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Sandwich Collection (page 5)

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: Sandwiches: For A Club Meeting, 1931 (screen print)

Sandwiches: For A Club Meeting, 1931 (screen print)
3036047 Sandwiches: For A Club Meeting, 1931 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of sandwiches prepared for an afternoon club meeting; screen print)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwiches: For A Summer Lunch Box, 1931 (screen print)

Sandwiches: For A Summer Lunch Box, 1931 (screen print)
3036044 Sandwiches: For A Summer Lunch Box, 1931 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of summer sandwiches being prepared for a box lunch; screen print)

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

Sandwiches: For A Sunday Night, 1931 (screen print)
3036052 Sandwiches: For A Sunday Night, 1931 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of sandwiches for a Sunday night meal; screen print)

Background imageSandwich Collection: A Man of the Sandwich Islands with his Helmet (engraving)

A Man of the Sandwich Islands with his Helmet (engraving)
815928 A Man of the Sandwich Islands with his Helmet (engraving) by Webber, John (1750-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Man of the Sandwich Islands with his Helmet (18th Century)

Background imageSandwich Collection: The Death of Captain Cook (engraving)

The Death of Captain Cook (engraving)
816272 The Death of Captain Cook (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Captain Cook by the Natives of Whyhee O Whyhee one of the Sandwich)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Man Sandwich (engraving)

Man Sandwich (engraving)
3641941 Man Sandwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man Sandwich. Illustration for Ally Slopers Half Holiday, 30 January 1886. Cropped image)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwich, the Old Bridge and Barbican (b / w photo)

Sandwich, the Old Bridge and Barbican (b / w photo)
3631948 Sandwich, the Old Bridge and Barbican (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sandwich, the Old Bridge and Barbican)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Men with sandwich boards, London (colour litho)

Men with sandwich boards, London (colour litho)
3104129 Men with sandwich boards, London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men with sandwich boards, London)

Background imageSandwich Collection: King Street Gate, Westminster (engraving)

King Street Gate, Westminster (engraving)
611242 King Street Gate, Westminster (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Street Gate)

Background imageSandwich Collection: An illustration depicting a sandwich man (engraving)

An illustration depicting a sandwich man (engraving)
605506 An illustration depicting a sandwich man (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: An illustration depicting a sandwich man)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwich-Carrots - Lady Sandwich Carrots (coloured engraving)

Sandwich-Carrots - Lady Sandwich Carrots (coloured engraving)
602574 Sandwich-Carrots - Lady Sandwich Carrots (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich (engraving)

Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich (engraving)
611243 Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Montagu)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Young ladies of the ruined city making and distributing sandwiches to starving

Young ladies of the ruined city making and distributing sandwiches to starving and destitute children (engraving)
736201 Young ladies of the ruined city making and distributing sandwiches to starving and destitute children (engraving) by English School

Background imageSandwich Collection: The Caution, pub. 1828 (hand coloured engraving)

The Caution, pub. 1828 (hand coloured engraving)
2636976 The Caution, pub. 1828 (hand coloured engraving) by Lisle, Joe (fl.1828); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageSandwich Collection: The Fourth Earl of Sandwich (oil on canvas)

The Fourth Earl of Sandwich (oil on canvas)
AGN35518 The Fourth Earl of Sandwich (oil on canvas) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageSandwich Collection: Types of London street life: posterman, flower seller, musicians, beggar, sandwich man

Types of London street life: posterman, flower seller, musicians, beggar, sandwich man, policeman (chromolitho)
6032959 Types of London street life: posterman, flower seller, musicians, beggar, sandwich man, policeman (chromolitho) by English School

Background imageSandwich Collection: The Cinque Ports (engraving)

The Cinque Ports (engraving)
1619756 The Cinque Ports (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cinque Ports. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 September 1861)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Ramsgate and Isle of Thanet as a Winter Resort (engraving)

Ramsgate and Isle of Thanet as a Winter Resort (engraving)
1595832 Ramsgate and Isle of Thanet as a Winter Resort (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ramsgate and Isle of Thanet as a Winter Resort)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Kitchen Scene (Bodegone), 1610-25 (oil on canvas)

Kitchen Scene (Bodegone), 1610-25 (oil on canvas)
3704088 Kitchen Scene (Bodegone), 1610-25 (oil on canvas) by Dutch School, (17th century); 100x122 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageSandwich Collection: The Close of the Belt Trial, the Ushers Dream, and Sketches in Court (engraving)

The Close of the Belt Trial, the Ushers Dream, and Sketches in Court (engraving)
1044284 The Close of the Belt Trial, the Ushers Dream, and Sketches in Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Close of the Belt Trial)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Council Chamber, Town Hall, Sandwich (colour photo)

Council Chamber, Town Hall, Sandwich (colour photo)
3093111 Council Chamber, Town Hall, Sandwich (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Council Chamber, Town Hall, Sandwich)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Hired Man, (gouache and colored pencil on brown paper)

Hired Man, (gouache and colored pencil on brown paper)
823254 Hired Man, (gouache and colored pencil on brown paper) by Wood, Grant (1891-1942); 27.3x20.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hired Man. Grant Wood (1892-1942)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Woman having sandwich and milk, (B&W), portrait

