Flour Collection (page 19)

Flour mill, 19th century artwork. During the 19th century, the commune (town) of Corbeil, now within the suburbs of Paris, was a centre of the flour milling industry

Watermill, 19th century artwork. Parts of the watermill are shown in cutaway form to demonstrate the internal workings. The waterwheel (lower right) is driven by flowing water from a river

Bronze Age Feast
Coloured engraving of a Bronze Age feast. Ingredients could have included game, meat from domesticated animals, birds, fish, cereals such as wheat barley and oats, fruit

Agriculture in the Neolithic Era
Coloured illustration of the Neolithic Era, circa 7000BC to 2500BC when animals were domesticated, agriculture introduced, pottery and clothing made

Homemade spaghetti, an Italian speciality known as lombrichelli in Latium (Lazio) and pici in Tuscany, Italy, Europe

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Anasazi/ Ancestral Puebloan women grinding corn (maize). Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Consuegra, La Mancha, Spain, windmills and castle

Consuegra, La Mancha, Spain, windmills

A selection of kitchen sundries
A selection of kitchen equipment including kettles, flour sifters, towel airers, vegetable racks and meat safes

Seller of Muhallebi, Turkey
Seller of Muhallebi - a milk pudding thickened with rice flour and optionally perfumed with rose water or orange flower water

Wareham Granary
The Old Granary at Wareham, Dorset, converted into a Tea House, with St. Marys Church behind and the River Frome in front

Rotary Quern Milling
Chinese worker grinds corn using a hand-powered rotary quern, a form of industrial machinery in use since late prehistoric times

Albion Mills Fire
The fire at Albion Mills, on the Surrey bank of the Thames at Blackfriars Bridge. Several fire brigades have come to the scene but too late to save the flour and grain

Advert / Posters 1930S
Bill posters - evidently not eye-catching enough for the man and woman passing by

Bossche Koek, Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch), Netherlands, Europe

Buddhist people throwing flour into the air, symbolising the Buddhas wisdom, during the Losar (Tibetan New Year), Bodhnath, Katmandu, Nepal

Stalls selling eggs, rice, flour, pulses, pumpkin seeds and other dried goods in the modern 10th de Agosto market on Calle Larga, Cuenca, Azuay Province, Southern Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Woman selling eggs, rice, flour, pulses, pumpkin seeds and other dried goods in the modern 10th de Agosto market on Calle Larga, Cuenca, Azuay Province, Southern Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Wheat field ripe ears of wheat against blue sky Germany
SAS-254 Wheat field - ripe ears of wheat against blue sky Germany Triticum L. Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are personal display purposes only

Field Poppies in grain field in early summer Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-294 Field Poppies - in barley field in early summer Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Papaver rhoeas Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Village Shop 1960S
A young boy being served in a well-stocked village shop, including sweets in jars, Homepride flour, Kit-Kat chocolate bars etc

Ewell Millstone
Chipping out the cutting edges (dressing) a millstone at the old flour mill at Ewell, Surrey

York Bread Baking (1)
Baking bread - the corn, the flour and the leaven; from the Ordinances of the Gild of Bakers of York (1 of 2)

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From the humble beginnings of flour mills to global culinary traditions, the story unfolds. In 1911, the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road in Truro, Cornwall witnessed the birth of a thriving industry. Meanwhile, Old Towngate in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire stood as a testament to the enduring presence of wheat or bread wheat (Triticum vulgare) in our lives. The legacy continued with Cranfield Brothers Ltd Flour Millers' charabanc outing - an exciting adventure that showcased their dedication to quality and craftsmanship. Across continents, from Nigeria's Yoruba Grocer to Dakshin Kali in Nepal, women skillfully transformed flour into delicious chapatis and other traditional delicacies. Across the Atlantic Ocean, The Croton Flour Mills of George V. Hecker & Co. Became synonymous with excellence in New York City. Their range of bakery tools and ingredients revolutionized baking for generations. In 1947, an older woman's hands expertly kneaded dough as she prepared mouthwatering treats for her loved ones - a heartwarming scene that captured the essence of home baking. Not limited by borders or cultures, standing proudly in traditional Somali clothing was an African woman pounding grain using a stick and clay pot – showcasing both strength and tradition. Through time and space, it has been at the center stage – powering industries like Powder Rush while inspiring creativity like J Mercer's 'The Queen of Hearts. ' From historic landmarks to everyday kitchens worldwide; this simple ingredient weaves its way into our lives with its timeless versatility.