Hovis Collection

Lamplighter in Lombard St. Petworth, 1931
Photograph by George Garland The photo was taken in 1931 therefore this print does have some original marks from the glass plate negative

Shaftesbury / Gold Hill
Shaftesbury, Dorset: Gold Hill

Advert / Bread / Hovis 1895
Hovis Bread - advertised as a cure for indigestion, as supplied to the Royal Family!

Newark-On-Trent
The tall shaft of the old Market Cross, Lombard Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire, where you can have a tea or enjoy Hovis at the Beaumont Cafe or stay at the Robin Hood Hotel

Crowds besieged Petticoat lane to buy their Christmas presents and as usual developed into a milling throng. Every conceivable item was on sale including baked chestnuts, ice cream

Jamaica Road, North Bermondsey, London. Date: circa 1930s

Mabel Lucie Attwell - Just One Bite - Hovis Bread

A woman wearing a sandwich-board
5310305 A woman wearing a sandwich-board; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a woman wearing a sandwich-board advertising Hovis bread. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Shoot for Woman's Own - Father's Day
Shoot for Woman's Own Special Advertisement Feature - Father's Day - circa late 1950s Date: circa late 1950s

Advertisement for Hovis bread
5311753 Advertisement for Hovis bread; (add.info.: Advertisement for Hovis bread. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Advert for Faulkner diamond jewellery 1896
Advertisement for A Faulkner, Jeweller - jewellery from The Faulkner Diamond. Date: 1896

Bury Street (A4180), Ruislip, London (formerly Middlesex) old forge to be demolished and road widened. St Martins Church in the background Circa 1929

Advertisement for Hovis Bread and Biscuits. Illustration of loaves of bread cascading from a flour mill across the world. Captioned Drive the World, Cure for Indigestion

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, made famous by a Hovis advert some years ago. Date: 1940s

DDE-90182245
Evening at Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England Date: 12-09-2014

Daren, Bakers Shop (collage)
RAV66499 Daren, Bakers Shop (collage) by Ravilious, Tirzah (nee Garwood) (1908-51); Private Collection

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1039263 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Advert for Hovis bread, 1925 with emphasis on children Date: 1925

Scene outside Marylebone Station, London
Scene outside Marylebone Station (Great Central Railway), London, with a horse-drawn bus and pedestrians. circa 1900

Cheamside, Worcester Park, SW London (Surrey). circa 1910s

Church Street, Enfield, North London. Date: circa 1900s

Cutout advertisement, Hovis Bread
Cutout advertisement - Hovis, the best bread for growing children. Date: early 20th century

A busy scene at The Parade, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England. Date: 1950s

Advertisement, Hovis (engraving)
1100235 Advertisement, Hovis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Hovis)

Advertisement, Hovis (engraving)
1615111 Advertisement, Hovis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Hovis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 January 1898)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1107878 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1039076 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

The bottom of Kings Street, Huddersfield Circa June 1965

The Railway Arms, Station Road, West Drayton Circa 1936

Canal Bridge High Street, Yiewsley. 1936

The Greyhound Inn situated on the High Street at Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross Circa 1933

Marlowes street scene in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. 12th August 1949

Evening sunshine at Tealby, Lincolnshire, famous Lincolnshire beauty spot and popular haunt of British artists. 11th October 1945

Corfe Castle, The Square, Wareham, Dorset, rises behind a drystone wall. Corfe Castles location - sandwiched on a hill, in a gap between two other hill ranges made it almost impossible to attack

General street scene of Winchester City, with the Statue of King Alfred the Great in the background, Hampshire. January 1953

Castleton Garland Day or Garland King Day is held on 29 May (unless that date falls on a Sunday, when the custom is transferred to the Saturday)

A local brand of explosive, known as Fenny poppers, have been set off every November 11th since 1730 by the townspeople of Fenny Stratford, a lively village in Buckinghamshire

BAKERY WINDOW 1970S
The window of a bakery displaying loaves of bread and cakes Date: 1970s

Russell Harty, television presenter at home. He is holding a loaf of Hovis Bread Picture by Doreen Spooner Picture taken 6th June 1980

Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, south-east London, with The Bird in Hand public house and shops. Date: circa 1930s

Morgan Bros grocers shop, Maida Vale, London
Morgan Bros grocers shop, 176 Shirland Road, Maida Vale, London, with a woman standing in the doorway. circa 1916

Disused tram, Blackpool St Annes & Lytham Tramways
A disused tram of the Blackpool St Annes & Lytham Tramways, damaged and rusting in the open air. It still carries advertising for Hovis, Lifebuoy Soap, Hudsons Super Soap

Harry Conlin / G Cooke
HARRY CONLIN Music hall entertainer " In love"

Cole & Son, W. Road, Gurnard, Isle of Wight, 1931. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Cole & Son, W. Road, Gurnard, Isle of Wight, 1931

Street scene, St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall, with a pub and a shop. Date: circa 1980s

Hovis advertisement
Advertisement for Hovis bread with a young daughter embracing her mother who is holding a nourishing looking loaf. Date: 1922

Jersey - Beaumont, Jersey
Jersey - Beaumont - street scene with the local village store and some posing locals!

England / Romsey
The picturesque town of Romsey, Hampshire, England, gateway to the New Forest and also notable for its Norman Abbey

England / Shaftesbury
Looking down Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorsets highest town. On the right is the Abbey Wall and part of the Old Town Wall. King Canute died here on 12 November 1035

Kew Green Houses
Georgian and Victorian town houses in a corner of Kew Green, Middlesex

Hovis Advert 1923
Hovis - for Grandma too !

Northern Misty Morning
Morning mist over the village of Bost, Cumberland, England

Advert / Hovis Bread 1920
Hovis Bread - the Gateway of Health

Welsh Tearooms
Two lucky cyclists contemplate whether or not to enter some tea rooms, which also have Hovis bread, in the mountains of Snowdonia, near Lake Tal-y- Llyn, north Wales

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"Hovis: A Timeless Taste of Tradition and Nostalgia" Step back in time to the lamplighter era of 1931, where the aroma of freshly baked bread filled Lombard Street in Petworth. Hovis, a name synonymous with quality since its inception in 1895, captured hearts with their delectable loaves. In bustling Petticoat Lane, crowds flocked to secure their Christmas presents amidst the festive cheer. But it was not just gifts they sought; it was also the comforting taste bread that warmed their souls during the chilly winter days. From Newark-On-Trent to Shaftesbury's enchanting Gold Hill, Hovis became an integral part of England's culinary landscape. The picturesque streets echoed with laughter as families gathered around tables adorned with slices of this beloved bread. Advertisements for Hovis Bread and Biscuits dotted every corner, showcasing its irresistible allure. Artists like Mabel Lucie Attwell immortalized this iconic brand through charming illustrations depicting children taking "Just One Bite" of heavenly goodness. Jamaica Road in North Bermondsey witnessed locals eagerly indulging in Hovis' wholesome flavors. Meanwhile, Morgan Bros grocers shop in Maida Vale served as a haven for those seeking the perfect loaf to accompany their daily meals. Even a disused tram from Blackpool St Annes & Lytham Tramways found solace as it carried memories of passengers munching on soft slices while enjoying scenic views along the way. Hovis has stood the test of time by preserving its commitment to crafting exceptional bread that evokes nostalgia and tradition. With each bite, one is transported back to simpler times when life revolved around savoring simple pleasures like breaking fresh bread shared among loved ones.