Coke Collection

Piccadilly Circus by night, London. Date: 1960s

World War II themed Coca-Cola advertisement poster, 1941
COCA-COLA AD, 1941. World War II themed Coca-Cola advertisement poster, 1941

Coal arriving at Orgreave
Pickets and police look on as coal is brought into the British Steel coking plant at Orgreave, South Yorkshire during the Coal miners strike

SIR EDWARD COKE (1552-1634). English jurist. Stipple engraving by James Posselwhite after Cornelis Janssen van Ceulen

Two Gents in Bowler Hats
Two fine gentlemen in bowler hats

Carnaby Street Scene
CARNABY STREET Selecting postcards from a rack outside the " Lord Kitcheners" boutique

Coke / Posselwhite
EDWARD, LORD COKE. Jurist

1975 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 22: The leftovers from Team Hesketh's celebrations during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 22, 1975 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by David Phipps / Sutton Images)

Old King Coal, the universal provider (litho)
8676260 Old King Coal, the universal provider (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old King Coal, the universal provider. Coal, how it is formed and used)

South Metropolitan Gas Company's works, East Greenwich, London: Quenching coke
530384 South Metropolitan Gas Company's works, East Greenwich, London: Quenching coke. Wood engraving published Paris, 1891; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Plan and elevation of a blast furnace, showing the blowing engine, water blast regulator
5309366 Plan and elevation of a blast furnace, showing the blowing engine, water blast regulator, and the tuyeres supplying the blast to the furnace; (add.info)

Women taking over many men's jobs during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502778 Women taking over many men's jobs during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Women took over many men's jobs during World War One)

Coal Mining: Underground scene showing full baskets, 1860 (engraving)
538563 Coal Mining: Underground scene showing full baskets, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Coal Mining: Underground scene showing full baskets (corves)

Coal Mining : Bottom of pit shaft with train of wagons waiting to be hoisted to surface
538560 Coal Mining : Bottom of pit shaft with train of wagons waiting to be hoisted to surface.; (add.info.: Coal Mining : Bottom of pit shaft with train of wagons waiting to be hoisted to surface)

Coking plant, Tegel, Berlin (colour litho)
8663659 Coking plant, Tegel, Berlin (colour litho) by Gehrke, Fritz (1855-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coking plant, Tegel, Berlin, Germany)

Retort House, Great Central Gas Works, Bow Common, London. It was here that Croll introduced the burning of
530387 Retort House, Great Central Gas Works, Bow Common, London. It was here that Croll introduced the burning of incandescent coke as fuel immediately it had be taken from retorts. 10% saving

Coking plant in Upper Silesia (colour litho)
8663926 Coking plant in Upper Silesia (colour litho) by Dressel, August (b.1862) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coking plant in Upper Silesia)

Science. Energy. Machine for the distillation of the coal, invented by the scottish engineer William Murdoch (Murdock)
3434772 Science. Energy. Machine for the distillation of the coal, invented by the scottish engineer William Murdoch (Murdock)

Coke Chemical Complex - Electromechanical Shop, 1923. Creator: Unknown
Coke Chemical Complex - Electromechanical Shop, 1923. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921

Coke Chemical Complex - Electromechanical Shop, 1923. Creator: Unknown
Coke Chemical Complex - Electromechanical Shop, 1923. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921

Coke-Chemical Complex. Opening Ceremony, 1924. Creator: Unknown
Coke-Chemical Complex. Opening Ceremony, 1924. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921. It was organized by American workers

1957 British Grand Prix. Aintree, England. 18-20 July 1957. Stirling Moss (Vanwall), 1st position, with Tony Brooks (extreme right) who gave up his car for Moss to drive after his car retired

New Orleans Diner
Bethany Young

Femme Finds
Bethany Young

The London Gas Supply; Sketches showing Method of Manufacture; The Coke Ground, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The London Gas Supply; Sketches showing Method of Manufacture; The Coke Ground, with Gas Holders in the rear, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

The cooperative store at the Delta cooperative farm near Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The cooperative store at the Delta cooperative farm near Clarksdale, Mississippi

