Sustenance Collection

Captain Matthew Webb (1848-1883) English swimmer. First man to swim the English Channel, 24-25 August 1875
530607 Captain Matthew Webb (1848-1883) English swimmer. First man to swim the English Channel, 24-25 August 1875. Took 21 3/4 hours to cross from Dover to Calais

School lunch time at Longsands School, St Neots, Cambridgeshire. The pupils look through into the kitchens where the dinner lady is preparing the food

Group of Zulus having their Scouff, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
701572 Group of Zulus having their Scouff, c.1895 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: scoff - food.); South African, out of copyright

The Prince of Wales taking leave of Cardinal de Talleyrand-Perigord on the morning of
IL323242 The Prince of Wales taking leave of Cardinal de Talleyrand-Perigord on the morning of the Battle of Poitiers, 19th September 1356, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea

Coffee Call, illustration from Campaign Sketches (litho)
AQS336782 Coffee Call, illustration from Campaign Sketches (litho) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

Lindstrom with the Buckwheat Cakes, from The South Pole by Roald E. Amundsen, c
XJF347929 Lindstrom with the Buckwheat Cakes, from The South Pole by Roald E. Amundsen, c.1910-12 (b/w photo) by Norwegian Photographer

Advertisement for Chocolat Devinck (chromolitho)
3104955 Advertisement for Chocolat Devinck (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bivouac before the Battle of Bussaco, illustration from
IL323246 The Bivouac before the Battle of Bussaco, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Woodville

Cardiff, Wales, has a second cash and carry kitchen. It is at Patricks Hall, Grangetown. Picture shows the operation in progress

No need to ask if the Royal Tank Corp enjoy their meals, its a thumbs up from them at dinner time. Eight soldiers enjoy their food, and all sharing one bottle of Daddies Brown Sauce

British Troops buying Grapes in Brussels. Their regiment is unknown. At this time, between 17Ð25 September 1944, Operation Market Garden saw Allied forces move from Belgium to The Netherlands

WE ALL NEED TO EAT 1820S
We all need to eat, whether young, old or feline... Date: late 1820s

SICK CHILD & GIRL NURSE SICK CHILD & GIRL NURSE
A sick child is offered some sustenance from a girl acting as nurse

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Nepal, Pokhara. Girl sat in a shop doorway on a trekking route with western snacks for sale

The St. Louis Beef Canning Co. - Cooked Corn Beef - suitable for any dramatic raft-based sea survival situation... Date: circa 1870s

Bull elk enduing a long winter, feeding in thermal water on coarse reeds, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Close-up of bull elk (Cervus canadensis) in late February, thin and with antlers beat up and broken, enduring the long winter by finding food in the thermal heated water

Collared Pika gathers food, Alaska, USA
A Collared Pika (Ochotona collaris) gathers food to put in small haystacks to dry and which will provide him with food for the cold and snowy winter months. Pikas do not hibernate

Maison Lyons Corner House - Marble Arch, London - Interior
Quote from The Kalevala (Kalewala) a 19th-century work of epic poetry compiled by Elias Lonnrot from Karelian and Finnish oral folklore and mythology

Drinking wine from gourd while on a mountain trek

WW1 - Eastern Front - Dinner for Austrian soldiers delivered
WW1 - Eastern Front - Austrian soldiers crawl to deliver rations to soldiers in shallow trenches whilst under Russian shell-fire. Date: 1915

Russian Aristocracy Enjoying a Luncheon
Ten Wealthy Russians enjoying a spot of luncheon in 1913. Date: 1913

Gerard and Bertha Find Sustenance at a Hermitage; Loyset Liedet, Flemish, active about 1448 - 1478, and Pol Fruit, Flemish, active about 1468; Written: Brussels, Belgium

Japan - Silk Industry - Cutting the Mulberry leaves, for the silkworms to consume as they grow to maturity. Date: circa 1907

Ripening banana

Selection of foods rich in vitamin B, including broccoli, broad beans, green beans, mushrooms, lettuce and yeast extract, side view

French Bread and Butter on plate

Coconut Cream square, Coconut Halves, Grated Fresh Coconut and Dessicated Coconut

Partly peeled banana

Star fruit

Yellow fluffy chick (Gallus gallus) looking at some grains of corns, side view

Honey jars in the fish market in Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey

Nuts in the Fish Market in Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey

Grain barn
View of the interior of a grain barn. Photographed on a farm near Moscow, Russia

Space food
A selection of American and Russian space food, including peanuts, dried pears and broccoli au gratin (requiring the addition of hot water). Some of the packets are dated 1997

Baking bread
Bread. Loaves on cooling racks after being baked at a factory. Photographed at Novgorod, Russia

Black and white, China, Li River, Fisherman on Rafts fishing with Cormorants

Sick Child & Girl Nurse
CLOGS A young girl acting as nurse has removed her clogs and sits on the edge of the sickbed while she offers sustenance to an ill sibling

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"Sustenance: Nourishing the Body and Soul Through Time" Maison Lyons Corner House - Marble Arch, London - Interior: A bustling hub where delectable treats and comforting meals await. School lunchtime at Longsands School, St Neots, Cambridgeshire: Young minds refuel with nutritious meals, empowering them for a day of learning and growth. Group of Zulus having their Scouff, c. 1895 (b/w photo): Sharing a communal meal strengthens bonds and provides sustenance not only to the body but also to the spirit. French army cooks in a trench during WWI, France, 1914-18 (b/w photo): Amidst chaos and conflict, these unsung heroes ensure that soldiers are nourished amidst adversity. The Prince of Wales taking leave of Cardinal de Talleyrand-Périgord on the morning of. . : Even amidst formalities and farewells between dignitaries, sustenance is essential for physical strength as well as fostering connections. Coffee Call illustration from Campaign Sketches (litho): A steaming cup of coffee offers respite in times of war or peace – fueling both conversation and contemplation. Lindstrom with the Buckwheat Cakes from The South Pole by Roald E. Amundsen: In harsh polar expeditions or everyday life alike, food serves as an anchor providing comfort even in extreme conditions. Estate figure from the Tomb of Meketre c. 1981-1975 BC (wood, gesso, paint): Ancient Egyptians recognized that sustenance was vital not just in this world but also in the afterlife; thus they provided for it meticulously. Advertisement for Chocolat Devinck (chromolitho): Indulging our senses with rich chocolate delights brings moments of pure bliss – a form for the soul.