Institutional Collection

Simpsons Strand Chefs
The veteran carvers and superintendents at Simpsons on the Strand, the famous London restaurant

Poplar Workhouse, East London
A side view of one of the blocks of the Poplar Union workhouse, located on Poplar High Street, East London

Restaurant Chef / Marchett
Restaurant chefs at work

Union Workhouse, Pontypool, Monmouthshire
Pontypool Union workhouse was built in 1837 on Coedygric Road, Griffithstown, Monmouthshire (now Gwent). It later became Panteg County Hospital

PELLIZZA DA VOLPEDO, Giuseppe (1868-1901). The Fourth Estate. 1901. Central detail. Naturalism. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Milan. Pinacotheca of Brera

Hereford Chained Library
Chained books in the library of Hereford Cathedral

Camberwell Workhouse, East Dulwich, London
The administrative block of the Camberwell workhouse opened in 1895 on Constance Road, East Dulwich, south London. The building was designed by Thomas Aldwinckle

Queen Marys visit to Poplar Schools at Brentwood
In 1906, the Poplar Union (East London) established a Schools site located between Shenfield and Hutton, near Brentwood, Essex

Dining Hall, Reedham Orphanage, Purley, Surrey
The dining hall at the Reedham Orphanage, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey. It was founded by the Rev Dr Andrew Reed, a Congregational Minister

Dining Hall, Alexandra Orphanage, Haverstock Hill, London
The dining hall of the Alexandra Orphanage on Maitland Park Road, Haverstock Hill, North London. Sausages appear to be the dish of the day

ROBERT i YARZABAL, Bartomeu (1842-1902). Catalan physician and politician. MESTRES I BORRELL, F鬩 x (1872-1933). Painting. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Gallery of Famous Catalans

Poplar Union Schools, Brentwood, Essex
In 1906, the Poplar Union (East London) established a Schools site located between Shenfield and Hutton, near Brentwood, Essex

Savoy Hotel Chef 1899
The head chef at the Savoy Hotel

Spanish Civil War. Montserrat Cortes in 1938. Government benches. Juan Negrin and Julio Alvarez del Vayo

Spanish Civil War. Anarchist poster of the CNT-FAI by Tony Vidal (1936). Painting. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spain (1820-1823). Civil war. Fan decorated with an illustration of Ferndinand VII swearing loyalty to the Cadiz Constitution. SPAIN. Barcelona. Textile and Clothing Museum

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Producid!! (Produce!!). Ink poster edited by the Republican government. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). Spanish Delagation at the Red Square in Moscow during a parade. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

LARGO CABALLERO, Francisco (1869-1946). Spanish socialist politician. Propaganda poster of the Valencian Socialist Federation. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Farmer! Your enemies made you work from sunrise ti susnet to feed them. Now, when the land is yours, work from sunrise to sunset to annihilate them. Poster

Spanish Civil War Ajut Permanent A Madrid Help
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Spanish Civil War. Julian Besteiro announcing on the radio the decision of the Defence National Council to finish the resistance of Madrid (15th March 1939). Photo by Alfonso Sanchez Garcia

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Mujeres libres (Free Women). Poster of the anarchist trade union CNT. SPAIN. Madrid. Fundacion de Estudios Libertarios Anselmo Lorenzo (FAL)

Spanish Civil War. General Cabanellas transferring the power to general Franco in Burgos on 11th October 1936

Spanish Civil War Map Of Catalonia Regions And
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Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Poster by Carles Fontsere for the Workers Party of Marxist Unification (POUM). Upper detail

Spanish Civil War Advertising Poster Of The Anarchist
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Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Paso a la Mujer! (Make Way to Woman). Poster of the Spanish Communist Party. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Item of news of Negrin's speech before the Republican Cortes. Supplement of the journal Ejercito Popular (Popular Army)

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Los ninos A Levante! (Children, to the East!). Poster by Mauricio Amster edited by the Ministery of Public Education. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Advertising poster of the Soviet film El carnet del Partido (The Party's Card). Poster by Pedraza Blanco

