Drinking Collection

A woman enjoys a cup of tea in the midst of the bomb damage at New Cross after air raids on London in World War Two June 1944

Huggins Beer advert
Bottle of Huggins Light Dinner Ale Beer, advert 1908 Date: 1908

Scenes inside the famous boot room at Anfield. Left to right are: Current Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, coach Ronnie Moran, former manager Bob Paisley and assistant Roy Evans. 12th December 1985

Gin Lane (Beer Street and Gin Lane 2), 1751. Artist: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Gin Lane (Beer Street and Gin Lane 2), 1751. From a private collection

The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). Creator: William Hogarth
The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). A man with a chain and padlock round his neck, carrying a " load of mischief" : a woman holding a glass of gin rides on his back

The Tea-Room, House of Commons, Westminster, London, 19th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume X, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
King Arthur welcomes the Green Knight into the Banqueting Hall and invites him to dismount and eat with the company. Everyone is amazed to see the unexpected visitor

Dog - Border Terrier - in pub with beer
ME-2380 Dog - Border Terrier - in pub with beer Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Queen Mother stands behind a pub bar drinking beer in July 1987

Musican Shane MacGowan of The Pogues. 14th October 1991

Steed and Mrs Peel have tea
in the episode Deaths Door Avengers Series 5

Dylan Thomas Drinking & Smoking
Welsh poet Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953) drinking a glass of beer and smoking while seated at a desk with stacks of his books of poetry, New York City, c. 1950. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Sex Pistols punk rock band seen here in the Langans Restaurant in London. Seated at the next table is actor Michael Caine who was a partner in the restaurant

Louis Wain - A Christmas catastrophe : please, sir, the rat entree has escaped and eaten the turkey, cats eating and drinking Date: circa 1906

Europe, Ireland, Dublin. Exterior of Brazen Head pub, established in 1198 AD. Credit as
Ireland, Dublin. Exterior of Brazen Head pub, established in 1198 AD. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont(RF)

The Peasants Wedding, 1568. Bruegel, Pieter, The Elder (1525-1569). Oil on oakwood, 114 x 164 cm

Googie Withers, Margaret Lockwood, and Sally Stewart, in Alfred Hitchcocks The Lady Vanishes (1938)
Googie Withers, Margaret Lockwood, and Sally Stewart

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

Suze Alcoholic Drinks, including Vermouth, Gin, Fruit Liqueur, Cherry brandy and (centre) an Aperitif made from fermented Gentian. Date: circa 1930s

Buffalo soldier drinking from his canteen on a desert march. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Queen Mother drinks a pint of beer in a pub in Stepney

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub, Fleet Street, London. Date: circa 1935

Fox Hunters toast a day on the hunt at their local
A group of riders and their hounds toast a day at the hunt outside a local pub. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Seagers Gin Advert
A red-headed woman in a fetching pink party dress gets into the party spirit by mixing some cocktails with Seagers Gin

Landlord and Bar Sign
Due to the number of customers trying to pay for drinks by cheque, the landlords sign in this London pub makes it clear that draughts, not overdrafts, are available behind the bar

Singing Auld Lang Syne
The song of many happy people and sentimental drunks upon New Years Eve, Auld Lang Syne, a traditional air with words by Robert Burns

Sunday in Gin Palace
Sunday afternoon in a London gin-palace

Booths Dry Gin advertisement at Gargoyle club
Advertisement for Booths Dry Gin showing George, the barman mixing some delicious cocktails. The Gargoyle Club on Meard Street was a regular haunt for many artists

Rejected by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson
The Pilsener Pump for tapping the enemys beer; another hilariously convoluted contraption to foil the enemy during World War I from William Heath Robinson

Gray wolf (Canis lupus) drinking in the fog, reflected in the water, in captivity, Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

1920S Pair in Bar
A louche couple sip cocktails in a fashionable bar; he dons a blue suit, she wears a coat with a fur neck and cuffs, but precious little else

Manchester City players and management staff celebrate with a few drinks and cigars at the Fletchers Arms, Denton following their victory over local; rivals Manchester United in their successful

