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Luncheon Collection

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Market Reports - English Country Squire carves the beef

Market Reports - English Country Squire carves the beef
Market Reports illustrated (Postcard series): MEAT: " English beef was in fine condition." This report on English beef (as a commodity traded on the Stock Exchange)

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Cans of Spam 1940S

Cans of Spam 1940S
Canned Spam luncheon meat, priced at 1 4D (one shilling and four pence in old money), on a shelf in a grocery store

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Loelia Ponsonby and the Duke of Westminster

Loelia Ponsonby and the Duke of Westminster
Hugh ( Bendor ) Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster, with Loelia Ponsonby who he would marry at Princes Row Register Office in London, 20th February 1930

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Social - Claridges Lunch

Social - Claridges Lunch
Luncheon at Claridges Hotel, a convenient eatery if you are shopping in Londons Mayfair Date: 1912

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Cricket at Eastbourne

Cricket at Eastbourne
The Saffrons cricket ground, pictured during the annual County Week, with Sussex hosting Surrey. In the foreground is the enclosure of the Sussex Club, adjoining which is that of the Devonshire Club

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Advert for Asprey for the races 1937

Advert for Asprey for the races 1937
A variety of outdoor items for the races including: Ladies seal race companion, pigskin betting book, field glasses, binoculars, aluminium mount saddle seat

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Barbara Cartland with mother Polly and daughter Raine

Barbara Cartland with mother Polly and daughter Raine
Novelist Barbara Cartland (right) pictured with her mother Polly Cartland, and her daughter Raine (Mrs Gerald Legge), later Raine Spencer, wife of Earl Spencer

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Advert for W. Thornhill & Co cases 1897 Advert for W. Thornhill & Co cases 1897

Advert for W. Thornhill & Co cases 1897 Advert for W. Thornhill & Co cases 1897
Selection of travelling dressing bags and cases, available from W. Thornhill & Co, in New Bond Street. Date: 1897

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Luncheon in the streets of Cairo, Egypt

Luncheon in the streets of Cairo, Egypt Date: 1898

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Luncheon menu, Assembly of Fleet at Spithead, Southampton

Luncheon menu, Assembly of Fleet at Spithead, Southampton
South Western Hotel, Southampton, luncheon menu from 19 July 1914 for the Spithead Review, signed by Richard and Stanley May, in the May brothers personal archive of shipping items. Date: 1914

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Small archive of May brothers personal ephemera

Small archive of May brothers personal ephemera
White Star Line, RMS Titanic, May Collection. Small archive of personal ephemera relating to Titanic passengers Richard and Stanley May

Background imageLuncheon Collection: White Star Line, RMS Olympic, lunch and breakfast menus

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, lunch and breakfast menus
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, lunch and breakfast First Class menus, dated 29 September 1920 and 3 October 1920. Date: 1920

Background imageLuncheon Collection: RMS Olympic - Ocean Times, lunch menu, brochure, etc

RMS Olympic - Ocean Times, lunch menu, brochure, etc
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - concert programme dated 9 October 1922, cross-sectional promotional brochure, First Class luncheon menu dated 30 September 1920, and Ocean Times

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Menu for RMS Empress of France, Canadian Pacific line

Menu for RMS Empress of France, Canadian Pacific line, 4 November 1952 Date: 1952

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary, Luncheon Menu

Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary, Luncheon Menu, cover design, 1 June 1950 Date: 1950

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Goodwood Picnic

Goodwood Picnic
An alfresco luncheon party at Goodwood Races. Date: 1939

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Thomas Kenwards Luncheon Stout

Thomas Kenwards Luncheon Stout

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Edwardian men an women sitting on top of the coaches having luncheon

Edwardian men an women sitting on top of the coaches having luncheon, finely laid out with white tablecloths. Date: 1907

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Advert for the Queensboro Social and Dance Club, London

Advert for the Queensboro Social and Dance Club, London, 1925. The venue features a cabaret with luncheon, the dansant, dinner and supper Date: 1925

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Suggested decor and layout for a high-class luncheon and dining room of the 1900s

Suggested decor and layout for a high-class luncheon and dining room of the 1900s. With the painted green panelled walls and elegant furniture

Background imageLuncheon Collection: HMS Pinafore, lunch on board ship

HMS Pinafore, lunch on board ship
HMS Pinafore. Luncheon in the ward-room on board ship (the apartment assigned to the lieutenants on board a man-o -war}. Date: 1908

Background imageLuncheon Collection: A Luncheon Party on a Houseboat at Henley-on-Thames

