Baker Collection

Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London
Living Room of 221B Baker Street, part of a Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London, reconstructed by Michael Weight. Details included are Holmess pipe and his violin. Date: 1951

Programme cover for Paris Qui Revue
Programme for Paris Qui Revue starring Josephine Baker at the Casino de Paris, Paris, 1930. Artwork by Zig Date: 1930

Forth Bridge Construct
The Forth Bridge during construction. Designed by Sir John Fowler (1817- 1898) and Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907) and constructed by Sir William Arrol (1839-1913)

Sherlock Holmes 1921
Sherlock Holmes is filmed by Stoll at Cricklewood; Baker Street is reconstructed for the purpose

Corner of Baker Street and Dorset Street, Marylebone, London
National Westminster Bank building on the corner of Baker Street and Dorset Street, Marylebone, London. Date: circa 1905

Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London
Living Room of 221B Baker Street, part of a Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London, reconstructed by Michael Weight. A dummy version of the man himself can be seen in the far window. Date: 1951

Marylebone Road and Baker Street, Marylebone, London
View of Marylebone Road and Baker Street, Marylebone, London. circa 1905

Bakers at their trade in the late Middle Ages
Bakers of York, showing their guild ordinances, England, 1590s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Josephine Baker (1906-1975) French singer in her dressing room at Alexandra Palace before taking part in a BBC cabaret show called Cafe Continental

Aerial view of Regents Park in London
Aerial view of Regents Park, Baker Street and Madame Tussauds waxwork museum in Marylebone Road, London c. 1910

1920s France La Vie Parisienne Magazine Plate

Range of bakery tools and ingredients
A range of bakery tools and ingredients, including a pair of scales, a bucket, a sieve, mixing paddles and a sack of flour

Mary Baker Eddy / Boston
MARY BAKER EDDY Founder of Christian Science: a picture of her from her early days at Boston

Holmes & Watson / In Lab
THE NAVAL TREATY Holmes busy with his chemistry apparatus at Baker St. watched by Dr. Watson

Baker doing Charleston
THE ORIGINAL CHARLESTON as danced by Josephine Baker at the Folies-Bergere, Paris

16C Scandinavian Baking
A baker and his wife in 16th century Scandinavia

Janet Baker, Bryan Drake and Peter Pears
Janet Baker, Peter Pears and Bryan Drake rehearsing Schumann in the Jubilee Hall, for the concert in Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall on 21 June 1963, entitled Pot Pourri

Matthew Dix & Shaun Parker (Baker) 2016 Sidecar 2 TT
Matthew Dix & Shaun Parker (Baker) at Quarter Bridge; 2016 Sidecar 2 TT

Holmes & Watson / Baker St
THE ADVENTURE OF THE SECOND STAIN Holmes & his dear Watson at Baker Street

Holmes & Watson / Baker St
A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA Holmes and Watson at Baker Street

Josephine Baker singing to British Factory Workers
Josephine Baker (1906-1975) singing to British Factory Workers for ENSA (The Entertainments National Service Association) in July 1951, her first visit to England since the end of WW2. Date: 1951

Gibbs Happy Families - Mrs Bun the Bakers wife. 20th century

Martin-Baker MB5 R2496
Martin-Baker MB5, R2496

Bakers Delivery Van 1, Malmesbury, Wilts (No livery)
Fred and Elsie Boulton; son and daughter of Richard Boulton stood by the bakery delivery van. Fred drove the delivery van and Elsie worked in the bakery

Advertisement for Charles Baker & Co.s Stores Ltd. - Gentlemen & Boys high-class clothing & outfitting - " Opened to keep pace with the Civil Service Stores" circa 1890s

HOUS2A-00141
French-Canadian woman baking bread in an outdoor oven, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a turn-of-the-century illustration

The Boganny Troupe, otherwise known as The Lunatic Bakers. The five members rest their chins on the rungs of a ladder and pull faces for the camera

Josephine Baker / 1927
JOSEPHINE BAKER Folies Bergere dancer

View of Upper Baker Street, Marylebone, London, with F H Cooper postcard publisher and Vandersluis butchers. Date: circa 1908

Mr and Mrs Gerard D Erlanger
Gerard D Erlanger, son of Baron Emile D Erlanger, and his wife, Edythe Baker, pictured in a modern and artistic pair photograph by society photographer, Madame Yevonde. 1929

The Old Bakery, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, England
The Old Bakery, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. Baker & Confectioner TRN Watchorne. Date: 1920s

