Pancake Day Collection

A view of a village pancake race in action. February 1951 P005030

Chef Frank Boggie of the Albany Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland, almost met his match when he cooked up Shrove Tuesday pancakes. Workman Willie Duffy reconed anything Frank could do, he could do better

Lord Lothian starts the a Medieval football game played annually on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday in the town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire The Ashbourne game also known as " hugball" has

The traditional Royal Shrovetide Football Match, a "medieval football"
The traditional Royal Shrovetide Football Match, a " medieval football" game played annually on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday in the town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire

Mardi Gras, after an engraving by Joachim von Sandrart (1606-88) (oil on canvas)
RAF145038 Mardi Gras, after an engraving by Joachim von Sandrart (1606-88) (oil on canvas) by Gresely, Gaspard, or Gabriel (1712-56); 33.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery

Shrovetide, tossing the Pancake (engraving)
1620198 Shrovetide, tossing the Pancake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrovetide, tossing the Pancake)

Shrove Tuesday (engraving)
1057075 Shrove Tuesday (engraving) by Woods, Henry (1846-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrove Tuesday. Illustration for The Graphic)

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Racing took place in Leicester Square today. Many well-know personalities took part including athletes, TV stars, MPs, nurses and doctors Church members etc

The first Hale being scored for St Micheals who won, by 2-1, in the annual Shrovetide football match at Alnwick yesterday. 10th February 1937

Bedworth pancake race. 23rd February 1982

Ready to race... Moorend High School pupils had to wait until their timetables could allow space for them to celebrate Shrove Tuesday properly - with a fancy dress pancake race

Some of the 56 children aged between four and 13, who attended St John Church Sunday school, Rastrick, took part in pancake races and other activities, including cookery. 19th February 1985

Kay Harvey celebrates Shrove Tuesday in traditional style - by tossing a pancake. 19th February 1985

The start of yesterdays Alcester Shrove Tuesday pancake race, revived after a lapse of 127 years. Miss Helen Wilks, the winner, is in the centre foreground in sweater and slacks. 27th February, 1968

The start of the pancake race at Whittington near Lichfield which was won by Mrs Janet Saunders, aged 24, extreme right. 26th February, 1963

Housewives at whittington, near Lichfield, were out practising for tehir Shrove Tuesday pancake race. About 15 were expected to take part in the race, including Mrs Brenda Hood (extreme ledt)

Shrove Tuesday: Hotelier Philip Artingstall breaking his own world Record with 266 Pacake Flips in 2 minutes. 25th February 1990 P29173

Pancake Day in Cardiff A pancake race organised by the St Agnes Women Fellowship in aid of Congo Relief was held at Bertram Street, Roath, Cardiff. Picture shows the finish of the over 40s race

A dozen competitiors braved the strong winds to take part in Leamingtons first Shrove Tuesday pancake race. The winner, Mrs

Traditional Pastimes The Olney Pancake Race Febuary 1956 The ladies start the race

Traditional Pastimes The Olney Pancake Race Febuary 1956 The ladies start the race

Model seen here in a chef hats making pancake mix, Tuesday 1st March 1960

Suzanne Danielle in great form before taking part in a pancake race, 23rd February 1982

Pancake Race. March 1949 P005029

Annual Pancake Race in Olney, Buckinghamshire, Tuesday 6th February 1951. Also started, but never finished, Mrs. F.C. Terry, 71, and Mrs. Emily Florence Looms, 63, an 18 stone contestant

Annual Pancake Race in Olney, Buckinghamshire, Tuesday 21st February 1950

Humour / Unusual / Sport. Charity Pancake Race. Lincolns Inn Fields
Humour/Unusual/Sport. Charity Pancake Race. Lincolns Inn Fields. February 1975 75-00807-001

Humour / Unusual / Sport. Charity Pancake Race. Lincolns Inn Fields
Humour/Unusual/Sport. Charity Pancake Race. Lincolns Inn Fields. February 1975 75-00807-009

The start of the pancake race in the market square at Olney. February 1950 P005031

Strange tales of London. Beauty Queens (who will be in the pancake race on Tuesday) and baby elephant Minoti - she is five, but for an elephant that is a baby. February 1975 75-00776-010

Mrs Richard Heane tossing a pancake on Shrove Tuesday 1951. February 1951 B608 -001

Boston Terrier Dog - with pancake being flipped
LA-11084 Boston Terrier Dog - with pancake being flipped Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Boston Terrier Dog - with pancake being flipped
LA-11083 Boston Terrier Dog - with pancake being flipped Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Pancake Day: A Delicious Tradition Through the Ages" Step back in time to 1920s France with La Vie Parisienne Magazine Cover, where the allure was captured in vibrant illustrations. Fast forward to February 1951 and witness a thrilling village pancake race in action, as participants dash through the streets flipping pancakes with skill and determination (P005030). Across borders, Chef Frank Boggie of the Albany Hotel in Glasgow, Scotland tantalizes taste buds with his culinary expertise on this special day. Meanwhile, Lord Lothian kicks off an annual Medieval football game played exclusively on Shrove Tuesday – a unique blend of sport and tradition. Mardi Gras festivities come alive after being immortalized by Joachim von Sandrart's enchanting oil painting. The vibrant colors and lively atmosphere perfectly encapsulate the spirit of celebration that accompanies Pancake Day. Shrovetide brings out the playful side of people as they engage in tossing pancakes high into the air – an age-old ritual depicted beautifully in engravings from centuries past. Shrove Tuesday itself is marked by joyous gatherings where families indulge in stacks of delectable pancakes while cherishing their time together. Leicester Square becomes a battleground for brave competitors engaging in exhilarating Pancake Racing every year on this auspicious occasion. Witness their agility and determination as they navigate obstacles while keeping their precious pancakes intact. Not limited to just races, it also inspires intense sporting rivalries like the traditional Royal Shrovetide Football Match. With St Micheals emerging victorious with a scoreline of 2-1 thanks to their first Hale goal, it showcases how even ancient traditions can ignite fierce competition. In Bedworth pancake race held on February 23rd, 1982, students from Moorend High School eagerly await their turn to participate once timetables allow. Excitement fills the air as young minds prepare to showcase their pancake-flipping skills and create lasting memories.