A Luncheon Party on a Houseboat at Henley-on-Thames. 1892

Background imageLuncheon Collection: The Taverna of the Excelsior Palace, Venice Lido

The Taverna of the Excelsior Palace, Venice Lido
Luncheon at the Taverna restaurant of the Excelsior Palace Hotel at the fashionable Venice Lido. Diners were encouraged to visit the Taverna in their swimwear or beach pyjamas

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Open-air luncheon, Mr and Mrs H I Pratt

Open-air luncheon, Mr and Mrs H I Pratt
Aerial view of an open-air luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs H I Pratt, at Glen Cove, Long Island, USA. 1924

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Luncheon at Welbeck Eliminating Trials

Luncheon at Welbeck Eliminating Trials
Early Motor Car Racing - Luncheon at Welbeck Eliminating Trials (left to right) Stocks, Fuller, Mayhew, Jarrott, Edge, Earp. Date: 1903

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Johanna de Lasandes Luncheon, detail Date: 1740

Johanna de Lasandes Luncheon, detail Date: 1740

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Luncheon at the Empress Club 1900

Luncheon at the Empress Club 1900
The Empress Club, sitting between Dover Street and 13 Berkeley Street, W1, London. One of the very first Ladies Clubs, The Empress Club was founded in 1897. Date: 1900

Background imageLuncheon Collection: FASHIONS FOR SHOOTING

FASHIONS FOR SHOOTING
A well dressed shooting party, in tweeds, plus-fours and trilbies, stop for a spot of luncheon in a pleasant rural setting. Date: 1938

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Washing up after breakfast (2 / 2)

Washing up after breakfast (2 / 2)
Picture 2/2 - Following their fancy breakfast at their very well-appointed campsite (see: 13127654), the young chap has scarpered, leaving his partner and Mother left with all the washing up!!

Background imageLuncheon Collection: A jolly trio enjoying a very fancy breakfast (1 / 2)

A jolly trio enjoying a very fancy breakfast (1 / 2)
Picture 1/2 - A jolly trio (a young couple and the young ladys Mother?) enjoying a very fancy breakfast at their very well-appointed campsite, which comes complete with full china service

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Kid Lewis and Oswald Mosley

Kid Lewis and Oswald Mosley
Kid Lewis, triple boxing champion and ex-holder of the world welterweight title who stood as a New Party candidate in Whitechapel, East London

Background imageLuncheon Collection: From left: Philip Wills, Constance Babington-Smith and P?

From left: Philip Wills, Constance Babington-Smith and P?
From left: Philip Wills, Constance Babington-Smith and Philip Lucas, at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon at the Dorchester Hotel, London, on 12 January 1960

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Coronation 1953, traditional guildhall luncheon

Coronation 1953, traditional guildhall luncheon
The newly-crowned Queen Elizabeth II attends a a traditional Guildhall luncheon in her honour on 12 June 1953, ten days after the Coronation

Background imageLuncheon Collection: White Star Line - RMS Olympic launch menu

White Star Line - RMS Olympic launch menu
White Star Line - RMS Olympic extremely rare launch menu dated 20 October 1910. The launch luncheon was held at The Grand Central Hotel, Belfast

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Cunard Line, RMS Carpathia - luncheon menu

Cunard Line, RMS Carpathia - luncheon menu, Sunday 17 November 1912. Date: 1912

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Cartoon, John Bull taking a Luncheon

Cartoon, John Bull taking a Luncheon, or, British Cooks cramming Old Grumble-Gizzard with Bonne Chere, by James Gillray. Celebrate Britains victory at Aboukir Bay in August 1798

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Luncheon in the Talbot Gallery at Alton Towers, 1860

Luncheon in the Talbot Gallery at Alton Towers, 1860
Luncheon in the Talbot Gallery to celebrate the taking possession of Alton Towers by Henry Chetwynd-Talbot, 18th Earl of Shrewsbury, on 13th April 1860

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Picnic in a car at Brooklands

Picnic in a car at Brooklands
Two women enjoying a picnic from the backseat of a car at Brooklands, 1927. 1927

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Lyn Valley, Lynmouth, Devon

Lyn Valley, Lynmouth, Devon
View of the Lyn Valley, Lynmouth, Devon. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Whale meat menu and recipe card: 1918

Whale meat menu and recipe card: 1918
Culinary science applied to the whale: the menu and recipes at a steak whale luncheon given by the American Museum of Natural History on 8th February 1918

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Tea and Coffee Services, Luncheon Trays, Plate 34

