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"Bakers: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the past with a glimpse of Sheffield in 1797, as depicted in W. Fairbank's detailed town plan

Background imageBakers Collection: A Plan of the town of Sheffield in the county of York drawn by W. Fairbank 1797

A Plan of the town of Sheffield in the county of York drawn by W. Fairbank 1797. Engraved by Thomas Harris
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library:s 45 S

Background imageBakers Collection: The Bakers Arms Public House, Leyton, London

The Bakers Arms Public House, Leyton, London
A wonderful colour postcard of the suburbs of London in the early 1900s - a tram approaches The Bakers Arms Public House in Leyton

Background imageBakers Collection: Advertisement for Mappin Brothers, Queens Works, corner of Pond Street / Bakers Hill

Advertisement for Mappin Brothers, Queens Works, corner of Pond Street / Bakers Hill
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageBakers Collection: Bakers Delivery Van 1, Malmesbury, Wilts (No livery)

Bakers Delivery Van 1, Malmesbury, Wilts (No livery)
Fred and Elsie Boulton; son and daughter of Richard Boulton stood by the bakery delivery van. Fred drove the delivery van and Elsie worked in the bakery

Background imageBakers Collection: Morocco, North West Africa - Street Bread sellers Casablanca

Morocco, North West Africa - Street Bread sellers Casablanca Date: circa 1950s

Background imageBakers Collection: WWI - Mobile German Field Bakery - Western Front

WWI - Mobile German Field Bakery - Western Front Date: circa 1916

Background imageBakers Collection: Inside a Bakery, 1885 (oil on canvas)

Inside a Bakery, 1885 (oil on canvas)
3056443 Inside a Bakery, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Cederstrom, Gustaf Olaf (1845-1933); 100x132.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swedish, out of copyright

Background imageBakers Collection: The Chelsea Bun-House, 1810, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

The Chelsea Bun-House, 1810, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The Chelsea Bun-House, 1810, (c1876). The Chelsea Bun House sold Chelsea buns and hot cross buns at Easter, with patronage of Kings George II, George III and their families

Background imageBakers Collection: Paper bag design, c. 1890

Paper bag design, c. 1890
Paper bag design from the late nineteenth century for Albert Smith, Baker, Confectioner and Corn Factor, of Derby Road, Nottingham, featuring a rather lovely border showing various crops

Background imageBakers Collection: Modernisation of the street jobs, the knife grinder in his car, illustration

Modernisation of the street jobs, the knife grinder in his car, illustration
XIR346516 Modernisation of the street jobs, the knife grinder in his car, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 3rd September 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageBakers Collection: Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)

Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)
8712993 Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method in relation to the teaching of reading by F)

Background imageBakers Collection: A 16th century baker's shop. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart

A 16th century baker's shop. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000927 A 16th century baker's shop. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Background imageBakers Collection: Biscuits in the middle age, c.1910 (print)

Biscuits in the middle age, c.1910 (print)
7293340 Biscuits in the middle age, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. The echaudes, biscuits in France in the Middle Age)

Background imageBakers Collection: Nieuwe pascaert, van de suyt syde van Yrlandt beginnende van Blasques tot ande Hoeck van Waterfoort

Nieuwe pascaert, van de suyt syde van Yrlandt beginnende van Blasques tot ande Hoeck van Waterfoort
7340067 Nieuwe pascaert, van de suyt syde van Yrlandt beginnende van Blasques tot ande Hoeck van Waterfoort. A chart bound in van Keulen's 'Great

Background imageBakers Collection: Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Baker (1771?-1845), 19th century (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Baker (1771?-1845), 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337830 Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Baker (1771?-1845), 19th century (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 91.4x71.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBakers Collection: Food delivery, c.1900 (print)

Food delivery, c.1900 (print)
7293406 Food delivery, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. A food delivery boy. Illustration, France, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Background imageBakers Collection: A maid, c.1860 (print)

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293398 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid shop for her employer, at the bakery shop. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Background imageBakers Collection: Baker's oven, bread and flour mills discovered in the excavations at Pompeii, Naples

Baker's oven, bread and flour mills discovered in the excavations at Pompeii, Naples
2963173 Baker's oven, bread and flour mills discovered in the excavations at Pompeii, Naples, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

Background imageBakers Collection: The wheat, c. 1900 (chromo)

The wheat, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790171 The wheat, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: the wheat : from the harvest to the bread, in France early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

