Cocoa Collection

Captain Robert Falcon Scott - Frys Cocoa Advert
Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912), the English naval commander and explorer. A Captain in the Royal Navy, Scott led a number of expeditions to the Antarctic

Bournville Cocoa Poster
where Bournville Cocoa is Made

Advert for Cadburys cup chocolate
Hot Chololate instantly by simply shaking the soft flakes into a cup of boiling hot milk. 1930

Mens Pavilion & Recreation Grounds, Bournville, Birmingham, England - part of the model community set up around the Cadburys Cocoa Factory. Cricket being played at the Cadbury Sports Club. Date: 1910

Horse drawn vehicles and barrows in Borough High Street, London, 1904
Horse drawn vehicles, barrows and shop fronts, 309-317 Borough High Street, London, 1904. Men and boys wait with barrows and horse-drawn carts

Theobroma cacao, cocoa pod
Plate 49 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

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Advertisement for Cadburys Cocoa, showing a croquet game, 1899. Hand-colored printed halftone 19th century

Chocolate Bilby - Australia's version of the Easter bunny JLR07151
JLR-377 Chocolate Bilby - Australias version of the Easter bunny Macrotis lagotis Jean-marc La Roque Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Advert for Lyles Pure Soluble Cocoa
Advertisement showing a smiling young woman wearing a tam o shanter and fur collar coat holding a steaming hot cup of Lyles Cocoa made by Abram Lyle & Sons Ltd of 21 Mincing Lane, London

Cocoa pods on tree, Sri Lanka, Asia

Homeopathic Cocoa
The manufacturers of Crunchie bars venture into alternative medicine with HOMAEOPATHIC COCOA. If it is diluted like homeopathic remedies, it can t have much taste !

Poster depicting cocoa pod gathering
Poster for the Empire Marketing Board depicting the gathering of cocoa pods

Advert / Bournville Cocoa
Cocoa for children - Cadburys Bournville

Chocolate plant botanical engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

Richard Cadbury of Cadburys chocolate company
Richard Barrow Cadbury (1835-1899), second son of John Cadbury, founder of Cadburys chocolate company. circa 1890s

Double coconut palm tree, Seychelles-Island cocoa-nut, Lodoicea sechellarum, female and male.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan

Frys Cocoa advertisement by John Hassall
Advert for Frys Cocoa Powder showing two burglars, delighted to discover several jars of Frys cocoa and Frys milk chocolate in a safe. 2nd December 1908

Cacao (cocoa) beans freshly harvested and ready for making into chocolate, Belize, Central America

Electricity pole with transformers
Electricity pole. Close-up of an electric power line pole with pole-mounted transformers. Photographed in Cocoa, Florida, USA

Frys Cocoa Ad. / Victoria
An advertisement for Frys Cocoa to celebrate Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee

Page of Victorian adverts - 1890
Various adverts for The Graphic, May 1890. May 1890

Cocoa bean pods - Trinidad - West Indies Date: circa 1930s

Coffee House, East End of London
A coffee house near Jubilee Street in the East End of London. Its window contains both English and Hebrew text. There are advertisements for R. Whites Lemonade and Kaola

Cricket field, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho)
7172124 Cricket field, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket field, Bournville, Birmingham)

Cocoa or cacao bean, Theobroma cacao. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

J.s Fry and Sons Cocoa and chocolate works, Bristol 1884
Interior and exterior of British company owned by Joseph Storrs Fry and Sons, Cocoa and chocolate works, Bristol. Date: 1884

COCOA. Branch of a cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao). Line engraving by P. Sluyter after a drawing by Maria Sibylla Merian, from Merians De metamorphosibus insectorum Surinamensium, 1705

Frys Chocolates
Advertisement for Frys Chocolate and Cocoa Manufactory in Bristol showing illustrations of the roasting room, boiling sugar, grinding chocolate, the pan room

Scene in the International Stores, Crediton, Devon, with two middle-aged women chatting in an aisle. The photograph dates from before decimalisation of the currency -- tins of peaches are priced at

Advertising insert, Eppss Cocoa

Advert / Eppss Cocoa
Eppss Cocoa and chocolates: Grateful and Comforting

Advertisement for Bakers Breakfast Cocoa, c1900
ADS: COCOA, c1900. Advertisement for Bakers Breakfast Cocoa, c1900

