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Taverns: A Window into History and Culture Step into the world of taverns, where history, community, and libations intertwine

Background imageTaverns Collection: Picture No. 12479323

Picture No. 12479323
Statue of Greyfriars Bobby the famous Skye Terrier Date:

Background imageTaverns Collection: The Village Ba Game, 1818 (oil on canvas)

The Village Ba Game, 1818 (oil on canvas)
6199347 The Village Ba Game, 1818 (oil on canvas) by Carse, Alexander (1770-1843); 89x133 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Statue of the loyal Skye Terrier dog Greyfriars Bobby and pub of the same name in Edinburgh

Statue of the loyal Skye Terrier dog Greyfriars Bobby and pub of the same name in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Background imageTaverns Collection: Cadiz, Costa de la Luz, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Cadiz, Costa de la Luz, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Background imageTaverns Collection: Old Venetian harbour, taverns on seaside, Rethymno (Rethymnon), Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Old Venetian harbour, taverns on seaside, Rethymno (Rethymnon), Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imageTaverns Collection: The tripes, c.1910 (print)

The tripes, c.1910 (print)
7293351 The tripes, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Tripes as used to be cooked in Caen (Normandy, France)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Tapir, Tassel, Tavern, Teacher, Teacup, Teapot, Teaspoon, Temple, Tenpins, Thimble, Thumb-screw

Tapir, Tassel, Tavern, Teacher, Teacup, Teapot, Teaspoon, Temple, Tenpins, Thimble, Thumb-screw, Ticket (engraving)
8650081 Tapir, Tassel, Tavern, Teacher, Teacup, Teapot, Teaspoon, Temple, Tenpins, Thimble, Thumb-screw, Ticket (engraving) by German School

Background imageTaverns Collection: Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (litho)

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (litho)
8645197 Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Punch's first dining room, Crown Inn, Vinegar Yard (litho)

Punch's first dining room, Crown Inn, Vinegar Yard (litho)
8675779 Punch's first dining room, Crown Inn, Vinegar Yard (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch's first dining room, Crown Inn, Vinegar Yard)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Tavern, Royal Albert Dock (litho)

Tavern, Royal Albert Dock (litho)
8667845 Tavern, Royal Albert Dock (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tavern, Royal Albert Dock)

Background imageTaverns Collection: French bar scene as revellers celebrate at an inn, 1894

French bar scene as revellers celebrate at an inn, 1894
3480800 French bar scene as revellers celebrate at an inn, 1894; (add.info.: 18th century French bar scene as revellers celebrate at an inn. 1894 illustration.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageTaverns Collection: The underwriting room of Lloyd of London, an insurance company that began trading in Edward

The underwriting room of Lloyd of London, an insurance company that began trading in Edward Lloyd's coffee shop
MMM5480616 The underwriting room of Lloyd of London, an insurance company that began trading in Edward Lloyd's coffee shop (died 1713), in Tower Street in London, England

Background imageTaverns Collection: Coffee in the XVIIth cent, c.1910 (print)

Coffee in the XVIIth cent, c.1910 (print)
7293362 Coffee in the XVIIth cent, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Introduction of coffee in France, used by nobility at the end of the XVIIth century)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Glenariff Teahouse, c.1910 (print)

Glenariff Teahouse, c.1910 (print)
7293109 Glenariff Teahouse, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Northern Ireland. Glenariff Teahouse, located in the Glenariff forest)

Background imageTaverns Collection: A drunken man leaving the pub with his young son, 1850

A drunken man leaving the pub with his young son, 1850
3478088 A drunken man leaving the pub with his young son, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a drunken man leaving the pub with his young son. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageTaverns Collection: A sportsman refreshing himself at a country inn, 1850

A sportsman refreshing himself at a country inn, 1850
3478295 A sportsman refreshing himself at a country inn, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sportsman refreshing himself at a country inn. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageTaverns Collection: A husband and wife arguing outside of a public house, 1850

A husband and wife arguing outside of a public house, 1850
3478386 A husband and wife arguing outside of a public house, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a husband and wife arguing outside of a public house in London)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Counter commemorating the action against the Barbary pirates; obverse, 1765 (gilded silver)

Counter commemorating the action against the Barbary pirates; obverse, 1765 (gilded silver)
7339288 Counter commemorating the action against the Barbary pirates; obverse, 1765 (gilded silver) by Soranzo, Mario (fl.1765); 3.3x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageTaverns Collection: Old London: Grill Room of the Cock (litho)

