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Serving Collection (page 45)

Serving up a delightful mix of history and culture, these captivating images take us on a journey through time

Background imageServing Collection: Spending money 1918

Spending money 1918
Various scenes of women and men spending money. Date: 1918

Background imageServing Collection: Brer Rabbits Christmas Meal

Brer Rabbits Christmas Meal

Background imageServing Collection: Nurses Serving Food

Nurses Serving Food
A nurse serves food in a hospital ward - it seems to be a plate of various mashed food. Date: 1950s

Background imageServing Collection: Bowl of blueberries

Bowl of blueberries

Background imageServing Collection: Bowl of raspberries

Bowl of raspberries

Background imageServing Collection: Argentina, El Calafate. Argentinean apertivo: cheese, pistachios, peanuts and marinated baby onions

Argentina, El Calafate. Argentinean apertivo: cheese, pistachios, peanuts and marinated baby onions

Background imageServing Collection: Outdoor restaurant, Nikos, preparing for a meal, Mykonos

Outdoor restaurant, Nikos, preparing for a meal, Mykonos

Background imageServing Collection: Pouring a glass of George Vernays Condrieu at a wine tasting. Glass with silver

Pouring a glass of George Vernays Condrieu at a wine tasting. Glass with silver anti-drip pouring spout, bright polished glasses in a row on a wooden table. Condrieu, Rhone, France

Background imageServing Collection: Domaine Entretan, J-C and D Plantade in Roubia. Minervois. Languedoc. Painted steel vats

Domaine Entretan, J-C and D Plantade in Roubia. Minervois. Languedoc. Painted steel vats. Concrete fermentation and storage vats, France

Background imageServing Collection: Hotel le Tassigny with the restaurant Le Tournedos in Lezignan-Corbieres. Les Corbieres

Hotel le Tassigny with the restaurant Le Tournedos in Lezignan-Corbieres. Les Corbieres. Languedoc. France. Europe

Background imageServing Collection: Hotel Residence in Nissan-lez-Enserune La Clape. Languedoc. Canette roti avec lasagne de legumes

Hotel Residence in Nissan-lez-Enserune La Clape. Languedoc. Canette roti avec lasagne de legumes. Grilled roast duck with a lasagne with vegetables and a white square plate. France

Background imageServing Collection: Chateau Guilhem. Carcassonne. At the Restaurant Auberge des Lices. Languedoc. France

Chateau Guilhem. Carcassonne. At the Restaurant Auberge des Lices. Languedoc. France. Europe. Bottle. Wine glass

Background imageServing Collection: Carcassonne. At the Restaurant Auberge des Lices. Languedoc. Black cast iron pot

Carcassonne. At the Restaurant Auberge des Lices. Languedoc. Black cast iron pot with lid used for serving a pumpkin soup, soupe de potiron. France. Europe

Background imageServing Collection: Collioure. Roussillon. Marinated anchovies and red bell pepper as a starter. France

Collioure. Roussillon. Marinated anchovies and red bell pepper as a starter. France. Europe

Background imageServing Collection: Collioure. Roussillon. Grilled sardines with potato gratin. France. Europe

Collioure. Roussillon. Grilled sardines with potato gratin. France. Europe

Background imageServing Collection: Restaurant Chez Philippe. Marseillan. Languedoc. France. Europe. Wine glass

Restaurant Chez Philippe. Marseillan. Languedoc. France. Europe. Wine glass

Background imageServing Collection: EU09 PKA2187

EU09 PKA2187
Restaurant l Horloge, the clock, on the main square. Montpeyroux. Languedoc. France. Europe

Background imageServing Collection: A city square with cafes and restaurants at night. Montpellier. Languedoc. France

A city square with cafes and restaurants at night. Montpellier. Languedoc. France. Europe

Background imageServing Collection: Mas de Perry, Mas Nicot. Terrasses de Larzac. Languedoc. Lunch table set for an opulent meal

Mas de Perry, Mas Nicot. Terrasses de Larzac. Languedoc. Lunch table set for an opulent meal. France. Europe

Background imageServing Collection: LCC-LFB Canteen van at Colonial Wharf fire

LCC-LFB Canteen van at Colonial Wharf fire
Hungry and thirsty firefighters gathering for refreshments at the Brigades canteen van following a major fire at Colonial Wharf

Background imageServing Collection: LCC-LFB Royal visit by HRH Prince Philip Lambeth

LCC-LFB Royal visit by HRH Prince Philip Lambeth
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on an informal visit to Brigade headquarters. Here he is visiting the Lambeth River fire station on the Albert Embankment, SE1

Background imageServing Collection: LCC-LFB Canteen Van (CaV) at Lambeth HQ

LCC-LFB Canteen Van (CaV) at Lambeth HQ
The Brigades canteen van, stationed at Lambeth fire station (D61). The Brigade only had the one CaV which was sent to all major fires or other protracted incidents

Background imageServing Collection: Blitz in London -- mobile kitchen serving meals to AFS, WW2

Blitz in London -- mobile kitchen serving meals to AFS, WW2
Blitz in London -- a mobile kitchen serving meals to AFS, firefighters. These vehicles were donated to Britains fire services for the war effort by the Canadian Red Cross

