Leek Collection

Vegetables, Fruit and Berries of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Vegetables, Fruit and Berries of the Garden: Plate 50

Staffordshire County Asylum, Cheddleton, near Leek
The Staffordshire County Lunatic Asylum was established in 1898 on Cheadle Road, Cheddleton, near Leek. It was later known as Staffordshire Mental Hospital, then St Edwards Mental Hospital

Variegated Spanish iris (iris bulbosa mixta), wild leek (moly latifolium) and another variegated Spanish iris
LEEK AND IRISES, 1613. Variegated Spanish iris (iris bulbosa mixta), wild leek (moly latifolium) and another variegated Spanish iris (iris bulbosa varrigata)

Leek Show winners
Two prize winners at a Leek Show displaying their impressive vegetables alongside a couple of equally impressive mantel clocks, presumably their prizes

Rudyard Hotel, near Leek, Staffordshire in April 1908. A group pose outsde the front door of the Hotel in a view which is virtually identical even today. Date: 1908

Illustration of English rose, Welsh leek, daffodil, Scottish thistle and Irish shamrock or clover

County Map of Staffordshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Scallion
LA-1046 Leeks Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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Presenting leeks to the Welsh Guards, St David's Day (colour photo)
8668611 Presenting leeks to the Welsh Guards, St David's Day (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presenting leeks to the Welsh Guards)

Common houseleek, Sempervivum tectorum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa
FLO4617722 Common houseleek, Sempervivum tectorum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Clours and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Ramsoms, Allium ursinum
5856141 Ramsoms, Allium ursinum; (add.info.: Ramsoms, Allium ursinum. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

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Aleksandrova Karina

The Poultryman, 1827. Creator: Ignace Brice
The Poultryman, 1827

Cook's Herbs, 1823. Creator: Johannes Ludvig Camradt
Cook's Herbs, 1823

Still life with turkey, 1921. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Still life with turkey, 1921

Comedian Max Boyce carrying a giant leek in Edinburgh, during his tour of Scotland circa 1978 © mirrorpix

The watchman of spring
Thierry Dufour

Still life winter vegetables
Monique van Velzen

Leek
Caner Başer

Leek early 1900's

Leek Derby Street early 1900s

Derby Street, Leek early 1900's

Leek Cattle Market early 1900's

Bath Street, Leek early 1900's

Leek Bath Street Cawdrey Buildings early 1900s

1840s Victorian Map of Staffordshire

Stationery, M Garding & Sons, Market Place, Leek - plumbers, glaziers, gasfitters, decorative painters, electric light and bell fitters. Date: 1913

Vegetables, Plantes potageres
5324552 Vegetables, Plantes potageres by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Vegetables, Plantes potageres)

Still life vegetable
Monique van Velzen

The Leek (colour litho)
2638627 The Leek (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

Presentation of Offerings, from a Set of Initiation Cards (Tsakali), 14th / 15th century
Presentation of Offerings, from a Set of Initiation Cards (Tsakali), 14th/15th century

Chives Flower
Fangping Zhou

Still Life with Eggs and a Leg of Mutton, 1780 / 90. Creator: Unknown
Still Life with Eggs and a Leg of Mutton, 1780/90

Leeks, a Casserole, a Copper Pot with a Cover, a Slice of Fish, an Onion and Two Eggs
659387 Leeks, a Casserole, a Copper Pot with a Cover, a Slice of Fish, an Onion and Two Eggs, with a Pestle and Mortar, on a Ledge, 1734 (oil on canvas) by Chardin

Ashcombe Park
LLM457790 Ashcombe Park by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashcombe Park. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Blue leek, Allium caeruleum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854

Wild garlic, Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon, and sand leek, Allium scorodoprasum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Vegetables, Plantes potageres. Tarragon, Artemisia dracunculus, salad burnet, Poterium sanguisorba, leek, Allium porrum, garden sorrel, Rumex acetosa, and spinach leaf, Spinacia oleracea

Round-headed leek or ball-head onion, Allium sphaerocephalum. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Round-headed leek or purple-flowered garlic, Allium rotundum. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Sand leek or rocambole, Allium scorodoprasum. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Wild leek, Allium ampeloprasum (Allium porrum). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Victory onion or Alpine leek, Allium victorialis. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Common houseleek, Sempervivum tectorum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Nodding onion, Allium cernuum
Nodding onion, ladys leek or bowed-umbelled garlic, Allium cernuum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical

Leeks (oil on canvas)
3744106 Leeks (oil on canvas) by Gogin, Charles (1844-1931); 38.7x63.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English, out of copyright

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"Discover the Versatile and Vibrant World of Leeks" Leeks, a member of the onion family, are not just your ordinary vegetable. With their long cylindrical shape and vibrant green leaves, they add both flavor and visual appeal to any dish. In fact, leeks have been celebrated throughout history for their culinary and cultural significance. Dating back to 1613, an engraving in Basilius Beslers Florilegium showcases the beauty of variegated Spanish iris bulbs alongside wild leek plants. This illustration from Nuremberg captures the delicate balance between nature's wonders. Located near Leek in Staffordshire County Asylum is the Rudyard Hotel, where visitors can indulge in delicious meals featuring locally sourced ingredients such as leeks. The rich flavors of this vegetable perfectly complement other garden delights like fruits and berries. Speaking of gardens, Victorian botanical illustrations depict leeks as one of many vegetables that were cherished during that era. These intricate drawings highlight their importance within horticulture. The annual Leek Show brings together enthusiasts who compete for recognition as winners with their prized specimens. It's a testament to how deeply rooted this vegetable is within local communities. Symbolically representing different nations are the English rose, Welsh leek, daffodil (a close relative), Scottish thistle, and Irish shamrock or clover. Each holds its own unique meaning but collectively emphasizes unity amidst diversity - much like how leeks bring various flavors together in harmony on our plates. Sometimes mistaken for scallions due to their similar appearance when sliced thinly; however, it's important to note that these two belong to different plant species altogether. While scallions offer a milder taste profile compared to leeks' distinct onion-like flavor; both have their place in culinary creations. Beyond gastronomy lies another passion shared by many: football. Stoke City faced off against Aston Villa on February 23rd - an event that brought fans together, including those from Leek.