Refreshments Collection

Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
The magnificent Tower Ballroom, at Blackpool : spectators in the balconies enjoy refreshments while the dance floor is crowded - all in formal evening dress

Firefighters on a tea break after fire St Katherines Dock
London firefighters (with cork helmets) and Auxiliary Fire Service firefighters (with tin hats and AFS badges on their tunics)

GWR Refreshment Department Platform Trolley, May 1937
A GWR Refreshment Department platform trolley at Paddington station in London, May 1937. A woman is viewing the refreshments available from the trolley

Quick Lunch and Snack Bar at Paddington Station, 1936
An interior view of Paddington station showing a busy snack bar, which probably opened soon after the modernisation of the station in the 1930s

Advert for Booths Gin, 1937, London Date: 1937

Advert for Grand Marnier liquer, 1938, Paris
Advert for Grand Marnier liquer, 1928, Paris Date: 1938

Colchester Railway Station - G. E. R. Express Train
Colchester Railway Station - G.E.R. Express Train Date: circa 1903

Black and White Milk Bar
A Black and White Milk Bar sporting a monochrome livery and purveying milkshakes and ice creams in various flavours including bootlegger and ovaltine

Barclays London Lager advertisement with tennis
Advertisement for Barclays London Lager, showing two refreshing looking glasses ready and waiting for some tennis players who can be seen on a grass court in the distance. Date: 1928

Persian musicians
Three seated Persian musicians, playing a hand drum, what looks like a daf and a kamanche. A tonbak, or goblet drum, lies discarded on the ground. Date: 1870s

The Old Oak Tree restaurant in Cobham, Surrey, England. c. 1910

First Class Refreshment Rooms at Swindon Station, c. 1890s
A view of the interior of the First Class Refreshment Rooms at Swindon Junction Station, c.1890s. Every passenger train that passed through Swindon until 1895 had to stop for at least 10 minutes to

Confectionary Kiosk, Paddington Station, 1937
This large kiosk was based in The Lawn and served confectionary, cigarettes and newspapers to passengers at Paddington station in 1930s

Confectionary Stand on Paddington Station, 1923
This confectionary stand was situated between Platforms 2 and 3 at Paddington Station. It allowed passengers to grab a quick snack or some tobacco products before boarding their trains

College Farm, Finchley, North London -- entrance to Express Dairy Co, Teas and Refreshments. Date: circa 1900s

Firefighters outside a canteen van, Battersea, London
Firefighters in traditional brass helmets enjoying some refreshments outside a canteen van in Battersea Park, London, watched by a boy on roller skates. Date: 1937

Tea break for firefighters, London, WW2
Tea break for a group of London firefighters, standing by an LCC canteen van. Date: 1940s

The Red Lion Hotel in Handcross, West Sussex, England. undated

Firefighters outside mobile kitchen, WW2
Firefighters enjoying a mug of tea outside a mobile kitchen presented to the National Fire Service by the Order of the Eastern Star, Manitoba, Canada, during the Second World War

Corner Shop, Snack Bar, Foyles Library, Walton, Essex
The Corner Shop at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, which sold tobacco, confectionery and all things for an enjoyable day on the beach

Painted sign outside of Havana bar advertising drinks and cocktails, Havana Viejo, Old Havana World Heritage Area, Cuba

Afternoon Tea (oil on canvas)
XPG443305 Afternoon Tea (oil on canvas) by Shakespeare, Percy (1906-43); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Cricket Match Between Nottingham and Leicester, c. 1829, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Cricket Match Between Nottingham and Leicester, c.1829, (1947). Teams from Nottingham and Leicester competing. In the foreground is a refreshment stall

Cartoon, 19th century coach at an inn
Cartoon showing a 19th century coach arriving at an inn for a Christmas meal. The plump woman getting out of the coach wonders whether there will be any plum pudding left for her

Firefighters outside mobile kitchen, WW2
Firefighters enjoying a mug of tea outside a mobile kitchen presented to the National Fire Service by the Order of the Eastern Star, Manitoba, Canada, during the Second World War

Three daytime outfits by Drecoll, Poiret and Jenny
Three women in the latest day wear. On the left, a black scoop neck dress with large red rose to the side, by Drecoll. In the middle, a white, red and black print dress and black coat

Boating party, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A boating party off Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. They have gone out to view an old wreck (visible just behind them), and are having a break for refreshments

LFB firefighters taking a tea break during their attendance at a fire. Date: circa 1950s

