Bottles Collection (#69)

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

Cockney Couple on Hampstead Heath reading a magazine
" The Upper Ten" - being read by a Cockney Couple (and their bulldog) under a tree on Hampstead Heath. A few bottles of ale have been consumed. Date: 1901

Street Dealers in Leeches - Thessaloniki, Greece Date: circa 1916

Duty-free Cigarettes and Alcohol - Norway
Two women and a man pose on the deck of a Norwegian ferry boat wit their duty free spirits and cigarettes. Following WW2 there was still considerable rationing of food and drink in the UK

Christmas card in the shape of a jug in a basket
Christmas card in the shape of a jug in a wickerwork basket. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card in the shape of medicines
Christmas card in the shape of a bottle of medicine and boxes of pills for various ailments. circa 1890s

Christmas card in the shape of a basket of wine bottles
Christmas card in the shape of a wickerwork basket full of wine bottles. circa 1890s

Man looking through the wines and spirits in the off licence department of the Globe Tavern. A state owned pub in Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, England. December 1948

Books and groceries - a shop in the village of Chilham, Kent, becomes a public library once a week.1950

In Roderick Avenue Peacehaven Sussex these tanks filled twice daily with drinking water and housewives queue up to draw their ration 13th September 1949

The long trek for water in Peacehaven Sussex Residents traverse the long long road towards the tanks which are filled twice daily 14 September 1949

Mrs Gardaner and Mrs Weatherall draw drinking water from stand pipes which have been set up in the main road at Peavehaven Sussex 14 September 1949

Dartford Territorial Army dinner. On the table, from left to right; Major EB Loveless, Court, W Trivett, Lt. Colonel HS Brown, MC, Captain T Kenyon, Major AS Fuller, Dr FC Knight

Filling milk bottles. 1935

The landlord Mr J H Salmon at the Long Reach Tavern in Dartford, Kent. 1936

Free milk for children on holiday in Crayford, Kent. The boys are all supplied. 1939

Free milk for children on holiday in Crayford, Kent. 1939

Table laid for a party outside on a summer evening, glasses of white wine with wine bottle and lots of lanterns credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Bottle of olive oil on outdoor restaurant table in southern France, with reflection of pink house credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Chianti classico in traditional old fashioned raffia covered bbottle on restaurant table with pizza credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Wartime Wedding Buffet and Cake - July 1943
Bride and Groom cut a single layer, un-iced cake, watched by their bridesmaids and the caterer. Groom wears Royal Navy Reserve uniform. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No

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Dog - Parson Jack Russell in a party set Date:

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Dog - Parson Jack Russell in a party set Date:

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Cat - bottle feeding Siamese kitten Date:

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Cat - Ginger kitten Date:

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Wine bottles & barrel Date:

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Wine bottles & glasses Date:

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People collecting free bottled water from Tesco car park Date:

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Woman recycling plastic bottles Date:

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Plastic water containers used as mini greenhouses over young lettuce Date:

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Recycling - woman recycling plastic bottles in Bertie bottle bank Date:

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Woman recycling glass bottle into large green skip Date:

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Woman - drinking from a bottle of water Date:

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Chimpanzee - young being fed keeper (Pan troglodytes) Date:

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Woman - in dressing gown and head towel-wrap - drinking from a bottle of water Date:

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Cat - kitten feeding from bottle Date:

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Cat - kitten feeding from bottle Date:

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Guinea Pig in cage, being given water by girl Date:

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Bottles - collecting sap from palm tree to make wine Date:

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Champagne cork shooting out of the bottle. Date:

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Champagne cork shooting out of the bottle. Date:

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Detail of the famous Bottle House built from more than 30, 000 beer and liqueur bottles in the ghost town of Rhyolite Date:

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Detail of the famous Bottle House built from more than 30, 000 beer and liqueur bottles in the ghost town of Rhyolite Date:

Guasti Clemente wine bottles waiting to be labelled

The wine cellar of Guasti Clemente with bottles of wine waiting to be labelled

Wine bottles showing the cork

Dust covered old bottles of wine. Guasti Clemente of Nizza Northan Italy

Shorthead Sabretooth Blenny (Petroscirtes breviceps) adult, sheltering in bottle, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

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"Bottles: A Glimpse into the World of Exquisite Beverages and Sacred Waters" Step into a world where bottles hold more than just liquid; they encapsulate stories, traditions, and moments in time. From the iconic Huggins Beer advert that adorned billboards to the Gilbeys Scotch Whisky advertisement that enticed connoisseurs with its smooth flavor, these bottles became symbols of indulgence and sophistication. In the tranquil Glen-Spey Glenlivet distillery, nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, skilled craftsmen poured their passion into every bottle of Gilbeys Scotch Whisky. The aroma wafting from each sip transported one to a realm of pure pleasure. While milkmen delivered fresh dairy on their floats, Suze Alcoholic Drinks found its way onto shelves across town. Its unique blend tantalized taste buds with an exquisite fusion of flavors - a true delight for those seeking something extraordinary. Venturing further to Lourdes in Hautes Pyrenees, France, we discovered holy water enclosed within humble vessels. These bottles held not only spiritual significance but also served as tangible reminders of faith and hope for pilgrims who sought solace in this sacred place. Descending deep into the cellars of Chateau Lafite Rothschild in Bordeaux, Aquitaine, we marveled at rows upon rows of meticulously arranged bottles. Each one contained years' worth of dedication and expertise - a testament to centuries-old winemaking traditions passed down through generations. Amidst the chaos of war during WW1, an Army Chaplain found solace in his flask tucked away inside his uniform pocket. This simple bottle provided comfort during times when words failed him – a silent companion amid turmoil. Across continents and time zones lies Sherrys restaurant in New York City circa 1902. Here chefs gathered around tables laden with delectable dishes while savoring fine wines poured from elegant glass bottles.