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"Unveiling the Untold Stories of a Teenage Barmaid in Halfway House, Rame, Cornwall" In the late 19th or early 20th century

Background imageBarmaid Collection: No. 1732 A French Coffee House (pen and ink, w / c)

No. 1732 A French Coffee House (pen and ink, w / c)
FIT89111 No.1732 A French Coffee House (pen and ink, w/c) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 23x33.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Men at a bar (litho)

Men at a bar (litho)
747114 Men at a bar (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; American, out of copyright

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Miners drinking a toast to St Barbara, their patron saint (colour litho)

Miners drinking a toast to St Barbara, their patron saint (colour litho)
2779773 Miners drinking a toast to St Barbara, their patron saint (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miners drinking a toast to St Barbara)

Background imageBarmaid Collection: A Refresher at the Dragon (oil on canvas)

A Refresher at the Dragon (oil on canvas)
THA15363 A Refresher at the Dragon (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 43.2x66 cm; Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Carry Nation with her hatchet, c. 1905 (litho)

Carry Nation with her hatchet, c. 1905 (litho)
PNP252353 Carry Nation with her hatchet, c.1905 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Steve Brodie in his bar, the New York City Tavern (sepia photo)

Steve Brodie in his bar, the New York City Tavern (sepia photo)
STC306631 Steve Brodie in his bar, the New York City Tavern (sepia photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steve Brodie (1863-1901)

Background imageBarmaid Collection: The Princess of Wales Pub, Trafalgar Square: Mrs Francis behind the Bar, c

The Princess of Wales Pub, Trafalgar Square: Mrs Francis behind the Bar, c
XYC288967 The Princess of Wales Pub, Trafalgar Square: Mrs Francis behind the Bar, c.1931 (oil on canvas) by Drummond, Malcolm (1880-1945); 66x43.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imageBarmaid Collection: How Much for a Kiss? (engraving)

How Much for a Kiss? (engraving)
961434 How Much for a Kiss? (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Much for a Kiss)

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Male recreations, before marriage (colour litho)

Male recreations, before marriage (colour litho)
3093068 Male recreations, before marriage (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Male recreations, before marriage)

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Barmen - new monorail route. Postcard sent in 1913

Barmen - new monorail route. Postcard sent in 1913
660499 Barmen - new monorail route. Postcard sent in 1913. by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Reproduction of a poster advertising Punch Grassot, 1895 (colour litho)

Reproduction of a poster advertising Punch Grassot, 1895 (colour litho)
STC138573 Reproduction of a poster advertising Punch Grassot, 1895 (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); 124x88 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Poster advertising La Lorraine beer (colour litho)

Poster advertising La Lorraine beer (colour litho)
PER205369 Poster advertising La Lorraine beer (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Cowboy in a saloon, advertisment for John Haigs whisky (chromolitho)

Cowboy in a saloon, advertisment for John Haigs whisky (chromolitho)
6032215 Cowboy in a saloon, advertisment for John Haigs whisky (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowboy in a saloon)

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Three soldiers in uniform parading outside a tavern

Three soldiers in uniform parading outside a tavern
5893694 Three soldiers in uniform parading outside a tavern. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Three soldiers in uniform parading outside a tavern, while a barmaid and man laugh at them)

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Irish and American Bar, Rue Royale- poster for The Chap Book

Irish and American Bar, Rue Royale- poster for The Chap Book
1770130 Irish and American Bar, Rue Royale- poster for The Chap Book, 1895 (colour lithograph) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 40x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBarmaid Collection: The Tired Drinker (oil on panel)

The Tired Drinker (oil on panel)
3736712 The Tired Drinker (oil on panel) by Brekelenkam, Quiringh Gerritsz. van (c.1620-68); 35x30 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageBarmaid Collection: 'Catch em alivem oh!', illustration from Punch (litho)

"Catch em alivem oh!", illustration from Punch (litho)
781110 " Catch em alivem oh!", illustration from Punch (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Refreshments (engraving)

Refreshments (engraving)
3637954 Refreshments (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Refreshments. Illustration for The Pictorial World, 1878.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBarmaid Collection: What are you having (colour litho)

What are you having (colour litho)
3642813 What are you having (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What are you having? Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBarmaid Collection: The Barmaid (engraving)

The Barmaid (engraving)
607643 The Barmaid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barmaid); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBarmaid Collection: An evening star, shining each night at the public bar (engraving)

An evening star, shining each night at the public bar (engraving)
607575 An evening star, shining each night at the public bar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An evening star)

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Mary had a little lamb (colour litho)

Mary had a little lamb (colour litho)
610723 Mary had a little lamb (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary had a little lamb.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Bar at Gilsey House, Broadway and 29th Street, New York

Bar at Gilsey House, Broadway and 29th Street, New York
MNY380642 Bar at Gilsey House, Broadway and 29th Street, New York, 1900 or 1901 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageBarmaid Collection: The bar at Janers Pavilion Hotel, Red Bank, New Jersey, 1903 (silver gelatin print)

The bar at Janers Pavilion Hotel, Red Bank, New Jersey, 1903 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380723 The bar at Janers Pavilion Hotel, Red Bank, New Jersey, 1903 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x2.54 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Mrs Hurst breaks up a saloon, from the Police Gazette, 1898 (engraving)

Mrs Hurst breaks up a saloon, from the Police Gazette, 1898 (engraving)
PNP252350 Mrs Hurst breaks up a saloon, from the Police Gazette, 1898 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBarmaid Collection: The Irish and American Bar, rue Royale, poster for The Chap Book, 1895 (colour litho)

