Muffin Collection

Muffin the Mule
Peter Thompson, producer of BBC televisions Childrens Hour, and Annette Mills with the popular puppet character Muffin the Mule at the National Television Fund Ball at the Dorchester Hotel in London

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

London street scenes
863263 London street scenes; (add.info.: London street scenes. Fishseller: Muffin Man (with bell): Housemaid: Huckster selling crockery: Telegram boy. A Beadle

Cupcakes
Martina

Chocolate tartelettes baked in oven proof ramequins. Denisa VLAICU

Matcha muffins with meringues, walnuts and chocolate decorations. Denisa VLAICU

Morning Delight
Catherine W

Twelve Pairs, Twenty-Four Pears
Paul Wullum

White Star Line, Goldsmiths muffin dish and cover
White Star Line, First Class silver plated Goldsmiths muffin dish and cover

Muffin Pan, c. 1939. Creator: Nicholas Acampora
Muffin Pan, c. 1939

"There was an Old Man of Calcutta, who perpetually ate bread and butter", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386674 " There was an Old Man of Calcutta, who perpetually ate bread and butter", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Advert for Mappin & Webb Edwardian items 1907
Selection of Princes plate and sterling silver items from 1907. Date: 1907

Advert for Mappin & Webb warming dishes 1906
Selection of tableware, muffin dishes, breakfast dish, gadroon mounts and dish warmer with aluminium top. Date: 1906

Frying Sprats, or Royal Supper, and Toasting Muffins, or Royal Breakfast
NCO189787 Frying Sprats, or Royal Supper, and Toasting Muffins, or Royal Breakfast, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

MUFFIN SELLER / PETHERICK
A muffin man with a tray of muffins balanced on his head rings a handbell to let people know of the fresh muffins for sale Date: circa 1880

Street trade - muffin man
Muffin man coming round on Sunday would balance them on a tray on his head, ringing a large bell, calling out Muffins... Muffins.... Date: Circa 1905

Zucchini muffins cooling on a wire rack above a striped tea towel

Freshly baked zucchini muffins cooling on a wire rack

Small boy - Studio photograph - riding Muffin the Mule Model. Date: circa 1940s

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 muffin man, 1841
The muffin man, with a basket of muffins on one arm, rings his handbell and calls out to attract the attention of passers-by. Date: 1841

Muffins with chocolate chips

Oreo brownie cupcakes on a baking tray in the oven

Iced cupcake with blue spots on white icing credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Classic Portuguese muffin type cake made with rice in paper wrapper on metal plate, with cup of black coffee credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Coffee break F006 / 7217
Coffee break

Snap Playing Card - Muffins O, muffin man with a tray on his head and a bell in his hand. circa 1900s

Advert for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths tableware 1898
Selection of eletro-plate tableware, all available from Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, in Regent Street, London. Date: 1898

The muffin man, 1842
The muffin man, with a basket of muffins on one arm, rings his handbell to attract the attention of passers-by. Date: 1842

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

Girl looking at a homemade Oreo brownie cupcake

Girl presenting her homemade Oreo brownie cupcakes

Stack of decorative metallic foil cake and muffin cases credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Cherry muffin broken open on white plate credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Blueberry muffins made in talll paper cases of greaseproof paper tied with string credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

MIxed berry muffin with blueberries and raspberries in paper case credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Muffin with sugary top filled with jam (jelly), broken open to show filling. A muffin masqerading as a doughnut! credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Lemon muffins with lemon zest glaze on white cakestand credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Raspberry muffins on white background credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Stack of coloured paper cake and muffin cases credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Stack of pastel coloured muffins cases credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Pear and walnut muffin with toffee sauce credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Sweet muffin in foilcase topped with candied fruit and icing trails credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Healthy bran and raisin muffin on small wooden plate on green platter credit: Marie-Louise
Healthy bran and raisin muffin on small wooden plate on green platter - NB very short depth iof field credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Classic Portuguese muffin type cake made with rice in paper wrapper on metal plate, with cup of black coffee credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Apple struesel muffin in pile on white plate credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Dusting chocolte muffins with cocoa powder credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Muffin with raspberries and blackcurrants credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

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"Muffin: A Delightful Tale of Tradition and Taste" Once upon a time, in the enchanting world of children's television, there was a beloved character named Muffin the Mule. With his endearing personality and mischievous adventures, Muffin captured the hearts of young viewers everywhere. But did you know that long before Muffin the Mule graced our screens, there was another famous muffin man? Thomas Crane, known as "The Muffin Man, " roamed the streets with his delectable treats, spreading joy to all who crossed his path. In the realm of British teatime delights, muffins and crumpets reign supreme. These fluffy baked goods have been enjoyed for centuries alongside a steaming cuppa. And let's not forget about Twelve Pairs and Twenty-Four Pears – an intriguing riddle that tickles our minds while we savor these scrumptious treats. Speaking of elegance and refinement, White Star Line once offered their passengers luxurious Goldsmiths muffin dish and cover on their ocean voyages. This exquisite piece became synonymous with indulgence and sophistication. Meanwhile, in 1841, "The muffin man" nursery rhyme emerged from London's bustling streets. It told a tale of a jolly baker selling freshly baked goodies to eager customers – a timeless reminder of simpler times filled with warmth and comfort. As time went on, cupcakes took center stage in the baking world. These miniature delights adorned with colorful frosting became symbols of celebration and sweet moments shared among friends. Innovation also played its part when Nicholas Acampora introduced us to the revolutionary muffin pan in 1939. This invention forever changed how we bake these delightful treats at home – ensuring consistent perfection every time they emerge from our ovens. And let us not forget those whimsical verses penned by Edward Lear: "There was an Old Man of Calcutta, who perpetually ate bread and butter.