Pork Collection

Diagram of Pork Cuts
Diagram of pork cuts

Pork Pie Shop 1960S
Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, renowned for its Melton Mowbray pork pies, named after the town of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England

Railway Sleeper - Melton Mowbray Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Hunstman taking a nap with his foxhound at Melton Mowbray Station! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Butchers Shop, High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex
W Snelling Butchers Shop, 11 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. circa 1900

Different type of Tuscan salami, Tuscany, Italy

Woman Butcher 1920S
A young British female butcher proudly displays her freshly slaughtered pigs, hanging from their hooks. Date: 1920s

Mobile Butchers Shop
Mobile cooked meat shop of W J Poxon & Sons, Kidderminster, specialising in pork pies

The Butchers Shop. A young girl in red dress and bonnet looks at the variety of cuts of meat available at the Butchers Shop

Assorted meats. Chicken (upper right), beef (upper left), minced lamb (centre right) and pork chops (lower left) are all good sources of protein

From Pig to Pork 1897
The slaughter process from pig to pork at Armours Chicago plant

Pigs - Gloucester Old Spot piglets sucking from sow Morteon Show UK
MAB-289 Pigs - Gloucester Old Spot piglets sucking from sow Morteon Show, UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Food, Cooked, Meat, Two saveloys with potato chips in an insulated polystyrene foam tray on a white background

Austrian medium Maria Silbert
Photograph of the Austrian medium Maria Silbert, wearing a hat and sitting in a coach outside her home in Graz, 1933. Austrian medium Maria Silbert (died 1936)

Notting Hill Gate and Coronet Theatre, West London
Notting Hill Gate (looking west) and Coronet Theatre, West London. Date: circa 1905

Parma hams on curing racks, near Pavullo, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

BARBECUE STAND, 1933. Design for a barbecue stand, from a patent application submitted in 1933 by William H. Alston of San Antonio, Texas. Line engraving

Chicago Stockyards 9
Two-thirds of the 8 million pigs that enter the Chicago stockyards are destined for pork joints : the rest are used to make sausages. England is a major client

Salted pork sirloin, homemade ham, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Jamon Shop, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

The world upside down, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4839945 The world upside down, 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: The world upside down, an imaginary land: a couple of pigs dancing graciously - Epinal print)

An engraving depicting an itinerant Chinese pork butcher, 19th century
5311046 An engraving depicting an itinerant Chinese pork butcher, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1812); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Indian hog or Babyroussa (Babyrousa babyrussa) and American hog
5856441 Indian hog or Babyroussa (Babyrousa babyrussa) and American hog; (add.info.: Indian hog or Babyroussa (Babyrousa babyrussa)

Abattage du cochon, Slaughter of the pork, miniature 1490
3434862 Abattage du cochon, Slaughter of the pork, miniature 1490; (add.info.: Agriculture. Bibl. Agriculture. Slaughter of the pork. December. Miniature from a calendar, France, 1490)

Prize animals at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1864. Creator: Harrison Weir
Prize animals at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1864. 'Mr. John Overman's Southdown and Leicester wedders [or wethers - castrated male sheep]...Mr

Pork anyone?
Martin Ray

A Mid-day Halt on the Rio Trombutas, Brazil, 1857. Creator: Unknown
A Mid-day Halt on the Rio Trombutas, Brazil, 1857. Among the experiences of the Colt revolver we know none more interesting than those of Mr

Scalding the Hog, 1678. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Scalding the Hog, 1678. Scraping the skin of a dead pig outside an inn

Still Life with Pig's Head, Pig's Knuckles and Sausage, 1600-1650. Creator: Monogrammist JVR
Still Life with Pig's Head, Pig's Knuckles and Sausage, 1600-1650

'Christmas in Servia -- Preparing the National Dish, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Christmas in Servia -- Preparing the National Dish, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Food, Cooked, Meat, A single saveloy with potato chips in an insulated polystyrene foam tray on a white background

Thailand, Chiang mai, sausage for sale at Thai market stall

A chef roasting pork at traditional Spanish restaurant, Botin, Madrid, Spain

Latvian Sauerkraut Soup with Pork Served in a Bread Loaf. Riga, Latvia, Northern Europe

Porks butcher, 14th century (miniature)
7422804 Porks butcher, 14th century (miniature) by Austrian School, (14th century); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Porks butcher in the middle age)

The Pork-butcher
3782171 The Pork-butcher; (add.info.: The Pork-butcher, from a facsimile of a miniature in a fourteenth century charter. Manners, Customs)

A roast pig on a spit, West Country. Date: circa 1960s

Advert, Haywards Military Pickle, the great digestive. 1937

Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from
3481833 Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from The Medallion Months, c.1525 (wool & silk) by Orley

Food, Cooked, Meat, Two fried pork sausages and potato chips in an insulated polystyrene foam tray on a white background

Curious pigs in a pen at Bury St Edmunds cattle market
Curious pigs look through the bars of a pen at Bury St Edmunds cattle market, Suffolk England Date: 1988

USA, Indiana, Indianapolis. Pork sign. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Noodles with Pork, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia, Asia

Mixed grilled meat in black tray on rustic wood table background from above, Italy

Boston Jerk Centre, Portland Parish, Jamaica

Pigs are seen on a family farm in Xiaoxinzhuang village, Hebei province, China January 25, 2018. Picture taken January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Dominique Patton

An employee gets pork balls for a customer at a restaurant in Beijing, China, November 12, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Chopped pork meat is seen at a meat processing factory in Minsk, Belarus October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Preparing grilled pork as part of Bun Cha Street food, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

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"Pork: A Journey Through Time and Flavor" Step into the world of pork, where tradition meets innovation. From the humble butcher shops of yesteryears to modern-day mobile butchers, this versatile meat has stood the test of time. In a quaint high street in Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, a bustling butchers shop proudly displays its array of cuts. The diagram on the wall showcases the artistry behind each piece, ensuring that no part goes to waste. It's a reminder that every slice tells a story. Travel back to the swinging 1960s and you'll find yourself in a charming pork pie shop. The aroma of freshly baked pies fills the air as locals gather for their favorite savory treat. This is where culinary traditions are passed down from one generation to another. Venture further into Tuscany, Italy, and discover an assortment of Tuscan salami - each with its own distinct flavor profile. These delicacies have been perfected over centuries using traditional techniques handed down through families who take immense pride in their craft. Take a step back even further to the roaring 1920s when women began breaking barriers by becoming skilled butchers themselves. In an era dominated by men, these trailblazers proved that gender had no bearing on expertise or passion for quality meats. The journey doesn't end there; it continues with Gloucester Old Spot piglets happily suckling from their sow at Morteon Show UK. These adorable creatures remind us that every succulent cut starts with nurturing and care given to our porcine friends. Notting Hill Gate and Coronet Theatre in West London come alive with tantalizing aromas wafting from food stalls serving up mouthwatering cooked pork dishes. Two saveloys accompanied by crispy potato chips create a satisfying meal fit for any occasion. As we reflect upon "From Pig to Pork" captured in black-and-white photographs from 1897, we are reminded of the timeless connection between humans and this versatile meat.