Confectioner Collection

Boys outside a sweet shop, Balham, SW London
Four boys on the doorstep of a sweet shop in Balham, SW London, with bottled drinks. Date: circa 1961

Police Public Call Box, London
A police officer using a Police Public Call Box on a London street. The Metropolitan Police introduced police boxes throughout the London area between 1928 and 1937

Royal Wedding 1871 - wedding cake
A magnificent royal wedding cake for the wedding of Princess Louise to the Marquis of Lorne in 1871, made by Queen Victorias chief confectioner at Windsor Castle

The Old Bakery, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, England
The Old Bakery, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. Baker & Confectioner TRN Watchorne. Date: 1920s

A colourful artwork promoting A. J. Caley Limited
A colourful artwork promoting the confectioners A. J. Caley Limited, Norwich, England

Cartoon, January, Twelfth Night, Drawing Characters -- part of a series of Christmas and New Year cartoons. circa 1840s

Elgin Avenue, West London, looking towards Edgware Road. Date: circa 1910

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

Charles Spalding's diving bell, 1850
3359191 Charles Spalding's diving bell, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Charles Spalding's diving bell. Charles Spalding (1738-1783)

Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929
953836 Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

19th century confectioner with customers
673345 19th century confectioner with customers; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Confect ioner); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting Charles Spalding's diving bell
5309090 Engraving depicting Charles Spalding's diving bell; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Charles Spalding's diving bell)

London Street Arab, shoeless and in rags, looking longingly at the sweets in a confectioner's window
533905 London Street Arab, shoeless and in rags, looking longingly at the sweets in a confectioner's window. From Le Voleur Paris 1883

Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929
953837 Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

La treve des confiseurs; L'homme des tranchees, venu a Paris en permission de... 1916. Creator: J Simont
La treve des confiseurs; L'homme des tranchees, venu a Paris en permission de six jours, y a retrouve ses obligations d'homme du monde, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s
A view of the north side of Princes Street from the east, with men working on the front of the building situated between the Coinage Hall (on the left)

Cake Display, Cafe Central, Vienna, Austria, Central Europe

Computer Centre at Barker and Dobson Confectioner, Liverpool, Circa 1970

Antigua Casa Figueras, Rambla street, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Europe, Italy, Sicily, Erice, Small delicacies made up of almonds and pistachio filling with a marzipan cover at Maria Grammaticos Pasticceria del Convento confectionery shop

Southwell, England. Sweets are sold in this traditional shop

Henri Nestle, c. 1875 (b / w photo)
711589 Henri Nestle, c.1875 (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Nestle, born Heinrich Nestle (10 August 1814 - 7 July 1890)

Costume of the confectioner to the Sultans Palace
6339765 Costume of the confectioner to the Sultans Palace by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Costume of the confectioner to the Sultans Palace)

The Confectioner (colour litho)
5992564 The Confectioner (colour litho) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Confectioner)

Street urchins causing havoc in the crowd outside a confectioner
3478783 Street urchins causing havoc in the crowd outside a confectioners and pastry cooks shop on Twelfth Night, 1841 (engraving) by Cruikshank

Candied fruits (photo)
6018387 Candied fruits (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Candied fruits. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Fancy cake specialities (photo)
6018375 Fancy cake specialities (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy cake specialities)

Fancy centre piece (photo)
6018368 Fancy centre piece (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy centre piece)

Tonero tart, Nelson tart (photo)
6018360 Tonero tart, Nelson tart (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tonero tart, Nelson tart)

Roman tart, Othello tart (photo)
6018359 Roman tart, Othello tart (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman tart, Othello tart)

Great Washington tart, Gustave Adolph tart (photo)
6018358 Great Washington tart, Gustave Adolph tart (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Washington tart, Gustave Adolph tart)

Duchess cake (photo)
6018352 Duchess cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duchess cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Grillage cake (photo)
6018351 Grillage cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grillage cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Alexander tart, Whipped cream cake (photo)
6018350 Alexander tart, Whipped cream cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander tart, Whipped cream cake)

Cake with caramel decorations (photo)
6018344 Cake with caramel decorations (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cake with caramel decorations)

Butter cream cake (photo)
6018341 Butter cream cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butter cream cake)

Moulded Ices (photo)
5993334 Moulded Ices (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moulded Ices. Illustration for The Modern Baker Confectioner and Caterer and John Kirkland)

Artistic Designs for Cake Tops by E Gerber (photo)
5993332 Artistic Designs for Cake Tops by E Gerber (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artistic Designs for Cake Tops by E Gerber)

Specimens of Chocolate Painting (photo)
5993330 Specimens of Chocolate Painting (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimens of Chocolate Painting)

A Three-Tier Wedding Cake (photo)
5993329 A Three-Tier Wedding Cake (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Three-Tier Wedding Cake)

Paintings on Rice Paper for Childrens Birthday Cakes (photo)
5993327 Paintings on Rice Paper for Childrens Birthday Cakes (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paintings on Rice Paper for Childrens Birthday Cakes)

Types of Dessert Fancies (photo)
5993326 Types of Dessert Fancies (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of Dessert Fancies)

Cold Entremets (photo)
5993315 Cold Entremets (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cold Entremets. Illustration for The Modern Baker Confectioner and Caterer and John Kirkland)

A Restaurant Interior (photo)
5993407 A Restaurant Interior (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Restaurant Interior)

High Class Restaurant (photo)
5993406 High Class Restaurant (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Class Restaurant)

High Class Confectioners Tea Room (photo)
5993403 High Class Confectioners Tea Room (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Class Confectioners Tea Room)

Boars Heads (photo)
5993399 Boars Heads (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boars Heads. Illustration for The Modern Baker Confectioner and Caterer and John Kirkland)

A Restaurant Dining-Room (photo)
5993396 A Restaurant Dining-Room (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Restaurant Dining-Room)

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Step into the whimsical world of a confectioner, where sugary delights and sweet dreams come to life. In the heart of London, amidst the bustling streets and iconic landmarks, lies a magical Police Public Call Box that holds secrets only known to those with a craving for sweetness. Just outside a charming sweet shop in Balham, SW London, young boys gather eagerly, their eyes filled with anticipation as they choose from an array of delectable treats. Travel back in time to the grand Royal Wedding of 1871, where an extravagant wedding cake stole the show with its intricate design and mouthwatering flavors. Elgin Avenue in West London reveals The Old Bakery's hidden treasures - a haven for all things baked and deliciously fragrant. Immerse yourself in artistry as you explore a captivating cartoon from January's Twelfth Night celebration; each drawing character exuding charm and mischief. Admire the vintage paper bag design from c. 1890 that once held these delightful confections - an exquisite blend of elegance and practicality. Discover F E Rush newsagent on Aybrook Street in Marylebone, London - a place where locals find solace among newspapers while indulging their sweet tooth. Even during somber times, funeral furnishers' cards remind us that even sorrow can be softened by delicate confections. Venture further down Princes Street in Truro, Cornwall during the vibrant 1920s; here lies another confectionery paradise waiting to enchant passersby with its tantalizing display of cakes fit for royalty. Across borders into Vienna's Cafe Central in Austria stands an opulent cake display that transports visitors into pure bliss within Central Europe. Witness how technology has shaped this timeless craft at Barker and Dobson Confectioner's Computer Centre circa 1970; innovation blending seamlessly with tradition to create unforgettable sweets enjoyed by generations past and present.