Refreshment Collection (page 9)

Couple Served by Waiter Date: 1948

Bowl of Chicken Gumbo Date: 1950

Loaf of Bread Date: 1950

Shelled Oyster Date: 1889

Boy Sneaks Last of Pie Date: 1950

Chef Samples Soup Date: 1950

Postman Gets Invitation Date: 1950

Patron Apes Maitre d Date: 1950

Dish of String Beans Date: 1950

May I Have Some More? Date: 1950

Hungry Boy Can t Wait Date: 1947

Biscuits and Cheese

Rajah Date: 1897

Refreshment-room in Kensington Gardens 1855
Refreshment-room in Kensington Gardens. Date: 1855

Street stall - iced lemonade 1900
A light refreshment on a summers day. Date: 1900

WAITER HIDES WINES 1894
A waiter puts aside a couple of bottles for the personal refreshment of the staff... Date: 1894

Bedouins sharing tea in the Sahara, Douz, Kebili, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Railway station platform, Semaphore, Southern Australia
Railway station platform, Semaphore Road, Semaphore, Southern Australia. Date: circa 1906

Whitechapel Refreshments, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Whitechapel Refreshments, 1872. A group stand round a potato vendor in Londons East End. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Refreshments by the Way, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Refreshments by the Way, 1872. A street seller stands with bottles at the roadside on Derby Day. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Snack of a homemade chocolate sugar cookie, with milk being poured into a glass

Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) drinking at night, Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, drinking at night, Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Kiosk selling drinks, Paris, France, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Kiosk selling drinks, Paris, France, c1951. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Winter Scene, c. 1650 (oil on panel)
3087110 Winter Scene, c.1650 (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 66x96 cm; Skokloster Castle, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Winter Scene with Skaters (oil on copper)
3087028 Winter Scene with Skaters (oil on copper) by Griffier, Jan the Elder (c.1645-1718); 43x55 cm; Hallwyl Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Two male lions (Panthera leo) drinking, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

St Helena tea gardens, Lower Road, Rotherhithe, London, c1860

Paddy Naismith pouring a drink from the cocktail bar in her Ballot at the Southport Rally, 1928
Ballot 2-litre Van Vooren saloon. Driver: Naismith, Miss. P. Winner, D.Hall Caine Cup. Southport Rally. Date: 20-23.9.28

Impala (Aepyceros melampus)
A trio of female impala drink together from a water hole in the Kruger National Park, South Africa

A coffee stall at Hyde Park Corner, London, 20th century. This coffee stall was pitched opposite St Georges Hospital just before ten o clock every night

The tea seller, 1862. Artist: Amadeo Preziosi
The tea seller, 1862. From Souvenir of Cairo by Amadeo Preziosi

The Culture and Preparation of Tea, China, 1843. Artist: Thomas Allom
The Culture and Preparation of Tea, China, 1843. From China in a Series of Views by George Newenham Wright

Opening of the inner chamber of Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 18th February 1923. Artist
Opening of the inner chamber of Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 18th February 1923. Distinguished visitors taking refreshments near the tomb in the Valley of the Kings

Bar of the Cavalier pub, Ravenfield, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist
Bar of the Cavalier pub, Ravenfield, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Photograph taken for Ward & Sons showing a promotion for 80 Plus, a drink which it says will lift your Spirits

Taverna, Nidri, Levkas, Greece. Levkas is one of Greeces Ionian Islands

Sea Horse water fountain, Piazza del Duomo, Taormina, Sicily, Italy

Taverna Lassi, Kefalonia, Greece

Cafe, Sami, Kefalonia, Greece

Woman enjoying a drink in a harbourside taverna, Poros, Kefalonia, Greece

Little Bettys Cafe, York, North Yorkshire

Sally Lunns House, Bath, Avon
Sally Lunns House, Bath, Somerset. This tea shop is the home of the Sally Lunn Bun, first baked in the 17th century

Cafe, Valldemossa, Mallorca, Spain

Japanese peasant girls taking tea at a wayside rest, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A party of Chinese taking tea, 1902. Artist: Mr Afong
A party of Chinese taking tea, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Surly Hall, 1935. Artists: Mr Mundy, Hills and Saunders
Surly Hall, 1935. Surly Hall was famous in the 19th century because of the riverside inn used by the students as a refreshment point after their boating activities

The Cake House, c1870. A Lodge in Hyde Park, which in Queen Annes time was more generally called the Cake House, or Mince-pie House;

A Strand wine bar, London c1903 (1903). Serving port to waiting customers in Shorts wine bar, located to the east of the Gaiety Theatre, Aldwych. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

The Wayfarers Dole, Hospital of St Cross, Winchester, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). Founded in the 12th century by Henry of Blois, Bishop of Winchester

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"Quenching Thirsts and Satisfying Cravings: A Journey through Refreshment" Step back in time to May 1937, where the GWR Refreshment Department Platform Trolley served up delightful treats at train stations. Just a year earlier, Paddington Station boasted a Quick Lunch and Snack Bar, offering travelers a taste of convenience. As you wander further, an eye-catching painted sign for Inca Kola catches your attention. Its vibrant colors beckon you to indulge in its unique flavors from South America. Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of city life, venture into the serene beauty of Upper Teesdale in County Durham. High Force cascades majestically, inviting visitors to take a moment to refresh their souls amidst nature's splendor. In Portsmouth, Hampshire, five adjacent pubs stand side by side like old friends. Here lies an oasis for those seeking camaraderie and refreshing libations after a long day's work or exploration. Back on the rails with GWR Buffet Car circa 1938 - imagine savoring delectable meals while gliding through picturesque landscapes; it was truly an experience that refreshed both body and mind. For those craving something sweet yet nostalgic, the Black and White Milk Bar transports you back to simpler times when milkshakes were handcrafted with love. Travel even further back in time as Buffet Car No 9631 takes center stage around 1934. Imagine indulging in sumptuous delicacies while gazing out at passing scenery - pure refreshment for all senses. From North Africa comes Moroccan mint tea pot at a cafe in Marrakech – sip this aromatic elixir as it revitalizes your spirit with every fragrant infusion. Returning closer to home but still steeped in history is Paddington Station circa 1920. Here lies another haven for weary travelers seeking respite – where warm cups of comfort await.