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Background imagePicture Library Collection: Chef Andrew Schillar gives a dog a bone from the side entrance of his kitchen. undated

Chef Andrew Schillar gives a dog a bone from the side entrance of his kitchen. undated

Background imagePicture Library Collection: A swarm of bees which settled at the foot of a pole on a bomb site in Victoria Street

A swarm of bees which settled at the foot of a pole on a bomb site in Victoria Street caused a large crowd to collect as PC Marshall, of Scotland Yard

Background imagePicture Library Collection: A chef at work in a London kitchen. 1947

A chef at work in a London kitchen. 1947

Background imagePicture Library Collection: The Old George at 379 Bethnal Green, London, England

The Old George at 379 Bethnal Green, London, England. A large crowd and a great number of beer barrels line the street with brewery workers holding tankards. 1885

Background imagePicture Library Collection: A. H. Cadier, senior chef at the Brighton Pavilion is handed fake chickens by junior

A. H. Cadier, senior chef at the Brighton Pavilion is handed fake chickens by junior
A.H. Cadier, senior chef at the Brighton Pavilion is handed fake chickens by junior chef Lloyd Payne to demonstrate the operation of the huge open fireplaces of 1825 in the kitchens at the Royal

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (Queen Mother) marries Duke of York (King George VI) Wedding

Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (Queen Mother) marries Duke of York (King George VI) Wedding shot with Geoge V and Queen Mary and parents of Elizabeth 1923

Background imagePicture Library Collection: L Papa and Sons ice cream vendor in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

L Papa and Sons ice cream vendor in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Pub and large sign for The Prospect of Whitby, Wapping, London, England 1951

Pub and large sign for The Prospect of Whitby, Wapping, London, England 1951

Background imagePicture Library Collection: A woman barmaid pulls a pint of beer for male customers in a London pub, England. 1950s

A woman barmaid pulls a pint of beer for male customers in a London pub, England. 1950s

Background imagePicture Library Collection: La Bouillabaisse restaurant in Soho London, England. 1945

La Bouillabaisse restaurant in Soho London, England. 1945

Background imagePicture Library Collection: The Old Oak Tree restaurant in Cobham, Surrey, England. c. 1910

The Old Oak Tree restaurant in Cobham, Surrey, England. c. 1910

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Pub sign for the Stork at Rest near Gravesend, Kent, England 4 January 1969

Pub sign for the Stork at Rest near Gravesend, Kent, England 4 January 1969

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Glamour in the cellar as barmaid Lois taps another barrel of beer. 19 October 1963

Glamour in the cellar as barmaid Lois taps another barrel of beer. 19 October 1963

Background imagePicture Library Collection: 10000 barrels of rum in store at West India Docks, London, England undated

10000 barrels of rum in store at West India Docks, London, England undated

Background imagePicture Library Collection: The Cosy Corner pub, a favourite with fruit market porters in Glasgow, Scotland

The Cosy Corner pub, a favourite with fruit market porters in Glasgow, Scotland. Male customers drink beer and play dominoes. 1949

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Young people enjoy the shandy gaff and mild an bitter served by a pub in Southend

Young people enjoy the shandy gaff and mild an bitter served by a pub in Southend on Whitsun holiday. 15 May 1948

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Sunday morning is dads day on Clapham Common

Sunday morning is dads day on Clapham Common. While mother cooks dinner, father takes the youngsters out to play and then perhaps a quick pint at the Windmill Inn. 1953

Background imagePicture Library Collection: The John Jones Coursing Club meets at the Star pub to drink beer and take refreshments

The John Jones Coursing Club meets at the Star pub to drink beer and take refreshments whilst discussing the days work and making arrangements for the next meet on Boxing Day. Pictured: Mr. J

Background imagePicture Library Collection: A travelling fish and chip shop for the villages. This mammoth van, owned by H. C

A travelling fish and chip shop for the villages. This mammoth van, owned by H. C
A travelling fish and chip shop for the villages. This mammoth van, owned by H.C. Macroy, is now touring the villages of Kent so successfully that he has one more van in action and two more on order

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Englands oldest beekeeper, 85-year-old Mr C

Englands oldest beekeeper, 85-year-old Mr C. T. Overton of Crawley, Sussex who has been keeping bees since 1882 is exhibiting at the National Honey Show at the Horticultural Hall, Westminster

Background imagePicture Library Collection: The Red Lion Hotel in Handcross, West Sussex, England. undated

The Red Lion Hotel in Handcross, West Sussex, England. undated

Background imagePicture Library Collection: The Nativity. Book of Hours believed to have belonged to Henry VII and Henry VIII

The Nativity. Book of Hours believed to have belonged to Henry VII and Henry VIII. French, Normandy, c.1430-1430

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Stravinskys secretary now runs cocktail bar with London dancer as hostess. Gilbert Ramognie

