Banqueting Collection (#5)

Haig Statue, Whitehall
DOUGLAS, 1ST EARL HAIG The fine statue of the British World War One Senior Commander, in front of the Banqueting Hall, Whitehall, Westminster, London. Date: 1861 - 1928

View of the Lord Mayors Banqueting House, on the site of Stratford Place, Oxford Street
XJF867636 View of the Lord Mayors Banqueting House, on the site of Stratford Place, Oxford Street, drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd, 1820-1859 (drawing) by English School

The Royal Banquet, illustration from Atlas Chinensis by Arnoldus Montanus
XJF384037 The Royal Banquet, illustration from Atlas Chinensis by Arnoldus Montanus, 1671 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Issue de Table, after a woodcut in Banchetti Compisitioni di Vivende by
KW260507 Issue de Table, after a woodcut in Banchetti Compisitioni di Vivende by Christoforo di Messisburgo, published Ferrara, 1549

The Prince of Wales in India: Madras, the Levee in the Banqueting Hall, 1876

A view of Whitehall showing the War Office and a glimpse of The Banqueting House (right) Date: circa 1910s

Kenilworth Castle - The Banqueting Chamber
Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire - The Banqueting Chamber Date: 1915

Banqueting Hall, Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire
The Banqueting Hall, Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1914

Picture No. 10900511
Lodge Park Banqueting Hall and Grandstand viewing area Date:

Picture No. 10900473
Lodge Park Banqueting Hall and Grandstand viewing area Date:

Banqueting house Circa 1640-70 From aline engraving in Cassells England

Design for Mozarts Don Giovanni, 1875. Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Austrian composer, first performed in Prague in 1787

Banqueting Hill, Beaumaris Castle, Wales. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Banqueting Hall in Wilhelmina, Cannstatt (i. e. Bad Cannstat
Banqueting Hall in Wilhelmina, Cannstatt (i.e. Bad Cannstatt), Wurtemburg, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

An Elizabethan Banquet by Pauline Baynes
A detailed scene showing an Elizabeth banquet with entertainers in costume playing music and dancing while servants bring in platters of elaborate pies and dressed roast meats

Llywelyn Banqueting
LLYWELYN THE GREAT after a banquet, he listens as a bard with a harp tells of old forgotten far-off things and battles long ago. Date: ? - 1240

Stratford Place, off Oxford Street, built on the site of the old Lord Mayors Banqueting House

Oxford Road
The Lord Mayors Banqueting House, in the Oxford Road

The Banqueting Hall of the Clothworkers Company, 1859
Engraving showing the interior of the Banqueting Hall of the Clothworkers Company, one of the City Guilds of London, 1859. Date: 13 August 1859

Views of Old Islington and Clerkenwell, London, 1884
Engraving showing a number of views of old Islington and Clerkenwell, 1884. The views shown are (clockwise from top right): Canonbury Tower, Islington; Samuel Johnsons Room; Old Angel Inn

Mandarins House
The banqueting room in the home of a Mandarin at Guangzhou (previously Canton)

Roman Banquet / Winter
A Roman soldier, on guard duty on a cold winters day, watches as festive fare is carried to the banqueting hall

Whitehall in 1746
Whitehall Gate has only 13 years before being demolished in 1759, the street widened into the grand thoroughfare of the next century. The Banqueting Hall on the right

Banqueting House 1927
BANQUETING PALACE by Inigo Jones

London / Whitehall / C17
The Banqueting House

Social / Political Dinner
A lively political dinner: Tom and Bob taking a lesson on the Constitution and not neglecting their own

Henry VIII Banqueting
WINDSOR CASTLE Henry VIII enjoys a grand banquet in St Georges Hall

Greek Banquet Diners
Greek diners eating in reclined positions at the Banqueting Table

Whitehall / Banqueting Hse
The Verger - or perhaps the vicar - describes the building to two visitors

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"Indulging in the Art of Banqueting: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of banqueting, where feasts become a celebration of opulence, camaraderie, and cultural heritage. From the medieval tales of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to the majestic Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace, it has transcended time and geographical boundaries. In Whitehall's Holbein Gateway and Banqueting Hall, history comes alive as we witness grand gatherings that have shaped nations. The intricate etching by Hollar in 1647 transports us back to an era when lavish meals were served amidst regal surroundings. Pauline Baynes' depiction of feasting in the Middle Ages reveals a tapestry of merriment and indulgence. Haddon Hall's interior whispers stories from centuries past; its walls echoing with laughter shared over sumptuous banquets. The Graphic Christmas Number front cover from 1932 captures the festive spirit that permeates these joyous occasions. Even soldiers on guard knew how to revel in moments of respite - a Roman soldier stands watch while his comrades partake in a well-deserved feast. And at London's Banqueting House, built for King James I, we find ourselves immersed in architectural splendor fit for royalty. Fast forward to 1906, where Whitehall once again becomes synonymous with grandeur as it hosts another memorable banquet. Meanwhile, The Army Education Corps centenary dinner pays tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to serving their country. Banqueting is more than just food; it is an art form that brings people together across time and space. It allows us to savor not only delectable dishes but also rich traditions passed down through generations. So let us raise our glasses high as we embark on this gastronomic journey filled with history, culture, and the joy of banqueting.