Fags Collection

The Brighton ferry running between Dieppe and Newhaven
The Brighton cross-channel steamer ferry running between Dieppe and Newhaven. Leaving the French port. Date: 1910

Formula One World Championship
The Ligier team, including Gerard Ducarouge (FRA) Ligier Team Manager (Second right), made a token effort to remove the Gitanes cigarette branding from a race where tobacco advertising was banned

The Gods and their Ganymede at the Westminster Play (engraving)
603722 The Gods and their Ganymede at the Westminster Play (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gods and their Ganymede at the Westminster Play)

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk - Elderly Couple at the seaside posing for a candid seasdie snap driving a toy model carriage, with obligatory fags

Wills Star Cigarettes advertisement
Advertisement for Wills Star Cigarettes (in the Cambridge Blue box), with a red-haired woman enjoying a smoke. Date: 1935

Masculine man without a shirt, wearing a cowboy hat and holding a guitar on a beach

Greys cigarettes for soldiers
Members of the V.A.D (Voluntary Aid Detachment) who undertook the distribution of 30, 000 cigarettes to soldiers who took part in the Lord Mayors Parade in November 1916

3 Tommies enjoying their fags - Abdulla Cigarette Co. Ltd
Smiling - smoking cigarettes. 3 Tommies enjoying their fags. For the Abdulla Cigarette Co. Ltd. English School

Nosegay cigarette poster
Vintage advertising poster

Wills star cigarettes
Vintage advertising poster

Fish Sale on the Beach (w / c and pencil on paper)
XPG366369 Fish Sale on the Beach (w/c and pencil on paper) by Blommers or Bloomers, Bernardus Johannes (1845-1914); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Rebellious man wearing jeans and a plaid shirt at a gas station, smoking

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Caption: "A Journey through Time and Pleasure: Exploring the Allure of 'Fags'" Step aboard the Brighton ferry, as it gracefully glides between Dieppe and Newhaven, carrying passengers to a world of indulgence. In this journey, we encounter various hints that unravel the fascinating history surrounding the term "fags. " Firstly, an old Wills Star Cigarettes advertisement catches our eye. Its vibrant colors beckon us to explore further into this realm of tobacco fascination. Moving on, we stumble upon an engraving depicting "The Gods and their Ganymede" at the Westminster Play—an intriguing nod to ancient mythology's connection with pleasure. Venturing towards Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, we witness an elderly couple relishing their time by the seaside—a scene reminiscent of simpler times when smoking was a common pastime for relaxation. Nearby stands Bromsgrove School in Worcestershire—a testament to tradition and heritage where memories were made over shared fag breaks. As we delve deeper into history's pages, Greys cigarettes emerge as a symbol of solidarity among soldiers during challenging times—offering comfort amidst chaos. Our attention then shifts to a masculine man on a beach; shirtless but confident, donning a cowboy hat while strumming his guitar—an embodiment of freedom intertwined with tobacco culture. A comic postcard presents itself next—a humorous portrayal of a man leisurely relaxing on the beach while puffing away at his cherished fag—a lighthearted reminder not to take life too seriously. Further along our journey, three Tommies joyfully enjoy their fags from Abdulla Cigarette Co. Ltd. —a poignant snapshot capturing camaraderie amid adversity during wartime. Nosegay cigarette poster captures our imagination next—its delicate beauty enticing us closer; reminding us that even in elegance lies temptation and allure. Finally, Wills Star Cigarettes reappear—their presence throughout this journey a testament to their enduring popularity and timeless appeal.