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Cartoon, 19th century coach at an inn

Cartoon showing a 19th century coach arriving at an inn for a Christmas meal. The plump woman getting out of the coach wonders whether there will be any plum pudding left for her, with all these other people around. Date: early 19th century

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Bulford Camp - Miss Perks Soldiers Home, Wiltshire

Bulford Camp - Miss Perks Soldiers Home, Wiltshire, England. Off-duty facilities such as this were supplied by religious organisations. Miss Perks Soldiers Home was opened in 1902 by Emma and Michelle Perks. its spacious premises including a restuarant, devotiona rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms. Date: circa 1909

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

The Junior Turf Club - Hyde Park Corner coffee stall at 1am

All human life gathered at the famous Hyde Park Corner Coffee stall, where upper class revellers, smoke and dance the Charleston while men in uniform, a policeman and working men look on with a mix of amusement and cynicism. Illustration by Helen McKie who drew many social spots in London and the surrounding counties for The Bystander during this period. Date: 1929

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans