Serving Collection (page 47)

Yerba Buena Aerodrome
Plans for the island of Yerba Buena, San Francisco, U.S.A. to be turned into a harbour airport and runways for the U.S. airforce, with tunnels serving as bomb-proof hangars Date: 1940s

Hot coffee served to ANZAC troops on front line, WW1
Hot coffee being served to ANZAC troops on the front line during the First World War. Date: 1916

American soldiers at Citroen Munitions, France, WW1
American soldiers lunching at Citroen Munitions in France during the First World War. Date: August 1918

People in a cafe, sitting at tables and serving behind the counter. The lighting comes from bare, unshaded lightbulbs. circa 1940s

Polish Scouts at the 1957 World Jamboree 1957

Girls entertaining American GI in London bar
Two glamorous girls entertain an American GI, whose cap badge indicates he is an Infantry Paratrooper in an unidentified bar in London during World War II, while a third waits table

Table d Hote Room, Langham Hotel, London W1
Table d Hote Room, Langham Hotel, Portland Place, London W1. Date: circa 1920s

Polish Scouts cooking
Polish Scouts crowding around to receive food cooked and served by other scouts. 1930s

German Hunting man and Barmaid - Stuttgart
An old man wearing lederhosen (returning from the hunt) is presented with his well-earned mug of beer on a beerhall terrace by a barmaid in traditonal germanic costume - Stuttgart Date: 1898

Scottish Inn Scene C1800
A merry scene inside a Scottish tavern. Two drunken fellows exchange pleasantries whilst another man chats with the serving maid, who unawares spills drink from her jug. Date: circa 1800

Tennis - Serving
SERVING Date: early 20th century

Twelfth Cake
Serving the traditional Twelfth Cake Date: 1913

Sushi preparation. Sushi is a Japanese meal that is made from strips of raw fish and cold rice

Carving roast chicken

Woman serving food
Serving food. Woman carrying a dish containing a meal of seasoned meat and vegetables

Playing tennis, thermogram
Playing tennis. Thermogram of a person serving whilst playing tennis. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest) through red, yellow

Pasta being drained using a colander

Pomegranate seeds on a spoon. This fruit is rich in vitamin C, folic acid and antioxidants

Pouring coffee, thermogram
MODEL RELEASED. Pouring coffee. Thermogram of coffee being poured from a cafetiere into a cup. The colours show variation in temperature

Roast potatoes and other vegetables
Roast potatoes with other vegetables as part of a meal. Potatoes provide energy by being a source of carbohydrates. Vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy diet

Cooking spaghetti
Spaghetti being lifted from its pan

Honey being poured from a spoon

Kitchen utensils

Family life, 1930s artwork. French family relaxing in a living room listening to a radio (background, below picture). A maid is serving coffee and the father is smoking tobacco

French goat cheese - chevre - with herbs on a white plate on a wooden table. Young (not aged) fresh type Clos des Iles Le Brusc Six Fours Cote d Azur Var France

Outdoor dining in narrow street of restaurants, Brussels, Belgium, Europe

Ale at public house
A gamekeeper, fresh from a shoot stops off at The Sportsmans Rest to be served a jug of ale with a loaf of bread

Nursery, rhyme, The Queen of Hearts, Caldecott, 2 of 8
all on a summers day

Dining Room, Rowton House, Hammersmith, London
View inside the dining room of a Rowton House in Hammersmith, West London, with male inmates eating at tables and queueing to be served

Hero Worship - postcard by Lawson Wood
Hero Worship - a postcard by Lawson Wood showing a housewife doting on her portly husband (bursting out of his uniform), having served him a meal and provided him with an ale and a comfy chair

Galley kitchen on an LNWR restaurant car, UK
View inside a galley kitchen on an LNWR (London and North Western Railway) restaurant car, with a chef at work and two uniformed waiters waiting to serve food to their customers

Olive Malvery serving in a cheap coffee house
In the early 1900s, Olive Malvery, an established singer and reciter of verse, became known for her investigative reports of Londons poor, especially women

Salvation Army Food Depot, London
Men queuing at one of the food depots set up in London by the Salvation Army in the 1890s. The depots provided low cost food and meals for down and outs

Metropolitan Police theatricals, showing five performers on a raised stage. There is a tea hut on the right, advertising tea, coffee and sandwiches, with a man serving an elderly customer

A Street vendor of rice wine - Japan
A street vendor serves a female client with rice wine in Kobe, Japan. The man carries the two boxes by means of a pole on his shoulders and cries " Amesake!"

Dining car on the Great Northern Railway

Fresh Water Seller at Constantinople
Seller of fresh water in Constantinople, Turkey

Turkish Bath scene
A Scene inside a Turkish bath. One gentleman reads the daily newspaper, while three serving boys stand at the rear awaiting instruction

British Army Officer in a sporty coupe

Serving Soup - Charity

Boys Club, food serving 1934
An orderly line of hungry boys from a Boys Club wait with bowl in hand for a helping of food served by the club leader. Two tents are seen in the background

Making Pastry
Pastry is rolled out on the sideboard, then once cooked, the maid is shown removing the pie from the oven, and then once again with plates piled up high, ready for serving

Public Kitchen, World War I
Women serving food in a public kitchen during World War I

The Restaurant
A young boy in a sailor suit, treats his girl to a meal in a fancy restaurant. In the background a suave waiter serves a lidded plate of food to another diner

Cairo, Egypt - a Royal visit
Cairo, Egypt - a visit from Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood - here she meets the families of serving members of the Royals Scots Guards regiment, stationed in Egypt at this time

Postcard from a serving girl
A postcard message sent to Miss Elsie Underwood, Bournemouth from Lil, recently employed as one of ten servants working at No.2 Wilton Crescent, London S.W

The Prince of Wales, serving with Sir John Frenchs staff as
abdication World War I WWI Great War First World War

Edward White Benson (1829-1896)
Photographic portrait of Edward White Benson (1829-1896), pictured when serving as Bishop of Truro between 1877 and 1883. Benson went on to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury

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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.