Canning Collection

Middlesex Cricket Team, 1930s showing Lee, H.J. Enthoven, G.C. Newman, Canning, Price, R.W.V. Robins, G.T.S. Stevens, Hearne, N. Haig, Hendren, G.O. Allen

Liverpool / Canning Dock
Liverpool: Canning Dock Date: 1921

George Canning - 5
George Canning, Statesman Date: 1770 - 1827

Country Living
Gemma Bardot

Country Living
Gemma Bardot

Country Living
Gemma Bardot

Country Living
Gemma Bardot

Pantry of preserved fruits and vegetables in canning jars. (PR)

Jars of blackberry jam with the household wax (paraffin) mostly solidified on top to act as a seal, resting on a granite countertop in a kitchen

Country Living
Gemma Bardot

Women working at Smedleys canning factory, Evesham, Worcestershire. Women cleaning and cutting vegetables, possibly leaks, at Smedleys canning factory in Evesham, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Wicker basket of home canned foods (peaches, olives and cherries) on a granite countertop in a kitchen

George Canning, c1810, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
George Canning, c1810, (c1884). George Canning (1770-1827) British Tory educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. Three young oyster shuckers at the Maggioni Canning Co. in Port Royal, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911

Salmon canning camp, British Columbia, Canada Date: early 1900s

Oil stills and canning factory Port Arthur Texas USA early 1900s

Salmon in Canada - Canning
Photograph showing a long stream of cans of salmon rolling through the machine, each turn hermetically sealed in closed tins in which the fish is preserved. Date: late 1890s

Display of home-canned food, between 1941 and 1945. Creator: Unknown
Display of home-canned food. Photo shows jars of yellow squash, peas, beets, and other vegetables

Wife of Jim Norris with canned goods, Pie Town, New Mexico, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Wife of Jim Norris with canned goods, Pie Town, New Mexico

Canning plant where peas are principal project, Milton-Freewater, Oregon, 1941. Creator: Russell Lee
Canning plant where peas are principal project, Milton-Freewater, Oregon. [Sign: Rogers Canning Co.]

Part of string bean factory and field system, Seabrook Farm, Bridgeton, N. J. 1942. Creator: John Collier
Part of string bean factory and field system, Seabrook Farm, Bridgeton, N.J

Bean field and canning factory, Seabrook Farm, Bridgeton, N. J. 1942. Creator: John Collier
Bean field and canning factory Seabrook Farm, Bridgeton, N.J

Bean canning factory in the field, Seabrook farm, Bridgeton, N. J. 1942. Creator: John Collier
Bean canning factory in the field, Seabrook farm, Bridgeton, N.J

New Caledonia, workshop at Ouaco, making tins, after a photography given by the Marist
661416 New Caledonia, workshop at Ouaco, making tins, after a photography given by the Marist Reverend Father Forestier, illustration from the bulletin Les Missions Catholiques

People of India, portaits of Indian tribes and races
Vintage 19th century photograph: The People of India: A Series of Photographic Illustrations, with Descriptive Letterpress

Waste Not, Want Not World War I Poster, 1914-18 (colour litho)
3036341 Waste Not, Want Not World War I Poster, 1914-18 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Waste Not)

Waiting to tie up barge, Canning Town, London
Canning Town, East London, waiting to tie up a barge at Royal Victoria Docks. Date: circa 1950s

View of the River Thames at Canning Town, London
The River Thames with sailing barge viewed from Canning Town, East London. Date: circa 1930s

Street decorations for Silver Jubilee of King George V
A street in Canning Town, East London, decorated for the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary. Date: circa 1935

Shop assistant shows garments for inspection, London
Clothing retailer in Canning Town, London. Boy shop assistant holds up garments outside shop for inspection. Date: 1938

Men looking for work, Canning Town, London
Men meet early morning, looking to be hired for work, Canning Town, London. Date: circa 1930s

1940s Housewife Holding a Jar of Canned Lima Beans, 1942 (screen print)
3034718 1940s Housewife Holding a Jar of Canned Lima Beans, 1942 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Photograph of Princess Alice PH, Canning Town, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Pitts Head PH, Canning Town, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Peacock PH, Canning Town, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1939

Photograph of Marquis Of Salisbury PH, Canning Town, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Liverpool Arms, Canning Town (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

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"Canning: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the vibrant city of Liverpool, where Canning Dock stands as a testament to its rich history. Named after George Canning, one of Britain's influential statesmen from the 19th century, this dock has witnessed countless stories unfold. Travel back to the 1930s when Middlesex Cricket Team showcased their talent on the field, leaving spectators in awe. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in British Columbia, Canada, a salmon canning camp thrived as workers diligently preserved this prized fish for future enjoyment. Venturing further south to Port Arthur, Texas in the USA reveals a bustling scene of oil stills and a canning factory. Here, locals worked tirelessly to ensure that canned goods reached every corner of America. In Canada once again, salmon took center stage as it was transformed into cans filled with succulent flavors during early 1900s at another canning camp. This process not only provided sustenance but also supported local communities. The art transcends borders and cultures; even India's indigenous tribe Cheroo embraced this practice. In their pantry lies an array of preserved fruits and vegetables stored meticulously in glass jars - a true testament to their resourcefulness. Back home on familiar grounds sits a wicker basket brimming with homemade delights such as peaches, olives, and cherries lovingly canned by skilled hands. These treasures find solace atop a granite countertop awaiting moments shared around tables filled with laughter and joy. Jars filled with blackberry jam catch our eye; household wax solidified on top acts as an impenetrable seal preserving nature's sweetness within. Each jar tells its own story – from picking ripe berries under sunny skies to transforming them into delectable spreads enjoyed year-round. Canning is more than just preservation; it encapsulates tales woven through time and space.