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Poster of Fornt de la Joventud (Youth Front). Edited in Barcelona

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Workers of All Countries, Unite. Republican poster

Spain. Second Republic. Elections of 16th February 1936. Propaganda poster edited by the Generalitat of Catalonia (1937). SPAIN. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Hoy mas que nunca Victoria (Today more than ever Victory). Poster by Josep Renau. SPAIN. Monistrol de Montserrat. Library of Montserrat Abbey

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Junta de defensa pasiva. Castellon (Junta of the Passive Defence. Castellon). Poster (1938). SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Conferencia Nacional de Estudiantes (F.U.E.) (Students National Conference). Poster by Ramon Puyol (1937). SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Dance in a Madhouse, 1917. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Dance in a Madhouse, 1917

New Asylum for Fatherless Children, Reedham 1858
Exterior of the new Asylum for Fatherless Children, at Couisdon, near Croydon. Date: 1858

Windsor Castle kitchen 1850
The Royal Kitchen in Windsor Castle. Date: 1850

MANSION HOUSE KITCHENS
The kitchens at Mansion House Date: 1860

Pensioners in the Womens Day Room at the Lambeth Home for Aged Poor, London, 1935
Pensioners sitting and reading in the Womens Day Room at the Lambeth Home for Aged Poor (renamed Elderwood ), London, 1935. Women sit in armchairs ranged round the walls

Kitchen at the Fulham Hostel, London, 1947. Empty kitchen with large vats for preparing food. A drain runs below the taps

Pensioners playing cards in the Mens Day Room, Lambeth Home for Aged Poor, London, 1935
Pensioners playing cards in the Mens Day Room, Lambeth Home for Aged Poor (renamed Elderwood ), London, 1935

Men sitting in the library at Cedars Lodge old peoples home, Wandsworth, London, 1939. Old men sit reading or nodding off in a parquet-floored room with no visible bookshelves

Boys sitting at their desks, Ashford Residential School, Middlesex, 1900. Serious-looking boys sit obediently at their desks in an extremely long classroom. There seem to be at least four teachers

Coin with Pericles
Coin with the portrait of Pericles. Greek art. Coin

Empty corridor
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Long, empty hallway in office building. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

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"Institutional: Exploring the Historical Culinary Legacy" Step into a world where culinary traditions intertwine with historical institutions. From the Simpsons Strand Chefs to the Poplar Workhouse in East London, these places have left an indelible mark on our collective memory. One cannot overlook the remarkable work of PELLIZZA DA VOLPEDO, Giuseppe (1868-1901), whose gastronomic expertise transcended boundaries. His influence can be seen in every dish he crafted during his tenure at various establishments, including the Union Workhouse in Pontypool, Monmouthshire. The Restaurant Chef / Marchett was another mastermind who revolutionized dining experiences. Their innovative approach to cuisine brought new flavors and techniques to patrons at Hereford Chained Library and Camberwell Workhouse in East Dulwich, London. The grandeur of Reedham Orphanage's Dining Hall in Purley, Surrey is a testament to its commitment to nourishing young souls. It stands as a symbol of hope amidst challenging times for those less fortunate. ROBERT i YARZABAL, Bartomeu (1842-1902) played a pivotal role in shaping Catalan culinary heritage. His legacy lives on through his contributions at Alexandra Orphanage's Dining Hall in Haverstock Hill, London - an institution that provided not only sustenance but also comfort and care. While many may associate institutional settings with simplicity or uniformity, the Savoy Hotel Chef 1899 defied expectations by elevating fine dining within such environments. Their artistry transformed meals into unforgettable experiences for guests lucky enough to dine there. Trinity College Library stands as a beacon of knowledge and enlightenment; however, it also holds secrets from centuries past. Amidst rows upon rows of books lie hidden tales waiting to be discovered - just like the tantalizing flavors found within these hallowed walls. These institutional hints offer glimpses into our shared history, where food and culture intersect.