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Bacon Collection (#3)

"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: Bacon and Ham (chromolitho)

Bacon and Ham (chromolitho)
3649860 Bacon and Ham (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacon and Ham. Illustration for Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management (Ward Lock)

Background imageBacon Collection: Bacon (chromolitho)

Bacon (chromolitho)
1047822 Bacon (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacon. Illustration for The Graphic, 1892.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English

Background imageBacon Collection: The Autobiography of a Chicken (engraving)

The Autobiography of a Chicken (engraving)
1062561 The Autobiography of a Chicken (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Autobiography of a Chicken)

Background imageBacon Collection: Life

Life
Dejan Miloradov

Background imageBacon Collection: Pea soup

Pea soup
Homemade pea soup with cream and bacon. Denisa VLAICU

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1838968

Background imageBacon Collection: Fried Eggs, Fried Bacon and Fried Bread on a plate. Picture taken 9th August

Fried Eggs, Fried Bacon and Fried Bread on a plate. Picture taken 9th August 1970

Background imageBacon Collection: Ladies of a catering stall at the Flea market in Club Row, Bethnal Green

Ladies of a catering stall at the Flea market in Club Row, Bethnal Green, E1 London seen here preparing and cooking bacon rolls 1st March 1955

Background imageBacon Collection: There is no shortage of meat in Eire. Our picture shows

There is no shortage of meat in Eire. Our picture shows: The village stores in County Wexford with a great display of meat

Background imageBacon Collection: World War Two - Second World War - The picture shows a persons ration allowance for one

World War Two - Second World War - The picture shows a persons ration allowance for one week in 1941. 14th May, 1979

Background imageBacon Collection: Roger Bacon. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Creator: Planella y Rodriguez

Roger Bacon. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Creator: Planella y Rodriguez
Roger Bacon. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Background imageBacon Collection: TWO TOMATO DISHES

TWO TOMATO DISHES For carnivores - Bacon and tomatoes For vegetarians - Potato and tomato salad Date: circa 1930

Background imageBacon Collection: DUNMOW FLITCH COUPLE

DUNMOW FLITCH COUPLE
THE DUNMOW FLITCH Thomas and Ann Shakeshaft win a gammon of bacon, when their claim to be a happily married couple is honoured Date: 20 June 1751

Background imageBacon Collection: Food, Meal, Restaurant

Food, Meal, Restaurant, A-board advertising All Day Big English Breakfast a cooked meal of sausages, bacon, eggs, baked beans, black pudding, mushrooms and toast

Background imageBacon Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20106989

EyeUbiquitous_20106989
Ireland, North, Belfast, St Georges Market, local fresh bread varieties on sale

Background imageBacon Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20099932

EyeUbiquitous_20099932
Food, Meal, Snack, Bacon lettuce and tomato BLT sandwich on a white plate against a white background

Background imageBacon Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20099933

EyeUbiquitous_20099933
Food, Meal, Snack, Bacon lettuce and tomato BLT sandwich on a white plate on a wooden table top

Background imageBacon Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100943

EyeUbiquitous_20100943
Hungary, Pest County, Budapest, stall selling Hungarian sausages, hams, bacon, and other meats at Nagy Vasarcsarnok, the indoor Central Market. Woman carrying shopping bags walks past in foreground

Background imageBacon Collection: Lady Minto Presenting Colours to Herchmers Horse, on Leaving Ottawa, 19th Jan. 1900, 1900

Lady Minto Presenting Colours to Herchmers Horse, on Leaving Ottawa, 19th Jan. 1900, 1900. Mary Caroline Grey Wife Of Governor General Of Canada presents colours to Canadian troops before they left

Background imageBacon Collection: John Bacon, (1740-1799), 1830. Creator: Unknown

John Bacon, (1740-1799), 1830. Creator: Unknown
John Bacon, (1740-1799), 1830. John Bacon (1740-1799) British sculptor who worked in the From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Background imageBacon Collection: Sir Nathaniel Bacon, (1647-1676), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Sir Nathaniel Bacon, (1647-1676), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir Nathaniel Bacon, (1647-1676), 1830. Nathaniel Bacon (1647-1676) colonist of Virginia Colony, instigator of Bacons Rebellion of 1676, which ended when he died from dysentery

Background imageBacon Collection: Sir Francis Bacon, (1561-1626), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Sir Francis Bacon, (1561-1626), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir Francis Bacon, (1561-1626), 1830. Francis Bacon (1561-1626) English philosopher and statesman, Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England

Background imageBacon Collection: Sir Nicholas Bacon, (1510-1579), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Sir Nicholas Bacon, (1510-1579), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir Nicholas Bacon, (1510-1579), 1830. Sir Nicholas Bacon (1510-1579) English politician during reign of Queen Elizabeth I and Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, educated at Corpus Christi College

Background imageBacon Collection: Roger Bacon, (1219-1292), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Roger Bacon, (1219-1292), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Roger Bacon, (1219-1292), 1830. Roger Bacon (1219-1292) medieval English philosopher and Franciscan friar. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Background imageBacon Collection: Sr Nicolas Bacon, Lord Keeper, 1784. Creator: Unknown

Sr Nicolas Bacon, Lord Keeper, 1784. Creator: Unknown
Sr Nicolas Bacon, Lord Keeper, 1784. Sir Nicholas Bacon (1510-1579), English politician, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal during reign of Queen Elizabeth I and father of philosopher

Background imageBacon Collection: His Majesty King George V, 1910. Creator: John Henry Frederick Bacon

