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Flour Collection (page 2)

From the humble beginnings of flour mills to global culinary traditions, the story unfolds

Background imageFlour Collection: Chinese rice mill with blindfolded mules turning

Chinese rice mill with blindfolded mules turning a millstone, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Background imageFlour Collection: A lorry from the Hercules Bakery seen here outside Priday Metford mill, Gloucester docks

A lorry from the Hercules Bakery seen here outside Priday Metford mill, Gloucester docks. Circa 1920

Background imageFlour Collection: Kathleen McElvaney was marched through the centre of Middlesbrough on 6th February 1971

Kathleen McElvaney was marched through the centre of Middlesbrough on 6th February 1971 and put in home-made stocks and pelted with flour bags. But it was all in a good cause

Background imageFlour Collection: The cookery class in progress at Ty Celyn Sec Mod School, Cardiff - 1st Nov 1964

The cookery class in progress at Ty Celyn Sec Mod School, Cardiff - 1st Nov 1964

Background imageFlour Collection: Cleobury Mortimer corn mill

Cleobury Mortimer corn mill
The miller carries a sack of corn for grinding at Cleobury Mortimer mill, Shropshire England. First published The Daily Telgraph Date: 1986

Background imageFlour Collection: Italy, Tuscany, Serchio Valley, A baker kneading spelt dough

Italy, Tuscany, Serchio Valley, A baker kneading spelt dough

Background imageFlour Collection: Italy, Tuscany, Serchio Valley, Variety of products made of spelt flour

Italy, Tuscany, Serchio Valley, Variety of products made of spelt flour

Background imageFlour Collection: Italy, Tuscany, Serchio Valley, Sourdough in a bakery

Italy, Tuscany, Serchio Valley, Sourdough in a bakery

Background imageFlour Collection: Pizzoccheri ready for cooking. Lombardy. Italy. Europe

Pizzoccheri ready for cooking. Lombardy. Italy. Europe

Background imageFlour Collection: Batter ready for Sciatt with the basic ingredients. Valtellina. Lombardy. Italy. Europe

Batter ready for Sciatt with the basic ingredients. Valtellina. Lombardy. Italy. Europe

Background imageFlour Collection: Cooking in quarantine

Cooking in quarantine
Margareth Perfoncio

Background imageFlour Collection: Adry

Adry
Mihai Bogdan R

Background imageFlour Collection: f l y

f l y
Yudhistira Yogasara

Background imageFlour Collection: Spraying in the wind with Charles Navillod

Spraying in the wind with Charles Navillod
Tristan Shu

Background imageFlour Collection: First tracks

First tracks
Eric Verbiest

Background imageFlour Collection: White Spray

White Spray
Tristan Shu

Background imageFlour Collection: Skiing Powder II

Skiing Powder II
Lorenzo Rieg

Background imageFlour Collection: Brisk Music

Brisk Music
Rubby Adhisuria

Background imageFlour Collection: Romantic Bouqet

Romantic Bouqet
Ania Zwara

Background imageFlour Collection: Carrying flour, Gorumna, West of Ireland, early 1900s

Carrying flour, Gorumna, West of Ireland, early 1900s

Background imageFlour Collection: Bosley Mill, Cheshire, early 1900s

Bosley Mill, Cheshire, early 1900s

Background imageFlour Collection: Illustration of the CWS Sun Flour Mill, Trafford, Manchester

Illustration of the CWS Sun Flour Mill, Trafford, Manchester

Background imageFlour Collection: Seed and corn merchant, Uxbridge, early 1900s

Seed and corn merchant, Uxbridge, early 1900s

Background imageFlour Collection: Illustration, Mr Spider comes to stay

Illustration, Mr Spider comes to stay - windmill with spider and large cobweb Date: 1924

Background imageFlour Collection: Advertisement for Hovis Bread and Biscuits

Advertisement for Hovis Bread and Biscuits. Illustration of loaves of bread cascading from a flour mill across the world. Captioned Drive the World, Cure for Indigestion