Old London: Grill Room of the Cock (litho)
8647719 Old London: Grill Room of the Cock (litho) by Coffin, Ernest (1868-1944) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grill Room of the Cock)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Counter commemorating the action against the Barbary pirates; reverse, 1765 (gilded silver)

Counter commemorating the action against the Barbary pirates; reverse, 1765 (gilded silver)
7339289 Counter commemorating the action against the Barbary pirates; reverse, 1765 (gilded silver) by Soranzo, Mario (fl.1765); 3.3x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageTaverns Collection: 19 June 1886 - How the merchants and cowboys in Butte, Montana run the saloons after their own

19 June 1886 - How the merchants and cowboys in Butte, Montana run the saloons after their own fashion (b/w photo)
7134213 19 June 1886 - How the merchants and cowboys in Butte, Montana run the saloons after their own fashion (b/w photo); (add.info.: 19 June 1886 - How the merchants and cowboys in Butte)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Card-players, 1850 (painting)

Card-players, 1850 (painting)
8719849 Card-players, 1850 (painting) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 54x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Adolph Tidemand (1814-1876)); Photo © O. Vaering.

Background imageTaverns Collection: Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; reverse, 1766 (silver)

Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; reverse, 1766 (silver)
7339291 Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; reverse, 1766 (silver) by Soranzo, Mario (fl.1765); 3.3x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageTaverns Collection: A bar terrace of a cafe with its owners, Paris, 1920 (b/w photo)

A bar terrace of a cafe with its owners, Paris, 1920 (b/w photo)
LUX4727259 A bar terrace of a cafe with its owners, Paris, 1920 (b/w photo); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Background imageTaverns Collection: Lifestyle. A parisian coffeehouse, Poster by Henri Gabriel Ibels for the newspaper: L'Escarmouche

Lifestyle. A parisian coffeehouse, Poster by Henri Gabriel Ibels for the newspaper: L'Escarmouche, France
3434463 Lifestyle. A parisian coffeehouse, Poster by Henri Gabriel Ibels for the newspaper: L'Escarmouche, France, c.1895 (poster); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Lifestyle)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Carmen, opera by Georges Bizet, c. 1900 (chromo)

Carmen, opera by Georges Bizet, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790192 Carmen, opera by Georges Bizet, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Toreador, from the Carmen opera by Georges Bizet (1875), after Prosper Merimee); Photo © CCI.

Background imageTaverns Collection: Rachel seeking her husband (engraving)

Rachel seeking her husband (engraving)
8672746 Rachel seeking her husband (engraving) by Nicholson, Thomas Henry (d.1870) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rachel seeking her husband)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Old London: The 'Cock' Cellars running under the Temple Vaults (litho)

Old London: The 'Cock' Cellars running under the Temple Vaults (litho)
8647731 Old London: The 'Cock' Cellars running under the Temple Vaults (litho) by Coffin, Ernest (1868-1944) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver)

Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver)
7339290 Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver) by Soranzo, Mario (fl.1765); 3.3x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageTaverns Collection: Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Luxor Restaurant in the Roman Diocletian Palace

Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Luxor Restaurant in the Roman Diocletian Palace, World Heritage Site, Old town of Split
IMB4872123 Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Luxor Restaurant in the Roman Diocletian Palace, World Heritage Site, Old town of Split, Split, Croatia

Background imageTaverns Collection: At the Rond Point des Fetes cafe, Paris, 1900s (b/w photo)

At the Rond Point des Fetes cafe, Paris, 1900s (b/w photo)
LSE4333123 At the Rond Point des Fetes cafe, Paris, 1900s (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Establishment P. Vasseur, Anthomes successor, 3 rue de Crimee, Paris)

Background imageTaverns Collection: The Hand and Shears (engraving)

The Hand and Shears (engraving)
8632581 The Hand and Shears (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hand and Shears)

Background imageTaverns Collection: The George and Vulture (litho)

The George and Vulture (litho)
8645179 The George and Vulture (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The George and Vulture)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Coming events cast their shadows before them (colour litho)

Coming events cast their shadows before them (colour litho)
8635631 Coming events cast their shadows before them (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coming events cast their shadows before them)

Background imageTaverns Collection: London: In the Courtyard of the Tabard, Southwark (engraving)

London: In the Courtyard of the Tabard, Southwark (engraving)
8634190 London: In the Courtyard of the Tabard, Southwark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Courtyard of the Tabard, Southwark)

Background imageTaverns Collection: London: The Tabard, Southwark (engraving)

London: The Tabard, Southwark (engraving)
8634187 London: The Tabard, Southwark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tabard, Southwark)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab

Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab
MMM5484584 Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab)

