Fire Place Collection (page 5)

The interior of the Wheeler house in Farningham, Kent. 1936

Work commences for the construction of the Dartford Tunnel. 1938

Two little boys waiting for Santa
Two brothers, dressed in their pyjamas, wait by the fireplace, hoping to see Santa Claus. Date: c. 1910

Father Christmas peeking out through the chimney c. 1910

American Christmas Card
AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CARD. Late 19th century

Advert for Radiation gas appliances 1947
For Gas appliances say New World silent beam gas fires burns silently with a restful glow whether the gas is high or low. 1947

Tales from Many Lands: The Three Wishes

Teddy having his bath

Cow watching the television

England, Wales, Cardiff. Cariff Castle, Great Hall

Gili Islands, Indonesia. Gili Trawangan is the largest of the Gili islands, only a few hours away from the touristy area of Kuta and a popular destination for travelers

Cutting the cake at a wedding, bride wearing a mini dress. Chichester Photographic Society West Sussex Record Office Ref No CPS4267/3

(1736-1775). American (Irish-born) Revolutionary officer, planning his assault on Quebec, December 1775
RICHARD MONTGOMERY (1736-1775). American (Irish-born) Revolutionary officer, planning his assault on Quebec, December 1775. Colored engraving, 1858, after a painting by Alonzo Chappel

Elderly couple by their fireside, 1938 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N16574

An elderly African American couple in their rural Virginia home, having a meal together
RURAL COUPLE EATING, c1899. An elderly African American couple in their rural Virginia home, having a meal together. Photographed by Francis Benjamin Johnston, c1899

Interior of a colonial kitchen of a house, c1695, from Malden, Massachusetts
AMERICAN KITCHEN, 1695. Interior of a colonial kitchen of a house, c1695, from Malden, Massachusetts

President Andrew Jacksons office at the Hermitage, near Nashville, Tennessee
THE HERMITAGE: OFFICE. President Andrew Jacksons office at the Hermitage, near Nashville, Tennessee

39th President of the United States. Photographed at the White House during a fireside chat on the Panama Canal Treaty
JIMMY CARTER (1924- ). 39th President of the United States. Photographed at the White House during a fireside chat on the Panama Canal Treaty. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 1 Febuary 1978

White House Office, 1906
WHITE HOUSE OFFICE, 1906. President Theodore Roosevelts office in the White House. Photographed in 1906

Film Still: Abraham Lincoln
FILM STILL: ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Walter Huston as Abraham Lincoln in the D.W. Griffith film Abraham Lincoln, 1930

SIR ARTHUR WING PINERO (1855-1934). English dramatist. Photograph

ALBERT PAYSON TERHUNE (1872-1942). American writer

GOLD RUSH: CABIN, 1856. California Cabin at the Mines. Interior of a cabin shared by gold miners during the California Gold Rush. Wood engraving, American, 1856

SAM HOUSTON (1793-1863). Sam Houston dictating to Colonel George Washington Hockley the orders for Stephen Austin to go in search of artillery on the retreat from Gonzales, Texas

FRANKLIN: FIREPLACES, c1787. Engraved diagrams from Benjamin Franklins Observations on the Causes and Cure of Smoky Chimneys, c1787

FRANCE: DOMESTIC DISPUTE. The Great Quarrel, or Who Wears the Pants? Stencil-colored wood engraving, c1822-8, from Images d Epinal, published by Jean-Charles Pellerin at Epinal, France

MATHEMATICAL ABSTRACTION. Steel engraving, mid-19th century, after the English artist Theodore Lane (1800-1828)

HOUSE OF LORDS, 1854. Refreshment room of the House of Lords, Westminster Hall, London, England. Wood engraving, 1854

HOWARD PYLE: FIREPLACE. Old tiled Fire Place, Winthrop House. Wood engraving, American, after Howard Pyle, 1879

CHRISTMAS: YULE LOG. English engraving, 1855

NEW YORK: TENEMENT CELLAR. Lodgings for the poor in a cellar on Allen Street on New York Citys Lower East Side. Wood engraving, American, 1875

AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH, 1851. Gold miners of the Mount Alexander diggings at Port Phillip, Victoria, having dinner in camp, 1851. Wood engraving, English, 1852

CHRISTMAS: YULE LOG. Yule log and mistletoe. Late 19th century line engraving

SANTA CLAUS, 1849. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk... Wood engraving after T.C. Boyd from an 1849 edition of Clement C

DUGOUT RESIDENCE, 1871. The interior of a dugout residence along the Kansas-Pacfic Railway in the American West. Wood engraving, American, 1871

VICTORIAN BEDROOM, 1884. Bedroom furnished by Heal and Son of Tottenham Court Road, London, England. Wood engraving, 1884

SEASONS ON A FARM, c1830. Wood engravings, American, from the Farmers Almanac by Alexander Anderson, c1830

DUGOUT RESIDENCE, 1871. The interior of a dug-out residence along the Kansas-Pacfic Railway in the American West. Wood engraving, American, 1871

GOLD MINING CAMP, 1853. Gold miners preparing their food. Wood engraving, American, 1853

SCHOOL, 17TH CENTURY. A one-room schoolhouse in 17th New England. Wood engraving, 19th century

NEW ENGLAND: SCHOOLHOUSE. A one-room schoolhouse in 17th century New England. Wood engraving, 19th century

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. The Coming of Santa Claus. Wood engraving after a drawing by Thomas Nast, 1872

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Here We Are Again! Detail of Santa Claus. Engraving by Thomas Nast, 1878

NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Wood engraving after T.C

CHRISTMAS DINNER, 1846. A Christmas family fete at Brighton. Wood engraving, English, 1846

HAWTHORNE HOUSE. The room of the house at Salem, Massachusetts, in which Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on 4 July 1804. Wood engraving, American, mid-19th century

IRISH PEASANT CABIN, 1870. Interior of a mud cabin at Kildare. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1870

DUTCH: FAMILY LIFE, 17TH C. Family life among the Dutch settlers of the Middle Atlantic colonies: American engraving, 19th century

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Cozying up by the fireplace, Jeeves and Wooster find respite in their London living room after a thrilling visit to the Sherlock Holmes Exhibition. The crackling flames dance through the intricate Triplex Grate C Pattern, reminiscent of historical hearths like Hardwick Old Hall and Berry Pomeroy Castle. As they warm themselves by the fire's glow, a silhouette of a local squire and his loyal dog adds an air of nostalgia to their surroundings. In this tranquil setting, memories come alive - from witnessing the enchanting Cinderella ballet with comical Ugly Sisters attempting to dance, to exploring Darwin's study at Down House. The National Liberal Club's grandeur (BL08407) is juxtaposed with Osborne House's opulent Durbar Room in 1892 (K010285), creating a tapestry of experiences that fuel conversations around this mesmerizing fireplace. As Jeeves stokes the fire further, its warmth reaches even deeper into their souls. They recall moments spent in The Solar at Stokesay Castle (N080468), where time seemed suspended amidst ancient walls. This fireplace becomes not just a source of physical comfort but also an emblematic portal connecting past adventures and present reflections. With each flicker of light illuminating their faces they can reminded that fireside chats have always been catalysts for inspiration and contemplation. Whether discussing literature or politics within the hallowed halls of PPRE2A-00102 or simply basking in quiet companionship, this fireplace holds stories waiting to be shared. In this momentary pause from bustling city life, Jeeves and Wooster find solace in front of their beloved hearth – a timeless symbol that transcends eras and cultures alike.