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Serving Collection (page 49)

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

Background imageServing Collection: Sushi chef presents a plate of various seafood sushi

Sushi chef presents a plate of various seafood sushi, Japan, Asia

Background imageServing Collection: Restaurant

Restaurant, timbered buildings, La Petite France, Strasbourg, Alsace, France, Europe

Background imageServing Collection: Capital of Veurne, West Vlaanderen, Veurne, Belgium

Capital of Veurne, West Vlaanderen, Veurne, Belgium

Background imageServing Collection: Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 9

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 9
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Background imageServing Collection: Paris / Gare Du Nord

Paris / Gare Du Nord
Le gare du Nord, street view of the terminus serving north-west France

Background imageServing Collection: Servants at Table

Servants at Table
Servants at table - a manservant, dining with the cook, reprimands the page for bringing him a steel fork (as opposed to silver)

Background imageServing Collection: Norsemen at Banquet

Norsemen at Banquet
Norsemen at table in medieval Scandinavia

Background imageServing Collection: Larbert Asylum / Scotland

Larbert Asylum / Scotland
The Larbert Asylum, Scotland. The communal dining hall

Background imageServing Collection: Sir John Hawkwood

Sir John Hawkwood
SIR JOHN HAWKWOOD English mercenary soldier in Italy, serving sometimes in the White Company, or in the Holy Company, or freelance for or against the Pope

Background imageServing Collection: Prevention of Scurvy

Prevention of Scurvy
Serving lime juice to prevent scurvy during Alert Artic expedition

Background imageServing Collection: Advert / Harrods Stores

Advert / Harrods Stores
Harrods Stores - serving the world

Background imageServing Collection: Petrocsy Helicopter

Petrocsy Helicopter
Austrian lieutenant Stefan Petrocsy proposes a remarkable helicopter design in which the cockpit is above the rotating blades : note, too, the balls serving as undercarriage

Background imageServing Collection: Henschel Hs-126 Ww2

Henschel Hs-126 Ww2
After serving during Spains civil war, this is one of Germanys most versatile non- combat aircraft during WW2, for tasks ranging from recon- -naissance to glider towing

Background imageServing Collection: Wwi African Soldiers

Wwi African Soldiers
Three soldiers from Frances West African dependencies, serving with the French army during World War One

Background imageServing Collection: Wwi Asian Soldiers

Wwi Asian Soldiers
Two Asian soldiers, one from Malaya, the other from Baluchistan, serving with the Allied forces during World War One

Background imageServing Collection: Wwi Annam Soldiers

Wwi Annam Soldiers
Two soldiers from Annam (today part of Vietnam), then a French protectorate, serving with the French army during World War One

Background imageServing Collection: Wwi Portuguese Soldiers

Wwi Portuguese Soldiers
Two men from the Cap Verde islands, a Portuguese colony, serving with the Allied forces during World War One

Background imageServing Collection: Wwi Dahomey Soldiers

Wwi Dahomey Soldiers
Two soldiers from Dahomey serving with the French army during World War One

Background imageServing Collection: Ww1 Sudanese Soldiers

Ww1 Sudanese Soldiers
Two soldiers from the Sudan serving with the French army during World War One

Background imageServing Collection: Ww1 Punjabi Soldiers

Ww1 Punjabi Soldiers
Two Moslem Punjabis serving with the Indian Army during World War One

Background imageServing Collection: Ww1 Guyanian Mulatto

Ww1 Guyanian Mulatto
A mulatto from French Guyana, serving with the French army during World War One

Background imageServing Collection: Ww1 Korean Soldiers

Ww1 Korean Soldiers
Two Korean soldiers serving with the Japanese army during World War One

Background imageServing Collection: Ww1 Indian Soldiers

Ww1 Indian Soldiers
Two soldiers from the Garhwal region of the Himalayas, serving with the Indian army during World War One

Background imageServing Collection: Ww1 African Soldier

Ww1 African Soldier
A soldier from Natal, serving with the Allied forces in World War One

Background imageServing Collection: Ww1 Guadelupe Soldier

Ww1 Guadelupe Soldier
A half-caste native of Guadelupe, West Indies, serving with the French army in World War One

Background imageServing Collection: Ww1 Algerian Soldier

Ww1 Algerian Soldier
An Algerian soldier serving with the French army in World War One

Background imageServing Collection: Ww1 Ruthenian Soldier

Ww1 Ruthenian Soldier
A white Ruthenian of Polish appearance, serving with the Russians against the Germans in World War One

Background imageServing Collection: Ww1 Algerian Soldiers

Ww1 Algerian Soldiers
Algerians from the coastal district, serving with the French army during World War One

Background imageServing Collection: Holmes Grocery Shop

Holmes Grocery Shop
Serving behind the counter at Holmes grocery shop

Background imageServing Collection: Roman Testudo / Sieges

Roman Testudo / Sieges
The TESTUDO (tortoise), a Roman siege technique using overlapping shields, giving protection from arrows and boiling oil, and serving as a platform to raise attackers

Background imageServing Collection: Daniel Finch, Nottingham

Daniel Finch, Nottingham
DANIEL FINCH, second earl of NOTTINGHAM and sixth of Winchilsea statesman serving William III, Anne and George I with varying success

Background imageServing Collection: Social /s Africa / Natal

Social /s Africa / Natal
A native postman delivers mail to a British officer serving in Natal

Background imageServing Collection: Man-Made Satellite

Man-Made Satellite
Space Satellite Serving as a Staging Post for Interplanetary Travel

Background imageServing Collection: War Dog Promoted

War Dog Promoted
A dog serving with the French 22nd Colonial Regiment is awarded the Morocco Medal and promoted to sergeant

Background imageServing Collection: Maid Serves Coffee

Maid Serves Coffee
Maid serving coffee

Background imageServing Collection: Barmaid Pulls a Pint

Barmaid Pulls a Pint
A barmaid pulling a pint of beer

Background imageServing Collection: Scene at a feast of Hortensius, Ancient Rome

Scene at a feast of Hortensius, Ancient Rome
Scene at one of the many lavish feasts laid on by the rich orator and advocate, Quintus Hortensius Hortalus (114-50 BC), in Ancient Rome. He was the first to include peacocks on the menu

Background imageServing Collection: Serving Sauce

Serving Sauce
Waiting at table, the maidservant helps a guest to sauce for his fish

Background imageServing Collection: Childrens Breakfast

Childrens Breakfast
A group of well-behaved children sit round the breakfast table to eat their porridge

Background imageServing Collection: Entertaining a visitor to afternoon tea

Entertaining a visitor to afternoon tea
A lady entertains a visitor to afternoon tea in a lush interior. The maid stands ready to pour more tea or offer a plate of food




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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.