Woman having sandwich and milk, (B&W), portrait
Easy Retouch, portrait, posing, looking at camera, front view, head and shoulders, sitting, young adult, 20s, 25-30 years, women, young women, adults only, only women, one person, brown hair

Background imageSandwich Collection: atmosphere pop juice orange sandwich refreshments

atmosphere pop juice orange sandwich refreshments
1975 Spanish Grand Prix. Montjuich Park, Barcelona, Spain. 25-27th April 1975. Alastair Caldwell and McLaren mechanics stop for a snack with the car under covers. Ref: 75ESP24

Background imageSandwich Collection: Bowling Green, 1910. Creator: Charles Frederick William Mielatz

Bowling Green, 1910. Creator: Charles Frederick William Mielatz
Bowling Green, 1910

Background imageSandwich Collection: Hot Pursuit

Hot Pursuit
Marco Tagliarino

Background imageSandwich Collection: 1838968

1838968

Background imageSandwich Collection: New York Scenes, Thursday 15th October 1964. Our Picture Shows

New York Scenes, Thursday 15th October 1964. Our Picture Shows... a Ford Falcon Econoline van parked outside shops, New York City

Background imageSandwich Collection: Comedian Roy Hudd is recording a new record called 'The Ocarina Serenade'

Comedian Roy Hudd is recording a new record called "The Ocarina Serenade"
Comedian Roy Hudd is recording a new record called " The Ocarina Serenade", Roy is pictured with his choir who are helping him to make the record

Background imageSandwich Collection: Ken Dodd with a jam butty and the butty book. 15th October 1977

Ken Dodd with a jam butty and the butty book. 15th October 1977

Background imageSandwich Collection: Hayes Island Snack Bar. Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales. October 1964

Hayes Island Snack Bar. Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales. October 1964

Background imageSandwich Collection: The captain of the Grace Darling has a sandwich whilst waiting to fill his boat with

The captain of the Grace Darling has a sandwich whilst waiting to fill his boat with day-trippers for a sail around the bay at Southend, Essex. 24th July 1963

Background imageSandwich Collection: Ken Dodd launches the bring back the jam butty campaign

Ken Dodd launches the bring back the jam butty campaign at the Maritime Museum with a little help from Dickie Mint (left) and Smilie Sam. 3rd July 1996

Background imageSandwich Collection: Eustace Rogers builds coracles but the demand for this ancient form of transport has

Eustace Rogers builds coracles but the demand for this ancient form of transport has fallen in the past few hundred years

Background imageSandwich Collection: Eustace Rogers builds coracles but the demand for this ancient form of transport has

Eustace Rogers builds coracles but the demand for this ancient form of transport has fallen in the past few hundred years

Background imageSandwich Collection: Model takes ker linch break from draping over cars at the 1966 London Motor Show 18th

Model takes ker linch break from draping over cars at the 1966 London Motor Show 18th October 1966

Background imageSandwich Collection: Young girl eating her lunch at school. 30th September 1971

Young girl eating her lunch at school. 30th September 1971

Background imageSandwich Collection: Butty Boy Having a day out with the family from their Hammersmith home is two

Butty Boy Having a day out with the family from their Hammersmith home is two and a half year old Keith Hawes who is seen here enjoying a picnic lunch on the cliffs at Rottingden Sussex

Background imageSandwich Collection: Mrs Hallie Ollerensham known as auntie Hallie by servicemen

Mrs Hallie Ollerensham known as auntie Hallie by servicemen and women because of her cheerful welcome as they march into the canteen at Cromer Station

Background imageSandwich Collection: Raquel Welch with Dudley Moore 1967

Raquel Welch with Dudley Moore 1967

Background imageSandwich Collection: Scenes from the mens Turkish baths at Poplar in Londons East End

Scenes from the mens Turkish baths at Poplar in Londons East End. Our Picture Shows; Two of the customers relaxing after a session in the baths. February 1987

Background imageSandwich Collection: Whit Walks Manchester: After waiting for such a long time these two kiddies decided on a

Whit Walks Manchester: After waiting for such a long time these two kiddies decided on a pavement snack before starting in the walks

Background imageSandwich Collection: Young girls dressed in their sunday finest enjoy a sandwich after taking part in

Young girls dressed in their sunday finest enjoy a sandwich after taking part in the Manchester Whit Walks June 1960 M4383-004

Background imageSandwich Collection: Whats for dinner? Keeper D. G. Benson lunches in Simba the lionesses Cage

Whats for dinner? Keeper D. G. Benson lunches in Simba the lionesses Cage
Whats for dinner? Keeper D.G. Benson lunches in Simba the lionesses Cage. May 1953 D2432

Background imageSandwich Collection: Hawaii: A group of Sandwich Islanders Date: circa 1830

Hawaii: A group of Sandwich Islanders Date: circa 1830

Background imageSandwich Collection: Natives of the Sandwich Islands performing a ritual dance Date: circa 1850

Natives of the Sandwich Islands performing a ritual dance Date: circa 1850

Background imageSandwich Collection: MA Barnstable Bourne Vector Road Map

MA Barnstable Bourne Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Background imageSandwich Collection: MA Barnstable Sandwich Vector Road Map

MA Barnstable Sandwich Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10




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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.