Embassy World Professional Snooker Championship at The Crucible, Sheffield. Steve Davis and Alex Hurricane Higgins. 13th April 1981

Group of three Welsh women in traditional costume Date: circa 1890s

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

Antique Japanese Woodblock, woman serving tea
This Japanese art print is a portrait of the tea house waitress Naniwaya Okita in a beautiful kimono serving a cup of tea, 1790. The print bears the artists signature

Isolde, c1895, (1896). Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
Isolde, c1895, (1896). From The Studio Volume 6. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1896]

Dubonnet advertisement
Advertisement for Dubonnet with a red-haired lady grinning at a black cat. Date: c.1895

Advert for Cadburys cup chocolate
Hot Chololate instantly by simply shaking the soft flakes into a cup of boiling hot milk. 1930

The Toast by William Heath Robinson
A charming and detailed scene showing a large extended family, or possibly group of villagers drinking a toast around a large table groaning with delicious fruit pies, turkey, jelly, soup

Gravestone in the Graveyard of Winchester Cathedral
Gravestone of Thomas Thetcher, a Grenadier in the North Regiment of the Hampshire Militia who died of a violent fever contracted by drinking Small Beer when hot on 12th May 1764

Down to the Dregs, 1880 (c1902)
Down to the Dregs, 1880, (c1902). Artist, John Seymour Lucas. A man in 17th century dress drains a tankard of beer. From The Nations Pictures

Revelling with Harlots, plate III of A Rakes Progress, 1735. Tom Rakewell and a companion consorting with harlots in a tavern

Poster design, Anisetta Evangelisti, dessert liqueur. Depicting a monkey drinking from a bottle. Date: 1925

A Man Loaded with Mischief, or Matrimony, c. 1766 (colour etching)
XCF290992 A Man Loaded with Mischief, or Matrimony, c.1766 (colour etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: subtitled A Monkey, A Magpie and Wife)

Soused Mouse
27th February 1954: A mouse is tempted to climb a miniature ladder for a sip of sherry in a wine cellar at Jerez in Spain. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6734 - Sherry Comes From Spain - pub

Luncheon of the Boating Party. Oil on canvas by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1880-81
RENOIR: LUNCHEON, 1880-81. Luncheon of the Boating Party. Oil on canvas by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1880-81

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"From Tea to Beer: A Timeless Tradition of Drinking" Amidst the chaos and destruction of bomb damage in New Cross, a resilient woman finds solace in a simple cup of tea. In the midst of adversity, she embraces the comforting warmth that only a soothing drink can provide. Meanwhile, at a quaint pub, an unlikely companion joins the patrons for some merriment. A Border Terrier dog sits proudly by its owner's side as they enjoy their beer together. It seems even our furry friends appreciate the joys in good company. Across time and literature, it has been woven into tales that captivate our imagination. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight come alive through William McLaren's artistry, reminding us that even legendary knights partake in libations. In another realm altogether, Huggins Beer advertises its refreshing brews with enthusiasm. The allure of their beverage is evident as people gather around to share laughter and camaraderie over pints. Speaking of famous drinkers, Dylan Thomas epitomizes both indulgence and creativity with his love for drinking and smoking. His bohemian lifestyle serves as inspiration for those who seek liberation through artistic expression. Switching gears from smoky bars to elegant tea parties brings us to Steed and Mrs Peel enjoying a sophisticated afternoon tea. As they sip delicately from porcelain cups amidst espionage adventures, it becomes clear that they are be an act steeped in refinement too. Traveling further across Europe takes us to Dublin's Brazen Head pub - established back in 1198 AD. This ancient establishment stands as a testament to centuries-long traditions where locals gather under its historic roof for drinks filled with stories untold. In Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece "The Lady Vanishes, " Googie Withers, Margaret Lockwood, and Sally Stewart find themselves entangled in mystery while sipping on cocktails at an exotic location. Even amidst danger or intrigue; drinking provides a momentary escape from reality.