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Cocoa Collection (#10)

"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

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Cream

Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Cream
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mrs Cream the Farmers Wife. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Vogue

Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Vogue
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mrs Vogue the Artists Wife. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Tray

Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Tray
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mrs Tray the Waiters Wife. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Roses

Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Roses
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mrs Roses the Gardeners Wife. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Good

Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Good
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mr Good the Grocer. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Flavour

Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Flavour
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mr Flavour the Chef. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Cream

Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Cream
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mr Cream the Farmer. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Block

Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Block
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mr Block the Sculptor. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Biscuit

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

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Tray

Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Tray
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Miss Tray the Waiters Daughter. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Good

Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Good
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Miss Good the Grocers Daughter. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Flavour

Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Flavour
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Miss Flavour the Chefs Daughter. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Cream

Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Cream
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Miss Cream the Farmers Daughter. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Block

Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Block
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Miss Block the Sculptors Daughter. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Biscuit

Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Biscuit
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Miss Biscuit the Bakers Daughter. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Master Roses

Cadburys Happy Families - Master Roses
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Master Roses the Gardeners Son. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Master Cream

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

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Block

Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Block
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mrs Block the Sculptors Wife. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Biscuit

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

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Vogue

Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Vogue
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mr Vogue the Artist. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Roses

Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Roses
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mr Roses the Gardener. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Tray

Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Tray
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mr Tray the Waiter. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Vogue

Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Vogue
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Miss Vogue the Artists Daughter. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Master Vogue

Cadburys Happy Families - Master Vogue
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Master Vogue the Artists Son. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Master Tray

Cadburys Happy Families - Master Tray
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Master Tray the Waiters Son. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Master Block

Cadburys Happy Families - Master Block
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Master Block the Sculptors Son. circa 1950

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Master Biscuit

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

Background imageCocoa Collection: Advert for Frys Cocoa - Mother prepares drinks 1912

Advert for Frys Cocoa - Mother prepares drinks 1912
Advertisement for Frys Cocoa - Mother prepares some cups of hot chocolate for her brood, occupied happily building a huge snowman in the garden. Date: 1912

Background imageCocoa Collection: SAR Offices, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa

SAR Offices, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
South African Railway head office, on the corner of Rissik Street and De Villiers Street, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1910

Background imageCocoa Collection: Advertising sheet music, Plasmon biscuits

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

Background imageCocoa Collection: Prpparing Cocoa

Prpparing Cocoa
Extracting cocoa beans on an Indian (?) plantation. Date: 1908

Background imageCocoa Collection: Advert for Cacao Suchard 1910

Advert for Cacao Suchard 1910
Cacao Suchard advertisement Date: 1910

Background imageCocoa Collection: Advertisement for Van Houtens Cocoa

Advertisement for Van Houtens Cocoa, in art nouveau style. Date: early 20th century

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cutout advertisement for Rowntrees chocolates

Cutout advertisement for Rowntrees chocolates
Cutout advertisement for Rowntrees Free Gift Boxes of Elect chocolates. Date: early 20th century

Background imageCocoa Collection: Advertisement for Frys Cocoa & Milk Chocolate

Advertisement for Frys Cocoa & Milk Chocolate - I never travel without it. early 20th century

Background imageCocoa Collection: Theobroma cacao, cocoa tree

Theobroma cacao, cocoa tree
Watercolour on paper by Evelyn M. Woolward (fl.1880-90s). Held in the Library and Archives

Background imageCocoa Collection: Spadix of the female Seychelles-Island cocoa-nut

Spadix of the female Seychelles-Island cocoa-nut, Lodoicea sechellarum. and unfertilized germen.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan

Background imageCocoa Collection: Merryweather Fire Engine, Rowntrees Cocoa Works

Merryweather Fire Engine, Rowntrees Cocoa Works, York, England. Date: 1910 s

Background imageCocoa Collection: Mug of cocoa at Victoria Station, London, WW1

Mug of cocoa at Victoria Station, London, WW1
A returning soldier enjoying a mug of cocoa at Victoria Station, London, with his kitbag at his feet. Date: 1915

Background imageCocoa Collection: Bridge Street, East Lothian, Scotland

Bridge Street, East Lothian, Scotland
An interesting street scene in Bridge Street, somewhere in East Lothian, Scotland

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cocoa poster

Cocoa poster
Empire Marketing Board 1927-1933 poster, Cocoa Date: 1927-1933

Background imageCocoa Collection: Kiddies Refreshments

Kiddies Refreshments
Young entrepreneurs running a food and drinks stall selling milk (2d a cup), cocoa (3d a cup and milk! Date: early 1930s

Background imageCocoa Collection: TENNESSEE: GROCERY STORE. Grocery store erected by the Tennessee Valley Authority

TENNESSEE: GROCERY STORE. Grocery store erected by the Tennessee Valley Authority in Anderson County, Tennessee. Photograph, c1938

Background imageCocoa Collection: Picture No. 11676314

Picture No. 11676314
Cocoa Fruits on trees growing in tropical forest Date:

Background imageCocoa Collection: Picture No. 11676315

Picture No. 11676315
Cocoa Fruits on the trees growing in tropical forest Date:

Background imageCocoa Collection: Picture No. 11676313

Picture No. 11676313
Cocoa Fruits on trees growing in tropical forest Date:

Background imageCocoa Collection: Picture No. 11676304

Picture No. 11676304
Cocoa Fruits on trees growing in tropical forest Date:

Background imageCocoa Collection: Picture No. 11676292

Picture No. 11676292
Cocoa Fruits on trees growing in tropical forest Date:




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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.