Stravinskys secretary now runs cocktail bar with London dancer as hostess. Gilbert Ramognie, former secretary of Serge Stravinsky, the French Swindler

Background imagePicture Library Collection: S. Parmiciani and Italian produce store at 8 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, England

S. Parmiciani and Italian produce store at 8 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, England. undated

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Advertisement for Barretts Fresh Fruit Lemonade undated

Advertisement for Barretts Fresh Fruit Lemonade undated

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Green and Gold Damask with Crest of Napoleon III and Bees. Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte

Green and Gold Damask with Crest of Napoleon III and Bees. Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873, was a President of France, and later, Emperor of the French. 3001

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Advertisement for Lipton Tea 1896

Advertisement for Lipton Tea 1896

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Pub sign for The Merry Maidens at Shinfield, Reading, England 1960s

Pub sign for The Merry Maidens at Shinfield, Reading, England 1960s

Background imagePicture Library Collection: The Hong Kong Restaurant at 58-60 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London, England. undated

The Hong Kong Restaurant at 58-60 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London, England. undated

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Sawyers Arms public house at Lister Gate, Nottingham, England. c. 1880

Sawyers Arms public house at Lister Gate, Nottingham, England. c. 1880

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Ditton Court Farm - tea room counter. Ditton, Kent, England November 1947

Ditton Court Farm - tea room counter. Ditton, Kent, England November 1947

Background imagePicture Library Collection: The hand of nature, Swarm of bees settles in London Street

The hand of nature, Swarm of bees settles in London Street. The curious effect almost in the shape of a human hand, given by swarm of bees, which settled on the railings of a house in Raphael Street

Background imagePicture Library Collection: A beekeeping class is an innovation at Wood Lane, Shepherds Bush, London open-air school

A beekeeping class is an innovation at Wood Lane, Shepherds Bush, London open-air school. The pupils are protected by gauze face masks and handled the bees without fear

Background imagePicture Library Collection: ANIMALS - BEES The bee as an arcane symbol - detail on the body of the huge statue

ANIMALS - BEES The bee as an arcane symbol - detail on the body of the huge statue of Diana of Ephesus

Background imagePicture Library Collection: A Parson beekeeper showing off his hives. 1935

A Parson beekeeper showing off his hives. 1935

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Sutton, Surrey : From left to right are school girls, Ann Hollier, Janet Locke

Sutton, Surrey : From left to right are school girls, Ann Hollier, Janet Locke and Lynda Fewtrell, studying a frame of bees at Sutton East County Secondary School

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Swanley Horticultural College. Swanley students at demonstration. 1930 s

Swanley Horticultural College. Swanley students at demonstration. 1930 s

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Private prayers and devotions written for a member of the Scepeaux family

Private prayers and devotions written for a member of the Scepeaux family. St Joseph offers fruit to the Christ Child, seated on Virgins lap

Background imagePicture Library Collection: France Savoy Lanslevillard Church of St. Michel Nativity

France Savoy Lanslevillard Church of St. Michel Nativity

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Ecce Ancilla Domini ! (The Annunciation) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti Dante Gabriel Rossetti (May 12)

Ecce Ancilla Domini ! (The Annunciation) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti Dante Gabriel Rossetti (May 12)
Ecce Ancilla Domini ! (The Annunciation) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti Dante Gabriel Rossetti (May 12, 1828 - April 10, 1882) was an English poet, painter and translator

Background imagePicture Library Collection: The flight into Egypt. Book of Hours believed to have belonged to Henry VIII. France, Normandy c

The flight into Egypt. Book of Hours believed to have belonged to Henry VIII. France, Normandy c.1430-1440

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Nativity, Mary and Joseph with child, ox and ass

Nativity, Mary and Joseph with child, ox and ass

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Nativity. Romanesque Life of Christ. English, 12th Cent

Nativity. Romanesque Life of Christ. English, 12th Cent

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Rubens - La Adoration de los Reyes - Adoration of the Magi, 1610 by Peter Paul Rubens

Rubens - La Adoration de los Reyes - Adoration of the Magi, 1610 by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) in the Prado in Madrid

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Nativity, Joseph with musical angels. English Illumination in 13th and 14th Cent

Nativity, Joseph with musical angels. English Illumination in 13th and 14th Cent

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Nativity. Book of Hours, Flanders, 2nd half 15th Cent

Nativity. Book of Hours, Flanders, 2nd half 15th Cent

Background imagePicture Library Collection: Nativity, Virgin reclining, Joseph seated, temple, man rehearsing scroll, princes

Nativity, Virgin reclining, Joseph seated, temple, man rehearsing scroll, princes and people in courts. Psalm 86/87

Background imagePicture Library Collection: A cook shop owned by Mr Bayliss in Drury Lane, London, England

A cook shop owned by Mr Bayliss in Drury Lane, London, England. It was a place where discharged convicts could stay on their release from prison



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