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Background imageBarmen Collection: Harrys New York bar in Paris

Harrys New York bar in Paris. Patrons attempting to break the world record for drinking two litres of beer in seventeen seconds. C. 1947

Background imageBarmen Collection: Bar in the Adlon Hotel, Berlin, Germany

Bar in the Adlon Hotel, Berlin, Germany. Date: 1930

Background imageBarmen Collection: Wellington Pub Staff

Wellington Pub Staff
The barmen of The Wellington, Wood Green, London

Background imageBarmen Collection: In the cocktail bar at Ciros Grill

In the cocktail bar at Ciros Grill
Well-known personalities of the day caricatured by George Whitelaw in the cocktail bar at Ciros Grill, one of the premier nightspots in London in the early part of the 20th century

Background imageBarmen Collection: The Public Bar, 1883 (oil on canvas)

The Public Bar, 1883 (oil on canvas)
CW12888 The Public Bar, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Henshall, John Henry (1856-1928); 62.2x111.1 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageBarmen Collection: Banquet scene in the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House

Banquet scene in the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House in London, 1808. Engraving by Augustus Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson for The Microcosm of London published by Rudolph Ackermann (1808-1810). Engraving

Background imageBarmen Collection: Cautionary illustration of the dangers of alcohol (engraving)

Cautionary illustration of the dangers of alcohol (engraving)
3245471 Cautionary illustration of the dangers of alcohol (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Background imageBarmen Collection: The Mono-Rail, its Past, Present, and Future (b / w photo)

The Mono-Rail, its Past, Present, and Future (b / w photo)
1628891 The Mono-Rail, its Past, Present, and Future (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mono-Rail, its Past, Present, and Future)

Background imageBarmen Collection: A Carom on the Chandelier, pub. 1882 (colour litho)

A Carom on the Chandelier, pub. 1882 (colour litho)
2646245 A Carom on the Chandelier, pub. 1882 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBarmen Collection: Barmen - new monorail route. Postcard sent in 1913

Barmen - new monorail route. Postcard sent in 1913
660499 Barmen - new monorail route. Postcard sent in 1913. by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageBarmen Collection: Bar at Gilsey House, Broadway and 29th Street, New York

Bar at Gilsey House, Broadway and 29th Street, New York
MNY380642 Bar at Gilsey House, Broadway and 29th Street, New York, 1900 or 1901 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageBarmen Collection: The bar at Janers Pavilion Hotel, Red Bank, New Jersey, 1903 (silver gelatin print)

The bar at Janers Pavilion Hotel, Red Bank, New Jersey, 1903 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380723 The bar at Janers Pavilion Hotel, Red Bank, New Jersey, 1903 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x2.54 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageBarmen Collection: Suspension railway between Elberfeld and Barmen, Germany (chromolitho)

Suspension railway between Elberfeld and Barmen, Germany (chromolitho)
974479 Suspension railway between Elberfeld and Barmen, Germany (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suspension railway between Elberfeld and Barmen)

Background imageBarmen Collection: The new licensing act (colour litho)

The new licensing act (colour litho)
3096308 The new licensing act (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new licensing act. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBarmen Collection: Engraving depicting an overhead monorail system

Engraving depicting an overhead monorail system between Barmen and Elberfeld-Vohwinkel. This section of the line passes along the river Wupper. Dated 20th century

Background imageBarmen Collection: Welsh Guards

Welsh Guards
One of 34 photographs associated with the Welsh Guards, 1950-1969.Showing canteen; sign-writer; carpenters; drivers; machine gunners; firing mortars; sport; welder; mess waiters

Background imageBarmen Collection: Scene in a local pub, the Star Inn, somewhere in Cornwall

Scene in a local pub, the Star Inn, somewhere in Cornwall, just before opening time. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageBarmen Collection: Barman in a pub, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Barman in a pub, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969

Background imageBarmen Collection: Elberfeld Monorail

Elberfeld Monorail
The suspended overhead street railway at Elberfeld-Barmen, Germany. When this photograph was taken, experts were predicting that buses and trams would be suspended too! Date: 1930s

