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Coopering, making whiskey barrels at Wiley & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961. The photograph shows a worker from the bonded warehouse hammering the rings into place on a barrel
Gin Lane, 1751. Artist: William HogarthGin Lane, 1751.The scene is the St Giles slums. A child falls to its death from the arms of its drunk mother who sits with ulcerated legs. A skeletal figure holds an empty glass
Bitter Campari, 1921. Private Collection
No! Crayfish require these drinks!, Swedish anti-Prohibition poster, 1922No! Crayfish require these drinks!. Swedish anti-Prohibition poster, 1922. Private Collection
Cinzano, 1920. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)Cinzano, 1920. Private Collection
Monnet Cognac, 1927. Private Collection
Down to the Dregs, 1880 (c1902)Down to the Dregs, 1880, (c1902). Artist, John Seymour Lucas. A man in 17th century dress drains a tankard of beer. From The Nations Pictures
Revelling with Harlots, plate III of A Rakes Progress, 1735. Tom Rakewell and a companion consorting with harlots in a tavern
The Gin Shop, 1829The Gin Shop, pub. 1829 (hand coloured engraving)
Maurin Quina, 1906. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)Maurin Quina, 1906. Private Collection
The Mitre tavern, London, 1926-1927. Artist: PatersonThe Mitre tavern, London, 1926-1927. The Mitre lies between Ely Place and Hatton Garden. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)
Gin Lane, February 1, 1751. Creator: William HogarthGin Lane, February 1, 1751
Victorian gin house, 19th century (late 19th or early 20th century)
Gin Lane (Beer Street and Gin Lane 2), 1751. Artist: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)Gin Lane (Beer Street and Gin Lane 2), 1751. From a private collection
A Cribbage Party in St. Giless Disturbed By A Press Gang, October 26, 1787
The Bruiser, August 1, 1763. August 1, 1763. Creator: William HogarthThe Bruiser, August 1, 1763
The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64. Creator: Jan SteenThe Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64
The Little Father, 1897. Creator: Jean Baptiste GuthThe Little Father, 1897. Portrait of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (1868-1918), raising a toast. Published in Vanity Fair, 21 October 1897
Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Table-Talking, 1904. Artist: Max BeerbohmSamuel Taylor Coleridge, Table-Talking, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)
Wassailing apple trees with hot cider in Devonshire on twelfth eve, 1861. A print from The Illustrated London News, (12 January 1861)
The Peasant Dance, 1568-1569. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the ElderThe Peasant Dance, 1568-1569. The opening of a kermesse (village fair), with a traditional dance performed by two couples. From the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria
Beer Street, 1751. Artist: William HogarthBeer Street, 1751. Working people enjoying a tankard of beer outside the Barley Mow public house. The figures include two women with baskets of fish and a butcher holding a joint of meat
The Hoffman House Bar, New York, USA, 1900s
Chelsea Pensioners with black jacks, London, c1901 (1901)Chelsea Pensioners with Black Jacks, London, c1901 (1901). Pensioners at The Royal Chelsea hospital with two 5 gallon black jacks
Return from China, Arrival of repatriate, Toulon, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 23rd June 1901
Flagon, 1765 / 80. Creator: Attributed to William WillFlagon, 1765/80. Attributed to William Will
September - the Chateau de Saumur, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean ColombeSeptember - the Chateau de Saumur, 15th century, (1939). Septembre - the Chateau de Saumur. Grape harvest in the vineyards: people gather grapes in baskets, donkeys carry them in panniers
A common council beast, returning from a turtle feast, c1775. A drunken common councilman is escorted home by two watchmen
The Bottle, 1847. Artist: George CruikshankThe Bottle, 1847; showing an interior domestic scene with the father sitting in front of the fire smoking having been discharged from his employment because of his drunkeness
Vintners in an ale house, 1642. From a broadsheet titled Health to All
Dionysius in a sailing boat surrounded by dolphins, Ancient Greek dish (Krater), 530 BC. The boat is carrying a cargo of grapevines. Dionysius was the Ancient Greek god of wine
Still Life with Wine, Fruit and Oysters. Creator: Jan Davidsz de HeemStill Life with Wine, Fruit and Oysters, Unknown date
Still Life with a Glass of Beer and Nuts, 1645. Creator: Georg HainzStill Life with a Glass of Beer and Nuts, 1645
A Militiaman Holding a Berkemeyer, Known as the 'Merry Drinker', c.1628-c.1630. Creator: Frans HalsA Militiaman Holding a Berkemeyer, Known as the 'Merry Drinker', c.1628-c.1630. A Berkemeyer is a drinking glass with a wide, flared bowl, dating from 15th-century Germany and the Netherlands
Evening Talk, 1886. Creator: Viggo JohansenEvening Talk, 1886
Christ in Emmaus, 1585-1630. Creator: Antonio CircignaniChrist in Emmaus, 1585-1630
Harvest Home - drawn by Godwin, 1858. Creator: UnknownHarvest Home - drawn by Godwin, 1858. English farm workers celebrating the gathering in of the crops. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
Paris Demolitions - the Rue de la Montagne Sainte Genevieve, 1858. Creator: UnknownParis Demolitions - the Rue de la Montagne Sainte Genevieve, 1858. 'We have much satisfaction in presenting to our readers the accompanying Sketch of this celebrated old street in Paris
Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth...Princess Louise Starting the Ship by Electricity...1876. Creator: W. H. OLaunch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: Princess Louise Starting the Ship by Electricity, 1876. 'Mr. W. B. Robinson
The Paris Wine Market: the Brandy Quarter, Rues de Languedoc and de la Côte d'Or, the Cellars, 1860The Paris Wine Market: the Brandy Quarter, Rues de Languedoc and de la Cote d'Or, the Cellars, 1860. Engraving after a sketch by M. Lancelot
Still Life with Basket of Apples, 1863. Creator: Leon BonvinStill Life with Basket of Apples, 1863
Two Men at a Table with Wine, c1859. Creator: Paul GavarniTwo Men at a Table with Wine, c1859
Christmas in Leap Year - by Florence Claxton, 1860. Creator: GilksChristmas in Leap Year - by Florence Claxton, 1860. 'Humorous' vignettes depicting a tradition, known as Bachelor's Day or Ladies' Privilege
"A Merry Christmas!", 1860. Creator: Godwin. "A Merry Christmas!", 1860. Creator: Godwin"A Merry Christmas!", 1860. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
Still Life with Fruit Bowl (Quinces, Apples and a Pear), 1863. Creator: Leon BonvinStill Life with Fruit Bowl (Quinces, Apples and a Pear), 1863
Melchizedek Offering Bread and Wine to Abraham, between 1554 and 1561. Creator: Battista Franco VenezianoMelchizedek Offering Bread and Wine to Abraham, between 1554 and 1561
The Last Supper, 1511. Creator: Albrecht DurerThe Last Supper, 1511. Page from Passio Domini Nostri Jesu (The Passion of Jesus)