Still Life with Peaches and Pears Date: 1890

Party of people picnicking at Henley Regatta
A party of people picnicking at the Henley Royal Regatta, an annual rowing event held on the River Thames near the town of Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire. Date: July 1888

Backstage Covent Garden
Fashionable visitors in the salon at Covent Garden Theatre, London Date: 1820

Futuristic fast food stops on the Channel crossing
A futuristic scene showing fast food stops for aeroplane pilots on the Channel crossing

The Preston Guild Festival: meeting of the Royal North Lancashire Agricultural Society... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Preston Guild Festival: meeting of the Royal North Lancashire Agricultural Society on the Holmsfield, Penwortham, 1862

Gyros & Kabap plate, Monastiraki District, Athens, Greece, MR, PR

Man selling Sbiten drink, Russia
3785676 Man selling Sbiten drink, Russia; (add.info.: Street vendor selling Sbiten drink, Russia. Formerly popular warm drink made of honey, water, fruit juices and spices)

Bovril drinking film scene, In Which We Serve, WW2
Bovril drinking film scene, In Which We Serve (directed by Noel Coward and David Lean, 1942), showing soldiers rescued from Dunkirk on the bridge of a destroyer with mugs of hot Bovril rather heavily

Tea time at Waterloo Station, London. 3rd April 1957

The ham sandwiches without which no railway refreshment room had seemed complete were one of the first casualties of rationing in World War Two

Female Refreshment Attendant, c. 1918
A member of Refreshment Department staff is photographed manning the platform trolley at Paddington Station circa 1918. Photographs such as this

First Class Refreshment Room, Swindon Junction Station, c. 1910
A view of the serving counter packed full of cakes, biscuits and fruit. The first class rooms were ornate and plush. They were fitted out with marbled columns

Kiosk OFH01_01_02_042
Clock House, West Hill, East Putney, Wandsworth, Greater London. A man sitting beside a drinks kiosk in front of the Clock House stables

On-site catering JLP01_08_022423a
FAWLEY RESERVOIR, FAWLEY, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE. Workers employed on the construction of Fawley Reservoir queuing at a mobile canteen

Train journey JLP01_08_008834
A man and young girl seated in a train carriage with refreshments during an outing of Laings London office to Bournemouth, with the man reading a special coronation edition of Team Spirit

Turkish Cuisine, Fried Cheese with Noodles, Ciya Sofrasi Restaurant, Istanbul, Turkey

Ice cream seller, Cefalu, Sicily, Italy, Europe, MR

An outdoor cafe in Corte on the island of Corsica

Castle Street, Conway, with timbered houses and castle
Large notice on the corner of the main building advertises it as a Temperance House with refreshments in the Coffee Room Date: circa 1900

Soho, London - Street Scenes - Movie Poster for the Classic, Piccadilly, offering all-night shows - Tales of Terror, Theatre of Death and The Evil Eye. 1973

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"Indulging in Delights: A Journey through Refreshments" Tower Ballroom, Blackpool: Where the rhythm of dance meets the taste of refreshments, creating an unforgettable experience. Firefighters on a tea break after fire St Katherines Dock: Amidst chaos and bravery, a moment of respite with warm cups and camaraderie. Advert for Booths Gin, 1937: Sip into sophistication as this timeless gin advertisement takes you back to an era of refined refreshment. GWR Refreshment Department Platform Trolley, May 1937: All aboard. The rolling oasis that brought joy to weary travelers along the railway tracks. Quick Lunch and Snack Bar at Paddington Station, 1936: Fueling journeys with quick bites and satisfying sips - where convenience meets deliciousness. Advert for Grand Marnier liquer, 1938 Paris: Unleash your senses with a sip of elegance from this iconic liqueur ad set amidst the enchanting streets of Paris. Barclays London Lager advertisement with tennis: Raise your glass to victory. Celebrating sportsmanship with refreshing lagers that make every match memorable. Black and White Milk Bar: Step into nostalgia as you enter this monochrome haven where milkshakes flow freely and memories are made sweetly. Colchester Railway Station - G. E. R Express Train: Whistle-stop delights await at Colchester Railway Station's charming refreshment spot – fuel up before embarking on new adventures. Persian musicians playing their melodies while enjoying afternoon tea (oil on canvas): A harmonious blend of music and indulgence captured in art – where cultural richness intertwines with delectable treats over soothing tunes. The Old Oak Tree restaurant in Cobham, Surrey, England c. 1910 : Timeless charm awaits beneath the ancient oak, where delectable refreshments and warm hospitality create lasting memories.