Background imageTaverns Collection: 'Mr Rust, editor the 'Pacific Star', and his brother, Dr Rust

'Mr Rust, editor the "Pacific Star", and his brother, Dr Rust
7295638 'Mr Rust, editor the "Pacific Star", and his brother, Dr Rust, outside a saloon in Sacramento City [California], September 1851', 1851 (watercolour) by Fanshawe

Background imageTaverns Collection: Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (litho)

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (litho)
8645192 Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Old London: The Cock (litho)

Old London: The Cock (litho)
8647722 Old London: The Cock (litho) by Coffin, Ernest (1868-1944) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cock. Illustration for Old Temple Bar by L Godfrey-Turner (Cook Tavern)

Background imageTaverns Collection: A Cavalier Xmas greeting (colour litho)

A Cavalier Xmas greeting (colour litho)
8655888 A Cavalier Xmas greeting (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cavalier Xmas greeting. A Cavalier kising a maid in a snowy street)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Cafe de l'Aubette in Strasbourg (Bas Rhin). Architect Theo van Doesburg (Emil Marie Kupper)

Cafe de l'Aubette in Strasbourg (Bas Rhin). Architect Theo van Doesburg (Emil Marie Kupper, 1883-1931)
TED4653546 Cafe de l'Aubette in Strasbourg (Bas Rhin). Architect Theo van Doesburg (Emil Marie Kupper, 1883-1931), realisation 1928

Background imageTaverns Collection: Winter sports in Luchon around 1900, Superbagneres,group of skiers resting on the hotel terrace

Winter sports in Luchon around 1900, Superbagneres,group of skiers resting on the hotel terrace, postcard
PCT4256504 Winter sports in Luchon around 1900, Superbagneres,group of skiers resting on the hotel terrace, postcard, early 20th century (photo); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023.

Background imageTaverns Collection: Statue of Greyfriars Bobby and pub on Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, Scotland

Statue of Greyfriars Bobby and pub on Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, Scotland
Statue of Greyfriars Bobby the famous Skye Terrier dog and the pub named after it on Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, Scotland

Background imageTaverns Collection: Fill up Your Stein, 1905 (print)

Fill up Your Stein, 1905 (print)
3673901 Fill up Your Stein, 1905 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: James Francis Driscoll collection of historical American sheet music)

Background imageTaverns Collection: Fierce Fight Between A Tiger And A Lion In Florence (Colour Litho)

Fierce Fight Between A Tiger And A Lion In Florence (Colour Litho)
2798709 Fierce Fight Between A Tiger And A Lion In Florence (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fierce Fight Between A Tiger And A Lion In Florence)

Background imageTaverns Collection: The Buff Club at the Pig and Whistle, Avon Street, Bath, from The English Spy, pub

The Buff Club at the Pig and Whistle, Avon Street, Bath, from The English Spy, pub
1630655 The Buff Club at the Pig and Whistle, Avon Street, Bath, from The English Spy, pub. London, 1825 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Cruikshank

Background imageTaverns Collection: Bar, Lloret de Mar, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain

Bar, Lloret de Mar, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain



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Taverns: A Window into History and Culture Step into the world of taverns, where history, community, and libations intertwine. From the charming pubs along Strand Street in Dingle, County Kerry to the lively Cadiz on Costa de la Luz in Andalucia, Spain, these establishments have played a significant role in shaping societies across Europe. In Edinburgh, Scotland stands a statue honoring Greyfriars Bobby, a loyal Skye Terrier who captured hearts with his unwavering devotion. Nearby is a pub bearing his name - a testament to the bond between man and dog that endures even beyond their earthly existence. Venturing further south to Rethymno in Crete reveals an enchanting sight - taverns lining the old Venetian harbor. Here locals and visitors alike gather to savor traditional Greek cuisine while basking in breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea. Travel back in time to Islington's Queen's Head Tavern; though it was demolished long ago, its legacy lives on as a reminder of London's ever-changing landscape. Meanwhile, at Three Cranes coffee tavern patrons would gather for stimulating conversations over steaming cups of joe. Across the channel lies Paris' Place du Theatre-Francais where cafes beckon passersby with their warm ambiance. As night falls upon this vibrant cityscape depicted by pastel strokes on canvas or monotype cognate on ivory wove paper from 1877-78 captures women enjoying an evening at one such cafe. These images remind us that they can more than just places to grab a drink; they are cultural hubs where stories unfold and friendships blossom. Whether you find yourself raising pints with friends along Ireland's picturesque streets or indulging in tapas under Andalusian sunsets – each visit offers an opportunity to immerse oneself in local traditions and forge lasting memories.