Tea and Coffee Services, Luncheon Trays, Plate 34
Tea and Coffee Services, Luncheon Trays, Plates, Plate 34, showing plain and patterned cups and saucers, plates, serving dishes, teapots and coffee pots. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageLuncheon Collection: A Pullman Palace car on the Midland Railway, 1874

A Pullman Palace car on the Midland Railway, 1874
Front cover of The Graphic featuring sketches of the interior of a very comfortable looking Pullman car on board a train on the Midland Railway in 1874

Background imageLuncheon Collection: London silhouettes, Luncheon Bars 1860

London silhouettes, Luncheon Bars 1860
Men in a luncheon bar, being served by women. Date: Circa 1860

Background imageLuncheon Collection: WW1 Oxo advertisement

WW1 Oxo advertisement
Advertisement for Oxo suggesting Oxo and potato cakes as a delicious (and economical) luncheon during the First World War. Date: 1918

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Blitz in London -- Tottenham Court Road, WW2

Blitz in London -- Tottenham Court Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action at the scene of a fire in Tottenham Court Road, 24 September 1940. Date: 1940

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Grosvenor House luncheon in aid of the Three Arts War Fund

Grosvenor House luncheon in aid of the Three Arts War Fund
The Souvenir Luncheon at Grosvenor House in aid of the Three Arts War Fund, which was followed by a garden fete. The Duke of Westminster lent his house for the occasion which was attended by Queen

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Luncheon of Anglo-Swedish Society with T. S. Eliot

Luncheon of Anglo-Swedish Society with T. S. Eliot
A luncheon in London of the Anglo-Swedish Society to celebrate Strindbergs centenary. The poet T.S. Eliot presided. Shown left to right (facing)

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Russian Aristocracy Enjoying a Luncheon

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

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Royal Wedding 1904 -- Albany and Teck wedding meal

Royal Wedding 1904 -- Albany and Teck wedding meal
Wedding breakfast and luncheon table set out in the state dining room at Windsor Castle, for the wedding of Princess Alice of Albany

Background imageLuncheon Collection: From left: Duncan Sandys, Minister of Aviation, and Pete?

From left: Duncan Sandys, Minister of Aviation, and Pete?
From left: Duncan Sandys, Minister of Aviation, and Peter Masefield, RAeS President 1959-1960, both discussed the White paper on Defence in their speeches at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon at

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Duncan Sandys, Minister of Aviation delivers his speech ?

Duncan Sandys, Minister of Aviation delivers his speech ?
Duncan Sandys, Minister of Aviation delivers his speech at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon at the Dorchester Hotel, London, on 12 January 1960

Background imageLuncheon Collection: From left: Lord Sempill, Sir George Gardner, ACM Sir Fra?

From left: Lord Sempill, Sir George Gardner, ACM Sir Fra?
From left: Lord Sempill, Sir George Gardner, ACM Sir Francis Fogarty and Mrs Rodwell Banks, at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon at the Dorchester Hotel, London, on 12 January 1960

Background imageLuncheon Collection: From left: Sir Sydney Camm listens to Capt Laurence Prit?

From left: Sir Sydney Camm listens to Capt Laurence Prit?
From left: Sir Sydney Camm listens to Capt Laurence Pritchard and Mrs Pritchard who wore dark glasses against the flashlights, at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon at the Dorchester Hotel, London

Background imageLuncheon Collection: From left: Lord Douglas, Major G. P. Bulman and Sir Thoma?

From left: Lord Douglas, Major G. P. Bulman and Sir Thoma?
From left: Lord Douglas, Major G.P. Bulman and Sir Thomas Sopwith, at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon at the Dorchester Hotel, London, on 12 January 1960

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Brigadier General Sir Osborne Mance, the Society?s longe?

Brigadier General Sir Osborne Mance, the Society?s longe?
Brigadier General Sir Osborne Mance, the Society?s longest standing member having joined in 1899, at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon at the Dorchester Hotel, London, on 12 January 1960

Background imageLuncheon Collection: HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Presi?

HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Presi?
HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary President, Royal Aeronautical Society, proposes the toast at the Luncheon given by the President and Council on 5 May 1966 at the Europa Hotel

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Dr Archie Ballantyne, RAeS Secretary, left, and Cecil Fi?