The Irish and American Bar, rue Royale, poster for The Chap Book, 1895 (colour litho)
SD84472 The Irish and American Bar, rue Royale, poster for The Chap Book, 1895 (colour litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 39.4x56.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageBarmaid Collection: The Irish and American Bar, rue Royale, for The Chap Book, 1895 (colour litho)

The Irish and American Bar, rue Royale, for The Chap Book, 1895 (colour litho)
SD84471 The Irish and American Bar, rue Royale, for The Chap Book, 1895 (colour litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 88.9x125.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Discussion in a Bar, 1932 (oil on canvas)

Discussion in a Bar, 1932 (oil on canvas)
1196130 Discussion in a Bar, 1932 (oil on canvas) by Cardinaux, Emil (1877-1936); 66x54 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Young woman holding a glass and a flagon (oil on canvas)

Young woman holding a glass and a flagon (oil on canvas)
993551 Young woman holding a glass and a flagon (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666) (attr. to); 77x64 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Suspension railway between Elberfeld and Barmen, Germany (chromolitho)

Suspension railway between Elberfeld and Barmen, Germany (chromolitho)
974479 Suspension railway between Elberfeld and Barmen, Germany (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suspension railway between Elberfeld and Barmen)

Background imageBarmaid Collection: The new licensing act (colour litho)

The new licensing act (colour litho)
3096308 The new licensing act (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new licensing act. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Daddys gone to London (colour litho)

Daddys gone to London (colour litho)
3093529 Daddys gone to London (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daddys gone to London)

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Beer (chromolitho)

Beer (chromolitho)
1094018 Beer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beer. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Barmaid at Mecca Bingo Hall, Middlesbrough, 1972, Photocall

Barmaid at Mecca Bingo Hall, Middlesbrough, 1972, Photocall, Entrant in Barmaid of the Year Competition

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Doris The Cycling Barmaid, Middlesbrough, 1972

Doris The Cycling Barmaid, Middlesbrough, 1972

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Carol Birchall, Barmaid at Teesside Social Club, Middlesbrough, 1971

Carol Birchall, Barmaid at Teesside Social Club, Middlesbrough, 1971

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Barmaid at Pub in Middlesbrough, 1975, Barmaid of the Year Competition, Entrant

Barmaid at Pub in Middlesbrough, 1975, Barmaid of the Year Competition, Entrant

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Barmaids on Strike in Grangetown, 1973

Barmaids on Strike in Grangetown, 1973

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Barmaid retires in Billingham, enjoying a celebration drink with customers, 1973

Barmaid retires in Billingham, enjoying a celebration drink with customers, 1973

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Life Long Barmaid Retires, Middlesbrough, 1973

Life Long Barmaid Retires, Middlesbrough, 1973

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Gazette Barmaid of the Year Competition Winner, Middlesbrough, 1975

Gazette Barmaid of the Year Competition Winner, Middlesbrough, 1975

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Barmaid, Pub, Middlesbrough, 1976, Barmaid of the Year Competition, Entrant

Barmaid, Pub, Middlesbrough, 1976, Barmaid of the Year Competition, Entrant

Background imageBarmaid Collection: EastEnders star Leslie Grantham attends the opening of Paradise Lost discotheque, Watford

EastEnders star Leslie Grantham attends the opening of Paradise Lost discotheque, Watford. He is pictured with barmaids Dawn Williams and Susan Watkins. 15th November 1985

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Remember when you could get a pint for a farthing? Harry Key, a railway worker by trade

Remember when you could get a pint for a farthing? Harry Key, a railway worker by trade, was pleasantly reminded when he popped into his local for a swift one

Background imageBarmaid Collection: A woman working in a pub in Salford, Manchester, 16th July 1974

A woman working in a pub in Salford, Manchester, 16th July 1974

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Miss Nora Collins chatting with a customer in her public house, 21st March 1938

Miss Nora Collins chatting with a customer in her public house, 21st March 1938

Background imageBarmaid Collection: Actor, Alan Boswell, who plays King Pellimore in the Minerva Clubs production of Camelot

Actor, Alan Boswell, who plays King Pellimore in the Minerva Clubs production of Camelot, at the Kings Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland



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"Unveiling the Untold Stories of a Teenage Barmaid in Halfway House, Rame, Cornwall" In the late 19th or early 20th century, amidst the bustling streets of Victorian gin houses and alcoholism's grip on society, a young barmaid embarked on her journey. With mottos of the week adorning chromolitho posters, she navigated through this intoxicating world. As banquets unfolded in opulent settings like the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House and beer gardens thrived in Würzburg, Germany, our barmaid found solace behind the counter. She witnessed it all - from patrons indulging in John Begg Scotch Whisky to great-grandpapa wetting his whistle with Steven Spurrier's finest concoctions. Her story transcends time as we catch a glimpse of her existence captured through photographs. In 1974 at The Dragonara Hotel in Middlesbrough, she stood tall for a photocall - an emblematic figure representing resilience and strength. But beyond these fleeting moments frozen in time lies an intriguing history. From c. 1660-65's embracing cavalier to comic postcards depicting an obese man drowning his sorrows at the pub; our barmaid was witness to it all. Even mid-late 19th-century art by Carl Spitzweg titled "Die Kellnerin" immortalizes her role as more than just a server but also as an observer of human nature within those walls adorned with fall greyhounds. Today, we pay homage to this unsung hero who served not only drinks but stories untold. Let us raise our glasses high and toast to that teenage barmaid who left an indelible mark on history - forever etched into our collective memory.