Cook Collection

Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618
Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Spanish Baroque painter. The Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618. Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

COOK: HMS RESOLUTION. Commanded by Captain James Cook on his second and third voyages of discovery. Watercolor by Midshipman Henry Roberts, a member of the ships company

Banksia integrifolia, coastal banksia
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Chef Keith Floyd at The Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay April 1992

Poster - White Star Line liners RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic
Poster for the White Star Line luxury liners RMS Titanic (which tragically sank after striking an iceberg on her maiden voyage on April 15, 1912) and RMS Olympic. Date: circa 1912

Television Chefs "The Two Fat ladies"Jennifer Paterson
Television Chefs " The Two Fat ladies" Jennifer Paterson and Clarissa Dickson-Wright pictured on motorbike with side car in Edinburgh before the launch of their book. 14th March 1997

Vincent Price actor as television chef 1970

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Group photo, Claridges Hotel kitchen staff, Mayfair, London W1. Date: 1908

Galley, Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built. Between its first flight in 1928 and retirement in 1937

Joy of Perfect Cooking
The Joys of Perfect Cooking promises delicious food for the home. Woman, women, kitchen, advert advertising, advertisement

The kitchen of Delmonicos Restaurant, New York City. Photographed by Joseph Byron, 1902
DELMONICOs RESTAURANT. The kitchen of Delmonicos Restaurant, New York City. Photographed by Joseph Byron, 1902

Too Many Cooks -- photograph of four chefs (possibly French). circa late 19th century

Bolton Wanderers FC football team 1935. Back row: Goslin, Atkinson, Smith, Jones, Finney (Captain), Taylor. Front row: Taylor, Eastham, Milsom, Westwood, Cook. 1935

Gardenia taitensis, Tahitian gardenia
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Gardenia florida

Eucalyptus crebra, narrow leaved ironbark tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Two women at work in a Mexican kitchen. Painting by an unknown artist, c1850
MEXICO: KITCHEN, c1850. Two women at work in a Mexican kitchen. Painting by an unknown artist, c1850

Thomas Cook air travel
Poster from the 1950s for Thomas Cook holidays by air. Date: 1950s

The Nile is Egypt, Cooks Nile Steamers
Poster or handbill advertising Cooks Nile Steamers, the best way to explore Egypts ancient splendour and modern charm. Showing an ancient monument with hieroglyphics, with two men in Egyptian dress

Black Waiter with Thanksgiving Turkey
A jovial black waiter in America raises aloft the Thanksgiving Turkey on this Greetings card

Doner kebab cooking, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Poster advertising a Cooks Tours railway excursion
A poster advertising a Cooks Tours railway excursion, described as a charming excursion to the West of England, calling at Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth

Saint Bonaventure (San Bonaventura) (1217-1274) receiving the purple cardinalice A high
JLJ4600203 Saint Bonaventure (San Bonaventura) (1217-1274) receiving the purple cardinalice A high official of the Vatican brings the cardinals bar to the monk occupies the menagery activities in

Reform Clubs kitchens, Westminster, London, 1842. Artist: John Tarring
View of the Reform Clubs kitchens, Westminster, 1842; with a plan and key below. The principle kitchen is in the centre; staff are busy at work in the kitchen and there is an area for meat preparation

Cover for Brochure advertising Triplex Grates / Ranges
A cook proudly produces a loaf - another successful piece of cooking using her Triplex Garte / Range. Date: circa 1927

Suggragette Novel Outlawed Charlotte Despard. Outlawed A Novel on the Woman Suffrage Question, by Mrs. Despard (1844-1939) and Mabel Collins (Mrs. Keningale Cook)

Acacia nilotica, prickly acacia tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

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Woodsman dancing to a fiddle in a logging camp at night, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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

A Cooks Ticket will take you anywhere
A poster or handbill advertising the fact that a Cooks ticket will take you anywhere on the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway, or round the world

Tagine, typical Moroccan food and pot, Cafe Atlas, Imlil, High Atlas Mountains, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Greek woman baking bread in outdoors communal oven, Olymbos, Karpathos, Dodecanese islands, Greece, Mediterranean, Europe

