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"Preserving elegance and service: The timeless role of a steward" In the bustling galley of the majestic Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin in 1933

Background imageSteward Collection: Election Sketches, the Irish Party at the National Hall, Glasgow (engraving)

Election Sketches, the Irish Party at the National Hall, Glasgow (engraving)
1614342 Election Sketches, the Irish Party at the National Hall, Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Election Sketches)

Background imageSteward Collection: Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon Queen Caroline, 1820 (coloured engraving)

Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon Queen Caroline, 1820 (coloured engraving)
2563398 Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon Queen Caroline, 1820 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Printer/Publisher: G)

Background imageSteward Collection: Family Enjoying a First Class Cabin on a Train Trip, 1951 (screen print)

Family Enjoying a First Class Cabin on a Train Trip, 1951 (screen print)
3034756 Family Enjoying a First Class Cabin on a Train Trip, 1951 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageSteward Collection: Preparing Lunch in the Imperial Airways liner Scylla

Preparing Lunch in the Imperial Airways liner Scylla. The airline was merged into British Overseas Imperial Airways corporation in 1940. 18th September 1936

Background imageSteward Collection: The De Havilland Comet, the worlds first commercial jet airliner to reach production

The De Havilland Comet, the worlds first commercial jet airliner to reach production, is seen here in B.O.A.C. airline colours

Background imageSteward Collection: New Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson at the Manor Ground in Oxford before his

New Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson at the Manor Ground in Oxford before his first match in charge as boss. Manchester United lost the game 2-0. 8th November 1986

Background imageSteward Collection: Passengers relax in the spacious interior of a Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet

Passengers relax in the spacious interior of a Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet airliner / aircraft. (Circa 1973)

Background imageSteward Collection: Jim Clark takes the checkered flag in his Lotus 23 to win the Martini Rossi Trophy race

Jim Clark takes the checkered flag in his Lotus 23 to win the Martini Rossi Trophy race at Snetterton 29th September 1963 watscan - - 28/05/2010

Background imageSteward Collection: Competitors take the checkered flag in the Molyslip Morris 1100 race at Snetterton race

Competitors take the checkered flag in the Molyslip Morris 1100 race at Snetterton race track in Norfolk. September 29th 1963 watscan - - 28/05/2010

Background imageSteward Collection: Peter Arundell in his Lotus 22 takes the checkered flag to win the Molyslip Trophy / IV

Peter Arundell in his Lotus 22 takes the checkered flag to win the Molyslip Trophy / IV Vanwall Trophy at Snetterton race track in Norfolk. September 29th 1963 watscan - - 28/05/2010

Background imageSteward Collection: Portrait of a Ships Steward, probably 1829. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of a Ships Steward, probably 1829. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Ships Steward, probably 1829

Background imageSteward Collection: Scenes of Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man

Scenes of Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man
circa 1910s

Background imageSteward Collection: Mr. George Payne - Steward, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Mr. George Payne - Steward, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Mr. George Payne - Steward, 1844. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

Background imageSteward Collection: Steward, September 10, 1799. September 10, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Steward, September 10, 1799. September 10, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Steward, September 10, 1799

Background imageSteward Collection: Jonathan Dwight, ca. 1790. Creator: Joseph Steward

Jonathan Dwight, ca. 1790. Creator: Joseph Steward
Jonathan Dwight, ca. 1790. Clear view of Dwights hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts

Background imageSteward Collection: The New Compensation Act - 1906 - Butler takes a tumble

The New Compensation Act - 1906 - Butler takes a tumble
The New Compensation Act - Butler " Heres a go. I m goin to break me leg" - a Butler is not unduly concerned at his tumble down the stairs to the wine cellar

Background imageSteward Collection: Malvolio, c1870. Artist: R Staines

Malvolio, c1870. Artist: R Staines
Malvolio, c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Background imageSteward Collection: The Saloon of a London-Paris Aeroplane, 1927

The Saloon of a London-Paris Aeroplane, 1927. From The Wonder Book of Aircraft, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co, Limited, London & Melbourne, 1927]

Background imageSteward Collection: Wren wine stewards in the Banqueting Hall of the Great Wren, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Wren wine stewards in the Banqueting Hall of the Great Wren, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Wren wine stewards in the Banqueting Hall of the Great Wren, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageSteward Collection: Adolf Juell, 1895, (1897)

