Hostelry Collection (page 2)

Our Village in Victorian Times by H. L. Oakley
A series of silhouettes by H. L. Oakley depicting scenes of village life during the Victorian era. Cut outs include the squire, gamekeepers, farm workers, the blacksmith, the vicar

Wales, Flintshire, Overton. The half-timbered White Horse Inn, an old coaching inn

The Kitchen of The George
Kitchen of a busy hotel or public house showing the staff sitting around a large table for a tea break and spot of lunch. Date: 1932

Archaelogical Institute Annual Meeting at Rochester, 1863
A commerative page in the Illustrated London News, marking the Archaelogical Institute of Great Britain and Irelands annual meeting at Rochester, July 1863

The Spread Eagle Gracechurch Street (watercolour)
XJF437951 The Spread Eagle Gracechurch Street (watercolour) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info)

Inn Yard of the Talbot Inn, Southwark, 1810 (pencil on paper)
XJF437952 Inn Yard of the Talbot Inn, Southwark, 1810 (pencil on paper) by Shepherd, George Sidney (1784-1862); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Zulu War Wayside Hostelry, Engraving 1879

Physicians College, Warwick Lane, 1830 (engraving)
XJF3038376 Physicians College, Warwick Lane, 1830 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Inn at city gate, 1653 (etching)
XOS3038287 Inn at city gate, 1653 (etching) by Velde, Adriaen van de (1636-72); 12.3x12.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Hotels and Guest Houses, illustration from Voyage pittoresque en Russie
XIR284162 Hotels and Guest Houses, illustration from Voyage pittoresque en Russie, 1839 (engraving) by Durand, Andre (1807-67); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Boars Head Inn, King Street, Westminster, 1858 (w / c on paper)
XCF267487 The Boars Head Inn, King Street, Westminster, 1858 (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; English, out of copyright

The Bell Inn, Aldersgate Street, 1851 (w / c on paper)
XCF267478 The Bell Inn, Aldersgate Street, 1851 (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; English, out of copyright

Battle at an inn (touch), Gillis van Scheyndel (I), Johannes Pietersz. Berendrecht, 1618 - 1645

Country road at a ruin and an inn, Gillis van Scheyndel (I), 1605 - 1653

Man at the door of an inn, Marie Lambertine Coclers, 1776 - 1815

Man at the door of an inn, Marie Lambertine Coclers, 1776-1815

Meal at an inn, Elisabeth Barbara Schmetterling, 1814 - 1882

Traveler with horse for an inn, Lambertus Antonius Claessens, 1800

Violin Player, Hearing, print maker: Cornelis Visscher II, Adriaen Brouwer, 1720 - 1772

Italian landscape with an inn, Willem van Nieulandt (II), H. Bonnart, Lodewijk XIV (koning van Frankrijk), 1594 - 1635

Inn and windmill, S. Le Masurier, Jan Brueghel (II), 1720 - 1820

Landscape with a tavern and a river, Simon Klapmuts, 1774

Monk preaching from a pulpit in front of an inn, Jan Luyken, 1696

Tavern in a landscape, Jan van de Velde (II), 1616

Three figures conversing at an inn, Jan van de Velde (II), 1639 - 1641

Two falconers in a tower used as an inn, print maker: Jan van de Velde II, 1639 - 1641

Figures under a tent at a tavern, Jan van de Velde (II), 1639 - 1641

The Puritan Governor Interrupting the Christmas Sports, engraved by J. Bernstrom
BAL108906 The Puritan Governor Interrupting the Christmas Sports, engraved by J. Bernstrom, illustration from Christmas by George William Curtis, pub

Belle Meuniere
1900: Hostelry of the Fair Miller, a restaurant building in Art Nouveau style by the River Seine, at the Paris Exposition of 1900. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

The road entrance to the Crown Hotel in Grove Park. 1936 Georges bungalow

The exterior of the White Hart Hotel, Brasted, Kent where the pilots from RAF Biggin Hill came to relax and drink during World War II

The George & Dragon pub, Houghton - May 1939
View of the front of the pub from the road. Brick and beam construction with cat slide roof to one side. Charles II reputedly took ale there on his way to the coast after the Battle of Worcester in

The Noahs Ark Public House, West Sussex George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No: Garland N12357

The Zulu War Wayside Hostelry, Engraving 1879

An old inn yard at Newark by Percy Home
An old inn yard at Newark, famous for its ancient hostelries, one of which dates back to the tiime of King Edward III and another to that of Henry IV. Date: 1939

Happy Motor Boat Cruiser
A happy man on a motor cruiser in the lock at Stoke Bruerne, Grand Union Canal, Northamptonshire, England, with its old thatched Boat Inn, a famous hostelry. Date: early 1960s

The Anchor Inn, Bankside, Southwark, south London. An ancient hostelry, built just after the Great Fire of London (1666), upon a much older site Date: 17th century

Paris Hostelry C16
Drinking and gambling inside a Paris hostelry. Date: 16th century

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"Exploring the Rich History of Hostelries: From Coaching Inns to Beachside Retreats" Step back in time to 1902, where the charming Spread Eagle in Midhurst stood as a testament to the allure of hostelry. This historic establishment welcomed weary travelers and locals alike, offering respite and warm hospitality. In 1854, an important decision was made to close public houses and beer shops on the Lord's Day, ensuring that working-class individuals had a day of rest. This act recognized the significance of hostels as gathering places for communities, providing solace after long days of labor. A bird's eye view from 1719 reveals Tunbridge Wells' chief coaching inn and hostelry. Its prominent white facade beckoned travelers from afar, promising comfort and sustenance during their journeys through Kent's picturesque landscapes. Coventry boasted The Pilgrims Rest Inn—an inviting haven for pilgrims seeking refuge along their spiritual quests. Here, weary souls found shelter amidst Coventry's bustling streets while forging connections with fellow travelers. Venturing beyond English shores brings us to Morocco's Fedala (Mohammedia), where a beachfront hostelry offered idyllic views alongside warm Moroccan hospitality. Imagine basking in the sun-drenched shores while indulging in delectable local cuisine—a true paradise for wanderers. Artistic depictions further illuminate the essence of these establishments throughout history. Princes Day captures scenes from 1660-79—nobles reveling within opulent hostelries adorned with lavish decor and sumptuous feasts fit for royalty. Merry Company on a Terrace transports us to c. 1673-5—a lively scene filled with laughter and merriment at an inn terrace. These convivial gatherings showcased how hostelries fostered camaraderie among diverse groups who sought solace under one roof. Peasants Dancing at an Inn paints a vivid picture of c. 1646-8, where rustic charm and lively music filled the air.