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Sandwich Collection (#3)

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: Dance In The Sandwich Isles, Hawaii

Dance In The Sandwich Isles, Hawaii

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwich Isles, Hawaii

Sandwich Isles, Hawaii

Background imageSandwich Collection: Kearakekona, Sandwich Isles

Kearakekona, Sandwich Isles

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwich man, London, early 1900s

Sandwich man, London, early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwich board man, London

Sandwich board man, London Date: early 1900s

Background imageSandwich Collection: Street Life Sandwich Board man in Bradford

Street Life Sandwich Board man in Bradford

Background imageSandwich Collection: Bradford Sandwich Board man Victorian period

Bradford Sandwich Board man Victorian period

Background imageSandwich Collection: 1840s Victorian Map of Isle Of Thanet

1840s Victorian Map of Isle Of Thanet

Background imageSandwich Collection: WW2 - Trailing A Soldier

WW2 - Trailing A Soldier
An illustration for a WW2 children's short story, The Clue Of The Tin Loaf, written by M. Myers. The image shows a scene in which two hidden figures in the background trail a Soldier

Background imageSandwich Collection: House At Sandwich Bay, Kent

House At Sandwich Bay, Kent
An architectural sketch of a large Arts and Crafts house seen from the road, designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

Background imageSandwich Collection: En Sandwich

En Sandwich
This illustration portrays a young lady wearing a fashionable white dress, attending a posh event, tightly sandwiched between two top hat wearing gentlemen to each side. Date: circa 1901

Background imageSandwich Collection: St. Leger Winner

St. Leger Winner
Albert Primrose, Lord Rosebery (1882-1974), previously styled Lord Dalmeny, leading his racehorse Sandwich after its St. Leger win. The jockey is Harry Wragg (1902-1985). Date: 1931

Background imageSandwich Collection: Advert, wartime food, Marmite sandwiches, WW2

Advert, wartime food, Marmite sandwiches, WW2 Date: 1943

Background imageSandwich Collection: Comic postcard - Train Held up - in broad daylight!

Comic postcard - Train Held up - in broad daylight!
A young paper boy winks at a passing gent, who is paying close attention to the pretty young lady wearing a glamorous pink dress (which she is holding up) and enormous hat

Background imageSandwich Collection: SANDWICH ISLANDS (Polynesia) mourning the dead Date: 1844

SANDWICH ISLANDS (Polynesia) mourning the dead Date: 1844

Background imageSandwich Collection: Boy eating sandwich, smiling

Boy eating sandwich, smiling
1963, One Person, Children Only, One Boy Only, Primary Age Child, Caucasian Appearance, Studio Shot, White Background, Horizontal, Colour, Photography, Front View, Head And Shoulders, Casual

Background imageSandwich Collection: Young couple lying on beach with beer, smiling

Young couple lying on beach with beer, smiling
1950, Two People, Adults Only, Young Adult, Young Women, Young Men, Caucasian Appearance, Outdoors, Day, Horizontal, Colour, Photography, Head And Shoulders, Waist-Up, Focus On Foreground, Shorts

Background imageSandwich Collection: DDE-90023689

DDE-90023689
Chinstrap Penguin, (Pygoscelis antarctica), S. Sandwich Island, Antarctica. Date: 23/04/2005

Background imageSandwich Collection: DDE-90023579

DDE-90023579
Sub-Antarctic Islands, South Sandwich Islands, Candlemas Island. Close-up of very old blue iceberg. Date: 11/09/2007

Background imageSandwich Collection: DDE-90023577

DDE-90023577
Sub-Antarctic Islands, South Sandwich Islands, Mountagu Island. Close-up of very old blue iceberg. Date: 11/09/2007

Background imageSandwich Collection: The State Tinkers, James Gillray 1780. Lord North, British Prime Minister, kneels

The State Tinkers, James Gillray 1780. Lord North, British Prime Minister, kneels
528671 The State Tinkers, James Gillray 1780. Lord North, British Prime Minister, kneels, Lord Sandwich and assistant patch up the kettle of state. George III looks on, hands raised

Background imageSandwich Collection: Little lamb become little sandwich (colour litho)

Little lamb become little sandwich (colour litho)
7150965 Little lamb become little sandwich (colour litho) by Maurice, Reg (fl.c.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Felipe Contepomi & Sa Sandwich

Felipe Contepomi & Sa Sandwich South Africa V Argentina South Africa V Argentina, World Cup Semi-Final Stade France, Paris, France 14 October 2007 Date: 14 October 2007

Background imageSandwich Collection: Nick Faldo, Olazabal & Infamous Sandwich List Nick Faldo

Nick Faldo, Olazabal & Infamous Sandwich List Nick Faldo
Nick Faldo, Olazabal & InfamoUS Sandwich List European Ryder Cup Captain 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 17 September 2008 Date: 17 September 2008

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwich and beer (colour litho)

