Victuallers Collection

Licensed Victuallers Asylum
View of the The Licensed Victuallers National Asylum (now Caroline Gardens) in 1830, an extensive almshouse estate off Old Kent Road at Asylum Road, opened in 1827

British Orphan Asylum, Slough
A view of the British Orphan Asylum, Slough - then in Buckinghamshire. The building, formerly a hotel, was taken over in the 1920s by the Licensed Victuallers School. Date: circa 1908

British Orphan Asylum, Slough
Children in front of the British Orphan Asylum, Slough - then in Buckinghamshire. The building, formerly a hotel, was taken over in the 1920s by the Licensed Victuallers School. Date: Date unknown

Parade of the Victuallers, Philadelphia, 1821 (w / c on paper)
704527 Parade of the Victuallers, Philadelphia, 1821 (w/c on paper) by Krimmel, Johann Ludwig (John Lewis) (1787-1821); 36.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Parade of the Victuallers, 1821 (watercolour on paper)
1767458 Parade of the Victuallers, 1821 (watercolour on paper) by Krimmel, Johann Ludwig (John Lewis) (1787-1821); 36.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Parade of the Victuallers)

Licensed Victuallers Asylum, London 1880
Exterior of Licensed Victuallers Asylum. Date: 1880

Great Dinner tent at Highbury Barn 1842
The great dinner tent at Highbury Barn for the licenced Victuallers Grand Annual Festival. 1842

The new ladies wing of the licensed victuallers asylum (engraving)
604630 The new ladies wing of the licensed victuallers asylum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new ladies wing of the licensed victuallers asylum)

Advertisement for the licensed victuallers asylum (engraving)
604607 Advertisement for the licensed victuallers asylum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the licensed victuallers asylum, Asylum Road)

June, The unlicensed Victuallers Dinner (engraving)
5997825 June, The unlicensed Victuallers Dinner (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: June, The unlicensed Victuallers Dinner)

The complaint of the licensed victuallers, 1641 (engraving)
3629256 The complaint of the licensed victuallers, 1641 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The complaint of the licensed victuallers, 1641)

Notice published by London Licensed Victuallers, WW1
Prohibition of Treating (ie buying a drink for another person). Notice published by London Licensed Victuallers, 11 October 1915

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"Victuallers: Guardians of Hope and Hospitality throughout History" The Licensed Victuallers Asylum, established in the 19th century, provided a safe haven for orphans at the British Orphan Asylum in Slough. In 1821, Philadelphia witnessed a grand Parade of the Victuallers, showcasing their vibrant spirit through a watercolor painting on paper. London's Licensed Victuallers Asylum of 1880 stood as a testament to compassion and care for those in need within the hospitality industry. Highbury Barn's Great Dinner tent became an iconic symbol of camaraderie among victuallers during an extravagant feast held in 1842. The licensed victuallers asylum expanded its services with a new ladies wing, depicted beautifully in an engraving that captured progress and inclusivity. An advertisement promoting the licensed victuallers asylum highlighted their commitment to providing support and assistance to those facing hardships. June brought together unlicensed victualer diners who united under one roof, as depicted vividly through an engraving capturing their lively gathering. Through an ancient engraving from 1641 titled "The Complaint of the Licensed Victuallers, " we glimpse into historical challenges faced by this noble profession. During World War I, London's Licensed Victuallers published notices rallying support for their fellow comrades serving on the front lines - true heroes behind bars. In every era and across continents, these hints shed light on how victualing professionals have played vital roles not only as purveyors of food but also as pillars of community support and resilience.