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Sandwich Collection (#11)

From the historic town of Sandwich, Kent to the bustling streets of New York City, sandwiches have become a global culinary delight

Background imageSandwich Collection: Picture No. 10984391

Picture No. 10984391
Sandwich Tern - in flight over nesting colony Island of Texel, Holland, Europe (Sterna sandvicensis) Date:

Background imageSandwich Collection: Picture No. 10984393

Picture No. 10984393
Sandwich Tern - in flight bathing in sea Island of Texel, Holland, Europe (Sterna sandvicensis) Date:

Background imageSandwich Collection: Picture No. 10984390

Picture No. 10984390
Sandwich Tern - in flight over nesting colony Island of Texel, Holland, Europe (Sterna sandvicensis) Date:

Background imageSandwich Collection: Salt Marsh, Sandwich, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Salt Marsh, Sandwich, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Background imageSandwich Collection: Town Neck Beach, Cape Cod Bay, Sandwich, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England

Town Neck Beach, Cape Cod Bay, Sandwich, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Background imageSandwich Collection: Boardwalk, Salt Marsh, Sandwich, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America

Boardwalk, Salt Marsh, Sandwich, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Background imageSandwich Collection: James Cook (1728-79) English navigator, explorer, and hydrographer receiving ritual

James Cook (1728-79) English navigator, explorer, and hydrographer receiving ritual tribute from Sandwich Islanders, 1779, during his third Pacific voyage. Engraving

Background imageSandwich Collection: John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792) British aristocrat and politician

John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792) British aristocrat and politician, originator of the sandwich. Cook named Sandwich Islands after him

Background imageSandwich Collection: Terreeoboo, King of O Whyee, bringing presents to Captain Cook. Terreeoboo

Terreeoboo, King of O Whyee, bringing presents to Captain Cook. Terreeoboo and his party travelling by catamaran with 10 men on each side propelling it with paddles

Background imageSandwich Collection: Edward Montagu lst Earl of Sandwich (1625-72) English naval commander: On the Parliamentary

Edward Montagu lst Earl of Sandwich (1625-72) English naval commander: On the Parliamentary side in Civil Wars. On the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, he was appointed Admiral

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwich Edward Montagu lst Earl of Sandwich (1625-72) English naval commander: On

Sandwich Edward Montagu lst Earl of Sandwich (1625-72) English naval commander: On Parliamentary side in Civil Wars: on Restoration, 1660, appointed admiral

Background imageSandwich Collection: The Able Doctor

The Able Doctor, Or, America Swallowing The Bitter Draught, En Sanguine Engraving Shows Lord North, With The Boston Port Bill Extending From A Pocket

Background imageSandwich Collection: The State Tinkers

The State Tinkers, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, Published Feb y 10th 1780 By W. Humphrey, 1780. 1 Print : Engraving, Color. Three Men Breaking A Large Bowl Which Is Cracked And Patched

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwich-carrots! Dainty Sandwich Carrots

Sandwich-carrots! Dainty Sandwich Carrots, A Buxom Girl Pushing A Wheelbarrow Of Carrots Along Bond Street, Looking Over Her Shoulder At An Older Man, Possibly The Son Of John Montagu

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwich Men In The Strand London

Sandwich Men In The Strand London, Engraving 1884, UK, Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Background imageSandwich Collection: On the Banks of the Detroit, Railway Ferry, Amherstburg, Old Windmill, Sandwich

On the Banks of the Detroit, Railway Ferry, Amherstburg, Old Windmill, Sandwich, Old Fort Near Amherstburg, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Background imageSandwich Collection: One Sandwich Tern with a group of adult Common Terns. Havergate Island Marsh, Suffolk

One Sandwich Tern with a group of adult Common Terns. Havergate Island Marsh, Suffolk

Background imageSandwich Collection: Cheese open sandwich garnished with a flower decoration made from herbs and cucumber

Cheese open sandwich garnished with a flower decoration made from herbs and cucumber

Background imageSandwich Collection: Smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich

Smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sprinkling chives onto a smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich

Sprinkling chives onto a smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich

