Barbecue Collection

Actor Michael Crawford holds a barbeque in the garden of his home in Wimbledon. Stars and their children come along, it is in aid of the Wimbledon Park Nursery School

Beef burgers, hamburgers, on barbecue

BBQ grilled chicken, chicken on rotating skewers

Florida Native Americans curing fish and game on a barbecue. Colored engraving, 1591
NATIVE AMERICANS: BARBECUE, 1591. Florida Native Americans curing fish and game on a barbecue. Colored engraving, 1591, by Theodor de Bry after a now lost drawing by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

NATIVE AMERICAN BARBECUE. Florida Native Americans curing fish and game on a barbecue. Colored engraving, 1591, by Theodor de Bry after a now lost drawing by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

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

Prehistoric diet: "A mastodon chop or an ichthyosaurus cutlet." (litho)
8634860 Prehistoric diet: "A mastodon chop or an ichthyosaurus cutlet." (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistoric diet)

American daily life: the Irish immigrant community brings together for the barbecue of a whole beef
NWI4882847 American daily life: the Irish immigrant community brings together for the barbecue of a whole beef, the Brennan Society's charity picnic, organized in Lion Park in New York

Patachos man opening a coconut with an axe, and naked hunters with bow and long arrows, Rio Prado, Brazil
FLO4621399 Patachos man opening a coconut with an axe, and naked hunters with bow and long arrows, Rio Prado, Brazil. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrario's

Formula One World Championship, Rd4, Bahrain Grand Prix, Qualifying, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain
The paddock BBQ. Formula One World Championship, Rd4, Bahrain Grand Prix, Qualifying, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday 20 April 2013

Formula One World Championship, Rd4, Bahrain Grand Prix, Qualifying, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain
The paddock BBQ. Formula One World Championship, Rd4, Bahrain Grand Prix, Qualifying, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday 20 April 2013

Moore, George Gordon, barbecue, 1927 Aug. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Moore, George Gordon, barbecue, 1927 Aug

Moore, George Gordon, barbecue, 1927 Aug. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Moore, George Gordon, barbecue, 1927 Aug

Moore, George Gordon, barbecue, 1927 Aug. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Moore, George Gordon, barbecue, 1927 Aug

Roasting the Baron of Beef by Gas, in the Castle-Yard, Exeter, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Roasting the Baron of Beef by Gas, in the Castle-Yard, Exeter, [Devon], 1850. Event during the annual meeting and exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society

World Rally Championship
High up on stage 21 an Asado is cooking lunch. World Rally Championship, Rd6, Rally Argentina, Leg Three, Carlos Paz, Argentina. Sunday 6 May 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

A man roasting a pig in a restaurant in Trinidad, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba

Fresh fish on grill at food stand during fish harvest, Rozmberk Pond, Trebon, Jindrichuv Hradec District, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

Abe's BarBQ sign, Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA

Iconic Blues Crossroads, Highways 61 and 49, Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA

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

Thailand, Lamphun, Chiang mai, fish for sale at Thai market

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Grilled snails on a skewer in a little shop on the road
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Grilled snails on a skewer in a little shop on the road in Sao TomA

Scorpions and lizards are grilled over a fire during a jungle survival exercise with the Thai Navy, as part of the " Cobra Gold 2010" (CG10) joint military exercise

The burnt remains of a barbecue are pictured in the Beacon Hill neighbourhood of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, May 9, 2016 after wildfires forced the evacuation of the town

Kebabs, skewered meat for barbecue on street stall, Bangkok, Thailand

Grilled Sardines, Lisbon, Portugal

Asia, South East Asia, Vietnam, Vietnamese food, barbecued fish

Octopus on barbecue on Ochheuteal Beach, Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Friends having barbecue, smiling
1970, Five People, Adults Only, Young Adult, Young Women, Young Men, Caucasian Appearance, Outdoors, Day, Horizontal, Colour, Photography, Waist Up, Three Quarter Length, Casual, Blonde Hair

Children caught some small fish and roast them over the open fire on the beach, Malaga, Spain
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, andalucia, animal feed, animal feeds, archive, barbecue, barbecue party, barbecued, barbecueing, barbecues, bbq, beaches, beachfront, black, black-and-white

