Inn Collection (page 91)

THE ROMPING DONKEY
The inn sign of the Romping Donkey public house, Hassal Green, Cheshire, England. Date: 1960s

THE JOLLY TAR
The inn sign of the Jolly Tar public house at Barbridge, Cheshire, England. Date: 1960s

The Ship Tavern, Little Turnstile, Lincolns Inn, London, used as a shelter for priests during the persection and prohibition of the Roman Catholic religion. Date: established 1549

Leather Bottle, Cobham
The Leather Bottle pub, in the pretty village of Cobham, near Rochester, Kent, England. immortalised by Charles Dickens in Pickwick Papers. Date: 1930s

THE ALFRISTON LION
Cyclists admire a grotesque figure outside the Star Inn. at Alfriston, Sussex, England. Known as the Alfriston Lion, it was once the figurehead of a Dutch warship. Date: August 1940

Cafe Anglais on The Strand, London
Cafe Anglais, where you can meet, dine and dance to Alan Carr till midnight. The Lyceum on The Strand also offers old time dancing every Monday

Dr Syntax mistakes a private house for an inn
To the amusement of the residents, Dr Syntax mistakes the hospitality of the private house for a common inn. Date: 1813

Dr Syntax in a country inn
A lady, caught in a moment of passion with a young man, accidently pours water onto Dr Syntax, who is concentrating on copying the wit of the window. Date: 1813

An amused Dy Syntax
Watching from the window of a public inn, Dr Syntax is amused by a man (Pat) in the pond

The Longest Bar in the World - Tijuana, Mexico
The Longest Bar in the World - Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. 241 feet along Date: 1910s

Ned Kelly- Ann Joness The Glenrowan Inn
The hotel in Glenrowan after the siege. Ned Kelly and his gang attempted to derail a train carrying a number of police officers

Canada - Agathe des Moins
Province of Quebec, Canada - The Laurentide Inn, Agathe des Moins in the Laurentian Mountains - a resort used by families from the cities and a popular spot for Winter Sports. Date: circa 1910

Bolzano, Italy - The Ca de Bezzi, the oldest Inn in Bolzano. This historic tavern is late medieval (15th century) in date and built by the Teutonic Order

Syntax Reads Aloud 1815
Dr Syntax recites from his tour notes in a country inn: the reception by the other guests is varied. Date: 1815

COACH AND HORSES SIGN
A very fine inn sign illustrating the method of travelling in bygone days - the Coach and Horses, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1950s

16th Century Inn
The house of rest - A traveller enjoys a meal served by the landlady by the fireside of a country inn, while the dog hopes for scraps. Date: 2nd century

Scottish Inn Scene C1800
A merry scene inside a Scottish tavern. Two drunken fellows exchange pleasantries whilst another man chats with the serving maid, who unawares spills drink from her jug. Date: circa 1800

Irving / Rips Return
Rips return to the village. Date: First published: 1819

Clovelly / Devon 1904
Clovelly, North Devon: the main street Date: 1904

Lincolns Inn Oration
A woman addresses a crowd of men during a lunchtime oration at Lincolns Inn Fields, London Date: 1950s

Game / Shuffleboard 17C
Men playing shuffleboard (or shovel-board) in an English inn Date: 17th century

Coaching Breakfast
Coach travellers snatch a hasty breakfast during a stop at a country inn. Date: circa 1830

Oxford Uni Students 1950
A group of students, one woman and five men, relaxing at the Bear Inn. Date: 1950s

George Fox Preaching
GEORGE FOX preaching in an inn, 1647 Date: 1624 - 1690

SNOWY TURNPIKE, 1795. A snowy day on the Lancaster, Pennsylvania Turnpike in 1795. After a painting by Carl Rakeman (1878-1965)

Exterior of the Inn and Spa at Loretto, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

HOLY LAND: CARAVANSARY. Ruins of a 1st century A. D. caravansary in Antipatris
HOLY LAND: CARAVANSARY. Ruins of a 1st century A.D. caravansary in Antipatris, located near the Mediterranean coast of present-day Israel. Photograph, mid 20th century

