Water Cress Collection

Watercress Girls / 1882
Watercress girls buying their stock at Farringdon Market in London

The Watercress beds in Footscray, Kent cared for by Mr and Mrs Johnstone seen walking across the bridge. 1938

London / Cries / Watercress
The watercress seller

An artist watching a little girl, 1850
3478712 An artist watching a little girl, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an artist watching a little girl watching water-cress. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A text among the cresses (engraving)
7191004 A text among the cresses (engraving) by Dicksee, Frank (1853-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A text among the cresses)

Water-Cress, Nasturtium Officinale (colour litho)
2802625 Water-Cress, Nasturtium Officinale (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water-Cress, Nasturtium Officinale)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 474
Coleoptera: Hallomenus flexuosus = Abdera flexuosa (Banded Hallomenus) [Plant: Rorippa sylvestris (Sisymbrium sylvestre, Creeping Water-cress)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 201
Lepidoptera: Melia flammea = Senta (Mythimna) flammea (Flame Wainscot) [Plant: Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (Sisymbrium nasturtium, Water-cress)] Date: 1824-39

Water-Cress (chromolitho)
2802880 Water-Cress (chromolitho) by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water-Cress. Illustration for Familiar Wild Flowers by F Edward Hulme (Cassell)

The Watercress Girl (oil on canvas)
BON324187 The Watercress Girl (oil on canvas) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: portrait of Jane Wallis; ); Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Preparing the watercress harvest. Watercress beds throughout the country, more so in the North, have suffered this year owing to the continued drought

Watercress time. Now is the time of year when watercress is at its best and busy times are being experienced in the growing districts

Water-cress time at Cassiobridge. Now is the time of year when watercress is at its best. There is work all the year round in the beds from which the harvest is now being gathered

Fools Watercress (Apium nodiflorum) flowering, growing in lake margin, Dorset, England, July

Watercress Bed
A Watercress Bed at Walesby, Nottinghamshire, England, a new venture by an enterprising local farmer. Date: 1930s

Watercress (Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum) crop, restored historic beds in chalk stream, Ewelme, Chiltern Hills, Oxfordshire, England, april

Watercress Seller
A woman with a basket of watercress over her arm and a small child, perhaps her son, at her side, cries Come buy my water cresses to attract custom; she has found a buyer

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Watercress has a rich history that dates back to 1882, when the Watercress Girls were seen walking along the picturesque Watercress beds in Footscray, Kent. These beds were lovingly cared for by Mr and Mrs Johnstone, who dedicated their time to cultivating this vibrant green vegetable. In bustling London, the cries of "Watercress. " could be heard as vendors sold this nutritious plant on street corners. An engraving captured a moment among the cresses, showcasing its beauty and allure. The scientific name for watercress is Nasturtium Officinale, which was beautifully depicted in a color lithograph by Curtis British Entomology Plate 474. Another plate from Curtis British Entomology (Plate 201) showcased the intricate details of insects found amidst these lush water-cress plants. A stunning chromolithograph highlighted the vibrancy of water-cress, capturing its essence with vivid colors that brought it to life. Meanwhile, an oil painting titled "The Watercress Girl" immortalized those who worked tirelessly to prepare and harvest this beloved crop. Throughout the country, watercress beds flourished as farmers diligently tended to them. Now is indeed the best time for watercress - whether at Cassiobridge or elsewhere - when it reaches its peak flavor and nutritional value. So next time you come across fresh watercress at your local market or grocery store, remember its fascinating history rooted in hard work and dedication. Indulge in this leafy green powerhouse packed with vitamins and minerals – truly nature's gift.