Background imageSandwich Collection: tuna melt

tuna melt

Background imageSandwich Collection: mixed open sandwiches

mixed open sandwiches

Background imageSandwich Collection: Australia, sandwich stuffed with meat

Australia, sandwich stuffed with meat

Background imageSandwich Collection: deli steak sandwich

deli steak sandwich

Background imageSandwich Collection: Cheese, Tomato and Basil Sandwich

Cheese, Tomato and Basil Sandwich

Background imageSandwich Collection: pate tartine

pate tartine

Background imageSandwich Collection: Preparing a BLT sandwich

Preparing a BLT sandwich

Background imageSandwich Collection: hummus filling

hummus filling

Background imageSandwich Collection: all day breakfast filling

all day breakfast filling

Background imageSandwich Collection: chicken wrap filling

chicken wrap filling

Background imageSandwich Collection: Toasted Cheese, Tomato and Basil Sandwich

Toasted Cheese, Tomato and Basil Sandwich

Background imageSandwich Collection: Spain, Catalunya, Tapas in plate, close-up

Spain, Catalunya, Tapas in plate, close-up

Background imageSandwich Collection: panini filling - mozzarella, basil

panini filling - mozzarella, basil

Background imageSandwich Collection: Roasted vegetable and cream cheese sandwich on ciabatta bread

Roasted vegetable and cream cheese sandwich on ciabatta bread

Background imageSandwich Collection: tomato, pepper and mozzarella

tomato, pepper and mozzarella

Background imageSandwich Collection: Layering a sandwich with bacon, tomato and lettuce - BLT

Layering a sandwich with bacon, tomato and lettuce - BLT

Background imageSandwich Collection: greek pocket filling

greek pocket filling

Background imageSandwich Collection: Two slices of toasted white bread stuffed with mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, bacon, chicken

Two slices of toasted white bread stuffed with mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, bacon, chicken, lettuce, tomatoes

Background imageSandwich Collection: Bottle of fresh orange juice, tub of margarine, apple, tomato, lettuce leaf, wholemeal pitta bread

Bottle of fresh orange juice, tub of margarine, apple, tomato, lettuce leaf, wholemeal pitta bread, cheese and knife on chopping board

Background imageSandwich Collection: Close-up of Lemon Oregano Chicken Baguette

Close-up of Lemon Oregano Chicken Baguette

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwich stuffed with cheese, various meats, tomatoes and lettuce

Sandwich stuffed with cheese, various meats, tomatoes and lettuce

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwich in packaging, close-up

Sandwich in packaging, close-up

Background imageSandwich Collection: A bread roll made into a monster face with olives, cucumber and salami

A bread roll made into a monster face with olives, cucumber and salami

Background imageSandwich Collection: Two sandwiches, made with white and wholemeal bread, and carrots, cucumbers, salad

Two sandwiches, made with white and wholemeal bread, and carrots, cucumbers, salad, cherries and crisps, on a blue plate

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwich in resealable plastic bag, an apple, and a carton of fruit juice

Sandwich in resealable plastic bag, an apple, and a carton of fruit juice

Background imageSandwich Collection: Bread ring stuffed with turkey, pastrami, tomatoes, onions and lettuce

Bread ring stuffed with turkey, pastrami, tomatoes, onions and lettuce, and garnished with cherry tomatoes and olives

Background imageSandwich Collection: BLT, bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich with cress garnish

BLT, bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich with cress garnish

Background imageSandwich Collection: Open cheeseburger sandwich and fries on plate, onion and gherkins on one half of bun and burger

Open cheeseburger sandwich and fries on plate, onion and gherkins on one half of bun and burger, cheese slice and sauce on the other




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From the historic town of Sandwich, Kent to the bustling streets of New York City, sandwiches have become a global culinary delight. Just like digging out of a golf bunker requires precision and skill, crafting the perfect sandwich is an art form in itself. As depicted in the Victorian engraving of the Map of Cinque Ports, Sandwich holds a special place in history as one of England's important trading ports. In the heart of New York's vibrant Broadway district, hungry patrons flocked to Automat Dining Room for their famous sandwiches. The iconic Frys chocolate sandwich advert tempted taste buds with its irresistible combination of sweet and savory flavors. Meanwhile, even a deaf cyclist could appreciate the convenience and deliciousness that a well-made sandwich offers on-the-go. Traveling back in time through engravings like The Town and Castle of Deal from 1640 reminds us that sandwiches have stood the test of time as a beloved meal option. Whether enjoying them at Automat Dining Room or exploring Shoreditch's Brick Lane street food stalls in London, salt beef sandwiches continue to entice food enthusiasts worldwide. Sandwiches not only satisfy our hunger but also serve as symbols for social change. The Suffragette Votes for Women Pepper Pot represents how women fought tirelessly for equality while relishing their favorite snack. Even celebrities like Sid James and Diana Dors indulged in mouthwatering sandwiches during breaks from filming Maurice Elveys' Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary (1953). So next time you sink your teeth into that perfectly layered creation between two slices of bread, remember that it connects cultures across continents and transcends boundaries set by time or language.