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Public House Collection (page 3)

Step into the rich history of public houses, where stories are shared and friendships forged

Background imagePublic House Collection: An old tavern on the riverside at Limehouse (b / w photo)

An old tavern on the riverside at Limehouse (b / w photo)
3637491 An old tavern on the riverside at Limehouse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An old tavern on the riverside at Limehouse)

Background imagePublic House Collection: Views in Bury, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Views in Bury, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Views in Bury, 1898. Bury St Edmunds, historic market town in Suffolk, supported Puritan sentiment in early 17th century and by 1640, several families had left for the Massachusetts Bay Colony

Background imagePublic House Collection: The White Hart Inn, Scole, Norfolk in the 17th century, from A Short History

The White Hart Inn, Scole, Norfolk in the 17th century, from A Short History
KW392532 The White Hart Inn, Scole, Norfolk in the 17th century, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green, published 1893 (litho) by English School

Background imagePublic House Collection: Deacon Brodies Tavern, Royal Mile, Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Deacon Brodies Tavern, Royal Mile, Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePublic House Collection: The Pilchard Inn, Burgh Island, Bigbury, South Hams, Devon, England, United Kingdom

The Pilchard Inn, Burgh Island, Bigbury, South Hams, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePublic House Collection: Going to Barnet Fair (oil on canvas)

Going to Barnet Fair (oil on canvas)
CH401888 Going to Barnet Fair (oil on canvas) by Herring Jnr, John Frederick (1815-1907); 45.7x76.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imagePublic House Collection: Quicksilver Royal Mail passing the Star and Garter at Kew Bridge, 1835 (oil on canvas)

Quicksilver Royal Mail passing the Star and Garter at Kew Bridge, 1835 (oil on canvas)
BSA101160 Quicksilver Royal Mail passing the Star and Garter at Kew Bridge, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Pollard, James (1792-1867)

Background imagePublic House Collection: The Tap & Spile pub, Durham. July 1991

The Tap & Spile pub, Durham. July 1991

Background imagePublic House Collection: The Royal Anchor, Liphook, Hampshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Royal Anchor, Liphook, Hampshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Anchor, Liphook, Hampshire, 1936. The Royal Anchor hotel, 18th century coaching inn on the London to Portsmouth road

Background imagePublic House Collection: Swearing at Highgate, 1796. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank

Swearing at Highgate, 1796. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
Swearing at Highgate, 1796. A scene outside the Horns Tavern. A portly man is taking an oath before the innkeeper while another man holds a pair of antlers over his head

Background imagePublic House Collection: Vintners in an ale house, 1642

Vintners in an ale house, 1642. From a broadsheet titled Health to All

Background imagePublic House Collection: Droxford, Hampshire, 1905

Droxford, Hampshire, 1905

Background imagePublic House Collection: An old mill in Plumstead Common has gained a second lease of life as an Inn

An old mill in Plumstead Common has gained a second lease of life as an Inn. Mr T Fossam and Mr Copelin playing billiards. 29 March 1939

Background imagePublic House Collection: Ye Olde Boars Head, Middleton, Lancashire, 1939

Ye Olde Boars Head, Middleton, Lancashire, 1939. From Old Inns - Second Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1939]

Background imagePublic House Collection: Closing public houses and beer shops on the Lords Day to the Working Classes, 1854

Closing public houses and beer shops on the Lords Day to the Working Classes, 1854
XJF3037899 Closing public houses and beer shops on the Lords Day to the Working Classes, 1854 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePublic House Collection: Murphys Pub

Murphys Pub, Dingle, County Kerry, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imagePublic House Collection: The Crown pub

The Crown pub, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePublic House Collection: Duke of York pub, Mayfair, London, England, Uk

Duke of York pub, Mayfair, London, England, Uk

Background imagePublic House Collection: Prospect of Whitby a002096

Prospect of Whitby a002096
Prospect Of Whitby, 57 Wapping Wall, Shadwell, Tower Hamlets, Greater London. An exterior view from the River Thames. The public house was originally built in 1520

Background imagePublic House Collection: Flea and Firkin Manchester NWC01_01_0608

