Food Collection (page 7)

Fruit-powered clock. In this experiment each apple is a voltaic cell. The apples have been connected to make a battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver)

Human digestive system, artwork. At top, food from the mouth forms a bolus that is swallowed down the oesophagus. At centre, the bolus is about to enter the stomach (arrow)

Ripe cashew nut. Image 2 of 2. Native to South America, the cashew (Anacardium occidentale) is now widely cultivated throughout the tropics

Five Wedgwood cameos
An early nineteenth century Wedgwood jasperware convex, rectangular cameo, white with dark blue wash and white reliefs of a classical female figure with an urn. Marked on back " WEDGWOOD"

Natives gathering food in Florida, 1500s
Florida Native Americans gathering crocodiles, fish, and other wild animals and plants, 1591. Hand-colored Debry engraving of a LeMoyne painting

Victorian era picnic
Families having a summer picnic, England, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sugar beet
Ad for Lanes Improved Imperial Sugar Beet, B.K. Bliss & Sons, New York, 1872. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Drying and salting fish in colonial Maine
First settlers of Maine drying and salting fish on the Atlantic shore. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Italian cooks preparing a meal, 1500s
Cooks preparing food in an Italian kitchen, 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Maple syrup on homemade pancakes
Pancakes and strawberries with homemade maple syrup for breakfast. Photograph

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

GAFR2A-00050
Zulu fishermen at work, Natal, South Africa. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mopane Emperor Moth - Caterpillars / “worms” gathered for food in Zimbabwe
PS-5969 Mopane Emperor MOTH - Caterpillars / worms gathered for food in Zimbabwe. Africa Gonimbrasia belina Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Potato - Red Thumb (Fingerling) variety Fam: Solanaceae Native to Western South America
KEL-1583 Potato - Fingerling - Red Thumb variety Native to Western South America Solanum tuberosum Fam: Solanaceae Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

First Class Refreshment Rooms at Swindon Station, c. 1890s
A view of the interior of the First Class Refreshment Rooms at Swindon Junction Station, c.1890s. Every passenger train that passed through Swindon until 1895 had to stop for at least 10 minutes to

Tangerine good luck symbols, Chinese New Year decoration, Macao, China, Asia

Compost / wormery - worms visible amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable and fruit peelings
MAB-391 Compost / wormery - worms visible amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable and fruit peelings and cardboard in top of black plastic recycled composting bin UK Mark Boulton Please

Star fruit - on tree
WAT-8979 CARAMBOLA tree showing fruit - Star fruit / Carambola / Coromandel Gooseberry Venezuela Averrhoa carambola The Carambola is also found in southeast Asia. M

Cocktails by the pool

Banana seller, Village of Masango, Cibitoke Province, Burundi, Africa

Parasol Fungi ME 180 Edible Lepiota procera © Johan De Meester / ARDEA LONDON
ME-180 Parasol FUNGI Edible Lepiota procera Found Summer - Autumn Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A Village Festival, Peasants Merrymaking Outside an Inn
Artist: Lingelbach, Johannes - Title: A Village Festival, Peasants Merrymaking Outside an Inn - Date: early 1650s - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 87.6 x 120.6

Sea Otter - Using tool cracking clam on rock. California, USA Mo82
TOM-788 Sea Otter - Using tool to crack clam on rock California, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Carrots
LA-1077 Carrots - tied in bunch, showing leaf tops Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fresh Uzbek bread, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Kumquats for sale on the market in Cours Saleya, Nice, Alpes Maritimes, Provence, French Riviera, France, Europe

One rotten apple amongst other green apples

Asparagus

A selection of bread loaves and bread slices

Refreshment Rooms, Paddington Station, c. 1923
This glamourous shot was taken around 1923 and shows the interior of the Refreshment Rooms, situated on Platform 1 at Paddington station in London

Confectionary Kiosk, Paddington Station, 1937
This large kiosk was based in The Lawn and served confectionary, cigarettes and newspapers to passengers at Paddington station in 1930s

The Last Supper
Antique illustration of The Last Supper Engraving

Tetbury primary school, Gloucestershire. 250 meals are served in the " dining room" and then the room is cleared so that the room can be used for classes. September 1962

American actor Patrick Swayze arrives for the grand opening of the Planet Hollywood restaurant in London 17th May 1993

Teenager mark Orton serving food at Kellys pie and mash shop in Roman Road, Bethnal Green 28th January 1985

Plate of traditional tonnarelli cacio e pepe served in a restaurant in Rome, Lazio, Italy

Germany, Berlin, Mitte, Charlies Beach Bar on Friedrichstrasse next to Checkpoint Charlie

Kitchen Scene, 1620s. Creator: Peter Wtewael
Kitchen Scene, 1620s. meat on a skewer. The grins of housemaid and errand boy indicate their enjoyment of one anothers company

The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64. Creator: Jan Steen
The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64

Oscar Peterson looking forward to dinner after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955
Oscar Peterson looking forward to dinner at Marcos Restaurant after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955

Euphorbia, Spurge, Caper Spurge, Wood Spurge, Capers, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Euphorbia, Spurge, Caper Spurge, Wood Spurge, Capers, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Parsnip, Coriander, Hartwort, Hemlock, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Parsnip, Coriander, Hartwort, Hemlock, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Alfred in the neatherds cottage, c878 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Alfred in the neatherds cottage, 1864. King Alfred the Great was King of Wessex from 871 to 899. Here, sitting in a cottage he is interrupted by the neatherds wife

Two Mashona tribeswomen pounding maize and millet, Zimbabwe, Africa, 1936. Artist: Wide World Photos
Two Mashona tribeswomen pounding maize and millet, Zimbabwe, Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

St. Alkmunds, Shrewsbury, 1801, (1938). Artist: John Varley I
St. Alkmund s, Shrewsbury, 1801, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Napoleon I crowns himself King of Italy in 1805, (c1900). French advertising for Liebigs extract of meat

Join the red forces to get a better life, 1921. Artist: Vladimir Mayakovsky
Join the red forces to get a better life, 1921

Minoan fresco showing a boy with fishes, 20th century
Minoan fresco from Thera showing a boy with fishes, 20th century

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"Exploring the Culinary World: From Ancient Mosaics to Modern Delights" Dive into history with a Roman seafood mosaic, showcasing the timeless allure of food. Witness the divine generosity of Hindu goddess Annapurna as she bestows nourishment upon her devotees at Lakshman temple. Join Chef Keith Floyd on his flavorful journey through The Maltsters Arms in Tuckenhay, April 1992. Step back in time at Dublin's Brazen Head pub, established in 1198 AD, and savor the taste of tradition. Indulge in Tsoureki (Tsourekia), a delectable Greek Easter bread that embodies the rich flavors of Greece and Europe. Marvel at honey bees diligently working on a honeycomb, reminding us of nature's sweet gift to our palates. Discover the artistry behind different cuts of beef and how they contribute to mouthwatering culinary experiences. Immerse yourself in Sicily's vibrant Vucciria Market, where tantalizing aromas and fresh produce create an unforgettable feast for all senses. Get into the festive spirit with Brussel Sprouts donning Christmas hats – a playful digital manipulation that adds joy to holiday meals. Uncover Brussels Sprouts' origins as you explore their development in Brussels, Belgium – a vegetable beloved worldwide today. Travel back to 1936 and grab a quick lunch or snack from Paddington Station's charming vintage Quick Lunch and Snack Bar. Food is not merely sustenance; it is an expression of culture, history, creativity, and community around the world.