Timber washed up on the beach from the Greek registered Ice Princess which sank off the Dorset coast on 15th January 2008. A sign warns people to keep off the beach which they ignore

Washed milk churns and pails on shelf above trough.

Boy wearing a red cap carrying a bag on top of his shoulder walking past a white washed building with a blue door and shutters

Portugal, Algarve, Carvoeiro, View over the fishing cove beach with clifftop housing beyond.

Man cleaning bones at family grave. The bones are removed and washed to make space for the next family member

Folegandros. Street scene with elderly man using stick to walk along pavement lined by white washed houses with steps leading from street to entrance.

Women and children at Jain temple passing sign indicating bath room. Cult images are washed daily by priests and lay worshippers bath before worship.

Macuna woman sieving manioc that has previously been grated washed and pressed.