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Background imageServed Collection: Herbert Henry Asquith MP, (1852-1928)

Herbert Henry Asquith MP, (1852-1928)
Portrait of H.H. Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford & Asquith, pictured in 1915. Asquith served as QC, Liberal MP for East Fife and Paisley and Prime Minister

Background imageServed Collection: Spencer Horatio Walpole (1807-1898)

Spencer Horatio Walpole (1807-1898)
Photographic portrait of Spencer Horatio Walpole, the English politician who served as Home Secretary three times in the Cabinet of Lord Derby

Background imageServed Collection: Launch of HMS Windsor Castle, September 1852

Launch of HMS Windsor Castle, September 1852
Engraving of the re-launch of HMS Windsor Castle, 140 Gun First rate warship, on 14th September 1852 at Pembroke Dockyard

Background imageServed Collection: Chicago Docks - 1

Chicago Docks - 1
Though landlocked and served only by lakes and canals, Chicagos docks are very busy

Background imageServed Collection: Italy San Gimignano

Italy San Gimignano
Although legend attributes the high towers of the town to family rivalries, in fact they served a practical purpose to hang and dry the safron-dyed cloth produced locally

Background imageServed Collection: Jean-Baptiste Marchand

Jean-Baptiste Marchand
JEAN BAPTISTE MARCHAND French soldier and explorer in Africa, involved in the Fashoda incident causing diplomatic crisis: served in China and in World War One

Background imageServed Collection: A help yourself grocery - checkout

A help yourself grocery - checkout
Photograph taken from a United States supermarket in 1948, where Britains queues and rations are unknown, showing a woman being served at the checkout

Background imageServed Collection: John Adams Dix

John Adams Dix
JOHN ADAMS DIX - American military commander, served in both the 1812 and Civil wars; many political appointments including minister to France and governor of New York

Background imageServed Collection: A Bath-room on the R. M. S. P. Almanzora, 1920

A Bath-room on the R. M. S. P. Almanzora, 1920
Photograph of a bathroom aboard Royal Mail Steam Packet Companys Almanzora, 1920. Launched in 1914, she served as an Armed Cruiser in World War I, then was reconverted into a liner

Background imageServed Collection: The Lower Deck of HMS Foudroyant

The Lower Deck of HMS Foudroyant
Photograph of the lower deck of HMS Foudroyant ; the 2nd Rate ship, built in 1798, that served as Lord Nelsons Flagship in the Mediterranean, 1799-1800. Mess tables can be seen set up between the guns

Background imageServed Collection: The First-Class Dining Saloon on R. M. S. P. Almanzora, 1920

The First-Class Dining Saloon on R. M. S. P. Almanzora, 1920
Photograph of a corner of the first-class dining saloon on board R.M.S.P. Almanzora, 1920. Launched in 1914, she served as an Armed Cruiser in World War I, then was reconverted into a liner

Background imageServed Collection: The Childrens Playroom, R. M. S. P. Almanzora, 1920

The Childrens Playroom, R. M. S. P. Almanzora, 1920
Photograph of the Childrens Playroom aboard Royal Mail Steam Packet Companys Almanzora, 1920. Launched in 1914, she served as an Armed Cruiser in World War I, then was reconverted into a liner

Background imageServed Collection: HMS Furious, 1918

HMS Furious, 1918
Photograph of HMS Furious, aircraft carrier, wearing its World War One camouflage in 1918. Launched in 1916, HMS Furious served in both World Wars and was scrapped in 1948

Background imageServed Collection: Nurses decorated with the Royal Red Cross

Nurses decorated with the Royal Red Cross
Nurses, from left, Sister Edith King, Sister Louisa Mackay and Sister Emma Durham were awarded the Royal Red Cross, by Queen Victoria for their exceptional service in the nursing profession

Background imageServed Collection: Sir William Birdwood

Sir William Birdwood
Field-Marshal Sir WILLIAM RIDDELL first baron BIRDWOOD British soldier who served with distinction in Africa and World War One, emerging with credit even from Gallipoli

Background imageServed 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 imageServed Collection: Societys Saturday: Tea on the lawn at Ranelagh

Societys Saturday: Tea on the lawn at Ranelagh
Outdoor scene at the Ranelagh Club in Barnes. Ranelagh was a social club and pleaure garden where society could meet and participate in activities such as polo, gymkhanas or childrens plays

Background imageServed Collection: The Half Hour Before Dinner

The Half Hour Before Dinner
Humorous scene showing a family and guests, dressed in evening attire, waiting for Christmas dinner to be served. An old man dozes in an armchair

Background imageServed Collection: The King and Queen at the Windsor festivities

The King and Queen at the Windsor festivities
George III (1738-1820)and Queen Charlotte observing the roasting of an ox at Windsor, part of celebrations to mark the kings Diamond Jubilee in 1810

