Crumpet Collection

People looking in the shop window of a bakery in Liverpool, Merseyside. Circa 1967

Muffins and Crumpets!, Cries of London, c1840. Artist: TH Jones
Muffins and Crumpets! A muffin and crumpet seller sells his produce to a man with a woman standing in a nearby doorway. From Cries of London, c1840

The crumpet man, c. 1900
A man sells piles of crumpets from a cart in London. A potential customer in a heavy overcoat admires the display. Date: c. 1900

Hot buttered crumpets on white plate credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Crumpets on plate, close-up

Butter melting on crumpets served on a plate with jam, close up

Binnie Hale in Nippy
A scene from the musical comedy, Nippy, starring popular actress Binnie Hale in the title role (the nippy was a particular sort of waitress associated with J)

Muffins and Crumpets
Old Street Cries -- Muffins and Crumpets. 20th century

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"Step back in time with a warm, fluffy crumpet. 🥛️🍯 In this 1967 scene from Liverpool's bustling bakery district, onlookers gaze longingly at the golden crumpets displayed in the shop window. This timeless British delicacy, with its unique texture and versatility, has captured the hearts of generations. Take a journey through history with us, from the Cries of London in the 1840s, where the "crumpet man" sold his wares, to the present day. Savor the simple pleasure of a hot buttered crumpet, as depicted in this close-up image from Marie-Louise Avery's thePictureKitchen. Crumpets, akin to muffins but with a shallower, rounder shape, have been a staple in British households since their inception. The delightful combination of melted butter and sweet jam on a a simple yet satisfying treat that transcends the test of time. Join us as we celebrate this cherished British tradition, and indulge in the simple pleasures of life, one crumpet at a time.