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THE OLD BULL AND BUSHDating back to 1645, when it was a farmhouse, the building received its license to sell ale in 1721. A haunt for literary scholars and artists, including William Hogarth. Date: 1960s
JACK STRAWS CASTLEThis famous public house on the edge of Hampstead Heath, north London, is named after a ringleader in the Peasants Revolt of 1381. Destroyed in World War Two, rebuilt 1960s. Date: 1920s
DRUNKARDS AND DEATH C19Three young men drink their fill until they are merry, little realising that death is close by and ready to strike... Date: early 19th century
A customer with a complaintA man complains in a restaurant about his plate being cold
DEADLY TEETOTALISMDeadly teetotalism leads to a shorter life than temperate enjoyment of fine whiskey, claims an advertisement for Long Johns Ben Nevis Whiskey, distilled in Fort William. Date: 1890
GERMAN STACK STALLA busy snack stall in Germany, selling bratwurst and other popular types of sausage. Date: 1960s
PICNIC HAMPERNeat and practical is the slogan for a well-ordered picnic hamper. This seasons gagets simplify matters - boiled egg cases and plates with sandwich compartments! Date: 7 June 1935
SUPPER TABLES & BUFFET SUPPER TABLES & BUFFETSupper tables with buffet. You are expected to help yourself to what you fancy at the buffet table, then take a seat at one of the smaller tables with whoever you fancy. Date: circa 1900
TABLE FOR EIGHTA table set for eight dinner guests. Everything is beautifully arranged. The rims of the glasses are silver grey, complimented by the finest silverware & cutlery. Date: 1930s
OCONNELL DRINK PLEDGEIrish nationalist leader Daniel OConnell takes the pledge of temperance from Rev. Theobald Mathew. Date: circa 1830
DRINK HABIT CURED 1919Drink habit conquered in three days claims an advertisement for a self- improvement book by Edward J. Woods of London. Date: 1919
REV. MATHEW GIVES PLEDGEThe Very Reverend Theobald Mathew administers the temperance pledge to churchgoers. Date: circa 1840
TWO PATHS (TEMPERANCE)The two paths: one where helping your fellow man is paramount, the other where a pint of porter in the pub comes first... Date: 1886
DODGY RESTAURANT COOKTricks of the food trade: one cook explains to another how to cheat customers by lying about the weight of mutton legs. Date: 1834
Cartoon, Unpleasant Duties of Club Life. When the new French chef Victor Achille Petroly is summoned to receive a reprimand, the club members lose their appetite for complaining about the food
MODERN DOMESTIC COOKERYCover images from Modern Domestic Cookery. Date: early 19th century
FRENCH PASTRY BOOK C17Le Pastissier Francois: a famous cookery book featuring a plethora of pastry preparations. Date: 1665
OLD PUB SIGNS (PLATE 3)Various old pub signs: Mermaid, Ale-Garland, Crispin and Crispian, Trusty Servant, Hog in Armour. (plate 3 in series)
OLD PUB SIGNS (PLATE 5)Various old pub signs: Spinning Sow, Two Storks, The Complete Angler, Help Me Through This World, Crooked Billet. (plate 5 in series)
OLD PUB SIGNS (PLATE 4)Various old pub signs: Eagle and Child, Robin Hood and Little John, Griffin and Chair, Bolt-in-Tun, Boars Head, Bulls Head. (plate 4 in series)
OLD PUB SIGNS (PLATE 2)Various old pub signs: Bush, Bush, Ale-Pole, Cross, Black Jack and Pewter Platter, Nags Head, Bush. (plate 2 in series)
PAYING THE BILL C1836Two diners look horrified at the sight of their meal bill. Date: circa 1836
FOREIGNER ORDERS FOODA foreigner struggles to order a meal in a restaurant. Date: 1849
EATING LOTS FOR 1S 6DThree hungry customers get their moneys worth with a cheap lunchtime restaurant meal. Date: circa 1835
CATERPILLAR IN THE CHOPHere, waiter! Heres a-eeres a-a-caterpillar in this chop! Yessir. About the time oyear for em just now, sir! Date: late 19th century
STALE EGGS IN RESTAURANTConfound it, waiter! How long do you keep eggs? Till theyre ate sor! Date: 1877
SOCIAL / EAST END ALL MAXTom, Jerry & Logic among the unsophisticated sons & daughters of nature at All Max in the East End of London Date: 1820
JAPANESE DINNER 1891Seated on tatami mats, a group of Japanese people eat at the Golden Koi temple Date: 1891
WAITRESS & JAPANESE MEN WAITRESS & JAPANESE MENA waitress serves tea to a group of Japanese men Date: 1854
BELL & MACKEREL PUB BELL & MACKEREL PUBA horse and carriage outside the Bell and Mackerel pub in the Mile End Road, East London. Associated with the Lion Brewery. Date: 1900
CHAT NOIR BREAKFASTAn Editorial Breakfast at Le Chat Noir. Date: 1889
PROSPECT OF WHITBYThree girls standing on the doorstep of the Prospect of Whitby, Londons Oldest Riverside Inn, Wapping, London. Date: 1960s
CRUIKSHANK / THE GIN SHOPThe drunkard having signed the pledge goes with his family to church. plate 10 of 12 Date: 1868
OLD CROWN INN, HIGHGATEThe Old Crown Inn, Highgate, North London Date: 1830
BELL INN, KILBURNThe Bell Inn, in Kilburn, London Date: 1750
ADAM AND EVE TAVERNThe Adam and Eve tavern in London Date: 1750
FOX & HOUNDS PUB SIGN FOX & HOUNDS PUB SIGNThe Fox and Hounds at Barley, Hertfordshire. Date: 1947
Cartoon, A Traitor (teetotalism)Cartoon, A Traitor, commenting on a not so teetotal teetotaller. Date: 1883
GLUTTON / BENJAMIN MARRIOTBenjamin Marriot, a Prodigious Eater
IN A LONDON COFFEE ROOMA coffee room in London. Date: 1866
GERMAN C16 DINNERA group of Germans eating at home round a table. Date: 16th century
CHAT NOIR CONVERSATIONConversation between man and woman in the restaurant Date: 1894
ANGLERS VISIT INN C1800Two anglers vist a country inn with their fishing tackle Date: circa 1800
VILLAGE INN SCENE C1840A scene in a village inn Date: circa 1840
