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Choose a picture from our Images Dated 29th March 2018 Collection for your Wall Art and Photo Gifts
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Tsar Nicholas II and The Royal Scots GreysReception of the deputation of officers of the Scots Greys in the Anitchkoff Palace at St. Petersburg, Russia. Tsar Nicholas II was the Colonel-in-Chief of the Scots Greys
SALTON SALT, USASalt mounds at Salton, USA. Date: 1901
Peace Night on the balcony at Buckingham PalaceA page from The Illustrated London News showing the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Peace Night (2nd October 1938). Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain
FRYING FOOD 1960SA young housewife fries food in a frying pan. But remember the old motto the more you fry the sooner you die'! Date: 1960s
Two young ladies out for a countryside walkTwo young ladies enjoying the health benefits of a good walk in the countryside on a hot summer day. What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare? (From Leisure by W. H)
DRINK NOW, DIE TOMORROWLet's drink today, for tomorrow we may die... Date: 1866
Barrogill Castle (the Castle of Mey), 1952Bought by the Queen Mother: Barrogill Castle(later known as the Castle of Mey) in Caithness, north Scotland. Top picture shows the view looking westwards to Dunnet Head
Charles Sims, Mans last pretence of consummation paintingMans last pretence of consummation in indifference. One of a series of Spiritual Ideas pictures by Charles Sims (1873-1928) which were exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1928
Charles Sims, The rebel powers that thee arrayThe rebel powers that thee array. One of a series of Spiritual Ideas pictures by Charles Sims (1873-1928) which were exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1928, shortly after his death by suicide
Charles Sims, Behold, I have graven thee paintingBehold, I have graven thee on the palm of my hand. One of a series of Spiritual Ideas pictures by Charles Sims (1873-1928) which were exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1928
A nurse carrying out Balneotherapy - Millfield HomeA nurse carrying out Balneotherapy - spraying with sea water - at the the Millfield Home for children with tuberculosis at Rustington, near Littlehampton, Sussex
SAVOURY GATEAUA savoury sandwich gateau, decorated with sliced radishes and garnished with parsley. Date: 1960s
MEAT LOAF & MUSHROOMS MEAT LOAF & MUSHROOMSA delicious plate of moulded meat loaf, covered in mushroom sauce. Date: 1930s
PLAICE AND LEMONA plate of plaice on a bed of lemon slices, garnished with parsley. Date: 1930s
Raw cod as cooking ingredientRaw cod on a cutting board, ready to be garnished with parsley and beetroot. Date: 1930s
MACKERELS IN SAUCEMackerels in sauce served with fresh bread. Date: 1960s
FISH CAKEFish cake in sauce, garnished with lemon and parsley and served on a fashionable glass plate. Date: 1940s
NUT AND PINEAPPLE SALADNut and pineapple salad: Cut the tops off and scoop out some fresh tomatoes. Make a mixture of shredded pineapple and baked brazil nuts and fill the tomatoes with it. Date: 1930s
MAKING A BLACKBERRY PIEFresh blackberries (brambles) in an enamel bowl, ready for the rolled out pastry to be put on top and baked into a delicious pie. Date: 1930s
ORANGE SQUEEZERA glass orange or lemon squeezer and slices of fruit. Date: 1930s
LEMON SQUEEZER 1930SA lemon squeezer and freshly squeezed lemons. Date: 1930s
COCKTAIL SNACKSDainty cocktail pastry snacks, neatly cut into triangles and decorated with walnuts and sausages or breadsticks. Date: 1930s
COGNAC BOTTLE STANDKeep your precious bottles of cognac safe with this bottle stand, which has clasps which keep it in position when the bottle is lifted for pouring. Can be used on most bottles. Date: 1930s
ROAST PARSNIPSCarefully buttering up large parsnip slices and adding salt and pepper before roasting them in the oven. Date: 1930s
MAKING NUT CUTLETSA houswife rolling up nut cutlets into balls, ready to be coated in breadcrumbs before frying them and serving them garnished with parsley. Date: 1930s
MAKING MARMALADE 1930SA young woman slicing oranges to make marmalade. Date: 1930s
JAPANESE BREAKFASTA young Japanese family have breakfast together before the father commutes into work. Even the smallest child tries to eat with the chopsticks. Date: 1930s
HOUSEWIFE IN KITCHENA happy housewife cracks eggs in her stylish new fitted kitchen, with built-in cooker and oven - wow! Date: 1960s
INDIAN BUTTER CHURNERSIndian men using a primitive wooden butter churner, the pole is twisted with ropes in a similar manner to a childs spinning top. Date: 1930s
INVISIBLE SANDWICHESThese are surprise sandwiches... Anchovy Delight! They were obviously so delightful that they are all gone! Date: 1930s
VICTORIAN RANGEAn interesting old Victorian range, which has seen good use over the years. Date: 19th century
THERMAL TEA URNA classic tea urn, the type used to serve up steaming hot cups of tea in cafes and tea shops in Great Britain. Date: 1940s
DRESSED VEGETABLESStuffed tomatoes - Vegetable Marrow a la creme - Spinach - Potato Croquettes - Haricot Beans - Tossed Mushrooms - Wafer Potatoes - New Carrots and White Sauce. Bon appetit! Date: circa 1900
STRAWBERRY DISHESServing strawberries on their own, or with other fruit. Date: early 20th century
TWO TOMATO DISHES For carnivores - Bacon and tomatoes For vegetarians - Potato and tomato salad Date: circa 1930
TANGERINE SOUFFLE The trick with this dish is to get it to go up without letting it come down. Date: circa 1930
CREAMED POTATOES & PEAS CREAMED POTATOES & PEASCreamed potatoes and peas, topped off with a poached egg. What could be nicer? Date: 1950s
STUFFED EGG SHIPSShip-shaped savoury boiled eggs, filled with egg yolks mixed with mayonnaise and cooked rice. Date: 1950s
BAKED ONIONS & TOMATOES BAKED ONIONS & TOMATOESBaked onions and baked tomatoes, served with cheese and peas, with the option of gravy. Date: 1940s
JACKET POTATOESStuffed baked potatoes, an excellent supper dish for a cold evening. The potatoes can cook without attention and the filling can be left waiting until a moment before serving. Date: 1940s
VEGETARIAN DISHA vegetarian dish, including brussel sprouts, creamed potatoes, diced turnip and other unidentified vegetables. Date: 1930s
COLD CHICKEN SALADThe rather unappetising combination of chicken in aspic and cold salad. Date: 1940s
VEAL FRICASSEEHerb-flavoured veal fricassee, served in a casserole dish, garnished with a lemon slice, mushrooms and tomatoes. Date: 1960s
GLAZED VEAL SALADA cool summer dish - glazed veal pie, garnished with a salad of chopped lettuce, cucumber and eggs. Date: 1930s
POACHED EGG & PEAS POACHED EGG & PEASThe rather unappetising combination of poached egg, mashed potatoes and peas. Date: 1940s
ASPARAGUS SALADAn intriguing salad combination - asparagus, slices of hard boiled egg and peas. Date: 1940s
FRESH SALADA fresh salad, including lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onions and raddishes. Date: 1930s
STUFFED TOMATO SALADTomatoes stuffed with cottage cheese, served with watercress, lettuce, etc. Date: 1930s