The Beggars Opera, Aldeburgh Festival 1963
English Opera Group production of The Beggars Opera (John Gay, in Brittens realization) at the Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh, 20 June 1963. Act III, near end; at Newgate Gaol

Pioneer Woman Sculpture
English born sculptor Bryant Baker (1881 - 1970), putting the finishing touches to his famous sculpture Pioneer Woman now at Ponca City Museum, Oklahoma, U.S.A. Date: 1930

CJ13 3044 Craig McWilliam, Baker, Sunbeam 3 Litre Super Sports
Raising the dust on the chicane exit, Craig McWilliam, Baker, Sunbeam 3 Litre Super Sports, Rudge-Whitworth Cup, a two driver 39 minute race for sports cars of the type that competed in the Le Mans

Life Is Just One Damned Thing After Another (colour litho)
3093963 Life Is Just One Damned Thing After Another (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life Is Just One Damned Thing After Another)

Princess Caraboo by Fortunino Matania
Mary Baker (n饠 Willcocks) (1791-1864) a Devonshire cobblers daughter and noted impostor. Posing as the fictional Princess Caraboo

View of 18 Mortimer Street, London, with the offices of E Dubois & Co on the first floor, and Nickolls & Baker, Corn Merchant, below. A bus to Liverpool Street is passing by. Date: 1904

Heather Harper, Janet Baker, Peter Pears and Hervey Alan
Heather Harper (Left), Janet Baker, Peter Pears and Bryan Drake rehearsing Schumann in the Jubilee Hall, for the concert in Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall on 21 June 1963, entitled Pot Pourri

Bakerboy, Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Reggie Trott, Baker boy, R Boulton and Son Bakery, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England. Date: circa 1925

WWI - Mobile German Field Bakery - Western Front Date: circa 1916

Portions of fern. Chromolithograph from John Gilbert Baker and Sir William Jackson Hooker, Synopsis filicum, or a synopsis of all known ferns. Drawn from nature by Mr. Fitch, F.L.S. Date: 1868

Martin-Baker Mk1 ejection seat

Cowboys making bread at a camp in Montana. Photograph by L. A. Huffman, 1904
CHUCKWAGON, 1904. Cowboys making bread at a camp in Montana. Photograph by L.A. Huffman, 1904

Albert Baker and Co.s Toilet Salon. Hair salon
Albert Baker and Co.s Toilet Salon on 25 Oxford Street. An old fashioned hair salon

Susan sits alone on the fence, unhappy to think that Dunderpate is going to marry the tailors daughter or the pastrycooks daughter. Date: 1938

Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, Bakers Man... 20th century

The Rocky Twins in Europe, early 1930s outside the Royal Orfeum Theatre where they were appearing in a show with Josephine Baker early 1930s

Cadogan Square, London
Cadogan Square - the jewel in the crown of the Cadogan Estate, Chelsea, London. A baker delivers the morning bread from a tricycle with a large wicker basket attached

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"Baker: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of bakers, where history, art, and craftsmanship intertwine. From programme covers for Paris Qui Revue to living rooms adorned with freshly baked delights, this captivating profession has left its mark on various aspects of our lives. Immerse yourself in the Sherlock Holmes Exhibition in London's living room, where the iconic detective's adventures come to life. As you explore the Forth Bridge Construct over the Firth of Forth in Edinburgh, Scotland, marvel at the architectural masterpiece that stands as a testament to human ingenuity. Transport yourself back in time to the corner Street and Dorset Street in Marylebone, London - a place forever associated with Sherlock Holmes' thrilling escapades. Delve deeper into history as you uncover images from Sherlock Holmes 1921 and witness how this fictional character continues to captivate audiences. Stroll along Marylebone Road and Baker Street, soaking up the vibrant atmosphere that inspired countless bakers throughout generations. Discover their trade during late Middle Ages when their creations were not only sustenance but also works of art. Experience cinematic brilliance through "A Night to Remember, " a film poster that pays homage to those who have dedicated themselves to perfecting their craft. Celebrate influential figures like Josephine Baker whose talent transcended borders or Janet Baker alongside Bryan Drake and Peter Pears who enchanted audiences with their melodic voices. Finally, take an aerial view of Regents Park in London - a tranquil oasis amidst bustling city life where bakers find inspiration for their culinary masterpieces. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time and culture as we celebrate all things baker – a profession that nourishes both body and soul while leaving an indelible mark on our collective imagination.