Adolf Juell, 1895, (1897). Adolf Juell (1860-1909) took part to the three year expedition (1893-1896) aboard the Fram as cook and steward, later as general helper. From Farthest North, Vol

Background imageSteward Collection: Passengers dining room, Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933

Passengers dining room, Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built

Background imageSteward Collection: Passenger compartment of a Zeppelin, Lake Constance, Germany, c1909-1933 (1933)

Passenger compartment of a Zeppelin, Lake Constance, Germany, c1909-1933 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zepplin 1932

Background imageSteward Collection: The Cromwell family, 1899

The Cromwell family, 1899. Oliver Cromwell, Robert Cromwell, Elizabeth Cromwell (sr) and Elizabeth Cromwell (jr). Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), Lord Protector of England, 1899

Background imageSteward Collection: Elizabeth Cromwell, Oliver Cromwell, and Richard Cromwell, (1907)

Elizabeth Cromwell, Oliver Cromwell, and Richard Cromwell, (1907). Triple portrait showing Oliver Cromwell (centre), with his mother Elizabeth on the left, and his son Richard on the right

Background imageSteward Collection: Elizabeth Cromwell, mother of Oliver Cromwell, (1907)

Elizabeth Cromwell, mother of Oliver Cromwell, (1907). Portrait of Elizabeth Cromwell (1564-1654), the mother of Oliver Cromwell who was Lord Protector of England during the Commonwealth period

Background imageSteward Collection: Archaic hebrew script from the lintel of a tomb, c. 8th century BC

Archaic hebrew script from the lintel of a tomb, c. 8th century BC
Archaic hebrew script from the lintel of a tomb near Silwan, Jerusalem. It records that this is the tomb of a Royal Steward

Background imageSteward Collection: Alexander LaurA us Johan Adam von Gerdten Johan Adam von Gertten

Alexander LaurA us Johan Adam von Gerdten Johan Adam von Gertten
Alexander Laureus, Johan Adam von Gerdten, Johan Adam von Gertten (1767-1835), the steward at Stromsholm Swedish, Colonel, steward of Stromsholms castle, landscape painter, Oil on canvas English

Background imageSteward Collection: Landscape rider steward

Landscape rider steward
Landscape with rider and steward

Background imageSteward Collection: Landscape two hunters hounds steward horse

Landscape two hunters hounds steward horse
Landscape with two hunters, hounds, steward and horse

Background imageSteward Collection: Landscape lady gentleman horse steward

Landscape lady gentleman horse steward
Landscape with lady, gentleman, horse and steward

Background imageSteward Collection: Bird-hunter steward landscape

Bird-hunter steward landscape
Bird-hunter with steward in landscape

Background imageSteward Collection: Jan Daemen Cool Portrait regents steward Heiligegeesthuis

Jan Daemen Cool Portrait regents steward Heiligegeesthuis
Jan Daemen Cool, Portrait of regents and steward of the Heiligegeesthuis in Rotterdam, group portrait portrait painting visual material linen oil painting canvas

Background imageSteward Collection: Various subjects archaeological interest Typical

Various subjects archaeological interest Typical
Various subjects of archaeological interest Typical seal on a jar handle. Seal impression from Tell Beit Mirsim of the steward of King Jethoiachin. About 597 B.C. 1920, Middle East

Background imageSteward Collection: RMS Titanic - birthday card, Fred Pennal to wife Maud

RMS Titanic - birthday card, Fred Pennal to wife Maud
RMS Titanic - Fred Pennal, first class bathroom steward, handwritten birthday card to his wife Maud My Darling wife - Your Loving husband Fred xxx

Background imageSteward Collection: RMS Carpathia - J W Barker, steward

RMS Carpathia - J W Barker, steward, photo postcard taken on board an unknown liner, signed by Barker on the reverse

Background imageSteward Collection: Comic postcard, Sea sickness on board ship

Comic postcard, Sea sickness on board ship Date: 20th century

Background imageSteward Collection: Jean de Mesgrigny, ca. 1653. Creator: Robert Nanteuil

Jean de Mesgrigny, ca. 1653. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Jean de Mesgrigny, ca. 1653

