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Huntley & Palmers Biscuits

MCVITIEs DIGESTIVE 1936
McVities digestive biscuits At any time of the daily round

Huntley and Palmers Cocktail biscuit tin lid
Biscuit tin lid for Huntley and Palmers cocktail assorted biscuits. Just the thing to have with some...cocktails. Date: c.1935

Carrs Biscuits
Late 19th Century printed tin advertising sign for Carrs Biscuits, original card backing late 19th century

Carr and Co biscuits

Cadburys, 1960s, UK
Cadbury s, 1960s, UK

DESSERTS (1890)
Jelly, blancmange, trifle, tarts and tartlets, puddings, pancakes, dumplings, biscuits and Christmas Plum Pudding !

Peek Freans, 1960s, UK
Peek Frean s, 1960s, UK

Biscotti di Prato (biscuits of Prato) (cantuccini), traditional almond biscuits, Prato, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Dog - Greyhound with biscuit balanced on his nose
JD-18553 Dog - Greyhound with biscuit balanced on his nose John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cutout advertisement, Crawfords Pufflets - boy and girl with umbrella and biscuit boxes. early 20th century

Advert for Huntley and Palmers biscuits
Advertisement illustrated by Pauline Baynes for Huntley and Palmers biscuits. Parade of servants holding a tin of Huntley and Palmers biscuits, loading up the sleigh for Father Christmas. Date: 1952

Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1900s, before 1910
The shop front of the grocery and provision shop, Family T. Rowe Grocer, at 83 Lemon Street. A member of staff wearing an apron is standing in the doorway with a customer

Triscuit 1900
Going one better - the Triscuit !

Huntley Girl Umbrella
A young girl ventures out at Christmas to buy a box of Huntley & Palmer Dessert biscuits

Peek, Frean & Cos Biscuits
Late 19th Century printed tin advertising sign for Peek, Frean & Cos Biscuits, original card backing late 19th century

Huntley & Palmers
Christmas ad from 1944 for Huntley and Palmers biscuits

Farm Stall in St. Jamess Park, London - New Milkstall
Farm Stall in St. Jamess Park, London - The New Milkstall - " Rus in Urbe" ( the countryside in the city) - latn quote on the card

Maamaoul (Ma amoul) biscuits, Easter biscuits, Lebanon, Middle East

Baked gingerbread, thermogram
Baked gingerbread. Thermogram of gingerbread men cooling on a rack after being baked. The colours show variations in temperature

Moroccan biscuits and mint tea, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Biscuit Tins
A selection of Christmas biscuit tins from Huntley and Palmers for the festive season of 1899

Spratts Dog Biscuits Ad
advertisement for Spratts Puppy Biscuits

Dog - Border collie with large biscuit on his nose
JD-18555 Dog - Border collie with large biscuit on his nose John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bath Buns Shop
Fortts Original Bath Buns shop, also famous for its Oliver Biscuits and incorporating the Green St. Cafe, Bath, Somerset

Advertisement for City Meat Dog Cakes
An advertisement for Walker Harrison and Garthwaites City Meat Dog Cakes - the genuine and original. A fierce British bulldog stands on top, guarding his food

Stationery, Spratts Patent Animal Biscuits, London
Stationery, Spratts Patent Animal Biscuits, with an engraving of the factory in Henry Street, Tooley Street, London. 1879

Advertisement for Huntley and Palmers Ginger Nuts, 1935 (colour litho)
KW258423 Advertisement for Huntley and Palmers Ginger Nuts, 1935 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: featuring John Ginger)

Amandines de Provence. Biscuits H. Lalo. Poster showing a woman eating almond cookies. Date ca. 1900

Cape Ground Squirrel (Xerus inauris) adult, with Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius) flock, feeding on biscuit from tourist, Etosha N.P. Namibia

Cup of tea served with biscuits. Tea is an infusion of the leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). It contains the stimulant caffeine, and is often served with milk

Christmas in Australia, Huntley and Palmers biscuits
Christmas Dinner in Centennial Park, Sydney, Australia given a quintessential British twist with the addition of Huntley and Palmers biscuits. Not sure how well they go with the turkey though

