Butlers Collection

LCC-LFB Warehouse fire, Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey
A major docklands fire at Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey, SE London. It happened during a particularly cold spell for March. The attack on the fire by a large number of firefighters

LCC-LFB Warehouse fire, Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey
A major docklands fire at Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey, SE London. It happened during a particularly cold spell for March. The attack on the fire by a large number of firefighters

1920s France La Vie Parisienne Magazine Cover

Mitchells and Butlers Brewery Malting Floor
The Malting Floor at the Mitchells and Butlers Cape Hill Brewery, Smethwick, West Midlands. Barley grain lies a foot deep on the floor for ten days, being constantly turned

Old Maid card - Butler. circa 1940s

School for Butlers
Trainee butlers take notes as their teacher points to a blackboard diagram, explaining the correct way to carve lamb

Butler and Tray
The butler brings a packet of cigarettes on a tray

Butler's Amber Ale

Butler's All Malt Stout

Presenting The Christmas Pudding, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731440 Presenting The Christmas Pudding, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presenting The Christmas Pudding)

Household Troops, or A Sketch of a Few of the Principal Trustworthy
2562198 Household Troops, or A Sketch of a Few of the Principal Trustworthy and Confidential Domestics of Worthy and Confiding Families, 1827 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Near Butlers Dene - Woldingham, Surrey. Date: 1923

Butler, c. 1827 (w / c on paper)
621508 Butler, c.1827 (w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 24.1x15.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

Hedges & Butlers Wine 1890
Series of views of alcohol being produced for Hedges & Butler s, to be sold in Regent Street, London. 1890

Mitchells & Butlers Cricket Club team, Birmingham, UK
Mitchells & Butlers Cricket Club team (brewery), Birmingham, UK, winners of the Birmingham & District League Season, 1911. Date: 1911

LCC-LFB Warehouse fire, Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey
A major docklands fire at Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey, SE London. It happened during a particularly cold spell for March. The attack on the fire by a large number of firefighters

Littimer, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465581 Littimer, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Butlers Pantry at Chatsworth House, 1827 (w / c on paper)
621509 Butlers Pantry at Chatsworth House, 1827 (w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Chatsworth House, North Derbyshire)

Advertisement for M&B Amber Beer Advertisement for M&B Amber Beer
Advertisement for M&B Amber Beer -- female model (Gillian Watt) holding up a glass. Date: 1959

Mitchells and Butlers Brewery
The busy loading yard at the Mitchells and Butlers Date: circa 1900s

BOOKS / BUTLER / HUDIBRAS
Frontispiece to Samuel Butlers satirical poem Hudibras published 1663-78. Date: first published 1663-78

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Ireland, County Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Close up view of Kilkenny Castle with Rose garden

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Ireland, County Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Castle with Rose garden and fountain

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Ireland, County Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Castle as seen from the east side

Ireland, County Tipperary, Cahir, Cahir Castle, View through portcullis gate

Ireland, County Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Castle with the Rose Garden in the foreground

LCC-LFB Warehouse fire, Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey, London LFB150
A major docklands fire at Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey, SE London, happened during a particularly cold spell for March. The attack on the fire by a large number of firefighters

Advertisement for M&B All Bright beer -- male model pouring beer from a bottle into a glass. 1959

What the Butler Saw - end of pier entertainment. 20th century

Advertisements from The Illustrated London News, 1896
A page of advertisements from The Illustrated London News, 18th January 1896. Products promoted include Halfords curry powder

Mitchells and Butlers Brewery fire engine
The volunteer fire brigade based at the Mitchells and Butlers Cape Hill Brewery, Smethwick, West Midlands Date: 1909

Mistress and Butler
The mistress of the house discusses the evenings arrangements with her butler

Female model (Gillian Watt) holding up a glass of beer
Advertisement for M&B Amber Beer -- female model (Gillian Watt) drinking from a glass. 1959

Advertisement for Mitchells & Butlers Export Beer, designed specially for the theatre trade. 1954