Saint Bartholomew, saint Lawrence, 1340-45, (panel)
7129098 Saint Bartholomew, saint Lawrence, 1340-45, (panel) by Daddi, Bernardo (fl.1327-d.1348); Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Saint Bartholomew, saint Lawrence)

A cross roads store, bar, "juke joint, "and gas... in the cotton plantation area, Melrose, La. 1940
A cross roads store, bar, " juke joint, " and gas station in the cotton plantation area, Melrose, Louisiana. [Signs

Serving up the barbeque at the Pie Town, New Mexico, Fair, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Serving up the barbeque at the Pie Town, New Mexico, Fair

Serving pinto beans at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair barbeque, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Serving pinto beans at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair barbeque

Homesteader and his children eating barbeque at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Homesteader and his children eating barbeque at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair

Crowd eating free barbeque dinner at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Crowd eating free barbeque dinner at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair

Shopper on Saturday afternoon, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Shopper on Saturday afternoon

Potato workers camp, no tents, waiting for... Outskirts of Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939
Outskirts of Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. Potato workers camp, no tents, waiting for farm family labor camp (FSA - Farm Security Administration) to open

Nomadic Puri family relaxing in a hut made of leaves and branches, man lying in hammock, woman roasting meat on a fire
6339049 Nomadic Puri family relaxing in a hut made of leaves and branches, man lying in hammock, woman roasting meat on a fire by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info)

At the camp (colour litho)
6003021 At the camp (colour litho) by Brunton, Audrey (fl.1947-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the camp. Illustration for Holidays by E R Boyce (Macmillan, c 1950).); © Look and Learn

Lady in her kitchen A young woman sitting on a coffee in front of the fire place
JLJ4569900 Lady in her kitchen A young woman sitting on a coffee in front of the fire place. Painting by Peter Jacob Horemans (1700-1776) (ec.flam.) 18th century Munich

Le Loup et les Bergers. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95)
GIA4780941 Le Loup et les Bergers.Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by FranAzois Chauveau (1613-1676). Edition of 1728

A break in Africa
LLM462748 A break in Africa by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A break in Africa. Illustration for Les Heros de L Afrique (J Lebegue, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Camping Out
LLM461081 Camping Out by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camping Out. Illustration for Chatterbox (1909).); © Look and Learn

US President Roosevelt, gives his children kicking lessons in his... (colour litho)
2815028 US President Roosevelt, gives his children kicking lessons in his... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Education. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by Francois Chauveau
GIA4781505 Education. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by FranAzois Chauveau (1613-1676). Edition of 1728

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"From Backyards to Beaches: A Journey Through the History and Joy of Barbecue" Actor Michael Crawford knows how to throw a memorable barbecue, as he holds one in the lush garden of his Wimbledon home. The aroma of BBQ grilled chicken fills the air, with succulent pieces sizzling on rotating skewers, ensuring that each bite is perfectly cooked. But barbecues aren't just limited to celebrities' gardens. Throughout history, this culinary tradition has been enjoyed by people from all walks of life. In 1591, Florida Native Americans were depicted curing fish and game on a barbecue in a captivating colored engraving by Theodor de Bry after Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues' lost drawing. This ancient technique showcases the timeless appeal of cooking over an open flame. Innovation has also played a role in shaping our love for barbecues. William H. Alston's 1933 patent application for a barbecue stand reveals early attempts at improving this beloved pastime. His line engraving design captures the spirit of ingenuity that continues to drive advancements in outdoor cooking today, and are not only about food; they bring people together and create lasting memories. Friends gather around smiling faces while enjoying juicy beef burgers and hamburgers fresh off the grill. It's these moments shared with loved ones that make barbecuing such a cherished experience. Even children understand the magic of roasting their catch over an open fire on sandy beaches like those found in Malaga, Spain. Their small fish become delicious meals as they learn age-old traditions passed down through generations. The art world has also captured the essence of barbecuing throughout time – from Hans Baldung's depiction of St. Lawrence's martyrdom to vibrant signs adorning establishments like Abe's BarBQ in Clarksdale, Mississippi – showcasing how deeply ingrained this cultural phenomenon is across different societies. Finally, it wouldn't be complete without mentioning the international appeal of barbecue.