Biscuit Tins for Xmas
A selection of biscuit tins for Christmas, offered by Huntley and Palmers of Reading, England

Huntley Himalayas 1890
Ascending the Himalayas on a Huntley & Palmers biscuit card

Mcvitie & Price 1934
McVitie & Prices digestive: the premier biscuit of Britain

China Tea Set
A china tea set - cup and saucer, teapot and plate for biscuits or cakes

Ship's biscuit, 1784 (wheat)
7340661 Ship's biscuit, 1784 (wheat) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 1x9.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Engraving depicting biscuits being put into the oven at the Peek Frean & Co
5309269 Engraving depicting biscuits being put into the oven at the Peek Frean & Co; (add.info.: Engraving depicting biscuits being put into the oven at the Peek Frean & Co.'s biscuit factory)

A Tea Party at Napsbury (w/c)
BON76813 A Tea Party at Napsbury (w/c) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); 22.9x29.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Louis Wain); Photo © Bonhams, London, UK.

Merchant de plaisir - Biscuit or cookie seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white bodice and bonnet
FLO4658449 Merchant de plaisir - Biscuit or cookie seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white bodice and bonnet, over blue petticoat

Soldier's round Hardtack or Sea biscuit
3029060 Soldier's round Hardtack or Sea biscuit; Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier's round Hardtack or Sea biscuit from Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor, 1862.); © Don Troiani

vignette for Petit Beurre LU biscuit with the portrait of Jules Massenet, c.1900 (lithograph)
1950910 vignette for Petit Beurre LU biscuit with the portrait of Jules Massenet, c.1900 (lithograph); Photo © CCI.

Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929
953836 Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Advert for French Biscuits from Biscuit Lefevre-Utile of Nantes. Depicts regions of the world where the biscuits are
5616774 Advert for French Biscuits from Biscuit Lefevre-Utile of Nantes. Depicts regions of the world where the biscuits are sold.; (add.info.: 02/02/1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Biscuits in the middle age, c.1910 (print)
7293340 Biscuits in the middle age, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. The echaudes, biscuits in France in the Middle Age)

German advertisement for biscuits " Krietsch's Biscuits"" Engraving of the 19th century
IMB4826336 German advertisement for biscuits " Krietsch's Biscuits"" Engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

Engraving depicting dough mixing tubs of the Peek Frean & Co
5309268 Engraving depicting dough mixing tubs of the Peek Frean & Co; (add.info.: Engraving depicting dough mixing tubs of the Peek Frean & Co.'s biscuit factory)

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"Biscuits: A Delicious Journey Through Time and Flavors" Step back in time to 1936 when McVitie's Digestive biscuits first graced our taste buds, becoming an iconic biscuit brand that still satisfies cravings today. Remember the elegant Huntley and Palmers Cocktail biscuit tin lid? It adorned many a tea table, showcasing the craftsmanship of these beloved biscuits. Speaking of Huntley & Palmers, their they have been a staple in British households for generations. From their classic varieties to Cadbury's delectable creations in the swinging 1960s UK, these treats brought joy with every bite. Venturing beyond borders, we find ourselves indulging in Biscotti di Prato (biscuits of Prato), also known as cantuccini. These traditional almond delights from Italy have stood the test of time and continue to delight dessert enthusiasts worldwide. Let us not forget about Desserts (1890), where biscuits played a crucial role in creating mouthwatering confections. Peek Freans took center stage during the groovy 1960s UK era, captivating hearts with their scrumptious offerings. Intriguingly enough, even our furry friends appreciate the allure of biscuits. Picture a Greyhound balancing a biscuit on its nose—a testament to both canine patience and universal love for this delightful treat. Traveling across Lemon Street in Truro, Cornwall during the early 1900s transports us back to simpler times when Huntley & Palmers reigned supreme. Their advertisements were seen far and wide, enticing everyone with promises of crispy goodness. Finally, let's raise our cups to Peek Frean & Co. 's Biscuits—another legendary name etched into biscuit history. Their commitment to quality has made them synonymous with satisfaction throughout countless decades.