Stock Photography Collection (page 6)

Demonstration at a canning factory. 1935

Waiters finish off with tea or coffee as they collect orders during the lunch rush. undated

Gathering fruit for the wine harvest in Spain in province of Navarra

A course has been set up by The Hotel and Catering Industry Training Board to train waiters. Here supervisor Brian Saword lectures to the class of trainee waiters on the different types of glasses

Visitors to a cafe at Carlsbad

War - but life goes on. Despite the changing fortunes of war, Burgos, seat of the Spanish rebels Provisional Government, is a gay city

The Old Contemptibles childrens party. Serving the children their party food. 17 January 1936

Moments of stress in the kitchen before the start of a state banquet, Mansion House, London, England June 1954

Waiter who strikes a different note, successful composer of music in his spare time. Richard Dabson, who works as a waiter in a Piccadilly Circus restaurant by day

Woodman Pub 1933

The Jacksing Chinese Restaurant at 124 Wardour Street, Soho, London, England. undated

Unemployed women learn to be canteen cooks in London. As it is expected that there will soon be a considerable demand for cooks in institutions and canteens

Office girls take their lunch break al fresco in a continental style table and umbrella on the pavement outside a public house in Milk Street, London. 12 June 1962

Canned Beer Will Take Less Space in Derby Day Hampers - Plan to Oust Bottles. Canned beer is to make its appearance in Derby Day hampers

Woman seeks bacon slicer championships at grocers exhibition. Britains champion bacon slicer will emerge from the bacon sliceing competition at the Grocers exhibition, Royal Agricultural Hall

Helsinki and personalities

Billingsgate Fish Market is already working at top pressure to deal with the terrific demand for Good Friday fish. The approach of the Easter festival means greatly increased work for Billinsgate

John Barclay, the owner of this tea stall, is giving it away for free to anyone who wants it as it cost him nothing. An old taxi shelter

12 September 1904 W. Highfields Dining and Supper Room offered a cut from the joint for 6d, stewed eels, jellied eels and tripe and onions

The Leicester barn at Kenilworth Castle which dates from the fifteenth century has been converted into a refreshment room for visitors. 23 September 1931

Knapsack tea at the cricket at Lords, London, England
Knapsack tea at the cricket at Lord s, London, England. As a spectator losing your seat for a cup of tea is a poor prospect but Bartletts in close co-operation with the tea bureau of London have

Tea blending competition at grocers exhibition. The tea blending opens to masters, managers and assistance for The Grocer Challenge Cup is in progress at the Grocers Exhibition

Sharing the bill A man shouldn t, in these enlightened days, be embarassed when his girl slips him her share of the evenings bill. 13 May 1950

Thomas Hardys nephew refuses literary career to be a chef. Novelist widow leaves him £2000
Thomas Hardys nephew refuses literary career to be a chef. Novelist widow leaves him £ 2000. Refusing to follow in the footsteps of his famous uncle, Thomas Henry Soundy

Traffic lights control diners. Lunch hour crowds at Millbank restaurant eat to Stop and Go signals. 29 January 1935

Not a merry christmas for the Hyde Park sheep. Sheep which have been contentedly grazing in Hyde Park are leaving their urban pasture to provide christmas fare for an Essex butcher

A waiter serves two ladies at lunch in Le P tit Monmartre, Marylebone Lane, London, England 9 August 1958

A woman milks a cow into a bottle for a drink at an early milk bar which was also a sweet stall and served aerated waters. photograph by Harold Bastin c.1890

A motorist looking at the sign at the entrance to the town of Eger, the Sudetenland Storm Centre, Czechoslovakia. The Czech name of the town - Chob - has been painted out

Britains first railway station snack bar opened at Paddington. The first lunch and quick snack bar for passengers at a British railway station has been opened on number 1 platform at Paddington

Viennese bakers begin work in London. 5, 000 rolls a day for exhibition. Four Viennese bakers are producing 5, 000 rolls and loaves everyday at the National Austrian exhibition

Where hospitable custom of a century survives. Free ale and bread for wayfarers. Survival of the old monasteries where wayfarers were given food and shelter for the night

In the kitchen of the restaurant car, the chef M. Roche consults the Maitre d Hotel about breakfast. undated

A girl peeling apples in a kitchen. c. 1908

Customs workers at a bonded warehouse in London, England. undated

Bees and honey at show at Crystal Palace. The National show of bees and honey is in progress at the Crystal Palace, London. Photo shows a bee keeper smoking bees out of a hive. 1934

Patients receive a Christmas treat, a glass of beer, at the Livingstone Hospital in Dartford. 1937

Sir CHarles Burdett and Baroness Poppy Rednig Von Trebnitz run restaurant in the city. Sir Charles Burdett, with Baroness Poppy Hedwig von Trebnitz, and Miss Grace Corwell

Man with a pint of beer at the Blue Anchor in Helston, Cornwall, England. 11 April 1956

The canteen at the Austin Motor Works where workers queue up to be served. Longbridge, Birmingham, England 1947

Miss F. Newitt, landlady of the Crown pub in Chipstead, England. 11 December 1948

Stefan, the wine waiter at the de l Elysee in Percy Street, Soho, London, England 18 October 1945 Elysee Restaurant 13 Percy Street Fitzrovia London, W1T 1DP

Londoner who still wear hats and coats !. They work in the cold storage. Even in this scorching August there is one place in London where hats and coats are still welcome

Man looking through the wines and spirits in the off licence department of the Globe Tavern. A state owned pub in Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, England. December 1948

Michael Bushell, the youngest competitor at age 15, is splashed with champagne by second place Guido Adorne, after winning the Soho Fair waiters race from Soho Square to Greek Street whilst carrying

Preparations for the Bakers exhibition in Islington. Preparations for the confectioners and bakers exhibition are in progress at the Royal Agricultural hall, Islington

Milton restaurant. 1937

An Ash Wednesday City of London custom. Spiced buns and beer served in accordance with ancient custom after the attendance of the Liverymen at the Ash Wednesday service at St Pauls Cathedral

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"Capturing the Essence of Time: A Glimpse into Stock Photography" Step back in time as we delve into the world of stock photography, where images immortalize moments from various eras. From the majestic Union Pacific Class Steam Locomotive with its impressive 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement known as Big Boy Class, to the historic Crewe Station that commenced operations on July 4th, 1837 with the inauguration of the Grand Junction Railway. In this captivating collection, witness Chef Andrew Schillar's act of kindness as he offers a bone to a furry friend through his kitchen's side entrance. Transporting us further back in time, we encounter Lynton Barnstaple in 1935 and a bustling London kitchen in 1947 where culinary artistry unfolds under skilled hands. The Old George at 379 Bethnal Green stands tall amidst London's vibrant streets, while Joseph Turner's masterpiece "Rain, Steam and Speed -1844 Great Western Railway" adorns the walls of National Gallery. The iconic Flying Scotsman departs Kings Cross for its inaugural non-stop journey to Edinburgh in May. A. H. Cadier, senior chef at Brighton Pavilion shares his expertise by playfully handing fake chickens to junior chefs. Meanwhile, The Prospect of Whitby pub proudly displays its large sign along Wapping's charming waterfront in London during 1951. As we conclude our visual voyage through history, let us not forget the last ever Flying Scotsman run to Edinburgh—an unforgettable moment etched forever within these timeless photographs. Stock photography captures more than just images; it encapsulates stories and memories that transcend generations—a testament to human ingenuity and creativity frozen within each frame.