Serving Collection (page 48)

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

James Hamilton, 2nd Marquis of Abercorn, 1866
Engraved portrait of James Hamilton (1811-1885), 2nd Marquis of Abercorn, later 1st Duke of Abercorn, pictured in 1866 when he was serving as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland

Week-end Leave and How to Obtain It
The bureaucracy facing a young officer simply wanting weekend leave while serving at the Front during World War I. Frustratingly, he manages to miss his train

Prince Christian Victor
PRINCE CHRISTIAN VICTOR OF SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN Eldest son of Princess Helena - third daughter of Queen Victoria - died of Malaria when serving in the Boer War

John Bright MP, (1811-1889)
Portrait of John Bright, the English orator and radical politician. As well as serving as MP for Durham and Manchester he was also appointed President of the Board of Trade

Earl of Rosebery (1847-1929)
Engraving of Archibald Philip Primrose, the 5th Earl of Rosebery, made in 1886 when he was serving as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

The Residence of the Chief Secretary of Ireland, Phoenix Par
Engraving showing the official residence of the Chief Secretary of Ireland in Phoenix Park, Dublin. In May 1882 the serving Chief Secretary, Lord Frederick Cavendish, was assassinated in Phoenix Park

Serving food on the Refugee Ship North Britain, 1882
Engraving showing the doling out of food, by Egyptian men in fezes, to a group of Egyptian and European refugees on board the North Britain, 1882

Launch of the Oceanic, January 1899
Illustration of the launch of the Oceanic, from the Illustrated London News, 21st January 1899. The Oceanic was built by Harland

Romans Xii: 11
ROMANS : XII, 11 Not slothful in business; Fervent in spirit; Serving the Lord

The East London Hospital for children
Five pictures of the interior of the hospital in 1878. 1, top image shows the Princess Mary Ward. 2, middle left, applicants awaiting admission. 3, middle right, the serving of breakfast

Troops of the Royal Canadian Engineers, Italy; Second World
Photograph showing men of the Royal Canadian Engineers, carrying mine-detectors, moving west of Ortona, Italy, during December 1943

National Training School of Cookery at South Kensington. Mo
The National Training School of Cookery was established in 1873, and commenced its work at South Kensington in 1874 with a view to promote generally the diffusion of a knowledge of cookery amongst

Escaping Commune
Members of the Garde Nationale escape from Paris in order to avoid serving with the Communards

A Merry Christmas
A Christmas scene from the early 17th century showing seven men round a table raising goblets in the air for a toast. Several empty bottles or flasks are scattered about suggesting that a lot of wine

Dinner table scene
Engraving to illustrate a short story by Robert Buchanan, The Master of the Mine showing a family in a typical middle-class Victorian home around a dining table

Collonel of the Pandours and Master of the Watch. Originally Hungarian mountaineers, serving in the Austrian army, noted for their ruthlessness

German War Dogs
Dogs serving with the German army on the Western front - mostly German Shepherd dogs

Allied War Dogs
Dogs serving with the Russian army on the Eastern front, and with the British Expeditionary Force in France on the Western Front

Breakfast Tray Pattern
A design for the little mat which you will want to put on a breakfast tray when serving breakfast in bed to an invalid relative. After all, one must have things nice !

Soldiers Leave for Front
Soldiers prepare to leave for the front, now serving the provisional government rather than the tsar

Polychrome Pottery
Selection of wide-brimmed and fine-funnelled jugs and a large serving vessel, all with fancy polychrome patternation

Serving Goose at Banquet
Serving the Christmas dinner in a grand mansion - the dance of the fools accompanies the second course of pheasant

Mikhail Kutuzov
MIKHAIL ILLARIONOVICH Russian Prince and Field Marshall serving in the campaigns against Napoleon

Scene in an Ancient Roman tavern

Sweetmeats, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

The galley of an Air korean flight
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An Air korean flight
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News Cafe on Ocean Drive, South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, USA

Woman preparing food at a stall in the market, Hoi An, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Omelettes, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Cook in restaurant, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

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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.