Alcoholic Collection

Colin Newlove of Selley Bridge farm in Low Marishes, feeds his bull Oxo with a bottle of beer. July 1977

HOGARTH: GIN LANE. Beer Street and Gin Lane. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Buchanans Whisky Advert
Four greyhounds race to the finish line in an advertisement for Buchanans Black & White Scotch whisky

HOGARTH: BEER STREET. Beer Street and Gin Lane. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original by William Hogarth

Advert / Sandeman Port
Sandeman Port - the famous silhouette

Advert / Mumms Champagne
Mumms Cordon Rouge Champagne

Champagne Poster
Poster for Chauvet champagne

Nicolas Poster
Poster for the Nicolas chain of wine shops, France

Suze Alcoholic Drinks, including Vermouth, Gin, Fruit Liqueur, Cherry brandy and (centre) an Aperitif made from fermented Gentian. Date: circa 1930s

TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1887. Devils Toboggan Slide. Temperance broadsheet published, 1887, at Kalamazoo, Michigan

Canadian Club Advert
Canadian Club whisky

poster for Pernis, Super Anis (a beverage made, and tasting, of aniseed) Date: 1923

Advert / Masons Herb / Beer
Masons Extract of Herbs for making sparkling and delicious herb beer

Replica Samuel Adams beer barrel, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Replica Samuel Adams beer barrel

The Gin Shop, 1829
The Gin Shop, pub. 1829 (hand coloured engraving)

Glenfiddich advertisement, 1974
Advertisement for Glenfiddich Pure Malt Whisky from 1974 featuring a bottle alongside a crystal decanter. Date: 1974

Poster design, Anisetta Evangelisti, dessert liqueur. Depicting a monkey drinking from a bottle. Date: 1925

Wine Cellar, Drinking A Glass Of Wine, Two Men, Wine Barrels, Winery, Storage, Alcohol, Alcoholic, Beverage, Underground, Viticulture, 19th Century Lithography

Whitbreads Pale Ale
WHITBREADs PALE ALE Fashionable people on a luxury cruiser enjoy a glass of beer

Advert / Whitbread Pale A
WHITBREADs PALE ALE ashore or afloat, the best summer beverage

The portico in wrought iron on entrance door to Champagne Louis Roederer, Reims, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

Guiltcross Union Workhouse, Kenninghall, Norfolk
The Guiltcross Union Workhouse, designed by William Thorold, was erected in 1836-7 at Kenninghall, Norfolk. After its closure in 1902 the site was acquired by the Rev Harold Burden

His Masters Vice by George Studdy
Bonzo finds that consumption of his masters favourite drink has an unforeseen effect. A small puppy lies in a deliciously drunken stupour after helping himself to perhaps some gin or whiskey from a

Geo Roes Irish Whisky
This advert extols the medicinal benefits of whisky quoting the British Medical Journal for authority

Advert / Martini Vermouth
Martini Vermouth - what is Christmas without it?

A bottle of Ricard 45 pastis and a glass on a zinc bar in a cafe bar in Paris Pastis
A bottle of Ricard 45 pastis and a glass on a zinc bar in a cafe in Paris Pastis is a spirit high alcohol drink flavoured flavored with herbs such as anise and other spices

Advert for Whitbread Pale Ale
WHITBREADs PALE ALE featuring Gertrude Lawrence and Douglas Fairbanks Jnr at Grosvenor House

Barclays Lager Advert
Barclays London Lager

Advert / Mackesons Stout
MACKESONs STOUT Milk stout

Advert / Beccaro Wine 1922
Beccaro Wine (Turin)

Advert / Monopole Champers
Monopole Champagne, made by Heidsieck & Co

Scottish Toast 1893
Scotsmen make a toast with thistle shaped glasses full of John Robertson & Sons whisky Date: 1893

Pint of beer

Advert / Dubonnet Aperitif
Dubonnet aperitif - the strength that gives you wings

Paella with olives, bread and sangria on a table on the beach in Andalucia, Spain

WATSONs WHISKY 1905
Watsons No 10 Whisky is miles ahead of any other Date: 1905

Is that You, Daddy?
IS THAT YOU, DADDY ? Propaganda for prohibition presupposes that every man who patronises a bar will become a drunken sot

Whisky Advertisement
Ross and Cameron advert featuring a man in full Scottish dress

Absinthe
Allegory on the dangers of drinking Absinthe

The dram drinker
A scruffy dram drinker keenly slurps on a glass of gin at one of Londons many gin palaces; the engraving accompanies an article highlighting the depravity of the gin palace in Victorian society

Horn Lesson in a Wine Cellar
A group of gentlemen and a small boy congregate in a wine cellar to practice playing the horn whilst enjoying a drink or two (non-alcoholic for the small boy of course)

A margarita, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico, North America

Red wine being poured into a glass

Advert / Morlant Champers
Morlant Champagne, made in Reims

GREERs WHISKY 1904
A man peers into a bottle of Greers Whisky, claimed to be The last Good Thing

Victorian gin house, 19th century (late 19th or early 20th century)

Donny the Clydesdale horse inside the Copy cat pub Broomielaw, Glasgow with pub boss Donny Gordon. 30/05/1976

Irish Drunk Pat and his drinking logic
Tourist - " I say Pat, why do you always take beer and whiskey Mixed?" Pat - " Shure, yer Anner, if oi dhrink beer oi get full before oi m dhrunk

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"From Gin Lane to Champagne: A Spirited Journey through Alcoholic History" Step back in time with Hogarth's iconic engravings, as we explore the fascinating world of alcohol. In "Gin Lane, " a cautionary tale unfolds, depicting the dark side of excessive drinking. The streets are filled with despair and ruin, a stark contrast to the lively and prosperous Beer Street. Raise your glasses high as we toast to celebration and luxury with Mumms Champagne. This effervescent elixir has graced countless joyous occasions throughout history, adding sparkle to our lives. Hogarth's "Beer Street" transports us to a bustling community where beer flows freely. It symbolizes camaraderie and conviviality, reminding us that responsible consumption can bring people together in harmony. Indulge your senses with Sandeman Port, an exquisite fortified wine that has stood the test of time. Its rich flavors transport you to sun-soaked vineyards along Portugal's Douro River. The allure of champagne is captured beautifully in vintage posters that entice us into a world of elegance and sophistication. These vibrant advertisements beckon us to indulge in life's pleasures. Buchanans Whisky takes center stage next, inviting connoisseurs on a journey through Scotland's rugged landscapes. Savor each sip as you discover the complex flavors crafted by generations of skilled distillers. For those seeking something unique, Suze Alcoholic Drinks offer a tantalizing blend of botanicals that awaken the palate. Explore their range of innovative concoctions for an unforgettable taste experience. In 1887, the Temperance Movement sought to curb alcohol abuse through powerful imagery like "Devils Toboggan Slide. " This thought-provoking broadsheet reminds us of society's struggle against excesses while advocating for moderation. Travel back in time with Pernis Super Anis (a beverage made from aniseed) poster from 1923.