Ale House Collection

Robert Burns site Tam O Shanter Tavern
Tam O Shanter Tavern of poems by Robert Burns. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Humour social comment the ale house cartoon by Cruikshank
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated 1832

HOUS2A-00059
Alehouse scene in th 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century E.A. Abbey illustration

The bridge at Stourport, Worcestershire, 1850
3330799 The bridge at Stourport, Worcestershire, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the bridge at Stourport, Worcestershire. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Inside of a Country Alehouse, published March 1, 1797. Creator: William Ward
Inside of a Country Alehouse, published March 1, 1797

NY, Brooklyn, The Kent Ale House, sports and craft beer bar

Eccles Wakes : Ale-House Interior (oil on canvas)
6315532 Eccles Wakes : Ale-House Interior (oil on canvas) by Parry, Joseph (1744-1826); 71.3x71.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: When racing and fighting were all at an end)

Medley Print: Sots Paradise, 1706-7. Creator: George Bickham
Medley Print: Sots Paradise, 1706-7. [Sots Paradise: or, The Humours of a Derby-Ale-House with a Satire Upon the Ale by Edward Ward

The Ale House (engraving)
6000807 The Ale House (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ale House. Illustration for Scraps and Sketches by George Cruikshank (no publishers name)

The Ale House Door (oil on canvas)
2829337 The Ale House Door (oil on canvas) by Bird, Edward (1772-1819); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by Mr Hockcliffe, 1934.; English

The Flask, an old ale house of Highgate village (b / w photo)
3637623 The Flask, an old ale house of Highgate village (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flask, an old ale house of Highgate village)

Trades in Regency England: Ale-house, silk mill and stocking weaver
6340297 Trades in Regency England: Ale-house, silk mill and stocking weaver by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: Ale-house, silk mill and stocking weaver)

Strolling Violinist at an Ale House Door, 1625-85. Creator: Unknown
Strolling Violinist at an Ale House Door, 1625-85

A Game at Put in a Country Alehouse, August 10, 1810. August 10, 1810
A Game at Put in a Country Alehouse, August 10, 1810

A Game at Put in a Country Alehouse, August 10, 1799. August 10, 1799
A Game at Put in a Country Alehouse, August 10, 1799

First Floor Grill Room of the Cock Overlooking Fleet Street, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
First Floor Grill Room of the Cock Overlooking Fleet Street, c1935. Interior of an ale house in the City of London. From " Wonderful London, Volume 3", edited by St. John Adcock

The Flask ale house, Highgate Village, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The Flask ale house, Highgate Village, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Outside a Country Alehouse, c18th century. Artist: William Ward
Outside a Country Alehouse, c18th century. After James Ward (1769-1859). From The Connoisseur Vol. XXIV. [Otto Limited, London, 1909]

Dutch colonial tavern in New Amsterdam
De Blauwe Druif (the Blue Grape) Tavern in the Bowery, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

HOUS2A-00083
Men enjoying an afterdinner drink in colonial times. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Boardgame and drinking at tavern (woodcut)
XJF2653560 Boardgame and drinking at tavern (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: They pass away the Winter Night, and live most Merrily)

Declaration of Love (oil on canvas)
XKH150117 Declaration of Love (oil on canvas) by Schmid, Matthias (1835-1923); 65x53 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright possible copyright restrictions apply

Historic Rutland Arms Free House, Wanganui, North Island, New Zealand

Historic Hotel, Bendigo, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand

The sign of the White Cross Inn, public house, North Cray, Kent. 1935

TAMING OF THE SHREW. Christopher Sly gets thrown out of an alehouse by the hostess (Induction)
TAMING OF THE SHREW. Christopher Sly gets thrown out of an alehouse by the hostess (Induction, Scene I) in William Shakespeares Taming of the Shrew. Wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert

London Draymen
Two London draymen - carriers - wagoners - whose job is to carry beer from brewery to alehouse

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"Cheers to the Ale House: A Humorous Social Commentary" Step into the world of ale houses, where laughter and merriment flow as freely as the frothy pints. From Robert Burns' beloved Tam O Shanter Tavern to Eccles Wakes' lively interior captured on canvas, these establishments have long been a hub of social interaction. Immerse yourself in the satirical cartoons by Cruikshank, such as "HOUS2A-00059, " which poke fun at societal norms through witty illustrations. Or explore George Bickham's Medley Print: Sots Paradise from 1706-7, a whimsical depiction of an ale house that transports you back in time. The Ale House holds its own charm and character, evident in engravings like "The Ale House Door" or paintings like "The Flask. " These images capture the essence of these gathering places - their warmth, camaraderie, and perhaps even a touch of mischief. In Regency England, trades flourished alongside ale houses. Silk mills hummed with activity while stocking weavers worked diligently. Yet amidst this bustling industry, it was often at an ale house door where one could find solace or entertainment provided by strolling violinists like those depicted between 1625-85. Games were also enjoyed within these walls; August 10th seemed particularly auspicious for games at country alehouses if we consider both "A Game at Put in a Country Alehouse" from 1810 and its predecessor from 1799. These scenes transport us to simpler times when friends gathered around tables filled with cards and dice for hours on end. So raise your glass to the timeless allure of the ale house – a place where humor meets social commentary and history intertwines with revelry. Whether it be through art or photographs like "The Flask, " let us celebrate this cultural institution that has brought joy to countless souls throughout the ages.