Marie Antoine Careme French Cook

Madeira, Winter 1951-1952
Brochure front cover advertising Thomas Cooks travel service. Date: 1951-1952

Hemiscyllium ocellatum, epaulette shark
Ff. 56. Pencil sketch by Herman Dietrich Sporing made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Metrosideros excelsa, Christmas tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Wiesbaden - Kochbrunen Hot Spring
Wiesbaden, Germany - Kochbrunen ( Cook Well ) Hot Spring. This building is the Pump Room. Date: 1913

Cooks Excursionist
Brochure front cover for Cooks Excursionist and Home and Foreign Tourist Advertiser

MAYs COOKERY BOOK 1685
The Accomplished Cook, or the art and mystery of Cookery : a seventeenth century guide to success in the kitchen by Robert May

CONFEDERATE CAMP, 1861. Confederate troops from Mississippi practicing with the Bowie knife in camp. Wood engraving from a Northern American newspaper of 1861

The Nile -- Notes for Passengers on Cooks Steamers
A bust of Queen Nefertiti in profile, with a sketch of the River Nile in the background, on a Thomas Cook publication, Notes for Passengers on Cooks Steamers

Poster advertising Mount Cook, New Zealand. Three travellers enjoy the healthy mountain air

Design by Bruce Bairnsfather
Design by the famous World War I Bystander cartoonist, Bruce Bairnsfather for what looks like a club or restaurant menu or invitation

Messrs. Cook, Sons & Co.s Warehouse, London, 1854
Engraving showing Messrs. Cook, Sons and Companys warehouse, St. Pauls Churchyard, London, 1854

Bathing Belle Parade
Three disgruntled beauty queens look particularly annoyed at a sassy woman in a red bikini holds a placard boasting that she can cook too!

Alice / In the Kitchen
DUCHESS In the Duchesss kitchen

Captain Cook / M Smith
JAMES COOK Explorer

Summer Holidays in the British Isles
Cover illustration for Summer Holidays in the British Isles, with Cooks World Travel Service, showing an English seaside resort, with a sandy beach, sailing boats on the sea, a pier and a blue sky

Prestatyn Holiday Camp
Advertisement for the Prestatyn Holiday Camp in North Wales

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"Captivating Culinary Moments: From Chef Keith Floyd to Old Woman Cooking Eggs" Step into the world of cooking as we explore a diverse range of captivating moments that celebrate the art and joy of preparing delicious meals. Let's embark on this flavorful journey, starting with renowned chef Keith Floyd at The Maltsters Arms in Tuckenhay back in April 1992. With his expertise and passion, he mesmerized both diners and viewers alike, creating culinary masterpieces that delighted all senses. Traveling through time, we encounter Diego Velazquez's masterpiece "Old Woman Cooking Eggs" from 1618. This painting immortalizes the simplicity and beauty found in everyday cooking scenes, reminding us of the timeless connection between food and culture throughout history. As our exploration continues, we find ourselves aboard the majestic Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin in 1933. Amidst its galley, skilled cooks worked tirelessly to create delectable dishes for passengers soaring through the skies. Their dedication showcases how cooking transcends boundaries even amidst extraordinary circumstances. Nature also plays a vital role in our culinary adventures; behold the coastal banksia (Banksia integrifolia), an Australian native plant whose flowers bear striking resemblance to kitchen utensils. Its presence reminds us of nature's inspiration behind many innovative recipes. The joyous pursuit of perfect cooking is beautifully captured by "Joy of Perfect Cooking, " where every page unfolds new possibilities for aspiring chefs seeking perfection on their plates. This iconic book has become a trusted companion for countless home cooks around the world. Intriguingly designed brochures advertising Triplex Grates/Ranges entice us with promises of enhanced culinary experiences within our own kitchens – revolutionizing how we cook at home while embracing modernity without sacrificing tradition. Delmonicos Restaurant's bustling kitchen in New York City takes us back to 1902 when Joseph Byron skillfully photographed its vibrant atmosphere.