Dinners Collection (#2)

Couple clinking glasses (colour litho)
3096225 Couple clinking glasses (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple clinking glasses)

Two monkeys on a date (colour litho)
3094349 Two monkeys on a date (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two monkeys on a date. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

School Dinners at North Reddish Junior School, Stockport, Circa 1994. Holding up their Fred Flintstones Reciepe Book

During the severe winter weather the Great Arthur Street Mission of Golden Lane were keeping starving people of the East-End of London feed. Men seated on long benches, being served warm soup

Half penny dinners for poor children, East London 1870
Dinners for children cost half a penny in this soup kitchen in East London. Date: 1870

ST ANNES SOCIETY DINNER
The anniversary festival of the Royal Asylum of St Annes Scoiety, in the hall of the Clothworkers Company; the Duke of Cambridge is in the Chair. Date: 1889

Lamb chop on a plate in a restaurant; boston massachusetts usa

Traditional Christmas Dinner In Ireland; Ireland

Winter Sports Out and Indoors by Francis Marshall
A spread of vignette illustrations showing people participating in various winter sports, including cross country skiing, ice skating and bobsleigh

School Dinners 1956
Pupils tuck into their school dinners at the Dorothy Stringer Secondary School, Brighton

Formal Dinner 1913
CUOB (Cambridge University Old Boys?) dinner, the men wearing dinner jackets and the tables set with formal place settings including flowers and even a pineapple. Date: 1913

Advertisement for The Empress Club, 13 Berkeley Street, W1, London - Persian Room for Luncheons and Theatre Dinners from 6:30pm - Dining to 1am - Music by Lou Harris and his Orchestra

Inscription by Cecil Aldin, Dogs of Character
Inscription by Cecil Aldin in Dogs of Character: " To Jessie, from Mickey & Cracker in grateful memory of all the lovely dinners she has made for them Dec 11 1928" (signed) Date: 1927

Advert for Turners Restaurant, Ciudad Victoria, Mexico
Advertisement for Turners Restaurant in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico, offering American food, particularly chicken dinners. Date: circa 1930s

A history of a Field Ambulance
MOTLEY - A history of a Field Ambulance (2nd/1st West Lancashire Field Ambulance - The Wurties), June 1918. Also 5 printed menus of the WURTIES Annual Reunion Dinners with many drawings by William

A Kievsky Station Food Stall, Moscow
Cheap dinners on sail at a food stall outside Kievsky Station in Moscow. Date: 1919

The Hawes Inn, South Queensferry, Edinburgh
Scene outside The Hawes Inn and Hotel, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Scotland

Lunchtime at Nursery
Children sitting at tables for school dinners at a London nursery. Date: early 1930s

Evening Toilettes for Dinners and Balls, Fashion, Engraving 1882

Free Dinners to Poor Children at the King Edwards Mission, Whitechapel, London, Engraving 1890

Meal at outdoor restaurant, Atlas Club, Nautika-Dubrovnik, Croatia, Europe

Meal at outdoor restaurant, Nautika-Dubrovnik, Croatia, Europe

Evening Toilettes For Dinners And Balls, Fashion, Engraving 1882

Free Dinners to Poor Children at the King Edwards Mission, Whitechapel, London, Engraving 1890

Free Dinners to Poor Children at the King Edwards Mission, Whitechapel, London, Engraving 1890
FREE DINNERS TO POOR CHILDREN AT THE KING EDWARDs MISSION, WHITECHAPEL, LONDON, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Row of sliced, fried vegetables on bed of couscous, garnished with coriander leaf

Portion of Greek salad, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, red onion rings, black olives, oil dressing, sprinkled with herbs

Casserole dish, lid resting on rim, with pieces of chicken, button onions, mushrooms and parsley leaves, sauceboat with juices in front, stacked bowls and spoons in background, front view

Penne pasta with sauce of finely chopped tomatoes, fried bacon, sliced mushrooms, garnished with sage leaves

