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Alcoholic Collection (#11)

"From Gin Lane to Champagne: A Spirited Journey through Alcoholic History" Step back in time with Hogarth's iconic engravings

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Arthur Holden 44 who came last in a cider drinking competition in Portishead Somerset

Arthur Holden 44 who came last in a cider drinking competition in Portishead Somerset Scruffy dishevelled man holding comb and smoking Bad hair day November 1967

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Food and Drink Bottle of Italian Red Wine from Umbria with Grapes and Glass

Food and Drink Bottle of Italian Red Wine from Umbria with Grapes and Glass

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Bottle of Whisky on the conyevor belt at a a bottling plant 1971

Bottle of Whisky on the conyevor belt at a a bottling plant 1971

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Kenny Matthews with a special whisky cask, produced by North British Distillery in

Kenny Matthews with a special whisky cask, produced by North British Distillery in Edinburgh, Scotland February 1998

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Cocky the Cockatoo - January 1981 sipping a glass of Guinness

Cocky the Cockatoo - January 1981 sipping a glass of Guinness

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Cheers! With the help of a couple of conveniently placed book Jeremy the Gerbil tucks

Cheers! With the help of a couple of conveniently placed book Jeremy the Gerbil tucks into a glass of Guinness. June 1972

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Nemo is served a pint of beer at his local pub November 1959 1950s

Nemo is served a pint of beer at his local pub November 1959 1950s

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Poodles wearing hats, drinking champagne at a birthday party for a fellow poodle dog

Poodles wearing hats, drinking champagne at a birthday party for a fellow poodle dog January 1955

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Drinking fox - this fox likes to down a few pints at his local pub

Drinking fox - this fox likes to down a few pints at his local pub!

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: A snail climbs up the side of a pint glass to drink lager from the pitcher

A snail climbs up the side of a pint glass to drink lager from the pitcher!

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Piglet Piggy likes sitting with its owner Betty Draper in the Butcher

Piglet Piggy likes sitting with its owner Betty Draper in the Butchers Arms at Weston Rhyn, near Oswestry, Shropshire, to enjoy a pint of beer. September 1960

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Bengie the chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo, Leicestershire enjoying a Christmas party

Bengie the chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo, Leicestershire enjoying a Christmas party December 1984

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: A women who has had to much to drink holds her head (posed by model)

A women who has had to much to drink holds her head (posed by model)

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: New bottles of whisky on the production line at a Whisky bottling plant 1971

New bottles of whisky on the production line at a Whisky bottling plant 1971

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Holidays Spain Spanish Holiday three fat men drinking beer at a bar. June 1965

Holidays Spain Spanish Holiday three fat men drinking beer at a bar. June 1965

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Little Polveir winner of the 1989 Grand National stops for a Pint of Beer outside

Little Polveir winner of the 1989 Grand National stops for a Pint of Beer outside the local pub in his home town of Fyffield Hants

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Nemo is served a pint of beer at his local pub November 1959 1950s

Nemo is served a pint of beer at his local pub November 1959 1950s

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Fergie the orphan Fox drinking a pint of beer at the Red Lion pub in Little Missengden in

Fergie the orphan Fox drinking a pint of beer at the Red Lion pub in Little Missengden in Bucks

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: 'I asked for a pint'Nemo is served a pint of beer at his local

"I asked for a pint"Nemo is served a pint of beer at his local
" I asked for a pint" Nemo is served a pint of beer at his local November 1959

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Mandy the Mongrel Dog Drinking Guinness from a bottle

Mandy the Mongrel Dog Drinking Guinness from a bottle

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Goat drinking pints of beer laid out on a table - April 1978

Goat drinking pints of beer laid out on a table - April 1978

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: A dog standing over and empty bottle of alcohol

A dog standing over and empty bottle of alcohol

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Penguin drinking beer from a pint glass - December 1965

Penguin drinking beer from a pint glass - December 1965

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Chimp having a pint with his human friends at a pub - drinking beer May 1956

Chimp having a pint with his human friends at a pub - drinking beer May 1956 1950s

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Elephant Jumbo pops in for a pint at the Westgare Hotel in Halifax - elephant looking in

Elephant Jumbo pops in for a pint at the Westgare Hotel in Halifax - elephant looking in through the window

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: I think he has had one too many! This young fox looks weary as he drowns his

I think he has had one too many! This young fox looks weary as he drowns his sorrows with a pint in his local pub!

