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Pubs Collection (#7)

Discover the charm and character across Europe, from the cozy Murphys Pub in Dingle, County Kerry to the historic Prospect of Whitby

Background imagePubs Collection: The Chop Room inside the Old Cheshire Cheese pub off Londons Fleet Street

The Chop Room inside the Old Cheshire Cheese pub off Londons Fleet Street. Date: 1884

Background imagePubs Collection: Entrance of the Old Cheshire Cheese, the famous old pub just off Londons Fleet Street

Entrance of the Old Cheshire Cheese, the famous old pub just off Londons Fleet Street. Date: 1884

Background imagePubs Collection: Entrance to the historic pub, the Old Cheshire Cheese in Wine Office Court

Entrance to the historic pub, the Old Cheshire Cheese in Wine Office Court, just off Fleet Street. Date: 1884

Background imagePubs Collection: Rip Van Winkle at the Inn, 1879 (oil on canvas)

Rip Van Winkle at the Inn, 1879 (oil on canvas)
2652526 Rip Van Winkle at the Inn, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Browere, Albertus D.O (1814-87); 91.4x126.7 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

Background imagePubs Collection: The Tabard Inn, Southwark, London (litho)

The Tabard Inn, Southwark, London (litho)
5910512 The Tabard Inn, Southwark, London (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tabard was a historic inn that stood on the east side of Borough High Street)

Background imagePubs Collection: Signboards from The Art Journal (engraving)

Signboards from The Art Journal (engraving)
585144 Signboards from The Art Journal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Art Journal with illustrations of public house signboards)

Background imagePubs Collection: Removal of Kings Cross (engraving)

Removal of Kings Cross (engraving)
587318 Removal of Kings Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Removal of Kings Cross, St Pancras)

Background imagePubs Collection: Scene in a London Street on a Sunday Morning (engraving)

Scene in a London Street on a Sunday Morning (engraving)
585216 Scene in a London Street on a Sunday Morning (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration titled Scene in a London Street on a Sunday Morning)

Background imagePubs Collection: King Charless Porter and Dwarf, from the old bas-relief (engraving)

King Charless Porter and Dwarf, from the old bas-relief (engraving)
619557 King Charless Porter and Dwarf, from the old bas-relief (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sign of the King Charles I Porter & Dwarf public house)

Background imagePubs Collection: Two Men In A Pub (engraving)

Two Men In A Pub (engraving)
602207 Two Men In A Pub (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two men standing by the bar in a pub)

Background imagePubs Collection: Alderskey Lane (w / c on paper)

Alderskey Lane (w / c on paper)
2831975 Alderskey Lane (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imagePubs Collection: The Leather Bottle, Cobham, Kent (colour photo)

The Leather Bottle, Cobham, Kent (colour photo)
3094725 The Leather Bottle, Cobham, Kent (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leather Bottle, Cobham, Kent)

Background imagePubs Collection: Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush, West London

Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush, West London
The Goldhawk Hotel (public house), Goldhawk Road (corner of Devonport Road), Shepherds Bush, West London. Date: circa 1910

Background imagePubs Collection: Paddington Street, West London

Paddington Street, West London (looking east), with the Pitts Head pub on the left, on the corner of Luxborough Street. Date: circa 1905

Background imagePubs Collection: Marylebone High Street, London

Marylebone High Street, London
Marylebone High Street (looking north), London, with the Lord Trelawney pub (at number 71, later the Prince Regent) on the left. Date: circa 1900s

Background imagePubs Collection: Pimlico Road, Belgravia, London

Pimlico Road, Belgravia, London
Pimlico Road, Belgravia, SW London, with The Union public house on the left. Date: circa 1905

Background imagePubs Collection: Bath Road, Hounslow, West London

Bath Road, Hounslow, West London, with The Windsor Castle public house on the right. Date: circa 1910

Background imagePubs Collection: Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, East London

Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, East London, with the Kings Hall and a large number of children on the pavement on the right, and a horse-drawn bus. Date: 1905

Background imagePubs Collection: Tower Bridge Hotel, Bermondsey, SE London

Tower Bridge Hotel, Bermondsey, SE London
Tower Bridge Hotel, Bridge Road, Bermondsey, SE London. Date: circa 1908

Background imagePubs Collection: Herbert Road, Plumstead, south-east London

Herbert Road, Plumstead, south-east London. Date: circa 1920

Background imagePubs Collection: Alexandra Hotel, Bellevue Road, Southampton

Alexandra Hotel, Bellevue Road, Southampton, August 1914, just before the start of the First World War, with soldiers and transport outside. Date: 1914

Background imagePubs Collection: Royal Saracens Head Hotel, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Royal Saracens Head Hotel, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. Date: circa 1920

Background imagePubs Collection: Aylesbury Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Aylesbury Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, with The Royal Hotel on the right. Date: circa 1908

Background imagePubs Collection: Huntsmans Hall Pub, Worcester Park, SW London (Surrey)

Huntsmans Hall Pub, Worcester Park, SW London (Surrey)
Huntsmans Hall Pub (Nalder & Collyer brewery), Worcester Park, SW London (Surrey). Date: circa 1905

Background imagePubs Collection: Burford Bridge Hotel, Dorking, Surrey

Burford Bridge Hotel, Dorking, Surrey. Date: circa 1908

Background imagePubs Collection: George Hotel, Crawley, West Sussex

George Hotel, Crawley, West Sussex
Street view with the George Hotel, Crawley, West Sussex. Date: circa 1908