Background imageServing Collection: NFS mobile kitchen in use, WW2

NFS mobile kitchen in use, WW2
These mobile kitchens, presented to the NFS (London Region No 5), were donated by the Canadian Red Cross

Background imageServing Collection: Cover design, Deruluft timetable

Cover design, Deruluft timetable
Cover design, Deruluft (Deutsch-Russische Luftverkehrsgesellschaft, LVG), serving Berlin and Moscow. circa 1934

Background imageServing Collection: Help him win by saving and serving - Buy War Savings Stamps

Help him win by saving and serving - Buy War Savings Stamps. Poster showing a soldier solemly clasping the hands of two children. Date c1918

Background imageServing Collection: The Bill Met With Strong Opposition

The Bill Met With Strong Opposition
Parliamentary Notes illustrated - The Bill Met With Strong Opposition! Date: circa 1905

Background imageServing Collection: Market Reports Series - Miniature Fish for Breakfast

Market Reports Series - Miniature Fish for Breakfast
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Fish: There was a poor supply this morning. A gentleman baulks at the miniature nature of his breakfast kipper

Background imageServing Collection: Useful gifts for Officers at the front 1914

Useful gifts for Officers at the front 1914
Advert for Debenham and Freebody for a variety of clothes for the Officers in The First World War. This includes Akhaki shirts, with collar, fur waistcoats

Background imageServing Collection: Good Cheers, Women war work, World War II by Helen McKie

Good Cheers, Women war work, World War II by Helen McKie
Jolly illustration by Helen McKie showing a female ATS worker serving cups of tea to a sailor, an airman and a soldier during World War II. Date: c.1940

Background imageServing Collection: Weather Reports - Glass Falling - Storms Expected

Weather Reports - Glass Falling - Storms Expected! A careless waiter with poor tray technique allows a glass of liquor to fall down the front of a smart gentlemans waistcoat

Background imageServing Collection: Sea Fishing Festival, Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Sea Fishing Festival, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
The winner of the Southend-on-Sea Fishing Festival serving refreshments to a lady competitor on Southend pier. circa 1911

Background imageServing Collection: European Gentlemans Kedmutgars

European Gentlemans Kedmutgars or Table Servants bringing in dinner. (Plate 7 of 20) Date: 1813

Background imageServing Collection: Breakfast in a Persian house

Breakfast in a Persian house with several men sitting on carpets. 1818

Background imageServing Collection: Maid answering the door

Maid answering the door
Did You Ring Sir? Maid answering the door Date: ca. 1847

Background imageServing Collection: How to make a Cornish Pasty

How to make a Cornish Pasty: " Bake n well an dish n up vor dinner" !! A large family-size pasty produced for the whole family for dinner Date: 1910

Background imageServing Collection: Canteen, Marylebone Police Station, London

Canteen, Marylebone Police Station, London
The police canteen at Marylebone Police Station, London, showing food, refreshments and remedies lined up on lace-edged shelves. (2 of 2) Date: 1920s

Background imageServing Collection: WINTER UNIFORMS circa 1911

WINTER UNIFORMS circa 1911
Men of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, serving in China, wear winter uniforms in Tientsin (now Tianjin). C.1911

Background imageServing Collection: Fusiliers Band 1909

Fusiliers Band 1909
The band of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, serving in Malta circa 1909. (From the personal scrap album of Bandsman W G H Golding.) 1909

Background imageServing Collection: Bandsman, Fusiliers

Bandsman, Fusiliers
Bandsman of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, serving in China 1910 circa 1910

Background imageServing Collection: MARTHAs VINEYARD

MARTHAs VINEYARD
Paddle steamer serving the islands of the New England coastline. Date: 1874




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Serving up a delightful mix of history and culture, these captivating images take us on a journey through time. From the whimsical Pea Apparatus by William Heath Robinson to the elegant etiquette of Edwardian table tennis, we witness the evolution in various forms. Step back into an era where horse-drawn fish and chips wagons roamed the streets of Cornwall, bringing joy to hungry locals. Or imagine yourself sipping cocktails at the iconic bar in Adlon Hotel, Berlin, Germany - a true testament to refined service. In a significant moment for women's rights, we see suffragettes released from prison, reminding us that serving justice goes beyond mere gestures. Meanwhile, aboard the majestic Empress Of Canada ship, dedicated staff catered to passengers' every need with grace and precision. Even nature lends its hand as owl and foxes carry food on a Christmas card - showcasing how even animals understand the art others. And in English countryside markets, an English Country Squire carves beef while providing market reports - embodying both tradition and community spirit. Traveling further abroad brings us to Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium - where centuries-old architecture stands as a reminder that service is not limited to individuals but can shape entire cities. The bravery and loyalty of WW1 Gurkhas also come into focus; their unwavering dedication serves as an inspiration for generations to come. Lastly, we catch a glimpse into everyday life with a teenage barmaid at Halfway House in Rame, Cornwall. Her hard work exemplifies how even small acts of service contribute towards building strong communities. From intricate designs on Aero Espresso Italiana timetables to heartwarming scenes captured throughout history – these images remind us that serving goes far beyond just fulfilling needs; it is about creating connections and leaving lasting impressions.