Saffron Collection

Saffron Walden / 1909
Saffron Walden, Essex: the town centre

Saffron Walden by Madge Howard
Saffron Walden in Essex, East Anglia, UK, showing a peaceful high street with half-timbered houses with pageting (decorated plaster work typical of the region) during the summer months

Saffron Walden by Madge Howard
Saffron Walden in Essex, East Anglia, UK, featuring a street of half-timbered houses with pageting (the decorative plaster work typical of the region) covered with snow on a peaceful starry evening

The Saffron-Gatherer Fresco from Minoan Royal Palace, Knossos, Crete. c15th century BC. At Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

Italians in Saffron Hill
A group of Italian men sit in the sun or lounge in doorways in a Saffron Hill street separated from the women and children outside a shop belonging to F Ciccone Date: 1930s

Blitz in London -- Saffron Hill, WW2
Blitz in London -- men at work in Saffron Hill, City of London, 26 October 1940. Date: 1940

Plants / Crocus Sativus
SAFFRON

Old Houses, Church Street, Saffron Walden, Essex - Hart and Son, Saffron Walden postcard

Approaching Saffron Walden, Essex Date: circa 1950

Spring Crocus Norfolk february

Crocus sativus, saffron
Plate 25 from Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 10 Flore Medicale Atlas 3 (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Crocus sativa, saffron
Plate 93 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Assortment of spices, which are used as flavourings for food

Common saffron crocus, Crocus sativa. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by L.W. from Edward Hamiltons Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852

Saffron crocus, Crocus sativa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Saffron-coloured ixia, Tritonia crocata.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration from William Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Lambeth, London, 1789

Plants / Crocus
on Left, Crocus Vernus (Dutch Crocus) on Right, Crocus Sativus (Saffron Crocus)

Saffron Crocus - source of saffron. (Stigmas used) Greece
ROG-10908 Saffron Crocus - source of saffron. (Stigmas used) Greece Crocus sativus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Decorative botanical print with hyacinth, muscari, iris, meadow saffron and wild tulip
5855540 Decorative botanical print with hyacinth, muscari, iris, meadow saffron and wild tulip; (add.info.: Five bulbous plants including purple hyacinth (Hyacinthus), blue grape hyacinth (Muscari)

Saffron or autumnal crocus, Crocus officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard
FLO4617188 Saffron or autumnal crocus, Crocus officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Clours and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Spring crocus, Crocus vernus (Croco fiorito). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration
FLO4674650 Spring crocus, Crocus vernus (Croco fiorito). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's Discorsi di

Saffron (colour litho)
3117028 Saffron (colour litho); (add.info.: Crocus sativus Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Saffron crocus, yellow and purple flowers, Crocus sativa
5856571 Saffron crocus, yellow and purple flowers, Crocus sativa; (add.info.: Saffron crocus, yellow and purple flowers, scarlet stigma, Crocus sativa)

Saffron, Crocus sativus. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert
FLO4985616 Saffron, Crocus sativus. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Portrait of a Tibetan Monk, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Tibetan Monk, 12th century. Wearing the robes of a Tibetan Buddhist monk, the individual depicted in this portrait was probably a teacher of the Kadampa order

Rama on Horseback (image 1 of 5), between 1750 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
Rama on Horseback (image 1 of 5), between 1750 and 1775

Saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Rao Ajit Singh of Bundi (reigned 1770-1773), between c1770 and c1773. Creator: Unknown
Rao Ajit Singh of Bundi (reigned 1770-1773), between c1770 and c1773

Edible mushroom and fungi varieties. Including truffle, sickener, weeping milkcap, saffron milkcap, golden chanterelle, elfin sadde, Caesars mushroom, coral mushroom and morel. Lithograph by J.H

Saffron crocuses (Crocus sativus), cultivated for saffron, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain, November

Old wooden hut in spring High Tatras Old wooden hut in spring High Tatras mountains in Kalatowki meadow, Zakopane, Poland. Crocus flowers on a foreground. Landscape photography

Crocus flowers on spring Ukrainian Carpathians mountains. Landscape photography Crocus flowers on spring Ukrainian Carpathians mountains. Landscape photography

Market Square and Corn Exchage, Saffron Walden, Essex Date: 1954

Autumn Snowflake and Meadow Saffrons, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
I Leucoium bulbosum Autumnale tenuifolium; II Colchicum vulgare plyanthos; III Colchicum bitlorum; IIII Colchicum vulgare album; V Colchicum vulgare purpura scente flore; Besler was an apothecary in

Anthers or stamens (yellow) of saffron in the Navelli plateau. Abruzzo Italy, Europe

Harvest of saffron in the Navelli plateau. Abruzzo, Italy, Europe

Paella, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic Ocean, Europe

South East Asia, Thailand, Ko Jam, monks on the beach

South East Asia, Thailand, Buddhist monk using a lap top and a mobile phone

Saffron Flowers
Angeles M. Pomata

Saffron Walden Hospital, Essex - postcard published W. Thompson, Saffron Walden, 1915 Date: 1915

North Chapel Saffron Walden Church Essex Postcard
North, Chapel, Saffron, Walden, Church, Essex, postcard, published, W, Thompson, 1915, , 13974473

Market Square, Saffron Walden, Essex - postcard published W. Thompson, Saffron Walden, 1914 Date: 1914

Lion Lodge Audley End Suffolk Postcard Published
Lion, Lodge, Audley, End, Suffolk, postcard, published, by, Guy, Saffron, Walden, 1915, , 13974466

Corn Exchange, Saffron Walden, Essex - Hart and Son postcard Saffron Walden

Bridge Street, Saffron Walden, Essex - postcard published W. Thompson, Saffron Walden, 1914 Date: 1914

Morning on Velika planina
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Saffron crocus, Crocus sativus
5856771 Saffron crocus, Crocus sativus by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Leaves, purple flowers and yellow antherae of the Saffron crocus, Crocus sativus)

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Saffron, a spice with a rich history and vibrant hue, has captivated cultures for centuries. Its origins can be traced back to Saffron Walden in 1909, where Madge Howard first introduced the town's name into literature. The enchanting town Walden continues to evoke images of beauty and charm. But saffron's story extends far beyond this quaint English town. In ancient times, the Minoans adorned their royal palace in Knossos, Crete with the mesmerizing Saffron-Gatherer Fresco during the 15th century BC. This artwork serves as a testament to saffron's enduring allure. Moving forward in time and place, Italians settled in London's Saffron Hill, bringing their love for saffron-infused cuisine to the bustling city streets. The tantalizing aroma of Italian dishes filled the air and left taste buds yearning for more. In nature's realm, spring crocus blooms across Norfolk every February, announcing the arrival season. These delicate flowers house Crocus sativus—the plant responsible for producing this precious spice that adds depth and flavor to culinary creations worldwide. Crocus sativa is not only cherished by chefs but also revered by herbalists who recognize its medicinal properties. From relieving stress to enhancing mood, it offers an array of health benefits that have been treasured throughout history. The image of Blitz-ravaged London brings forth memories of resilience amidst chaos—Saffron Hill stood strong even during World War II bombings. It symbolizes how something as small as a spice can bring comfort and hope during difficult times. Today, an assortment of spices fills our pantries; however, none quite compare to common saffron crocus—Crocus sativa—with its distinct aroma and unparalleled taste profile. This golden thread weaves itself through countless recipes around the globe, leaving a lasting impression on our palates.