His Majesty King George V, 1910. Creator: John Henry Frederick Bacon
His Majesty King George V, 1910. Portrait of King George V (1865-1936). From a special coronation supplement to " The Graphic", [11 May 1910]

Background imageBacon Collection: Canonbury Tower, an Old Manor House Turned into a Social Club, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish

Canonbury Tower, an Old Manor House Turned into a Social Club, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Canonbury Tower, an Old Manor House Turned into a Social Club, c1935. Canonbury Tower in Islington, north London, once formed part of a manor house of the Priors of St Bartholomew

Background imageBacon Collection: Bacon. (From a remarkably scarce Print. ), 1897. Creator: John Leech

Bacon. (From a remarkably scarce Print. ), 1897. Creator: John Leech
Bacon. (From a remarkably scarce Print.), 1897. English philosopher, scientist and statesman Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618. He is depicted here smoking a clay pipe

Background imageBacon Collection: Miss Marie Studholme, (1872-1930), c1930. Creator: Unknown

Miss Marie Studholme, (1872-1930), c1930. Creator: Unknown
Miss Marie Studholme, (1872-1930), c1930. Caroline Maria Lupton was an English actress and singer in Victorian and Edwardian musical comedy. [James Bacon & Sons, Newcastle-On-Tyne]

Background imageBacon Collection: Francis Bacon, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Francis Bacon, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Francis Bacon, (1933). Portrait of Francis Bacon (1561-1626), Viscount St Albans, English philosopher, scientist and statesman. Bacon became Lord Chancellor in 1618

Background imageBacon Collection: Portrait of Sir Nicholas Bacon (1510-1579) from Lodges British Portraits

Portrait of Sir Nicholas Bacon (1510-1579) from Lodges British Portraits
KW180255 Portrait of Sir Nicholas Bacon (1510-1579) from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Nicholas Bacon, 1510-1579)

Background imageBacon Collection: Monument in St Jamess Church, Piccadilly, London, c1825

Monument in St Jamess Church, Piccadilly, London, c1825. View of a monument by Edward Hawke Locker in memory of Benjamin Stillingfleet, botanist and author

Background imageBacon Collection: Monument to Thomas Guy at Guys Hospital, Southwark, London, c1784. Artist

Monument to Thomas Guy at Guys Hospital, Southwark, London, c1784. Artist
Monument to Thomas Guy at Guys Hospital, Southwark, London, c1784. Images in the monument include Thomas Guy assisting a sick person and allegorical images of charity

Background imageBacon Collection: Monument of Sir Nicholas Bacon in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656

Monument of Sir Nicholas Bacon in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Nicholas Bacon (1509-1579) was a statesman and Lord Keeper of the Great Seal during the reign of Elizabeth I

Background imageBacon Collection: The City Imperial Volunteers in the Guildhall, City of London, 1900 (1902)

The City Imperial Volunteers in the Guildhall, City of London, 1900 (1902)

Background imageBacon Collection: City Imperial Volunteers, 1902. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon

City Imperial Volunteers, 1902. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
The City Imperial Volunteers, 1902. They are assembled in Guildhall on their return from South Africa, October 29, 1900. The Volunteers were recieved by Sir Alfred Newton, Lord Mayor, Aldermen

Background imageBacon Collection: Dr G F W Mortimer. 1866. Artist: Charles Bacon

Dr G F W Mortimer. 1866. Artist: Charles Bacon
Dr GFW Mortimer. 1866

Background imageBacon Collection: Dr Johnsons monument, by John Bacon, in St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1796

Dr Johnsons monument, by John Bacon, in St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1796

Background imageBacon Collection: The City Imperial Volunteers in Guildhall, London, 1900

The City Imperial Volunteers in Guildhall, London, 1900
The City Imperial Volunteers in the Guildhall, London, 1900

Background imageBacon Collection: Thorbion lifted the huge stone, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon

Thorbion lifted the huge stone, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Thorbion lifted the huge stone, 1910. A scene from the legend of Howard the Halt. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Background imageBacon Collection: Olaf and Sigrid, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon

Olaf and Sigrid, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Olaf and Sigrid, 1910. A scene from the legend of Howard the Halt. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Background imageBacon Collection: Havelock sat up surprised, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon

Havelock sat up surprised, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Havelock sat up surprised, 1910. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Background imageBacon Collection: The Death of Beowulf, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon

The Death of Beowulf, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
The Death of Beowulf, 1910. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Background imageBacon Collection: Beowulf replies haughtily to Hunferth, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon

Beowulf replies haughtily to Hunferth, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Beowulf replies haughtily to Hunferth, 1910. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Background imageBacon Collection: Beowulf finds the head of Aschere, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon

Beowulf finds the head of Aschere, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Beowulf finds the head of Aschere, 1910. Aschere is Hrothgars most trusted warrior who is killed by the monster Grendels mother

Background imageBacon Collection: The Daemon of evil, with his fierce ravening, greedily grasped them, 1910. Artist

The Daemon of evil, with his fierce ravening, greedily grasped them, 1910. Artist
The Daemon of evil, with his fierce ravening, greedily grasped them, 1910. Beowulf, hero of the Geats, faces the first of three battles

Background imageBacon Collection: Time is, Time was

Time is, Time was. Copy of an illustration from History of the learned Friar Bacon used in a collection of chapbooks on esoterica

Background imageBacon Collection: Four star metric bacon, 1966. Artist: Michael Walters

Four star metric bacon, 1966. Artist: Michael Walters
Four star metric bacon, 1966. A photograph illustrating the four star method of bacon buying and the new metric system




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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.