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Bacon Collection (#2)

"Bacon: A Sizzling Tale of History, Flavor, and Rebellion" Step back in time to the Battle of Omdurman on Friday, September 2, 1898

Background imageBacon Collection: John M. Bacon, US Navy, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

John M. Bacon, US Navy, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Bacon, John M. U.S.N. between 1865 and 1880. [Possibly a portrait of John Mosby Bacon, general of the United States Volunteers, (not a naval officer)]

Background imageBacon Collection: Colonel John M. Bacon, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown

Colonel John M. Bacon, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Colonel John M. Bacon, 1865-1880. Bacon, Col. John M. between 1865 and 1880

Background imageBacon Collection: John M. Bacon, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown

John M. Bacon, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
John M. Bacon, 1865-1880. Bacon, John M. U.S.N. [US Navy], between 1865 and 1880

Background imageBacon Collection: Transport in the Australian Interior, Camels and their Afghan Drivers (engraving)

Transport in the Australian Interior, Camels and their Afghan Drivers (engraving)
1056741 Transport in the Australian Interior, Camels and their Afghan Drivers (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport in the Australian Interior)

Background imageBacon Collection: Armchair, c. 1885. Creator: A. H. Davenport & Co

Armchair, c. 1885. Creator: A. H. Davenport & Co
Armchair, c. 1885. Design attributed to Francis H. Bacon

Background imageBacon Collection: Bacon cuts (colour litho)

Bacon cuts (colour litho)
3621804 Bacon cuts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacon cuts. Illustration for The Practical Grocer by W H Simmonds (Gresham)

Background imageBacon Collection: Arrangement of bacon factory to deal with thirty to fifty pigs per week (litho)

Arrangement of bacon factory to deal with thirty to fifty pigs per week (litho)
6024849 Arrangement of bacon factory to deal with thirty to fifty pigs per week (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBacon Collection: Rolled bacon made from three-quarter sides, the hams having been removed

Rolled bacon made from three-quarter sides, the hams having been removed and separately dealt with (b / w photo)
6024840 Rolled bacon made from three-quarter sides, the hams having been removed and separately dealt with (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBacon Collection: Wiltshire sides of bacon cured on the farm in an outhouse (b / w photo)

Wiltshire sides of bacon cured on the farm in an outhouse (b / w photo)
6024836 Wiltshire sides of bacon cured on the farm in an outhouse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBacon Collection: Interview between Bacon and the deputation from the Lords 1621

Interview between Bacon and the deputation from the Lords 1621
908601 Interview between Bacon and the deputation from the Lords 1621 by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBacon Collection: Bacon and Tomatoes (colour litho)

Bacon and Tomatoes (colour litho)
2800120 Bacon and Tomatoes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacon and Tomatoes)

Background imageBacon Collection: Comic postcard, accident with bacon slicer

Comic postcard, accident with bacon slicer Date: 20th century

Background imageBacon Collection: Reginald HS Bacon

Reginald HS Bacon
Vice-Admiral Sir Reginald Hugh Spencer Bacon (1863-1947). K.C.B. K.C.V.O, D.S.O. Date: 1917

Background imageBacon Collection: Fol. 74v The Butcher s: Pig Meat, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)

Fol. 74v The Butcher s: Pig Meat, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI142963 Fol.74v The Butcher s: Pig Meat, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Background imageBacon Collection: A New Sign for the Old Inn, 1870 (oil on canvas)

A New Sign for the Old Inn, 1870 (oil on canvas)
1767432 A New Sign for the Old Inn, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 90.2x116.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Sign for the Old Inn. Henry Bacon (1839-1912)

Background imageBacon Collection: Pay Attention, (oil on canvas)

Pay Attention, (oil on canvas)
650874 Pay Attention, (oil on canvas) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 41.3x33. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pay Attention. Henry Bacon (1839-1912). Oil on canvas

Background imageBacon Collection: The Fattening Breakfast (b / w photo)

The Fattening Breakfast (b / w photo)
5989821 The Fattening Breakfast (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fattening Breakfast)

Background imageBacon Collection: Making pork pies (b / w photo)

Making pork pies (b / w photo)
6024842 Making pork pies (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making pork pies)

Background imageBacon Collection: Sausage-making (b / w photo)

Sausage-making (b / w photo)
6024841 Sausage-making (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sausage-making)

Background imageBacon Collection: A modern farmers co-operative bacon factory in Ireland (b / w photo)

