Crumpets Collection

Muffin Man / Thomas Crane
The muffin man, with a tray of muffins balanced on his head, rings his handbell to attract the attention of passers-by

The Muffin Man (colour litho)
960916 The Muffin Man (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Muffin Man, with lines of verse illustrated by an image of the muffin man carrying a tray of)

Toasting muffins on the fire
Cosy scene of an Edwardian interior with women enjoying tea and toasted muffins or crumpets, toasted with a toasting fork on a roaring fire. Lovely. Date: 1906

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

London Street Cries - Muffin Man
London Street Cries - The Muffin Man crying " Muffins and Crumpets!" " Do you know the muffin man, The muffin man, the muffin man

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

Traditional tea

Crumpet mixture being poured into griddles on frying pan, high angle view

High TeaTable laid with china teapot and cups on coasters, crumpets, shortbread sticks, decorated sponge cake, sugar cubes, tongs, flower arrangements, wrapped present, front view

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

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"Crumpets: A Delightful British Treat with a Rich History" Indulge in the warm and buttery goodness of crumpets, a beloved staple in British cuisine. Just like the famous Muffin Man from the nursery rhyme, Thomas Crane captured the essence of these delectable treats in his color litho artwork, "The Muffin Man. " Step back in time to early 1900s London streets, where you could hear the familiar cry of "Muffins and Crumpets" from vendors like "The Crumpet Man. " Imagine toasting muffins on an open fire, filling your home with their irresistible aroma. In Marie-Louise Avery's captivating photograph, hot buttered they can beautifully presented on a white plate. Their golden edges and fluffy texture invite you to take a bite. Pair them with traditional tea for an authentic experience that will transport you straight to England. Watch as crumpet mixture is poured into griddles on a frying pan from a high angle view. The anticipation builds as they cook to perfection – crispy on the outside and soft inside. For an elegant affair, picture a High Tea table adorned with delicate china teapots and cups resting on coasters. Alongside them are stacks waiting to be savored along with shortbread sticks, decorated sponge cake, sugar cubes delicately picked up by tongs. Flower arrangements add beauty while wrapped presents hint at special occasions celebrated over this delightful spread. Whether enjoyed alone or shared among friends and family during afternoon tea gatherings or breakfast rituals alike - muffins or crumpets - these timeless treats have become synonymous with comfort food that warms both body and soul.