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: 29
Latest Activity: Jul 12

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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 July 12, 2025 at 9:02pm: Example from Poznań/Posen.

Comment by Tomoe N on July 12, 2025 at 2:24pm: It was on the newspaper. Yu Darvish major league pitcher from Habikino city Osaka it is hard to go there so post the newspaper….

by the way I saw some manholes yesterday but no time to stop and it was in the middle of the road and many cars passing by so I couldn’t take….

Comment by Chepín on July 9, 2025 at 11:21pm: I ❤️ all these covers from Tomoe! Very outstanding...

Comment by Tomoe N on July 8, 2025 at 10:46am: I saw the news there will be Japanese US major leaguer design manhole at each their hometowns.

Comment by Valentine Mark Herman on July 8, 2025 at 10:31am: Once again Tamoe N, many thanks. The covers ypu are sendi ng are colourful, beautiful and very artistic. More, more, more -- please!

Comment by Tomoe N on July 8, 2025 at 6:43am: A duck manhole cover

Comment by Tomoe N on July 6, 2025 at 2:16pm: Fire hydrant at Osaka Expo

Comment by Valentine Mark Herman on July 3, 2025 at 2:52pm: Merci beaucoup, Tomoe N! The one with the lily is my favourite. Do send more photos if possible.

Comment by Tomoe N on July 3, 2025 at 7:59am: Here are another manhole I took in Hokkaido Eniwa town

Comment by Tomoe N on June 23, 2025 at 12:54pm: Here is another one I took today.

my town’s flower is lily.

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