Vincent de Paul - Butlers
Saint Vincent de Paul (1581 - 1660) French priest and founder of the Congregation of the Mission (1625), also known as the Lazarists or Vincentians

Lady and Butler
A lady and her butler Date: 1884

The Maltings, Cape Hill, Staffordshire
The Maltings, Cape Hill, Smethwick, near Birmingham, Staffordshire, England. Mitchells & Butlers Brewery Date: 1910s

Dewars Whisky advertisement
Advertisement for Dewars whisky, featuring a smart footman in full livery and powdered wig carrying a decanter and glass on a tray. Date: 1927

Of folisshe cokes and buttelers and other offycers of howsholde that wast theyr maysters
XJF486465 Of folisshe cokes and buttelers and other offycers of howsholde that wast theyr maysters good without mesure, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Frank Hedges Butlers balloon Dolce Far Niente (45, 000cuft) ascending from Monmouth Gas Works on 16 April 1906 during an Easter House Party at the Hendre, Lord Llangattocks seat. Passengers were F

Alans Butlers de Havilland DH37 G-EBDO Sylvia
Alan S. Butlers de Havilland DH37, G-EBDO, Sylvia, was flown to fifth place by Major H. Hemming in the 1923 Kings Cup Race. Date: 1923

Mitchells and Butlers Brewery Mashing Room
A corner of the Mashing Room at the Mitchells and Butlers Cape Hill Brewery, Smethwick, West Midlands. The malt is drawn from the store-bins by a wonderful system of Archimedian screws...thence to

Mitchells and Butlers Brewery Bowling Green
The Bowling Green at the Mitchells and Butlers Cape Hill Brewery, Smethwick, West Midlands. The site had a number of sporting and leisure facilities for the brewery workers

William Waters Butler, who in 1909 was Vice-Chairman of Mitchells and Butlers Brewery. His father, the co-founder of the business, had died in 1907

Mitchells and Butlers Brewery Kiln
A malt-drying kiln at the Mitchells and Butlers Cape Hill Brewery, Smethwick, West Midlands Date: 1909

Henry Mitchell (1837 - 1914)
Henry Mitchell, Chairman of the Brewers, Mitchells and Butlers, based at the Cape Hill Brewery, Smethwick, West Midlands Date: 1909

Mitchells and Butlers Brewery
A view of the Mitchells and Butlers Cape Hill Brewery, at Smethwick, West Midlands. The brewery closed in September 2002 Date: 1909

Good Housekeeping front cover, January 1933
Front cover of Good Housekeeping magazine featuring a little girl carefully doing the washing up

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"Butlers: From Fires to Fine Ales, the True Essence of Service" In the heart of Bermondsey, history unfolds as we delve into the captivating world of butlers. The LCC-LFB Warehouse fire at Butlers Wharf stands as a testament to their unwavering dedication amidst adversity. From the ashes rose a symbol of elegance and refinement - an Old Maid card depicting a loyal butler, reminding us of their timeless presence in society. Nearby, at Mitchells and Butlers Brewery Malting Floor, these skilled professionals played an integral role in crafting exquisite brews. The School for Butlers became a sanctuary where aspiring individuals honed their skills under expert guidance. With precision and grace, they mastered every aspect of service - from attending to guests with a Butler and Tray to curating unforgettable experiences. Butlers' Amber Ale and All Malt Stout emerged as iconic beverages that embodied sophistication and taste. These libations were enjoyed by all who appreciated the artistry behind them. Amidst this journey through time, Monkey Brand Advertisements come alive like vivid vignettes showcasing how even household chores can be elevated by butler-like efficiency. Their meticulous attention to detail transformed mundane tasks into extraordinary moments. Through fires that tested their mettle or advertisements that celebrated their finesse, one thing remains constant - butlers epitomize unparalleled service with poise and professionalism, and are guardians of tradition while embracing modernity's demands. So let us raise our glasses high in tribute to these unsung heroes who have graced our lives with impeccable service throughout history – here's to the remarkable legacy left behind by butlers.