Background imageBarmen Collection: FOGOLINO, Marcello (1483-1553). Courtiers at Malpaga

FOGOLINO, Marcello (1483-1553). Courtiers at Malpaga Castle. 1st half 16th c. ITALY. Bergamo. Malpaga Castle. Servants bringing game dishes to table. Renaissance art. Fresco

Background imageBarmen Collection: Liqueur Galliano. Italian herbal liqueur created

Liqueur Galliano. Italian herbal liqueur created in 1896. Named after Giuseppe Galliano, hero of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. Advertising Poster of 1902. Contemporary Art. Engraving

Background imageBarmen Collection: Interior view of caf頎uevo. Madrid, s. XIX. Engraving

Interior view of caf頎uevo. Madrid, s. XIX. Engraving
Interior view of caf頎 uevo. Madrid, s.XIX. Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Museo de Historia

Background imageBarmen Collection: CHERET, Jules (1836-1932). Advertising of restaurant

CHERET, Jules (1836-1932). Advertising of restaurant Taverne Olympia in Paris. Printed in 1899. Poster (119 x 81 cm.). Contemporary Art. Litography

Background imageBarmen Collection: Henrys hotel bar interior. Paris

Henrys hotel bar interior. Paris
Henrys hotel bar interior. Rue Volney, Paris. Patrons posing for a picture. C. 1908

Background imageBarmen Collection: Mexicali - Baja, Lower California, Mexico - Owl Bar

Mexicali - Baja, Lower California, Mexico - Owl Bar
The interior of the Owl Bar at Mexicali - Baja, Lower California, Mexico. On the Mexico / US border. There is a rather distinct demarkation between the women and the men to the left

Background imageBarmen Collection: Schwebebahn Overhead Rly

Schwebebahn Overhead Rly
SCHWEBEBAHN Elevated suspended railway linking Barmen and Elberfeld

Background imageBarmen Collection: Trendy bar

Trendy bar, Velvets, Old Town, Riga, Latvia, Baltic States, Europe

Background imageBarmen Collection: Back view of a man in a straw hat sitting at a bar, with bar staff in the background

Back view of a man in a straw hat sitting at a bar, with bar staff in the background, Cafe Taberna, Habana Vieja, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America


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"Barmen: Masters of Mixology and Keepers of Stories" Step into the enchanting world of barmen, where every drink is a masterpiece and every customer's tale becomes a cherished memory. From the iconic Harry's New York bar in Paris to the sophisticated bar in the Adlon Hotel, Berlin, Germany, these skilled artisans have perfected their craft across continents. In Wellington Pub Staff, camaraderie flows as smoothly as the drinks they serve. The cocktail bar at Ciros Grill exudes elegance and charm, where patrons indulge in exquisite libations amidst an atmosphere of refined decadence. Transport yourself to another era at the banquet scene in the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House. Here, barmen become storytellers as they regale guests with tales from ancient civilizations while expertly crafting cocktails fit for pharaohs. Even amidst cautionary illustrations depicting alcohol's dangers, barmen stand tall as guardians of responsible consumption. Their knowledge ensures that each patron enjoys their night without compromising their well-being. Witness innovation unfold aboard The Mono-Rail through captivating black-and-white photographs capturing its past and future. Barmen adapt seamlessly to this changing landscape by concocting new creations that mirror progress itself. A Carom on the Chandelier transports us back to 1882 when pubs were vibrant hubs filled with laughter and merriment. Barmen orchestrated unforgettable moments under shimmering lights while serving up liquid delights that danced on taste buds. The Public Bar immortalized on canvas in 1883 showcases bustling establishments brimming with life. Behind polished counters stood barmen who effortlessly juggled orders while creating an ambiance that welcomed all walks of life. Discover history through vintage postcards like "Barmen - new monorail route" sent in 1913—a testament to how bars connect people beyond borders. These cultural exchanges shaped not only cities but also influenced mixology techniques shared among passionate bartenders worldwide.