Dr Archie Ballantyne, RAeS Secretary, left, and Cecil Fi?
Dr Archie Ballantyne, RAeS Secretary, left, and Cecil Field at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon at the Dorchester Hotel, London, on 12 January 1960

Background imageLuncheon Collection: A Cosy Diner - Workmen have lunch amid the air raids

A Cosy Diner - Workmen have lunch amid the air raids
Keep Calm and Carry On. A quite fantastic photograph showing two workmen engaged in repairing air raid damage in the London area continue with their private luncheon although the sirens have sounded

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Diving boys at Nassau, Bahamas

Diving boys at Nassau, Bahamas. Diners taking luncheon of the terrace at the Prince George Hotel are treated to the aquatic antics of the islands diving boys who retrieve coins tossed into

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Peter Masefield, RAeS President and Dr Archie Ballantyne

Peter Masefield, RAeS President and Dr Archie Ballantyne, RAeS Secretary, receive Sir Sydney and Lady Camm at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon on 12 January 1960

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Royal Aeronautical Society luncheon

Royal Aeronautical Society luncheon
The official luncheon by the Royal Aeronautical Society, Royal Aero Club and the Society of British Aircraft Constructors in honour of Mrs Mollison at the Park Lane Hotel, London, 19 December 1932

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Luncheon given to the Wright brothers

Luncheon given to the Wright brothers and Miss Katharine Wright at the Carlton Hotel, 3 May 1909, by Frank Hedges Butler, one of the founders of the Aero Club. Date: 1909

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Amy Mollison was honoured at an official luncheon

Amy Mollison was honoured at an official luncheon by the Royal Aeronautical Society, Royal Aero Club and Society of British Aircraft Constructors at the Park Lane Hotel upon her return from

Background imageLuncheon Collection: The Hon Esmond Harmsworth the son of Lord Rothermere

The Hon Esmond Harmsworth the son of Lord Rothermere
The Hon Esmond Harmsworth, the son of Lord Rothermere, presents Amy Johnson with the Daily Mail cheque for 10, 000 and a gold cup from the youth of Great Britain at a luncheon in her honour at

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Start the day right with a good breakfast Plan your luncheon

Start the day right with a good breakfast Plan your luncheon wisely : Dinner should balance your days meals. Poster encouraging healthy eating habits. Date between 1941 and 1943

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Cafe decorated for George VI Coronation, Walton, Essex

Cafe decorated for George VI Coronation, Walton, Essex
A cafe on the High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, decorated to celebrate the Coronation of King George VI. There are advertisements for Cooked Meats, Breakfasts, Luncheons, Teas

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Giorgio de Chirico exhibits

Giorgio de Chirico exhibits
Feature in The Tatler, 25th May 1949 : Giorgio de Chirico exhibits at the Royal Society of British Artists. Italys great Modernist painter, turned traditionalist, is welcomed to London

Background imageLuncheon Collection: National Amusement - The Bus Kitchen 1918

National Amusement - The Bus Kitchen 1918
If the ministry of food carries out its latest scheme, there should be plenty of excitement in getting ones dinner from the travelling food kichens

Background imageLuncheon Collection: When national kichens come in bulk! 1918

When national kichens come in bulk! 1918
National Kitchens opened in the First World War to help poor people get hot food. Date: 1918

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Plemont Caves - Luncheon and Tea House, Jersey

Plemont Caves - Luncheon and Tea House, Jersey

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Bleriot luncheon at House of Commons, London

Bleriot luncheon at House of Commons, London
The famous French aviator, Louis Bleriot, posing with others after a luncheon given in his honour at the House of Commons in London

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Titanic launch menu card

Titanic launch menu card
A menu card for the luncheon to mark the launch of the RMS Titanic, held on 31 May 1911 at the Grand Central Hotel, Belfast. It is signed by GF Morrell

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Lunching with lions in Shepherds Bush

Lunching with lions in Shepherds Bush
An unusual luncheon party which took place at the Imperial International Exhibition in Shepherds Bush (White City). Twenty people in a large cage with four full-grown lions belonging to Bostocks

Background imageLuncheon Collection: The informal luncheon at the meet of the Devon and Somerset

The informal luncheon at the meet of the Devon and Somerset
An alfresco lunch served during a hunt meeting of the Devon and Somerset staghounds, showing several ladies and gentlemen seated on the ground around a picnic

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Sketches of Life and Character in the City - The Luncheon Ho

Sketches of Life and Character in the City - The Luncheon Ho
Scene in an unidentified City restaurant showing City gentlemen at lunch. The chairs and sign on the wall suggest this is a French-style restaurant

Background imageLuncheon Collection: London Carriages C18

London Carriages C18
A row of carriages, with their coachmen, await their masters who are no doubt in conference - or at luncheon - within

Background imageLuncheon Collection: Party at Crossness

Party at Crossness
A sumptous luncheon is served to mark the opening of drainage works at Crossness, London



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