Background imageServed Collection: Francois, Duc De Guise

Francois, Duc De Guise
FRANCOIS DE LORRAINE, duc de GUISE French military, Connetable de France, served under Francois I, Henry II, Francois II and Charles IX

Background imageServed Collection: Village Shop Post Office

Village Shop Post Office
Customers are served by a young woman at the village store

Background imageServed Collection: Gnome Serves Birds

Gnome Serves Birds
Birds in an outdoor cafe are served by a gnome

Background imageServed Collection: Bank / Osborn St / Living L

Bank / Osborn St / Living L
A gentleman being served at the counter of a high street bank in Osborn Street, Whitechapel, London

Background imageServed Collection: Waking in Barracks

Waking in Barracks
A bugle calls the soldiers to get up, but France being a civilised nation, coffee is served before the men put on their uniforms

Background imageServed Collection: Lafayette, Seated Writing

Lafayette, Seated Writing
Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de LAFAYETTE French revolutionary general and statesman, served in American Independence War

Background imageServed Collection: Wilfred Owen

Wilfred Owen
WILFRED OWEN English poet, served in France during World War I, killed in action

Background imageServed Collection: Egg Medallions & Salad

Egg Medallions & Salad
Egg medallions served with salad

Background imageServed Collection: Eggs with Anchovies

Eggs with Anchovies
Eggs served with anchovies

Background imageServed Collection: Eggs with Olives

Eggs with Olives
Eggs served with olives

Background imageServed Collection: Sinner in Purgatory

Sinner in Purgatory
A sinner in purgatory expiates his wickedness but hopes for better things as one of his companions who has served her term is released by an angel

Background imageServed Collection: Keats / Edmonton Home

Keats / Edmonton Home
JOHN KEATS Cottage in Church Street, Edmonton, where the poet served his apprenticeship to Hammond, the surgeon, from 1811 to 1815

Background imageServed Collection: Du Barry Drinks Coffee

Du Barry Drinks Coffee
Madame Du Barry, mistress of Louis XV of France, is served a cup of coffee by her page

Background imageServed Collection: Achille-Francois Bazaine

Achille-Francois Bazaine
ACHILLE-FRANCOIS BAZAINE Satire of the Marshal of France who served in the Crimean War

Background imageServed Collection: Baruch Prophesies Doom

Baruch Prophesies Doom
Baruch, having served as secretary to the prophet Jeremiah, becomes a prophet in his own right

Background imageServed Collection: Reception at Debenhams

Reception at Debenhams
A corner of the Reception Room A small group of women eager to begin shopping wait their turn to be served

Background imageServed Collection: Lord Roberts / Slide

Lord Roberts / Slide
FREDERICK SLEIGH 1st EARL ROBERTS British soldier who served in India, Afghanistan and South Africa

Background imageServed Collection: Lord Roberts / Vfair 1900

Lord Roberts / Vfair 1900
FREDERICK SLEIGH 1st EARL ROBERTS British soldier who served in India, Afghanistan and South Africa

Background imageServed Collection: Lord Roberts / Vfair 1880

Lord Roberts / Vfair 1880
FREDERICK SLEIGH 1st EARL ROBERTS British soldier who served in India, Afghanistan and, later, in South Africa

Background imageServed Collection: Orleans / Lpa / Claimant 82

Orleans / Lpa / Claimant 82
LOUIS-PHILIPPE-ALBERT COMTE DE PARIS Pretender to the French crown; served in the American Civil War (1861-2)

Background imageServed Collection: Sir Henry Lawrence

Sir Henry Lawrence
SIR HENRY LAWRENCE British military. Served in India

Background imageServed Collection: Village Shop 1960S

Village Shop 1960S
A young boy being served in a well-stocked village shop, including sweets in jars, Homepride flour, Kit-Kat chocolate bars etc

Background imageServed Collection: Party at Crossness

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

Background imageServed Collection: Futuristic dinner party

Futuristic dinner party
A futuristic chemical dinner party -- a few tablets are served for each guest. Just think -- no washing up!

Background imageServed Collection: John Russell, Bedford

John Russell, Bedford
JOHN RUSSELL, first earl of BEDFORD statesman who served Henry VIII and Mary I

Background imageServed Collection: French Modern Interior

French Modern Interior
A French couple are served tea in a room decorated in the modern style

Background imageServed Collection: Two Men in Restaurant

Two Men in Restaurant
Two seated men are served by a plethora of waiters in a restaurant

Background imageServed Collection: Shooting Wild Turkey

Shooting Wild Turkey
Shooting wild turkey for the Thanksgiving Dinner, where they will be served with cranberry sauce

Background imageServed Collection: Posada Drinking Scene

Posada Drinking Scene
Wine is served during a card game in a posada, or Spanish bar



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