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Drinking Mouse - this little mouse likes a little tipple once in a while

Drinking Mouse - this little mouse likes a little tipple once in a while. Standing on some books he tries to reach the rim of the glass of guinness

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Daddy Chimp is surprised to find his son with a bottle of beer outside the pub

Daddy Chimp is surprised to find his son with a bottle of beer outside the pub. chimpanzee, wearing a hat and a jacket

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Henry Cooper and dog Ace enjoy a pint August 1964

Henry Cooper and dog Ace enjoy a pint August 1964

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Smoking and drinking two of the vices this young chimpanzee has fallen into working as a

Smoking and drinking two of the vices this young chimpanzee has fallen into working as a tourist attraction in this seaside cafe

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Overdoing it - this old english sheepdog hits the bottle hard

Overdoing it - this old english sheepdog hits the bottle hard, lying on the floor surrounded by champagne

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Chimpanzee wearing a mans jacket, jumper and hat drinking from a bottle - when his

Chimpanzee wearing a mans jacket, jumper and hat drinking from a bottle - when his man friend tries to stop him he is pushed to one side as the primate develops a taste for the alcohol! circa 1984

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: An elephant puts in his regular order at the pub circa 1971

An elephant puts in his regular order at the pub circa 1971

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Bryan the St Bernard Dog enjoys a pint February 1956

Bryan the St Bernard Dog enjoys a pint February 1956

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Mandy the Mongrel Dog Drinking Guinness from a bottle

Mandy the Mongrel Dog Drinking Guinness from a bottle

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: A thirsty squirrel is a regular guest at the New Cock Inn in Hildenborough in Kent

A thirsty squirrel is a regular guest at the New Cock Inn in Hildenborough in Kent. March 1940 1940s

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Bengie the chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo, Leicestershire enjoying a Christmas party

Bengie the chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo, Leicestershire enjoying a Christmas party December 1984

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: English rock and roll singer Terry dene with a girl a the Astor club, London

English rock and roll singer Terry dene with a girl a the Astor club, London. 30th December 1957

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Bobby Charlton enjoys a pint at a bar in the players lounge at Old Trafford

Bobby Charlton enjoys a pint at a bar in the players lounge at Old Trafford, after he had announced his retirement from Manchester United April 1973

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Some of the team fill the Giant Killer Cup with champagne in the dressing room

Some of the team fill the Giant Killer Cup with champagne in the dressing room. From left: Hubbard, Haigh, Brownsword, Marriott and Marshall

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Sailor Donald Crowhurst celebrates with a glass of champagne after the launching of his

Sailor Donald Crowhurst celebrates with a glass of champagne after the launching of his Trimaran " Teignmouth Electron" his yacht for the Sunday Times Golden Globe Round the World yacht

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Whisky and ice vending machine. Revolution in drinking is upon us

Whisky and ice vending machine. Revolution in drinking is upon us. Packets of whisky are already in production-packets which fit ugly into the pocket where the wallet normally goes

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: A man drinking a pint of beer in Munich, West Germany May 1975

A man drinking a pint of beer in Munich, West Germany May 1975

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Kinky the honey bear who has a taste for beer drinking from a pint glass at a pub in

Kinky the honey bear who has a taste for beer drinking from a pint glass at a pub in Sulby, Isle of Man. March 1967

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Eric the six-month-old lamb with Alan and Sheila Maughan

Eric the six-month-old lamb with Alan and Sheila Maughan, who run the Langley Hall Inn in Beedon, Berkshire getting stuck into a pint of stout. September 1979

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Susie the black bear taking her pint at the Swan Hotel. November 1965

Susie the black bear taking her pint at the Swan Hotel. November 1965 P007517

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Miss. Gwen Robyns raises a glass of wine. December 1960

Miss. Gwen Robyns raises a glass of wine. December 1960

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Meet Anne Aubrey who is celebrating her 24th birthday with a champagne hair rinse in a

Meet Anne Aubrey who is celebrating her 24th birthday with a champagne hair rinse in a Baker Street Salon. At a cost of 30/- a bottle the hair do was sparkling




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"From Gin Lane to Champagne: A Spirited Journey through Alcoholic History" Step back in time with Hogarth's iconic engravings, as we explore the fascinating world of alcohol. In "Gin Lane, " a cautionary tale unfolds, depicting the dark side of excessive drinking. The streets are filled with despair and ruin, a stark contrast to the lively and prosperous Beer Street. Raise your glasses high as we toast to celebration and luxury with Mumms Champagne. This effervescent elixir has graced countless joyous occasions throughout history, adding sparkle to our lives. Hogarth's "Beer Street" transports us to a bustling community where beer flows freely. It symbolizes camaraderie and conviviality, reminding us that responsible consumption can bring people together in harmony. Indulge your senses with Sandeman Port, an exquisite fortified wine that has stood the test of time. Its rich flavors transport you to sun-soaked vineyards along Portugal's Douro River. The allure of champagne is captured beautifully in vintage posters that entice us into a world of elegance and sophistication. These vibrant advertisements beckon us to indulge in life's pleasures. Buchanans Whisky takes center stage next, inviting connoisseurs on a journey through Scotland's rugged landscapes. Savor each sip as you discover the complex flavors crafted by generations of skilled distillers. For those seeking something unique, Suze Alcoholic Drinks offer a tantalizing blend of botanicals that awaken the palate. Explore their range of innovative concoctions for an unforgettable taste experience. In 1887, the Temperance Movement sought to curb alcohol abuse through powerful imagery like "Devils Toboggan Slide. " This thought-provoking broadsheet reminds us of society's struggle against excesses while advocating for moderation. Travel back in time with Pernis Super Anis (a beverage made from aniseed) poster from 1923.