Flea and Firkin Manchester NWC01_01_0608
Flea and Firkin Public House, Grosvenor Street, Manchester. The corner entrance of the Flea and Firkin public house viewed from the north-west

Background imagePublic House Collection: Prospect of Whitby CXP01_01_112

Prospect of Whitby CXP01_01_112
Prospect of Whitby, Wapping Wall, Wapping, Tower Hamlets, Greater London. The river elevation of the Prospect of Whitby pub seen from south on the riverbank at Wapping

Background imagePublic House Collection: Bar Ponte Pensil, Dom Luis I Bridge, Porto, Portugal

Bar Ponte Pensil, Dom Luis I Bridge, Porto, Portugal

Background imagePublic House Collection: New town, new pub GOM01_05_055_02

New town, new pub GOM01_05_055_02
Cavendish Arms public house, 19 Bishops Rise, Roe Green, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Part of the post-war new town development that fascinated the photographer, Andor Gomme

Background imagePublic House Collection: Claines 29436_026

Claines 29436_026
Claines, Worcester. The Mug House pub and beer garden with Claines Church and Church House

Background imagePublic House Collection: A man entering a public house, 1850

A man entering a public house, 1850
3478096 A man entering a public house, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a man entering a public house in London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Celebration in a Chinese public house, 1870
1574894 Celebration in a Chinese public house, 1870; (add.info.: Celebration in a Chinese public house. The drawing shows a celebration in progress to pay homage to the woman seated cross-legged at)

Background imagePublic House Collection: An engraving depicting a man entering a public-house, 19th century

An engraving depicting a man entering a public-house, 19th century
5310986 An engraving depicting a man entering a public-house, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePublic House Collection: A husband and wife arguing outside of a public house, 1850

A husband and wife arguing outside of a public house, 1850
3478386 A husband and wife arguing outside of a public house, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a husband and wife arguing outside of a public house in London)

Background imagePublic House Collection: An engraving depicting the Three Cranes public-house, Thames Street, London, 19th century

An engraving depicting the Three Cranes public-house, Thames Street, London, 19th century
5310665 An engraving depicting the Three Cranes public-house, Thames Street, London, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1881); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePublic House Collection: Card-players, 1850 (painting)

Card-players, 1850 (painting)
8719849 Card-players, 1850 (painting) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 54x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Adolph Tidemand (1814-1876)); Photo © O. Vaering.

Background imagePublic House Collection: 'Bethnal Green' from 'The Sketch' 1906 series 'Sunday Clothes by District'

'Bethnal Green' from 'The Sketch' 1906 series 'Sunday Clothes by District'
5669015 'Bethnal Green' from 'The Sketch' 1906 series 'Sunday Clothes by District' by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Photo © AF Fotografie.

Background imagePublic House Collection: Blakeney's Head public house, 1850

Blakeney's Head public house, 1850
3478095 Blakeney's Head public house, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Blakeney's Head public house, Bartholomew Close, not far from St. Martin's-le-Grand, London)

Background imagePublic House Collection: Drinking party at the Christopher public house for a society of old Etonians that stole inn

Drinking party at the Christopher public house for a society of old Etonians that stole inn and shop signs
FLO4618807 Drinking party at the Christopher public house for a society of old Etonians that stole inn and shop signs. Signs for a pawn shop, milliners, optician, wineseller, fishmonger, cobbler

Background imagePublic House Collection: Three Cranes public house, 1850

Three Cranes public house, 1850
3478094 Three Cranes public house, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Three Cranes public house, Thames Street, London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePublic House Collection: Sketches from New York: entertainment in a lager beer saloon, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Sketches from New York: entertainment in a lager beer saloon, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from New York: entertainment in a lager beer saloon, 1864. 'Lager beer proper is composed of malt, hops, and water...It is lighter than the beer of England

Background imagePublic House Collection: The War in Schleswig: Austrian outpost near Lottorf - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864

The War in Schleswig: Austrian outpost near Lottorf - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: Austrian outpost near Lottorf - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. 'In the Engraving on our front page we see the interior of a public-house at Lottorf occupied by a

Background imagePublic House Collection: Sketches from New York: a Garten Wirthschaft, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson

Sketches from New York: a Garten Wirthschaft, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Sketches from New York: a Garten Wirthschaft, 1864. 'There is hardly a street, lane, or alley in the city of New York in which the lager beer saloon, in some of its various forms

Background imagePublic House Collection: Road house on Valdez Trail, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Road house on Valdez Trail, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Road house on Valdez Trail, 1916.