Background imageBakers Collection: Trade card for E Reynolds, bread and biscuit baker and confectioner, London (engraving)

Trade card for E Reynolds, bread and biscuit baker and confectioner, London (engraving)
8677672 Trade card for E Reynolds, bread and biscuit baker and confectioner, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for E Reynolds)

Background imageBakers Collection: Scene in a Puppet Show, Pull Devil, Pull Baker (engraving)

Scene in a Puppet Show, Pull Devil, Pull Baker (engraving)
8632558 Scene in a Puppet Show, Pull Devil, Pull Baker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in a Puppet Show, Pull Devil, Pull Baker)

Background imageBakers Collection: Asleep, Atlas, Auction, Auger, Awning, Axle, Baboon, Baby, Badger, Baggage, Bagpipe

Asleep, Atlas, Auction, Auger, Awning, Axle, Baboon, Baby, Badger, Baggage, Bagpipe, Baker (engraving)
8650031 Asleep, Atlas, Auction, Auger, Awning, Axle, Baboon, Baby, Badger, Baggage, Bagpipe, Baker (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asleep, Atlas)

Background imageBakers Collection: A Loaf of Bread (engraving)

A Loaf of Bread (engraving)
8631742 A Loaf of Bread (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Loaf of Bread. Illustration for Birthday Keepsake by H Wood Smith (James B Knapp)

Background imageBakers Collection: Little Workers: The Bakers (colour litho)

Little Workers: The Bakers (colour litho)
8629548 Little Workers: The Bakers (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bakers)

Background imageBakers Collection: The Baker (colour litho)

The Baker (colour litho)
8650389 The Baker (colour litho) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baker. Illustration for Buttercups)

Background imageBakers Collection: The Christmas Fair, 1872. Creator: Georg von Rosen

The Christmas Fair, 1872. Creator: Georg von Rosen
The Christmas Fair, 1872

Background imageBakers Collection: The Waffle-Baker's Shop at Djurgården. Creator: Elias Martin

The Waffle-Baker's Shop at Djurgården. Creator: Elias Martin
The Waffle-Baker's Shop at Djurgarden, Unknown date

Background imageBakers Collection: Experiments made with Stevens's Bread-making Machine at Marylebone Workhouse, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Experiments made with Stevens's Bread-making Machine at Marylebone Workhouse, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Experiments made with Stevens's Bread-making Machine at Marylebone Workhouse, 1858. Mr. Stevens, the inventor of the A B C bread-making machine, is a practical baker

Background imageBakers Collection: The Legend of the Baker of Eekloo, 1550-1650. Creator: Unknown

The Legend of the Baker of Eekloo, 1550-1650. Creator: Unknown
The Legend of the Baker of Eekloo, 1550-1650

Background imageBakers Collection: The War in China - Examination at the Police-Office, Victoria, Hong-Kong, of Esing... 1857

The War in China - Examination at the Police-Office, Victoria, Hong-Kong, of Esing... 1857
The War in China - Examination at the Police-Office, Victoria, Hong-Kong, of Esing, the Baker, upon the Charge of Poisoning, 1857

Background imageBakers Collection: View from the Loft of the Grain Store at the Bakery in the Citadel of Copenhagen, 1831

View from the Loft of the Grain Store at the Bakery in the Citadel of Copenhagen, 1831. Creator: Christen Købke
View from the Loft of the Grain Store at the Bakery in the Citadel of Copenhagen, 1831

Background imageBakers Collection: Breadline, 1900. Creator: George Benjamin Luks

Breadline, 1900. Creator: George Benjamin Luks
Breadline, 1900

Background imageBakers Collection: Porteurs de farine, scène parisienne, 1885. Creator: Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse

Porteurs de farine, scène parisienne, 1885. Creator: Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse
Porteurs de farine, scene parisienne, 1885

Background imageBakers Collection: Background photo for Hightstown project, New York City. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Background photo for Hightstown project, New York City. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Background photo for Hightstown project. The present home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Solomon and family, 133 Avenue D, New York City

Background imageBakers Collection: Robinson and Lee's Patent Bread-Making Machine, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Robinson and Lee's Patent Bread-Making Machine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Robinson and Lee's Patent Bread-Making Machine, 1850. Diagram of...a Bread-Machine recently erected in Glasgow...One ton and a half of loaf bread, or a ton of biscuit

