Biscuits Collection (#8)

Susi - drinking through a straw. 1950s

Arab pastry stalls in Cairo, Egypt. Date: circa 1908

Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Biscuit
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mr Biscuit the Baker. circa 1950

Cadburys Happy Families - Master Cream
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Master Cream the Farmers Son. circa 1950

Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Biscuit
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mrs Biscuit the Bakers Wife. circa 1950

Cadburys Happy Families - Master Biscuit
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Master Biscuit the Bakers Son. circa 1950

Nantes, France - bridge and biscuit factory
Nantes France - a bridge crossing the River Loire, showing the towers of the Lefevre-Utile biscuit factory. circa 1910s

Florence Upton playing cards - Making Clothes. circa 1900s

Florence Upton playing cards - Making Biscuits. circa 1900s

Greetings card in the shape of a dog biscuit
Greetings card in the shape of a square dog biscuit -- Rats 2U. Date: circa 1890s

Two dogs in bed on a Christmas postcard -- breakfast in bed charged extra. Date: circa 1890s

Advertising sheet music, Plasmon biscuits
Advertising sheet music, Plasmon cocoa and chocolate oat biscuits. A popular song, Humpty and Dumpty, by Charles Wilmott and Hermann E Darewski. 1907

Peek Frean Biscuits advertising trade card - punting on the river. late 19th century

Peek Frean Biscuits advertising trade card - Picking Apples. late 19th century

Cow & Gate Happy Family Game - Mr. Carr the Rusk Maker. 1928

Well-Stocked Pantry
A well-stocked pantry, full of cake tins, biscuits, tea, sugar, custard, semolina, breakfast cereals and lemon pie filling, etc. Date: 1960s

Biscuit Making C1860
Biscuits are produced in many shapes and sizes. Date: circa 1860

French Biscuits
Three varieties of light French biscuits. Date: early 20th century

Passengers Eat Biscuits
Passengers on the deck of a liner bound for India eat biscuits - and of course their preference is for Huntley and Palmer s... Date: circa 1890

Food preparation in the 17th century
Preparing foodstuffs of every kind - fowls are dressed, cows are milked, grapes are trod, soup is heated, bread and other items are carried by porters, biscuits are tasted Date: 17th century

Advert / Biscuits
Storekeeper holds a tin of Macfarlane Lang and Co biscuits while he is on the phone Date: 1902

Sunshine Bakers exhibit at Loose Wiles Biscuit Co exhibit at the New York Worlds Fair - " the cutest little midgets you ever saw and they put on a grand show" ! Date: 1939

Boulevard Bugeaud, Algiers, Algeria. Date: circa 1910

Two children with tea and biscuits on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

General view, Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
General view of Manchester, New Hampshire, USA. circa 1905

Cecil House, Harrow Road, London - Mother and children
A mother and children enjoy tea and biscuits at Cecil House, Harrow Road, London - a public lodging house for women. Date: circa 1932

Small fold-out views of Reading, Berkshire
Reading, Berkshire: (from top) Caversham Bridge, The Huntley & Palmers Biscuit Works, The Ruins of Reading Abbey, The Majestic river cruiser leaving from the jetty at Caverham Bridge

General view of Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
General view (from the Hawley building) of Wheeling, West Virginia, USA. Date: 1915

When Women Vote Sitting up Late. Husband sits up till gone midnight, waiting for his wife who has gone out on the town. Captions include Mother dear mother

London Fire Brigade and AFS with canteen van, WW2
London Fire Brigade crew and AFS staff enjoying a cup of tea outside a canteen van during the Second World War. Date: circa 1940s

Tea break, Baden Powell House, London
A tea break at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Biscuits & Beef, British soldiers rations, WW1
A humorous cartoon by a serving soldier, Sapper E. G. Eschini showing a British soldier gnawing at the tough and unpalatable biscuits and beef, typical rations during the First World War. Date: 1917

Increasing supplies for lifeboats by G. H. Davis
Increasing the water and food supplies for ships lifeboats during the Second World War. New measures for saving the lives of crews of ships sunk in the Battle of the Atlantic. Date: 1941

Dolls, teddy and rabbit enjoying a tea party
Four dolls, a teddy bear with a parasol, and a rabbit, enjoying a tea party. The table is set with miniature cups, saucers, teapot and kettle, a vase of flowers, and some cakes and biscuits

Adver for Huntley and Palmers biscuits
Huntley and Palmers biscuits advertisement with Father Christmas holding a box of Empire Assorted biscuits Date: 1947

John Fielder Mackarness
JOHN FIELDER MACKARNESS Bishop of Oxford : quite what his connection is with Huntley & Palmers biscuits is a mystery... Date: 1820 - 1889

Smiling gingerbread man holding hat and walking stick

Gingerbread biscuits on baking tray, with oven gloves and shape cutter

Christmas in the Royal household of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria (1717-80) with her husband
XAM68938 Christmas in the Royal household of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria (1717-80) with her husband, Francis I (1708-65), and children, Maria Christine

Biscuit and Gingerbread stalls at Charing Cross, 1820-30 (pencil on paper)
XJF354256 Biscuit and Gingerbread stalls at Charing Cross, 1820-30 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Still life with oysters, sweetmeats and roasted chestnuts (panel)
BAL77045 Still life with oysters, sweetmeats and roasted chestnuts (panel) by Beert, Osias the Elder (c.1570-1624); 52.5x73.3 cm; Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Interior of a Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425679 Interior of a Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Biscuit aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425676 Biscuit aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Cook, Pastrycook, Caterer, Seller of roast meat, illustration from the Encyclopedia
XIR253042 Cook, Pastrycook, Caterer, Seller of roast meat, illustration from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot, 1751-72 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Still Life, 1843 (oil on canvas)
XKH179076 Still Life, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Wassner, Valentin (1808-80); 61.8x85.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Hand made chocolate chip cookies

Christmas cookies

Advertisement for McVitie biscuits -- models posing as mother and two children (Jane Hancock, Merrill Colbrook and John Moulder Brown). 1959

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"Biscuits: A Delicious Journey Through Time and Flavors" Step back in time to 1936 when McVitie's Digestive biscuits first graced our taste buds, becoming an iconic biscuit brand that still satisfies cravings today. Remember the elegant Huntley and Palmers Cocktail biscuit tin lid? It adorned many a tea table, showcasing the craftsmanship of these beloved biscuits. Speaking of Huntley & Palmers, their they have been a staple in British households for generations. From their classic varieties to Cadbury's delectable creations in the swinging 1960s UK, these treats brought joy with every bite. Venturing beyond borders, we find ourselves indulging in Biscotti di Prato (biscuits of Prato), also known as cantuccini. These traditional almond delights from Italy have stood the test of time and continue to delight dessert enthusiasts worldwide. Let us not forget about Desserts (1890), where biscuits played a crucial role in creating mouthwatering confections. Peek Freans took center stage during the groovy 1960s UK era, captivating hearts with their scrumptious offerings. Intriguingly enough, even our furry friends appreciate the allure of biscuits. Picture a Greyhound balancing a biscuit on its nose—a testament to both canine patience and universal love for this delightful treat. Traveling across Lemon Street in Truro, Cornwall during the early 1900s transports us back to simpler times when Huntley & Palmers reigned supreme. Their advertisements were seen far and wide, enticing everyone with promises of crispy goodness. Finally, let's raise our cups to Peek Frean & Co. 's Biscuits—another legendary name etched into biscuit history. Their commitment to quality has made them synonymous with satisfaction throughout countless decades.