Pats Collection

Llewellin Churn Works, Haverfordwest, South Wales
A group of employees, mostly women, of the Llewellin Churn Works at North Gate, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Princess Elizabeth meets a pony at the Richmond Horse Show
June 15th 1934 - Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022) meets a champion pony at the Richmond Horse Show (a class of entry she was apparently particularly interested in). Date: 1934

Vegtable Jurney
Noam Mymon

The Buttermaids Costume (engraving)
STC259821 The Buttermaids Costume (engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit de la Beuriere; ); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Technical Education for Dairymaids, a Cheese and Butter Making School (engraving)
1047907 Technical Education for Dairymaids, a Cheese and Butter Making School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Technical Education for Dairymaids)

Dish of String Beans Date: 1950

A fantasy buttermaker, wearing a costume made up of the tools of her trade, and with a table hanging round her waist. Date: circa 1700

Butter Market / USA
An inspector discovers under- weight butter pats in a Philadelphia market. Date: 1875

French Railway Station
An animated scene in a French railway station - passengers queue for tickets, a porter carries a heavy case, a mother tells her children not to get lost, a boy pats a dog... Date: circa 1885

Japanese - Geisha Girls - Studio Photograph
Japanese - Geisha Girl about to pat back a soft ball - Studio Photograph Date: circa 1906

USA, California, Los Angeles, Griffith Park, group of standing Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber), side view

A small boy choking on a plumb. Two girls try and help him, one patting him on the back, the other offering him some water. The caption reads: " the plum that took the wrong turning"

Buttery Factory - Canada
Canadian Butter Factory - producing butter for export to Britain. Date: circa 1930

Cow manure drying in the sun, India
Cow manure drying in the sun. Once dried this manure will be burnt as a fuel for cooking. Photographed in Haryana, India

Yellowstone Bear Attacks
In Yellowstone, a bear pats a woman in a car, but her friend gets angry, so the bear starts to drag her out of the car... until the park warden stops him

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"Pats: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the Llewellin Churn Works in Haverfordwest, South Wales, where the art of churning butter has been perfected for generations. Here, the Princess Elizabeth herself once met a pony at the Richmond Horse Show, showcasing her love for all things equine. Embark on a vegetable journey as we explore the vibrant colors and flavors of fresh produce. From a dish of string beans dating back to 1950 to an enchanting buttermaker's fantasy, our senses are awakened by nature's bounty. Immerse yourself in history as you witness The Buttermaids Costume engraving. This captivating image transports us to a time when dairymaids received technical education at Cheese and Butter Making Schools like never before seen. Travel across continents with us as we visit a bustling Butter Market in the USA and experience the charm of a French Railway Station. Delve into Japanese culture with Studio Photographs capturing Geisha Girls' elegance and grace. Nature surprises us yet again with Egghead Mottlegill fruiting bodies growing on cowpats on Derryguaig, Isle of Mull in Inner Hebrides. These unique fungi remind us of nature's ability to thrive even in unexpected places. Join us on this captivating journey through time and culture as we uncover the diverse significance behind "pats. " Whether it be artisanal craftsmanship or natural wonders found amidst cowpats, there is always more than meets the eye when it comes to these humble treasures.