Tagliatelle pasta with sauce of finely chopped tomatoes, basil leaves, sprinkled with freshly grated parmesan cheese and black pepper

Cooked fish fillet, garnished with parsley, lemon slice and herb relish

Lrb Formal Dinner 1938
Formal dinner for past and present officers of the London Rifle Brigade. Date: 1938

WWI school menu
World War I, menus for necessitous schoolchildren Date: c. 1914-1918

Weight graph of fed children
Graph to show weight fluctuation in Bradford children fed meals at school, 1907 Date: 1907

Cafe and Tea Rooms, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Walton Cafe and Tea Rooms at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, displaying a giant advertisement for Lyons Tea. A smart family of five children and five adults pose for their photo. circa 1900

Siemens Staff Dinner, 1910 Date: 11th March 1910

National Amusement - The Bus Kitchen 1918
If the ministry of food carries out its latest scheme, there should be plenty of excitement in getting ones dinner from the travelling food kichens

When national kichens come in bulk! 1918
National Kitchens opened in the First World War to help poor people get hot food. Date: 1918

School Dinners 1969
Pupils eating their school dinners in the Refectory at Manor High School. Date: 1969

Halfpenny Dinners
Halfpenny dinners are provided for poor children in the East End of London. Date: 1870

1920s, USA, The Passing Show, Magazine Cover

Dinners singing Auld Lang Syne at the Savoy Restaurant, 19
Illustration showing some of the thousand guests who had supper at the Savoy Hotel on New Years Eve, 1907, and sang Auld Lang Syne to see in the New Year

Helping the Homeless
Homeless children of Petrograd receive free dinners at a canteen

Turkeys in Poulterers
A fine display of turkeys hanging in a butchers shop at Smithfield, London, ready for Christmas dinners

London Sketches - Fetching the Sunday Dinner
Bustling London street scene showing people fetching their Sunday dinners and roasts from a Smiths Bakery. Many lower class households did not possess ovens during the Victorian era but could take a

Dinner Date
A sulty raven-haired woman in a halter-neck evening dress looks seductively into the eyes of her dinner guest opposite during a candle-lit meal for two

School Dinners 1988
Rather sad looking young people queueing up for even sadder looking school dinners!

School dinner, primary school in Wales
Primary school pupils in Wales having their school dinner

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Step back in time and indulge in the elegance of a bygone era with these captivating glimpses into dinners throughout history. From ornate wedding cakes to school meals, these snapshots offer a fascinating insight into the diverse ways people have come together to share a meal. In 1910, an advertisement showcases a magnificent wedding cake that undoubtedly left guests in awe. Its intricate design and exquisite details speak volumes about the opulence of the time. Fast forward to Lincolnshire in an unspecified year, where the Salvation Army is seen serving school meals. This heartwarming image reminds us of the importance of nourishing both body and soul, even within educational settings. The 1980s bring us to Croydon, where NUPE and GMBATU launch a campaign for improved school meals. A powerful display of unity and advocacy for better nutrition among students. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves at Hohenzollern Castle in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany on October 3rd, 1867. The State Room hosts an extravagant dinner fit for royalty – an occasion that surely left attendees feeling regal amidst such grandeur. Delving further into history takes us to Rhodes, Greece during the 15th century. Sultan Cem or Jem Sultan shares a meal with Pierre d'Aubusson as they discuss matters of great significance against this historical backdrop. Returning once again to Cornwall in either 1978 or possibly 1977 brings us face-to-face with another Old Cornwall Society dinner held in Newquay. These gatherings celebrate local heritage while fostering camaraderie amongst like-minded individuals passionate about preserving their cultural roots. These captivating glimpses remind us that they can not merely occasions for sustenance but also opportunities for connection – whether it be through celebrating love at weddings or advocating for better nutrition in schools. Across centuries and continents alike, sharing a meal has always been more than just food on a plate.