Background imageSteward Collection: False door of Senenmut. Egypt

False door of Senenmut. Egypt
False door of Senenmut, architect and official government. Sandstone. New Kingdom. 18th Dynasty. 1480-1460 BC. West Thebes. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Background imageSteward Collection: Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey

Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey
Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey (1768-1854), carrying St Edwards Crown at King George IVs Coronation as Lord High Steward of England, July 1821. 1821

Background imageSteward Collection: Christmas Feasting in reign of Henry VIII

Christmas Feasting in reign of Henry VIII
A Christmas banquet in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII. The servers carry huge napkins over their shoulders and are marshalled in by the deputy steward

Background imageSteward Collection: Christmas Feasting in reign of Henry VI

Christmas Feasting in reign of Henry VI
The arrival of the peacock in a baronial hall in the days of Henry VI, with the customary procession ushering in the feasts centrepiece

Background imageSteward Collection: Tell and Gessler

Tell and Gessler
William Tell, his ordeal over, clasps his son who holds the apple pierced by the arrow. The Austrian steward Gessler watches proceedings on horseback

Background imageSteward Collection: The Calendar by Edgar Wallace

The Calendar by Edgar Wallace - scene in the Stewards Room, where a jockey is speaking to five men. First produced at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, and Wyndhams Theatre, London. Date: 1929

Background imageSteward Collection: George Steward Beatson

George Steward Beatson
GEORGE STEWARD BEATSON Medical : Surgeon-General of the British army in India. Date: ? - 1874

Background imageSteward Collection: Seasick passengers

Seasick passengers
The cabin of a Channel packet (between England and France); several passengers feeling very sorry for themselves, while a steward brings pots. Date: circa 1830

Background imageSteward Collection: Richard Steward

Richard Steward
RICHARD STEWARD churchman and scholar, depicted holding a ribbon and medallion bestowed by the king on persons he touched for the kings evil. Date: 1593 - 1651

Background imageSteward Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Steward, Country Characters, Artist, Publisher, George Moutard Woodward

Drawings Prints, Print, Steward, Country Characters, Artist, Publisher, George Moutard Woodward
Drawings and Prints, Print, Steward, Country Characters, Artist, Publisher, Artist, After, George Moutard Woodward, Rudolph Ackermann, Thomas Rowlandson, British, ca

Background imageSteward Collection: Artist Gridded Sketch Senenmut New Kingdom Dynasty 18

Artist Gridded Sketch Senenmut New Kingdom Dynasty 18
Artist, Gridded Sketch, Senenmut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca, 14791458 B.C, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Radim, entrance, Tomb, TT 71, 193536, Limestone, ink, h, 22.5 cm, 8 7/8




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"Preserving elegance and service: The timeless role of a steward" In the bustling galley of the majestic Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin in 1933, stewards diligently attended to passengers' needs, ensuring their comfort soared alongside the airship. Like Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims on their road to adventure, stewards guided travelers through Terminal Building at Dublin Airport in the Republic of Ireland. Their warm smiles and helpful gestures welcomed weary souls to new destinations. Amidst the clattering machinery of a washing & steel mill, stewards emerged as beacons of order and care. They navigated hazardous environments with grace, safeguarding both workers and operations. Captured beautifully by John Hassall's Imperial Airways poster, stewards epitomized trustworthiness as they ensured safe journeys for all aboard BOAC flights. Passengers could rest assured that these guardians would take good care of them throughout their travels. The haunting image lingers from TITANIC: SURVIVORS, 1912 - brave stewards who stood strong amidst chaos during one of history's most tragic maritime disasters. Their unwavering dedication saved lives and offered solace amid unimaginable turmoil. An enticing advert for Air to Paris in 1934 showcased how stewards transformed ordinary flights into extraordinary experiences. With impeccable service and attention to detail, they turned mere transportation into cherished memories above the clouds. During aviation's golden age in the 1930s, Boeing 247 airliners took flight under watchful steward eyes. These professionals ensured passenger safety while delivering unparalleled hospitality high above Earth's surface. Food served on a flight became an art form thanks to skilled stewards who crafted delectable meals amidst limited resources. From elegant dining settings to carefully curated menus, these culinary maestros elevated inflight experiences beyond expectations. Promoting exotic getaways with flair was another task bestowed upon diligent stewards.