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: Sep 13

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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 Jeanette Geissler on September 13, 2025 at 11:26am: Gullydeckel in Trient Italy

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Comment by Heleen de Vaan on September 11, 2025 at 2:47pm: Manhole cover in Zaandam (the Netherlands), showing the coat of arms of Zaandam:

(‘Vuil water’ means ‘dirty water’)

Comment by Tomoe N on September 5, 2025 at 9:33am: Water supply air valve Drinking water

Comment by Tomoe N on September 5, 2025 at 9:33am: Sewage, Mozu, Ginkgo, Cherry Blossoms, Symbols of Osaka

Comment by Valentine Mark Herman on September 5, 2025 at 4:28am: A VOTE DOWN THE DRAIN IN THE NETHERLANDS?

Holland is having a General Election on 29 October. I came across this picture -- 'Stembureau' means voting station. The picture suggests to me, that a vote is going doxn the drain -- and it's no a very attractive Manhole Cover either!

Comment by Heleen de Vaan on September 3, 2025 at 8:56pm: ‘Doetinchem’ (city in east Netherlands) written on manhole cover in Vinkeveen (city close to Amsterdam)

Comment by Valentine Mark Herman on September 2, 2025 at 11:07am: TWO MORE FROM KLAUS POTTHOF -- THESE ARE FROM MONTREAL

Comment by Heleen de Vaan on August 31, 2025 at 7:49pm: Leeuwarden (or Ljouwert, in Frysian language, in the North-Netherlands), somewhere in the city center:

The image shows the Oldenhove tower, the ‘scheve toren’ = leaning, inclined tower.

Comment by Heleen de Vaan on August 31, 2025 at 7:39pm: Groningen (North-Netherlands), seen at the train station:

Comment by Valentine Mark Herman on August 31, 2025 at 5:01am: SUBWAY PLATFORM, 14th ST, NY, ABC LINES -- FROM KLAUS POTTHOF

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