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Patients receive a Christmas treat, a glass of beer, at the Livingstone Hospital in Dartford. 1937

Sir CHarles Burdett and Baroness Poppy Rednig Von Trebnitz run restaurant in the city. Sir Charles Burdett, with Baroness Poppy Hedwig von Trebnitz, and Miss Grace Corwell

Man with a pint of beer at the Blue Anchor in Helston, Cornwall, England. 11 April 1956

The canteen at the Austin Motor Works where workers queue up to be served. Longbridge, Birmingham, England 1947

Miss F. Newitt, landlady of the Crown pub in Chipstead, England. 11 December 1948

Stefan, the wine waiter at the de l Elysee in Percy Street, Soho, London, England 18 October 1945 Elysee Restaurant 13 Percy Street Fitzrovia London, W1T 1DP

Londoner who still wear hats and coats !. They work in the cold storage. Even in this scorching August there is one place in London where hats and coats are still welcome

Man looking through the wines and spirits in the off licence department of the Globe Tavern. A state owned pub in Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, England. December 1948

Michael Bushell, the youngest competitor at age 15, is splashed with champagne by second place Guido Adorne, after winning the Soho Fair waiters race from Soho Square to Greek Street whilst carrying

Preparations for the Bakers exhibition in Islington. Preparations for the confectioners and bakers exhibition are in progress at the Royal Agricultural hall, Islington

Milton restaurant. 1937

An Ash Wednesday City of London custom. Spiced buns and beer served in accordance with ancient custom after the attendance of the Liverymen at the Ash Wednesday service at St Pauls Cathedral

Where hospitable custom of eight centuries survives. Free ale and bread for wayfarers. Survival of the old monasteries where wayfarers were given food and shelter for the night

A woman customer pulls her own pint of beer at The Elephant and Castle, London, England. June 1959

Brewery workers with a brewers dray take a break from work for a portrait at the Thames Bank Distillery in Grosvenor Road, Millbank, London, England. c.1870

Judging honey at Crystal Palace show. 1934

Brewery workers take a break from work for a portrait at the Thames Bank Distillery in Grosvenor Road, Millbank, London, England. c.1870

Roasting an ox in Gloucester. 30 June 1938

Pierre Gironde after success in Paris wins the London waiters race through the streets of Chiswick ending in the Polytechnic Stadium whilst carrying a tray of champagne

Womens champion runs city cafe devoted chess. Sitting tense in a silence broken only by the rattler coffee cups, chess friends have found a haven in a City of London cafe

Queen Mary Chef Mr J. Pearce, assisted by second chef, Mr George Thomas (left) goes over a pre-austerity menu as new and reconditioned British liners re-establish their place in the North Atlantic

Cooking Dinners. 1933

The chipped potatoes, or chips, is one of Britains great favourites and are sent down from the vegetable kitchen raw to be fried on the various restaurant floors immediately before serving. undated

The Tea Centre off the Haymarket, London 1951

A lemonade stall offering refreshments to vistors of a park. England. c.1895 Photograph by Paul Martin (d.1944)

Men of Harlech taste the wine and wash away the taste with a pint of beer. Gwynedd, North Wales. June 1964

A waitress serves a booth at Flanagans restaurant near the Victoria and Albert Museum in Kensington, London, England. May 1966

Male customers take advantage of the new gaming and betting act which makes it legal to play cards, draughts and dominoes for a small stake of money

Alice and Grace at the Edinburgh Cafe Royal which is famous for its seafood. 20 August 1949

Coffee Luncheons Teas Elevenses at a tea room in Wokingham August 1942

The Forest Tea Lodge in Longhope, Gloucester c. 1920
The Forest Tea Lodge in Longhope, Gloucester c.1920

After making a special journey from the Isle of Arran, the Duchess of Montrose, welcomed by pipers of the London Scottish performed the opening ceremony of the giant new apple store installed at

Bakers exhibition opens in Islington. The confectioners and bakers exhibition has opened at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington

(damaged caption) A new cafeteria - or help yourself restaurant. A new concept brought in from the Untied States when the consumer can put what they would like on a plate

Refrigerators keep apples in condition. Equipped with giant refrigerators and all the latest equipment, a great new storehouse for apples has been built in the extensive orchards a Cockayne Hatley

A grocer selling a variety of exotic fruit and legumes with a window sign in multiple languages, Soho, London, England. undated

Reassuring his customers. Typhoid scare in south London. The typhoid scare is now so grave in south London that a greengrocer in Newington Butts

A wine waiter fixes his bow tie. undated

A man wants to impress his lady friend but two waiters produce the bill to the couple after dinner and the male diner was only intending to tip one. What does he do? 21 February 1948

Mrs. Temperley prepares a pie in the kitchen of the Globe Tavern. A state owned pub in Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, England. December 1948

Joe, the landlord, brings up bottles of beer from the cellar to sell at the Globe Tavern. A state owned pub in Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, England. December 1948

Where our war time dishes are invented an experimental kitchen at Grosvenor House started by the Ministry of Food, where all new recipes or suggestions for new methods of cookery are tried

Greek cooking at the White Tower restaurant in London comes from Italian chef, Dionisio Camillo 5 September 1956

Waiters collect orders in the kitchen for the first course of a state banquet, Avocado Pears and Shrimps. Mansion House, London, England June 1954

Lamouille, assistant chef of the Ritz Hotel for ten years reads out the orders of the day to kitchen staff as they prepare for another day of culinary excellence. 7 October 1950

Irene Heckman, a waitress at the Lyons Trocadero, lays extra table settings on the instructions of banqueting superintendent Maggi. 1949

London public house landlords summoned to Buckingham Palace to have licences renewed. Five London public house landlords have received summonses to attend a meeting at Buckingham Palace next week for

A hot summers day revelas al fresco dining in West End London, England. 15 May 1947

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"Capturing the Culinary History: A Glimpse into London's Stock Agency" Step back in time as Chef Andrew Schillar generously offers a bone to an adorable dog, showcasing the heartwarming moments behind the side entrance of his bustling kitchen (undated). Transporting us to 1947, witness the artistry of a dedicated chef immersed in his craft within a vibrant London kitchen. The passion and dedication evident in every dish created is truly awe-inspiring. Discover the charm of The Old George at 379 Bethnal Green, London, England—an iconic establishment that has stood the test of time. Its walls have witnessed countless stories and shared laughter throughout its rich history. Intriguing dynamics unfold as senior chef A. H. Cadier playfully hands fake chickens to junior chefs at Brighton Pavilion—a testament to camaraderie and mentorship within this culinary world. Immerse yourself in nostalgia with a glimpse of The Prospect of Whitby pub in Wapping, London, England during 1951. Its large sign beckons passersby, inviting them into an atmosphere filled with warmth and conviviality. Journeying further back to 1939, meet L Papa and Sons ice cream vendor in Gravesend, Kent—bringing joy through frozen delights amidst simpler times when life was savored one scoop at a time. Breaking stereotypes from the 1950s era is a woman barmaid confidently pulling pints for male customers in a traditional London pub—a powerful depiction of gender equality emerging even then. Experience post-war resilience as La Bouillabaisse restaurant thrives amidst Soho's vibrant streetscape during 1945—offering delectable cuisine that serves as both sustenance and solace for weary souls. Travel back over a century ago to Cobham, Surrey where The Old Oak Tree restaurant stands tall—a timeless symbol of fine dining excellence embraced by generations seeking exquisite gastronomic experiences.