Roadside stand and filling station near Ennis, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Roadside stand and filling station near Ennis, Texas

Plantation overseer, Mississippi Delta, near Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Plantation overseer. Mississippi Delta, near Clarksdale, Mississippi

Plantation store, Mississippi Delta, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Plantation store. Mississippi Delta. ['Bellgrade Lumber Co - General Merchandise - Lake Charles Plantation']

Post office, Finlay, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Post office. Finlay, Texas

Company store in coal town, Consumers, near Price, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Company store in coal town. Consumers, near Price, Utah

During the cotton strike, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
During the cotton strike, the International Labor Defense distributes clothing and shoes to destitute families of striking cotton pickers. Kern County, California

Abandoned cafe in Carey, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Abandoned cafe in Carey, Texas. Carey is fast becoming a ghost town of the Texas plains

Northwestern Arkansas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Northwestern Arkansas. [Written on side of car: Horse Traininig & Braking [sic] by Whipple & Son']

Transportation in the South, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Transportation in the South. Alabama

Main street, Gibson, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Main street. Gibson, California

Main street, Gibson, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Main street. Gibson, California

You Left Me Thrown
Dikhotomy

Hardy Patent Pick Co. mining tools 1890s
Selection of solid steel mining hand tools made by Hardy Patent Pick Co, in Sheffield. Date: 1890s

Corrine Russell with the New Coke. 3rd May 1985

17 year old Jenny Powell from Ilford, Essex, from the Italia Conti school, trying the New Coke. 3rd May 1985

17 year old Jenny Powell from Ilford, Essex, from the Italia Conti school, trying the New Coke. 3rd May 1985

vintage mannequin of female fast food barhop server on roller skates at with coke on a tray at Stars & Stripes classic American car show

Lady Anne Coke, later Lady Glenconner, one of the Queens maids of honour at the 1953 Coronation. She was the eldest daughter of the Earl and Countess of Leicester and married Colin Tennant

Barrie Larvia (wine expert) with the New Coke. 3rd May 1985

Left to right, Susanne Mizzi, Toastmaser Ivor Spencer, Barrie Larvia (wine expert) and Corrine Russell with the New Coke. 3rd May 1985

British Airways Concorde stewardess Carol Bryant and Concorde captain John Cookdrink drink the new tasting Coca-Cola after their flight from New York to Heathrow. 4th May 1985

Pupils from the Italia Conti school trying the New Coke. 3rd May 1985

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"Coke: A Timeless Iconic Beverage and Beyond" Step back in time to the vibrant streets of Piccadilly Circus by night, London, during the swinging 1960s. The neon lights illuminate the bustling city as people enjoy their favorite fizzy drink – Coke. But Coke's history goes beyond its refreshing taste. During World War II, a themed Coca-Cola advertisement poster from 1941 captured the spirit of unity and resilience amidst challenging times. Delve even further into history, and you'll come across Sir Edward Coke (1552-1634), an influential English jurist whose legacy is immortalized in a stipple engraving by James Posselwhite after Cornelis Janssen van Ceulen. In this diverse world, two gents sporting bowler hats stand out against a Carnaby Street scene – an emblematic representation of British culture where Coke was undoubtedly enjoyed with style. The collaboration between Coke and Posselwhite brings together slothful relaxation and the effervescence of a soft drink - an unexpected yet intriguing combination that sparks curiosity. As we explore advertisements from yesteryears, we stumble upon captivating photographs showcasing the Gas Light & Coke Co Advertisement. These images transport us to another era when coal arrived at Orgreave to fuel industries that powered progress and has found its place among artists and performers throughout history. John Lawrence (J. L. ) Toole, renowned actor known for his versatile roles on stage, surely found solace in sipping on a refreshing bottle between acts. And let's not forget Sir Edward Coke himself – Lord Chief Justice who left an indelible mark on legal systems worldwide. His brilliance matched only by his appreciation for life's simple pleasures like enjoying a glass of ice-cold Coca-Cola. From iconic cityscapes to historical figures shaping our society, coke transcends boundaries and eras alike. It remains more than just a beverage.