Background imagePubs Collection: The Haw Bush Pub, Little Heath, Chadwell Heath, Romford

The Haw Bush Pub, Little Heath, Chadwell Heath, Romford
People outside The Haw Bush Pub, Little Heath, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex. Date: circa 1908

Background imagePubs Collection: The Albion Hotel (public house), East Molesey, Surrey

The Albion Hotel (public house), East Molesey, Surrey. Date: circa 1910s

Background imagePubs Collection: Surrey Arms pub, East Street, Farnham, Surrey

Surrey Arms pub, East Street, Farnham, Surrey, with a pony and trap outside. Date: circa 1890

Background imagePubs Collection: The Poachers Retreat Inn

The Poachers Retreat Inn. early 19th century

Background imagePubs Collection: Ye Olde Chequers Inn, Tonbridge, Kent

Ye Olde Chequers Inn, Tonbridge, Kent
Ye Olde Chequers Inn (left), Tonbridge, Kent, with Dances Umbrella Stores on the right. circa 1910s

Background imagePubs Collection: Cambridge Hotel, Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, South London

Cambridge Hotel, Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, South London
Cambridge Hotel (public house), Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, South London. circa 1908

Background imagePubs Collection: Cartoon, Souvenir of the Trip to Annapolis

Cartoon, Souvenir of the Trip to Annapolis of the Anti-Anderson League, Baltimore, 27 February 1908. A satire on the prohibition of alcohol movement. Date: 1908

Background imagePubs Collection: View of the Swan Inn, Fittleworth, West Sussex

View of the Swan Inn, Fittleworth, West Sussex
View of the Swan Inn, Fittleworth, near Chichester, West Sussex, popular with artists for its picturesque appearance. Date: 1922

Background imagePubs Collection: Old Blue Bell Inn, Chester

Old Blue Bell Inn, Chester
The Old Blue Bell Inn, Chester, March 1936. 1936

Background imagePubs Collection: Illustration, Scene at the Cock and Punch Bowl

Illustration, Scene at the Cock and Punch Bowl - a drunken party. 19th century

Background imagePubs Collection: High Street, Dorking, Surrey

High Street, Dorking, Surrey. Date: circa 1920s

Background imagePubs Collection: Church Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

Church Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. Date: circa 1900s

Background imagePubs Collection: Stanmore Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex

Stanmore Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, with the Abercorn Arms, Royal Hotel, on the right. Date: circa 1910s

Background imagePubs Collection: The Old George Inn, Edgware, Middlesex

The Old George Inn, Edgware, Middlesex. Date: circa 1910s

Background imagePubs Collection: Redcliffe Street, showing Plume of Feathers (w / c on paper)

Redcliffe Street, showing Plume of Feathers (w / c on paper)
2831532 Redcliffe Street, showing Plume of Feathers (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imagePubs Collection: Half of the Great Doorway to the Lamb Inn, West Street (w / c on paper)

Half of the Great Doorway to the Lamb Inn, West Street (w / c on paper)
2832246 Half of the Great Doorway to the Lamb Inn, West Street (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imagePubs Collection: A bottle of Champagne (coloured engraving)

A bottle of Champagne (coloured engraving)
728677 A bottle of Champagne (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bottle of Champagne, by Carl Schloesser)

Background imagePubs Collection: London Signs (engraving)

London Signs (engraving)
585173 London Signs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London signs, and old bank sign (The Sunflower (child s))

Background imagePubs Collection: The Old Elephant and Castle (engraving)

The Old Elephant and Castle (engraving)
585346 The Old Elephant and Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Elephant and Castle in Southwark, London)

Background imagePubs Collection: The Old Elephant & Castle, Newington (coloured engraving)

The Old Elephant & Castle, Newington (coloured engraving)
585330 The Old Elephant & Castle, Newington (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Elephant & Castle, Newington, Southwark, London)

Background imagePubs Collection: The Sponging House (colour litho)

The Sponging House (colour litho)
726909 The Sponging House (colour litho) by Bundy, Edgar (1862-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sponging House, from the painting by Edgar Bundy.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePubs Collection: The Ship Inn, Griffin Lane (w / c on paper)

The Ship Inn, Griffin Lane (w / c on paper)
2832025 The Ship Inn, Griffin Lane (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums




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Discover the charm and character across Europe, from the cozy Murphys Pub in Dingle, County Kerry to the historic Prospect of Whitby. Witness the resilience of firefighters as they battle a pub fire in SE London, showcasing their dedication to protecting our beloved gathering places. Immerse yourself in tradition at The Goose and Gridiron or soak up seaside views at The Sole Bay Inn with Southwold lighthouse as your backdrop. Experience the vibrant nightlife at The Temple Bar pub in Dublin's lively Temple Bar district, where locals and tourists alike come together for unforgettable evenings. Explore Portsmouth's rich pub culture with five adjacent pubs offering a variety of atmospheres and flavors to suit every taste. Step back in time at The Emperor Hadrian pub in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, evoking memories of its 1998 opening day. Admire craftsmanship showcased by Gaskell & Chambers Ltd bar fitters through their advert that captures the artistry behind creating these social hubs. Travel across continents to Petes Tavern on Irving Place in Midtown Manhattan's Gramercy Park District for a taste of American hospitality blended with European influences. Whether you're seeking camaraderie or solitude, pubs hold stories within their walls that are waiting to be discovered.