Background imagePublic House Collection: Resting at a Tavern. Creator: Jan van Goyen

Resting at a Tavern. Creator: Jan van Goyen
Resting at a Tavern, Unknown date

Background imagePublic House Collection: A Tavern in the Forest. Creator: Paul Eduard Crodel

A Tavern in the Forest. Creator: Paul Eduard Crodel
A Tavern in the Forest, unknown date

Background imagePublic House Collection: A Stop at the Inn, 1794. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

A Stop at the Inn, 1794. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Stop at the Inn, 1794

Background imagePublic House Collection: Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Table LI(a). A popular illustrated textbook for children

Background imagePublic House Collection: Kumagaya Station from Hatchotsuzumi, between circa 1835 and circa 1838. Creator: Ikeda Eisen

Kumagaya Station from Hatchotsuzumi, between circa 1835 and circa 1838. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Kumagaya Station from Hatchotsuzumi, between circa 1835 and circa 1838. From Sixty-Nine Stations on the Kiso Road (Number 9)

Background imagePublic House Collection: The Inn, Purfleet, 1869. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden

The Inn, Purfleet, 1869. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
The Inn, Purfleet, 1869

Background imagePublic House Collection: Harry Kelly's Putney, 1867. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden

Harry Kelly's Putney, 1867. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
Harry Kelly's Putney, 1867

Background imagePublic House Collection: The Good Samaritan, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller

The Good Samaritan, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
The Good Samaritan, mid 19th century

Background imagePublic House Collection: Woman Sweeping the Yard outside the Inn at Vaugirard, 1865. Creator: Leon Bonvin

Woman Sweeping the Yard outside the Inn at Vaugirard, 1865. Creator: Leon Bonvin
Woman Sweeping the Yard outside the Inn at Vaugirard, 1865

Background imagePublic House Collection: The Barmaid, 1847-1851. Creator: Paul Gavarni

The Barmaid, 1847-1851. Creator: Paul Gavarni
The Barmaid, 1847-1851; pausing on the threshold between the working-class "public bar" and the more genteel "parlour" section of the pub in which she works



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Step into the rich history of public houses, where stories are shared and friendships forged. In 1967, Buddy Rich mesmerized audiences at a London public house, leaving them in awe of his musical prowess. Brian Foskett's creation brought this unforgettable moment to life. Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Hampstead Heath stands Spaniards Inn, an iconic pub that has stood the test of time since its establishment in a bygone era. Its walls echo with tales from centuries past, captivating visitors with its charm and character. Traveling further east to Southwold in Suffolk, one discovers a hidden gem - a quaint pub that exudes warmth and hospitality. With every sip taken within its walls at K022028, one can taste the essence of true English tradition. Crossing over to Ireland's enchanting Munster region lies Murphy's Pub in Dingle County Kerry. Here, locals and travelers alike gather to revel in Irish music and laughter while immersing themselves in the vibrant culture that defines this corner of Europe. Venturing northward brings us to Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem - England's oldest inn nestled within Nottinghamshire's historic cityscape. Dating back centuries, it proudly wears its heritage on display as patrons indulge their senses with hearty fare and fine libations. Returning once more to Dingle reveals yet another facet of this picturesque town - pubs aplenty dotting its charming streetscape. Each establishment offers respite for weary souls seeking solace or merriment after exploring all that Dingle has to offer. A step back through time takes us along the River Thames where an old pub stood tall between 1926-1927. It witnessed countless tales unfold along its banks as locals gathered under its roof seeking refuge from bustling city life. Across continents we journeyed next; Margaritaville Pub on Jamaica’s Hip Strip beckons visitors with tropical vibes and island rhythms.