Background imageBakers Collection: Background photo for Hightstown project, 133 Avenue D, New York City, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Background photo for Hightstown project, 133 Avenue D, New York City, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Background photo for Hightstown project. The present home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Solomon and family, 133 Avenue D, New York City

Background imageBakers Collection: Baker's Table, c. 1937. Creator: Earl Butlin

Baker's Table, c. 1937. Creator: Earl Butlin
Baker's Table, c. 1937

Background imageBakers Collection: Fresh-Baked Shaneshki (Siberian Buns) and Grandmother Arina, from Whom I Rented a Bed

Fresh-Baked Shaneshki (Siberian Buns) and Grandmother Arina, from Whom I Rented a Bed. Irkutsk, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954)

Background imageBakers Collection: Old Shops on Cripplegate, London

Old Shops on Cripplegate, London, including H B Bentley, Tie and Scarf Manufacturers - McBlain Newton Co - Bakers for the Aerated Bread Company and (in the distance) the Somerset Pub

Background imageBakers Collection: UK, England, Cornwall, Padstow, Bakery, Cornish Pasties

UK, England, Cornwall, Padstow, Bakery, Cornish Pasties

Background imageBakers Collection: World War 1: German bakery on the Western Front

World War 1: German bakery on the Western Front
3786973 World War 1: German bakery on the Western Front; (add.info.: World War 1: German bakery on the Western Front. American postcard)

Background imageBakers Collection: Communal bread oven in rural France

Communal bread oven in rural France
3785528 Communal bread oven in rural France; (add.info.: Communal bread oven in rural France (early 20th century). Caption: Le four chauffe

Background imageBakers Collection: Seller of small cakes. They are all fresh. around 1819 (print)

Seller of small cakes. They are all fresh. around 1819 (print)
8600308 Seller of small cakes. They are all fresh. around 1819 (print) by French School, (19th century); 42.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The small street trades)

Background imageBakers Collection: Merchant of oblivion. That's the pleasure, ladies. around 1819 (print)

Merchant of oblivion. That's the pleasure, ladies. around 1819 (print)
8600305 Merchant of oblivion. That's the pleasure, ladies. around 1819 (print) by French School, (19th century); 42.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The small street trades)

Background imageBakers Collection: The great Panjandrum himself

The great Panjandrum himself
3672355 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

Background imageBakers Collection: A vignette depicting bread making (engraving)

A vignette depicting bread making (engraving)
7716338 A vignette depicting bread making (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

Background imageBakers Collection: From the German side: making war bread in a field-bakery of von Hindenburg

From the German side: making war bread in a field-bakery of von Hindenburg
STC312652 From the German side: making war bread in a field-bakery of von Hindenburgs army in a Polish-frontier drill-hall, from The Illustrated War News

Background imageBakers Collection: Scenes at Hills Bakery, Middlesbrough. 1977

Scenes at Hills Bakery, Middlesbrough. 1977



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"Bakers: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the past with a glimpse of Sheffield in 1797, as depicted in W. Fairbank's detailed town plan. Engraved by Thomas Harris, this historical artifact showcases the bustling streets where bakers played a vital role. Travel to Leyton, London, and discover The Bakers Arms Public House. This iconic establishment has been serving locals for generations, providing comfort and camaraderie alongside delicious baked goods. Experience the craftsmanship of Mappin Brothers at their Queens Works on Pond Street/Bakers Hill. Their advertisement beckons you to explore their exquisite creations that have stood the test of time. Immerse yourself in an oil painting from 1885 that takes you inside a bakery. Witness skilled hands kneading dough and feel the warmth emanating from ovens as delectable treats are prepared with love. Journey across continents to Morocco, North West Africa, where street bread sellers in Casablanca bring sustenance to passersby. These humble vendors remind us of the universal importance throughout history. Transport yourself back to early 19th century England with "The Chelsea Bun-House. " Though its creator remains unknown, this captivating image captures the essence of an era when bakeries were community gathering places filled with tantalizing aromas. Marvel at a paper bag design from around 1890—a testament to innovation within baking industry packaging. Even then, bakers sought ways to enhance convenience for their customers while maintaining quality standards. Witness modernization unfold before your eyes as street jobs evolve; observe the knife grinder plying his trade from his car—an illustration capturing progress while honoring traditional occupations like those found among bakers' ranks. Stroll down Wilton Road in Pimlico, London—where bakeries line the streets offering freshly baked delights that tempt both locals and visitors alike. Let your senses be captivated by enticing scents and mouthwatering displays.