Margarine Collection

Young boy swinging on a tree branch - Sunbrite Margarine
A young boy swinging on a tree branch - shoot for Sunbrite Margarine. Date: circa 1934

A J Warrens shop, Otford, a village in the Sevenoaks District of Kent. Circa 1920

CWS Margarine Factory, Irlam, Manchester, probably 1920s

Advertisement for Swifts Jersey Butterine, c. 1880 (colour litho)
HGL396880 Advertisement for Swifts Jersey Butterine, c.1880 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Cover design, All about Fruit Cakes by the Stork Margarine Cookery Service Date: 1951

All about Sandwich Cakes, Sponges and Swiss Rolls by the Stork Margarine Cookery Service Date: 1951

Women doing wartime work at a factory, WW1
Women doing wartime work at a factory where margarine is being made to save on butter, WW1. 1914-1918

Margarine factory fighting food shortage, WW1
Margarine factory fighting a food shortage due to German submarine action during the First World War. 1914-1918

Eggs at a well stocked Bristol grocery store during the Second World War Circa 1940

Levers margarine factory, a view of the vast packing section. 1st June 1932. Merseyside

Michel Eugene Chevreul, French chemist, 1891. Chevreul (1786-1889) worked with animal fats, discovering margaric acid which led to the development of margarine

Plaza Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela, Central America, with a petrol station, Vepaco. Date: circa 1940

Astra Margarine Advert
Astra margarine - just like butter !

Tabby kitten with food from a shopping bag
Unusual Friends - tabby kitten with food from a shopping bag -- Blue Band margarine, sausages and fruit. 1950s

Maypole Dairy, Greenwich
The exterior of the Maypole Dairy shop in Greenwich advertising Maypole butter and margarine Date: 1914

Pheasant Margarine Shop, England. Date: 1920s

Fire at Bush Hotel, Shepherds Bush Green, West London
Fire at the Bush Hotel, Shepherds Bush Green, West London, 12 June 1955. Showing the escape ladder in position after the rescue of Miss O Donnell. Date: 1955

Weekly food ration for one person 1946
Weekly rationed food post Second World War in Britain. Bread and vegetables where unrationed, tins where obtained by points. Date: 1946

Food rationing comparison by G. H. Davis
Food rationing in Great Britain during the two World Wars: a comparison of the periods 1917-1920 and 1940-1946. The chief topic of conversation today -- food

Delicatessen aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425668 Delicatessen aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Bottle of fresh orange juice, tub of margarine, apple, tomato, lettuce leaf, wholemeal pitta bread, cheese and knife on chopping board

Knife with a small knob of butter, rests on glass dish

Melted butter in silver saucepan, high angle view

Tub of margarine with lid off, high angle view

Selection of oils and butter

Cooking fats C014 / 1147
Cooking fats. Assortment of animal and vegetable fats used for cooking. Including: butter, margarine, palm butter, and lard

Fire at Bush Hotel, Shepherds Bush Green, West London
Fire at the Bush Hotel, Shepherds Bush Green, West London, 12 June 1955. Showing the escape ladder in position after the rescue of Miss O Donnell

For Nucoa wholesome vegetable oleo-margarine, from an American magazine
NUCOA ADVERTISEMENT, 1947. For Nucoa wholesome vegetable oleo-margarine, from an American magazine

Advert / Margarine 1915
Steensens Vegetaria vegetable margarine Date: 1915

Buttering toast, thermogram
Buttering toast. Thermogram of butter being spread on a slice of toast. The colour-coding shows variations in temperature

Toast, thermogram
Toast. Thermogram of toasted bread in an electric toaster and butter being spread on a slice of toast. The colour-coding shows variations in temperature

Sterol-enriched margarine. Sterols are naturally occurring substances present in the diet as minor components of vegetable and seed oils

Tub of margarine. Margarine is a butter-substitute that does not contain dairy fat, but is usually made from vegetable oils and skimmed milk. It may also contain vitamin A and D supplements

Elaidic acid, computer model
Elaidic acid. Computer model of a molecule of elaidic acid, a trans fatty acid. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (green), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Mege-Mouries / Cig Card
HIPPOLYTE MEGE-MOURIES French inventor of margarine

Margarine Cartoon / 1894
(The cow stamp was used to impress superior butter) " Arf a pound er margarine, please; an Mother says will yer put the cow on it, cos shes got company!"

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"CWS Margarine Factory: A glimpse into the butter substitute industry in Irlam, Manchester, probably 1920s. " "Plaza Venezuela, Caracas: Central America's love affair with margarine takes center stage. " "Advertisement for Swifts Jersey Butterine: Exploring the colorful history from the late 19th century. " "All about Fruit Cakes cover design: Unveiling the secret ingredient that adds richness to your favorite cakes - margarine. " "Sponges and Swiss Rolls meet their perfect match - All about Sandwich Cakes and the magic of margarine. " "Wartime heroes at a factory during WW1: Women stepping up to fight food shortage by producing essential margarine. " "Margarine factory becomes a beacon of hope during WW1's food crisis, providing sustenance amidst scarcity. " "Michel Eugene Chevreul: The visionary French chemist who revolutionized our understanding of fats and gave birth to modern-day margarine in 1891. " "A tabby kitten indulging in delicious treats made possible by shopping bag treasures, including margarine. " "The Maypole Dairy in Greenwich brings creamy goodness with their signature margarines for all to enjoy. " "Pheasant Margarine Shop offers a taste sensation like no other - discover why it has become an iconic destination for butter lovers everywhere. " "A fire at Bush Hotel ignites memories of Shepherds Bush Green's vibrant past, where locals gathered to savor delectable dishes enriched with luscious spreads like margarine.