A modern farmers co-operative bacon factory in Ireland (b / w photo)
6024838 A modern farmers co-operative bacon factory in Ireland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBacon Collection: Interior of a farmers co-operative bacon factory (b / w photo)

Interior of a farmers co-operative bacon factory (b / w photo)
6024837 Interior of a farmers co-operative bacon factory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a farmers co-operative bacon factory)

Background imageBacon Collection: Advertisement, Wedding Photographer, Edinburgh

Advertisement, Wedding Photographer, Edinburgh
Advertisement for James Bacon & Sons Ltd, Wedding Photographer, Princes Street, Edinburgh. 1935

Background imageBacon Collection: Bacon was generally accompanied by a gentleman of his household

Bacon was generally accompanied by a gentleman of his household
3949289 Bacon was generally accompanied by a gentleman of his household, from English Literature pub.by T C & EC Jack, c.1920 (colour litho) by Skelton, J. R

Background imageBacon Collection: The dogs eat up all the bacon as Hans walks home (litho)

The dogs eat up all the bacon as Hans walks home (litho)
3655525 The dogs eat up all the bacon as Hans walks home (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dogs eat up all the bacon as Hans walks home)

Background imageBacon Collection: In a Kimberley Diamond Mine by John H F Bacon

In a Kimberley Diamond Mine by John H F Bacon
In a Kimberley Diamond Mine (Northern Cape, South Africa), by John Henry Frederick Bacon. circa late 19th century

Background imageBacon Collection: Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (colour litho)

Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (colour litho)
5987534 Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for catalogue of Army & Navy Stores Ltd)

Background imageBacon Collection: General arrangement of bacon factory for handling five to ten pigs per week combined with small

General arrangement of bacon factory for handling five to ten pigs per week combined with small creamery (litho)
6024846 General arrangement of bacon factory for handling five to ten pigs per week combined with small creamery (litho) by English School

Background imageBacon Collection: The New White Helmet for the City Police (litho)

The New White Helmet for the City Police (litho)
1600843 The New White Helmet for the City Police (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New White Helmet for the City Police)

Background imageBacon Collection: Jumbo, 16 months old, 41 stone, bred by J. Young, Newholm, Yorkshire, 1886

Jumbo, 16 months old, 41 stone, bred by J. Young, Newholm, Yorkshire, 1886
AJ84605 Jumbo, 16 months old, 41 stone, bred by J. Young, Newholm, Yorkshire, 1886 by Henderson, William (fl.1874-1892); Private Collection; (add.info.: fed by G.Branch of Lealholm; ); English

Background imageBacon Collection: Womans Hand Chooses Between a Variety of Food Items, 1951 (screen print)

Womans Hand Chooses Between a Variety of Food Items, 1951 (screen print)
2630040 Womans Hand Chooses Between a Variety of Food Items, 1951 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Background imageBacon Collection: Guide for ordering bacon, Harrods (litho)

Guide for ordering bacon, Harrods (litho)
2811619 Guide for ordering bacon, Harrods (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guide for ordering bacon, Harrods)

Background imageBacon Collection: The Chestnut Vendor, 1870 (oil on canvas)

The Chestnut Vendor, 1870 (oil on canvas)
650677 The Chestnut Vendor, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 40.8x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chestnut Vendor. Henry Bacon (1839-1912). Oil on canvas

Background imageBacon Collection: Hauling a Ship, 1887 (oil on canvas)

Hauling a Ship, 1887 (oil on canvas)
650624 Hauling a Ship, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 51.4x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hauling a Ship. Henry Bacon (1839-1912). Oil on canvas

Background imageBacon Collection: Bacon and ham (colour litho)

Bacon and ham (colour litho)
960327 Bacon and ham (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacon and ham, showing a variety of cuts of pork.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBacon Collection: Retro Food: Breakfast, 1957 (screen print)

Retro Food: Breakfast, 1957 (screen print)
3036076 Retro Food: Breakfast, 1957 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Retro 1950s illustration of breakfast, including bacon and eggs, coffee)

Background imageBacon Collection: The Burial of Rose Standish, 1870 (oil on canvas)

The Burial of Rose Standish, 1870 (oil on canvas)
985324 The Burial of Rose Standish, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 50.2x71.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burial of Rose Standish. Henry Bacon (1839-1912)

Background imageBacon Collection: Bacon-skin bait to imitate a small squid or cuttle (litho)

Bacon-skin bait to imitate a small squid or cuttle (litho)
6026088 Bacon-skin bait to imitate a small squid or cuttle (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacon-skin bait to imitate a small squid or cuttle)

