noticed 2 on a short walk and wished I had brought my small art supply bag as it contains 2 bare crayons red and black to make "rubbings" of embossed , interesting surfaces. This is near home so…Continue

Started by Stephanie Lentz Morrison. Last reply by Stephanie Lentz Morrison Sep 2, 2023.

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Comment by Raphael Nadolny on October 19, 2021 at 9:41am: New examples from Warsaw, Poland

Comment by Raphael Nadolny on October 18, 2021 at 1:19pm: New examples from Warsaw, Poland.

Comment by Raphael Nadolny on October 14, 2021 at 9:57am: New examples from Warsaw, Poland.

Comment by Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) on October 13, 2021 at 7:48pm: That's a beauty, Bonnie! :-)

Comment by Bonniediva on October 13, 2021 at 3:04pm: IN New Orleans, we are very proud of our covers!

Comment by Raphael Nadolny on October 13, 2021 at 11:17am: Next strange example from Warsaw, Poland.

Comment by Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) on October 7, 2021 at 12:25pm: This design is on a manhole cover near the City Hall, too:

Comment by Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) on October 7, 2021 at 12:24pm: and "X" marks the spot?

Comment by Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) on October 7, 2021 at 12:24pm: I don't know what "XM" is for...

but I found this one by the Thessaloniki City Hall, Greece:

Comment by Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) on October 6, 2021 at 6:23pm: "Δ Θ" means "Dimos Thessaloniki " / City of Thess. cover for sewage:

"Φ Σ" ...for sewage I guess?

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