Frys Cocoa Advert
Frys pure concentrated cocoa So good it has to be kept in a safe, for the pleasure of two skilful thieves

Cadburys / Sailor Boy
A cut-out sailor boy drinks Cadburys cocoa

A view of a sustainable cocoa plantation in a farm in Medicilandia, Para state, Brazil, March 19, 2018. Picture taken March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Marcelo Texeira

Botany: fruits and cocoa pods, with seeds, 1722 (engraving)
BEN5478415 Botany: fruits and cocoa pods, with seeds, 1722 (engraving); (add.info.: Plate from "History of the West Indies" by Jean Baptiste Labat known as Brother Labat (1663-1738)

Cocoa, 2, Opening the pods, Trinidad (colour litho)
8659393 Cocoa, 2, Opening the pods, Trinidad (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa, 2, Opening the pods, Trinidad)

Coffee, tea and cocoa (engraving)
8663837 Coffee, tea and cocoa (engraving) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coffee, tea and cocoa and their countries of origin)

Photocard, 1930s: St Vincent, BWI (coloured photo)
8671666 Photocard, 1930s: St Vincent, BWI (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Vincent, BWI)

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Itinerant seller of cocoa or chocolate, with an urn of hot cocoa on his back and cups on chains
FLO4656948 Itinerant seller of cocoa or chocolate, with an urn of hot cocoa on his back and cups on chains. Lithograph after Jean-Baptiste Poisson from Paul Lacroix 'The Eighteenth Century

An engraving depicting the fruit of the cocoa tree, 19th century
5311249 An engraving depicting the fruit of the cocoa tree, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the production of flake cocoa by grinding roasted cocoa beans
5310629 An engraving depicting the production of flake cocoa by grinding roasted cocoa beans. Cocoa was a cheaper product than chocolate as it was produced from beans which had not been as thoroughly

Food and Beverage. Van Houten Cocoa. Publicity by A. Willette, France, c.1894. (poster)
3434480 Food and Beverage. Van Houten Cocoa. Publicity by A. Willette, France, c.1894. (poster); (add.info.: Willette, France, vers 1894. Coll. Part. Food and Beverage. Van Houten Cocoa)

Drying of cocoa beans Engraving 19th century Private collection
ELD4921076 Drying of cocoa beans Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info.: Drying of cocoa beans Engraving 19th century Private collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

The pan room at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory
5310112 The pan room at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the pan room at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory - cocoa, sugar and vanilla are combined together)

The roasting of cocoa beans at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory
5310111 The roasting of cocoa beans at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the roasting of cocoa beans at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory, Bristol)

Cultivation and processing of cocoa in America (engraving)
8663835 Cultivation and processing of cocoa in America (engraving) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cultivation and processing of cocoa in America)

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"Cocoa: A Rich History and Delightful Treat" From the early days of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's endorsement in Frys Cocoa Advert to the iconic Bournville Cocoa Poster, it has captivated people for centuries. Derived from Theobroma cacao, a tropical tree bearing cocoa pods, this delectable ingredient has become synonymous with indulgence. In the heart of Birmingham lies Mens Pavilion & Recreation Grounds in Bournville, where residents have long enjoyed the pleasures of cocoa. Horse-drawn vehicles and barrows once filled Borough High Street in London back in 1904, delivering this beloved treat to eager customers. The popularity extended beyond borders as well. In Australia, chocolate lovers embraced their own version of the Easter bunny with the Chocolate Bilby. Meanwhile, Lyles Pure Soluble Cocoa found its way into households worldwide through enticing advertisements that promised pure satisfaction. But let us not forget about the origins itself – nestled on trees are vibrant cocoa pods waiting to be harvested. These precious fruits hold within them a world of flavors and possibilities that have been cherished throughout history. Even homeopathy recognized the power as it became an essential ingredient in remedies aimed at soothing both body and soul. Its comforting qualities were celebrated through captivating posters depicting gatherings around these magical pods. Today, we continue to savor every sip or bite infused with rich cocoa goodness. Whether it's a warm cup on a chilly evening or a decadent dessert shared among loved ones, there is no denying that cocoa holds a special place in our hearts and taste buds alike. So next time you indulge in your favorite chocolate treat or reach for that steaming mug of hot cocoa, remember its fascinating journey – from Captain Scott's endorsement to bustling streets lined with horse-drawn carriages – all leading back to one thing: pure bliss found within each velvety sip or melt-in-your-mouth bite.