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"From Table Tennis to Etiquette: The Art of Serves" Step back in time to the Edwardian era

Background imageServes Collection: Playing Table Tennis - Edwardian - Etiquette

Playing Table Tennis - Edwardian - Etiquette
I am not sure whether it is my turn. (to write the postcard or to serve!!) A smart Gentleman makes a courteous enquiry to his glamorous young female table tennis companion. Date: circa 1904

Background imageServes Collection: Central Computer / Harwell

Central Computer / Harwell
The Central Computer at Harwell serves over 600 users and has 200 typewriter terminals distributed around the site. This view shows the IBM 360/75

Background imageServes Collection: Barmaid in Smoky Pub

Barmaid in Smoky Pub
A barmaid serves a customer in a smokey London pub. On the back wall is a fine selection of spirits while in the foreground, punters chat among themselves

Background imageServes Collection: Bailiff and Writ

Bailiff and Writ
TAPPING - a bailiff corners a young man in the street and serves a writ on him, perhaps a tailors bill he has forgotten to pay, perhaps something more serious

Background imageServes Collection: WW2 - Home Guard Goings On

WW2 - Home Guard Goings On
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's story book, Home Guard Goings On, written by Basil Boothroyd. The image portrays an older gentleman wielding a gun

Background imageServes Collection: WW2, Jackie Serving Tea

WW2, Jackie Serving Tea
This illustration shows Jackie, a fictional character from a WW2 story book, she serves for the Emergency Mobile Canteen Corps, offering tea to some servicemen

Background imageServes Collection: L Assiette de Noel - Marianne serves Christmas Dinner, 1905. (litho)

L Assiette de Noel - Marianne serves Christmas Dinner, 1905. (litho)
3666842 L Assiette de Noel - Marianne serves Christmas Dinner, 1905. (litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in L Assiette au Beurre - No)

Background imageServes Collection: The Frauenkirche church in Munich, Bavaria, Germany

The Frauenkirche church in Munich, Bavaria, Germany
19th century vintage photograph: The Frauenkirche is a church in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, that serves as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising and seat of its Archbishop

Background imageServes Collection: By Road and Rail (b / w photo)

By Road and Rail (b / w photo)
3092321 By Road and Rail (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: By Road and Rail)

Background imageServes Collection: 'How I serve society, and how society serves me'(engraving)

"How I serve society, and how society serves me"(engraving)
6008119 " How I serve society, and how society serves me" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " How I serve society)

Background imageServes Collection: Mossel Bay (b / w photo)

Mossel Bay (b / w photo)
3092413 Mossel Bay (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mossel Bay. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Background imageServes Collection: Sir Robert Collier (colour litho)

Sir Robert Collier (colour litho)
613125 Sir Robert Collier (colour litho) by Thompson, Alfred (1830-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Collier, Sir John Coleridge serves under him, 19 February 1870)

Background imageServes Collection: The Clock and Bells at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)

The Clock and Bells at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)
1107386 The Clock and Bells at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clock and Bells at the Royal Courts of Justice)

Background imageServes Collection: Couple Served by Waiter Date: 1948

Couple Served by Waiter Date: 1948

Background imageServes Collection: WAITRESS & JAPANESE MEN WAITRESS & JAPANESE MEN

WAITRESS & JAPANESE MEN WAITRESS & JAPANESE MEN
A waitress serves tea to a group of Japanese men Date: 1854

Background imageServes Collection: UNCLE SAM & ROOSEVELT UNCLE SAM & ROOSEVELT

UNCLE SAM & ROOSEVELT UNCLE SAM & ROOSEVELT
Uncle Sam serves up the promise of another four years of office to Theodore Roosevelt Date: 1906

Background imageServes Collection: Salvation Army officers serve Covent Garden Market workers

Salvation Army officers serve Covent Garden Market workers
United Kingdon General Strike, 1926 - Salvation Army officers serve Covent Garden Market workers with tea and biscuits, free of charge

Background imageServes Collection: Sporty French Tennis Girl prepares to serve

Sporty French Tennis Girl prepares to serve. One hopes that her choice of woollen top, tie and thick bonnet does not cause her to overheat by the second set...! Date: 1920

Background imageServes Collection: Darmadev?©- God of Virtue

Darmadev?©- God of Virtue
Darmadev?© - God of Virtue, The deity of virtue Darmad?© v?©, depicted as an ox, which also serves as a mount for Shiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 59 to p. 184 (vol)

Background imageServes Collection: DarmadevA God Virtue deity virtue DarmadA vA

DarmadevA God Virtue deity virtue DarmadA vA
Darmadeve - God of Virtue, The deity of virtue Darmadeve, depicted as an ox, which also serves as a mount for Shiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 59 to p. 184 (vol)

Background imageServes Collection: Lazio Roma Rome Monterotondo Cathedral Italy

Lazio Roma Rome Monterotondo Cathedral Italy
Lazio Roma Monterotondo Cathedral, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Architecture 17th century frescoes 17th century sculpture

Background imageServes Collection: Lazio Roma Rome Frascati S. Maria Vivario Italy

Lazio Roma Rome Frascati S. Maria Vivario Italy
Lazio Roma Frascati S. Maria in Vivario, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views, including facade, bell tower, fountain, and a fresco damaged

Background imageServes Collection: Histoire des Yncas Roys du Peru Le commentaire

Histoire des Yncas Roys du Peru Le commentaire
Histoire des Yncas: Roys du Peru, Le commentaire royal, ou, L histoire des Yncas, roys du Peru: contenant leur origine, depuis le premier Ynca Manco Capac, leur establissement, leur idolatrie

Background imageServes Collection: Greek art. Classical period. Grave stele. Relief. Funerary b

Greek art. Classical period. Grave stele. Relief. Funerary banquet scene. The man lying holding in his hand a Philae and a boy came from a crater serves

Background imageServes Collection: Diogenes with Lantern

Diogenes with Lantern
The Greek philosopher Diogenes, crouching beside the barrel which serves him as home, holds a lantern with which he searches Athens for an honest man... Date: 412-323 BC



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"From Table Tennis to Etiquette: The Art of Serves" Step back in time to the Edwardian era, where playing table tennis was not just a game but an opportunity to showcase one's impeccable manners and etiquette. Traveling further into history, we find ourselves at Central Computer in Harwell, witnessing the birth of technological advancement as it serves humanity with groundbreaking innovations. In a smoky pub, a barmaid gracefully serves pints of ale while creating an atmosphere that transports you to another era. Meanwhile, a bailiff delivers a writ with precision and authority, reminding us of the importance of serving justice even in challenging circumstances. During World War II, the Home Guard diligently served their country by protecting their communities from potential threats. Their dedication and bravery are etched forever in history. Amidst the chaos of war, Jackie emerges as a symbol of resilience and strength as she selflessly serves tea to soldiers on the front lines. Her small act brings comfort amidst turmoil. The state funeral procession for Arthur Wellesley takes place at St Paul's Cathedral in London. As his coffin is laid to rest, we witness how even death commands respect through ceremonial service. Greek art reveals its mastery during the Classical period through intricate grave stele reliefs that serve as tributes to departed loved ones—a testament to human creativity enduring beyond time itself. Diogenes illuminates our minds with his lantern as he searches for an honest man—his quest serving as a reminder for us all to seek truth and authenticity within ourselves and others. Marianne takes center stage in L'Assiette de Noel litho artwork from 1905. With grace and elegance, she serves Christmas dinner—a timeless representation of love shared through food during festive seasons. The Frauenkirche church stands tall in Munich—an architectural marvel that has served both religious purposes and historical significance throughout centuries—reminding us of faith's enduring power.