Background imageBacon Collection: Bacon, the Great Sculptor; or, Piety and Genius combined (engraving)

Bacon, the Great Sculptor; or, Piety and Genius combined (engraving)
6008144 Bacon, the Great Sculptor; or, Piety and Genius combined (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacon, the Great Sculptor; or)

Background imageBacon Collection: Bacon, F, Viscount, Instauratio Magna, J Bill 1620 (b / w photo)

Bacon, F, Viscount, Instauratio Magna, J Bill 1620 (b / w photo)
5988904 Bacon, F, Viscount, Instauratio Magna, J Bill 1620 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacon, F, Viscount, Instauratio Magna, J Bill 1620)

Background imageBacon Collection: Statue of Mendelssohn Bartholdy, by Bacon (engraving)

Statue of Mendelssohn Bartholdy, by Bacon (engraving)
1098411 Statue of Mendelssohn Bartholdy, by Bacon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Mendelssohn Bartholdy, by Bacon)

Background imageBacon Collection: Retro Food: Foods and Their Calory Counts, 1957 (screen print)

Retro Food: Foods and Their Calory Counts, 1957 (screen print)
3036080 Retro Food: Foods and Their Calory Counts, 1957 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Retro 1950s illustration of various foods and their calory counts; screen print)

Background imageBacon Collection: Mr and Mrs Breakfast (colour litho)

Mr and Mrs Breakfast (colour litho)
3642879 Mr and Mrs Breakfast (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr and Mrs Breakfast. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBacon Collection: A model provision counter (b / w photo)

A model provision counter (b / w photo)
3621826 A model provision counter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A model provision counter)

Background imageBacon Collection: The Classroom, 1868 (oil on panel)

The Classroom, 1868 (oil on panel)
650862 The Classroom, 1868 (oil on panel) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 27.1x21.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Classroom. Henry Bacon (1839-1912). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1868

Background imageBacon Collection: The Tourist and the Fisherwoman, 1870 (oil on canvas)

The Tourist and the Fisherwoman, 1870 (oil on canvas)
650623 The Tourist and the Fisherwoman, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 34.9x45.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tourist and the Fisherwoman. Henry Bacon (1839-1912)

Background imageBacon Collection: Along the Seine, 1879 (oil on canvas)

Along the Seine, 1879 (oil on canvas)
985122 Along the Seine, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 49.8x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Along the Seine. Henry Bacon (1839-1912). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1879

Background imageBacon Collection: Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781748 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - bacon and ham (from 1 to 12): Forelock, Collar, Streaky, Prime - back, Small back, Flank

Background imageBacon Collection: Fisherfolk Returning with their Nets, 1882 (oil on panel)

Fisherfolk Returning with their Nets, 1882 (oil on panel)
1766679 Fisherfolk Returning with their Nets, 1882 (oil on panel) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisherfolk Returning with their Nets. Henry Bacon (1839-1912)




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"Bacon: A Sizzling Tale of History, Flavor, and Rebellion" Step back in time to the Battle of Omdurman on Friday, September 2, 1898. Amidst the chaos and gunfire, soldiers fueled their spirits with hearty rations that included bacon. Little did they know that this humble food would become an iconic symbol of sustenance and comfort for generations to come. Fast forward to a quaint town where a poster advertising Shaws Bacon and Hams catches your eye. The aroma wafts through the air as you imagine indulging in a Full English breakfast - crispy bacon strips perfectly complementing eggs, sausages, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes – it's truly a feast fit for kings. In Central Stores & Post Office at High Street in Chalford, Glos. , locals gather to exchange stories over plates piled high with bacon-laden sandwiches. This bustling hub echoes with laughter and chatter as friends connect over shared love for this savory delight. Travel further back in time to Sudbury circa 1850 when the Market Hall bustled with life. Amongst stalls filled with fresh produce and goods stands one selling succulent slices – a staple ingredient cherished by families across the land. Even ancient tales like Beowulf depict its significance; here we find Beowulf himself wielding his mighty sword against Grendel while savoring visions of victory accompanied by thoughts of sizzling bacon waiting upon his return. Venturing beyond borders brings us face-to-face with Indian Ace flavors infused into traditional dishes like butter chicken or biryani – tantalizing our taste buds while showcasing how versatile this magical meat can be. Yet history reminds us that not all Bacons were culinary delights; Nathaniel Bacon emerges as an American colonial leader who spearheaded rebellion against injustice. His name forever etched alongside bravery but unrelated to those mouthwatering strips we adore today. Judge Bacon sits diligently at his desk, upholding justice and order.