Background imageFlour Collection: Mrs Mills the Miller's Wife

Mrs Mills the Miller's Wife

Background imageFlour Collection: Mr Mills the Miller

Mr Mills the Miller

Background imageFlour Collection: Commercial Poster McDougall's Flour

Commercial Poster McDougall's Flour
A commercial advertising poster promoting McDougall's Self-Raising Flour. For cakes that cause delight this phrase is emphasised by the large image of a young boy smiling with a laughing face of

Background imageFlour Collection: A windmill on the Greek Island of Mykanos

A windmill on the Greek Island of Mykanos
A windmill (traditional flour mill) on the Greek Island of Mykanos. This particular mill is likely the Bonis Windmill. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageFlour Collection: PiaBallerina

PiaBallerina
Marcel Egger

Background imageFlour Collection: Samaj of Holi festival

Samaj of Holi festival
Azim Khan Ronnie

Background imageFlour Collection: The Miller. 19th century reproduction of 16th century engraving by Jost Amman

The Miller. 19th century reproduction of 16th century engraving by Jost Amman
3052930 The Miller. 19th century reproduction of 16th century engraving by Jost Amman; Private Collection

Background imageFlour Collection: The Miller

The Miller
3782850 The Miller; (add.info.: The Miller by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageFlour Collection: The Mealing Trough - Hopi by Edward S. Curtis, 1906 (silver print photograph)

The Mealing Trough - Hopi by Edward S. Curtis, 1906 (silver print photograph)
2630138 The Mealing Trough - Hopi by Edward S. Curtis, 1906 (silver print photograph) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mealing Trough - Hopi by Edward S)

Background imageFlour Collection: Training

Training
Rawisyah Aditya

Background imageFlour Collection: Inviolable

Inviolable
Aleksandrova Karina

Background imageFlour Collection: King Henry IV of France (1553-1610) secretly passing bags of flour to supply the hungry Parisian

King Henry IV of France (1553-1610) secretly passing bags of flour to supply the hungry Parisian population at
ELD4862774 King Henry IV of France (1553-1610) secretly passing bags of flour to supply the hungry Parisian population at the siege of Paris in 1590 (King Henry IV of France (1553-1610)

Background imageFlour Collection: Playing with Red

Playing with Red
Shaibal Nandi

Background imageFlour Collection: Dancers in the dust 002

Dancers in the dust 002
Roques Jean-Michel

Background imageFlour Collection: Aosta Valley

Aosta Valley
Jakob Sanne

Background imageFlour Collection: The baker, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)

The baker, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)
DUV4206233 The baker, in Imagier de l enfance, c.1900 (engraving) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870?-1948); 14.5 x 18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The baker)

Background imageFlour Collection: The lady boxer

The lady boxer
Rawisyah Aditya

Background imageFlour Collection: Lady Fighter

Lady Fighter
Lisdiyanto Suhardjo

Background imageFlour Collection: Portrait of lady boxer

Portrait of lady boxer
Rawisyah Aditya

Background imageFlour Collection: Seed and feed store, Lincoln, Nebr. 1942. Creator: John Vachon

Seed and feed store, Lincoln, Nebr. 1942. Creator: John Vachon
Seed and feed store, Lincoln, Nebraska. [For sale: Best Sudan Grass - Texas Grown - Prices Low ; Better Loaf flour, potatoes, apples, chewing and smoking tobacco, soft drinks, oranges, grapefruit

Background imageFlour Collection: Grand Grocery Co. Lincoln, Neb. 1942. Creator: John Vachon

Grand Grocery Co. Lincoln, Neb. 1942. Creator: John Vachon
[Grand Grocery Co.], Lincoln, Nebraska. [For sale: Better Loaf flour, potatoes, apples, chewing and smoking tobacco, soft drinks, oranges, grapefruit, Rice Krispies]

Background imageFlour Collection: Flour mill, Caldwell, Idaho, 1941. Creator: Russell Lee

Flour mill, Caldwell, Idaho, 1941. Creator: Russell Lee
Flour mill, Caldwell, Idaho. [Sign: Caldwell Flour Mills - Manufacturer of High Grade Flour ]

Background imageFlour Collection: Charles Clayton of California, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Charles Clayton of California, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Clayton, Hon. Charles of Cal. between 1865 and 1880. [British-born politician and businessman: founded the Santa Clara flour mills; Alcalde of Santa Clara; California state prison director]



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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.