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George Washington on his way to Cambridge, Massachusetts to become commander of the Continental Army, 1775. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Quebec, Canada. Historic Hotel Tadoussac, Tadoussac

Germany, Bavaria, Rottenburg. Hotel sign

The Soldiers Toast
A smiling soldier in armour, sitting at a table, entitled The Soldiers Toast, with a quotation from Shakespeares Othello, And let the cannikin clink, clink

Swan Inn, Southdown Brewery, Sussex
The Swan Inn, run by B H Hillman for the Southdown Brewery, somewhere in Sussex. A man stands outside, looking very much tempted to go in

Bear Hotel and shops, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A view up the High Street in the town centre, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales, showing the Bear Hotel at the top, and various shops on either side

Scene in Salutation Square, Haverfordwest, South Wales
A street scene in Salutation Square, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales, on a busy day. Taken near Bowens studio, it shows the bakers shop, the inn, a drinking fountain

Sayville, Long Island
Grohs Tidewater Inn bathing beach, Sayville, Long Island, New York

Halls Inn, Long Island
Halls Inn automobile resort, Centerport, Long Island, New York

Anon. Warne alphabet 1875. GHI
Page from a 19th century alphabet book with G for girls, H for hand and I for Inn

Charmouth, Dorset - Hiding place of King Charles
Charmouth, Dorset - The Queens Armes Hotel, an early 16th century house, re-faced in the 18th century. After the house became an Inn (it was formerly part of Forde Abbey)

Meet of the Vale of the White Horse Hunt
The Meet of the Vale of the White Horse Hunt at Fairford, Gloucestershire

The Triangle, Malmesbury, Wiltshire

General view of Passau, Lower Bavaria, Germany, with the 17th century St Stephans Cathedral on the left, and the River Inn in the background

The Spaniards Hotel, Hamstead Heath, London
The Spaniards Hotel, Hampstead Hotel, London

George V receiving address, Grays Inn, London
King George V receiving an Address from the Benchers (senior lawyers) at Grays Inn, London. Queen Mary sits next to him in an open carriage

The Angel Inn, St Clements 1849
The historic public house in the parish of St Clement Danes in the Strand, London. The Illustrated London News notes in 1849 that " it presents a specimen of the galleried innyard

Inn at Loretto, Pueblo architecture, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Hamleys for Xmas advertisement, 1926
Advert for various toys available at the famous Hamleys toy store on Regent Street London in 1926 including The Crown Tavern, a remarkably realistic model of an old country inn, Looney the loose pup

The Summer Manoeuvres. Route Marching- Fall in
A form of Peace Manoeuvres adopted by armed forces to exercise troops and allow them to make up plans of the countryside that they march in. They march for between 8 and 10 miles in 2 1/2 hours

A signwriter painting a pub sign
A signwriter paints the pub sign for the Hare and Hounds pub. Behind him can be seen other examples of his art and traditional tavern signs hanging in situ. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the charm of an old inn. From Hogarth's Beer Street to the Map of the Rivelin Valley Estate, 1934, these historic establishments have stories etched into their walls. Picture yourself at Spaniards Inn, nestled amidst the beauty of Hampstead Heath a071901, sipping on a pint as Victorian London OP15919 comes alive around you. Transport yourself to another era with In the Days of Dickens by Cecil Aldin, where bustling inns were hubs for lively conversation and merriment. Discover the quaint village life at Southwold, Suffolk K022028, where Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem proudly stands as England's oldest inn in Nottinghamshire. Marvel at Wellington Inn on stilts OP05766 and its unique architecture that defies gravity. Let your imagination run wild with Daphne Du Maurier's tales echoing through dimly lit corners. Indulge in breathtaking views from The Prospect of Whitby or unwind at Luttrell Arms Hotel while gazing upon Dunster Castle beyond in Somerset, England. And don't forget to raise a glass at Goose and Gridiron – a place steeped in history and tradition. These iconic they are more than just buildings; they are gateways to bygone eras filled with laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories. So step inside these time capsules and let their stories unfold before your eyes.