Sandwich and beer (colour litho)
7151169 Sandwich and beer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSandwich Collection: Girl showing disgust over mustard (colour litho)

Girl showing disgust over mustard (colour litho)
7151079 Girl showing disgust over mustard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Background imageSandwich Collection: 'Stick to thy business, and thy business will stick to thee'(engraving)

"Stick to thy business, and thy business will stick to thee"(engraving)
7164324 " Stick to thy business, and thy business will stick to thee" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Stick to thy business)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwich spreads (colour litho)

Sandwich spreads (colour litho)
7151068 Sandwich spreads (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSandwich Collection: Medieval seals bearing images of ships, 13th-14th Century (engraving)

Medieval seals bearing images of ships, 13th-14th Century (engraving)
7185738 Medieval seals bearing images of ships, 13th-14th Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval seals bearing images of ships)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Geese chasing children for their food (chromolitho)

Geese chasing children for their food (chromolitho)
7201260 Geese chasing children for their food (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geese chasing children for their food)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Early Sandwich Creamer, c. 1936. Creator: Ella Josephine Sterling

Early Sandwich Creamer, c. 1936. Creator: Ella Josephine Sterling
Early Sandwich Creamer, c. 1936

Background imageSandwich Collection: Lunch Box, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edward L Loper

Lunch Box, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edward L Loper
Lunch Box, 1935/1942

Background imageSandwich Collection: Lunch Box, c. 1938. Creator: Edward L Loper

Lunch Box, c. 1938. Creator: Edward L Loper
Lunch Box, c. 1938

Background imageSandwich Collection: Italy, Florence. Ready made sandwiches for sale in the Central Market

Italy, Florence. Ready made sandwiches for sale in the Central Market, Mercato Centrale in Florence

Background imageSandwich Collection: A Public Dinner (colour litho)

A Public Dinner (colour litho)
3641680 A Public Dinner (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Public Dinner. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSandwich Collection: A Disenchantment (engraving)

A Disenchantment (engraving)
5237232 A Disenchantment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Disenchantment. Cartoon from Pictures from Punch (Bradbury, Agnew & Co)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Housing of the working classes (b / w photo)

Housing of the working classes (b / w photo)
6013480 Housing of the working classes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Housing of the working classes)

Background imageSandwich Collection: A mid-day rest: sandwich men in The Strand (engraving)

A mid-day rest: sandwich men in The Strand (engraving)
584413 A mid-day rest: sandwich men in The Strand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mid-day rest: sandwich men in The Strand; from The Graphic)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Recruiting the sandwich men: Accepted (engraving)

Recruiting the sandwich men: Accepted (engraving)
584412 Recruiting the sandwich men: Accepted (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recruiting the sandwich men: Accepted; from The Graphic)

Background imageSandwich Collection: The Battle of Dover (Battle of Sandwich), 24 August 1217

The Battle of Dover (Battle of Sandwich), 24 August 1217, part of the First Barons War (1215-1217). An English fleet led by Hubert de Burgh attacked a French armada, forcing them to return to Calais

Background imageSandwich Collection: All about Sandwich Cakes, Sponges and Swiss Rolls

All about Sandwich Cakes, Sponges and Swiss Rolls by the Stork Margarine Cookery Service Date: 1951

Background imageSandwich Collection: Comic postcard, Man with a pint of beer on the beach

Comic postcard, Man with a pint of beer on the beach
Comic postcard, Man with a pint of beer and sandwiches on the beach Date: 20th century

Background imageSandwich Collection: Comic postcard, Man enjoying a picnic on the beach

Comic postcard, Man enjoying a picnic on the beach Date: 20th century

Background imageSandwich Collection: John William Montagu, 7th Earl of Sandwich PC

John William Montagu, 7th Earl of Sandwich PC
Vintage 19th century photograph: John William Montagu, 7th Earl of Sandwich PC (8 November 1811 - 3 March 1884), styled Viscount Hinchingbrooke from 1814 to 1818

Background imageSandwich Collection: Old House, Sandwich (b / w photo)

Old House, Sandwich (b / w photo)
3093890 Old House, Sandwich (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old House, Sandwich. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSandwich Collection: Posters, Bold, Clear & Attractive, The Mercantile Press, Ebury Street

Posters, Bold, Clear & Attractive, The Mercantile Press, Ebury Street, London - man in the street carrying a sandwich board. Date: early 20th century

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwiches: For A Picnic, 1931 (screen print)

Sandwiches: For A Picnic, 1931 (screen print)
3036051 Sandwiches: For A Picnic, 1931 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of sandwiches being prepared for a picnic; screen print)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwiches: For A Holiday, 1931 (screen print)

Sandwiches: For A Holiday, 1931 (screen print)
3036050 Sandwiches: For A Holiday, 1931 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of holiday sandwiches being prepared for a picnic basket; screen print)




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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.