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Add a drink to your breakfast - Nerudova 211 Cafe, Prague
British Railways had a network of named trains for many years, usually main line 'expresses', and these services often had extensive catering, buffet and restaurant services. This is the tariff and wine list cover for "The Mancunian".
This service between Manchester London Road (prior to its renaming as Manchester Piccadilly) and London Euston originated in 1927, the days of the London Midland & Scottish Railway prior to nationalisation in post-war years, and as the text explains the title was by this time conferred upon the 9.45am departure and 6.0pm return, the latter time having previously been 4.10pm but now using the timings of the pre-war Lancastrian.
This cover is of the relatively plain design, the ship referring to the impact of the Manchester Ship Canal and Docks on the city, and in later years BTC would become far more adventurous in terms of graphic design and typography. These inner pages have a pocket on the left side for the menu du jour to be slipped in.
Milan
A colour advert in the 1949 edition of the booklet "Your visit to the Netherlands : courtesy of K.L.M. Royal Dutch Airlines" and that was published for them by N.V. 'T Raedthuys, Amsterdam. The booklet gives details of many attractions, amenities and services offered in the country and has a number of adverts from manufacturers keen to sponsor the booklet and publicise their products.
This advert is issued by the world famous distillers and liqueur manufacturer of Johs. De Kuyper & Zoon of Schiedam. The company dates back as far as 1696 as a barrel manufacturer who moved into producing the contents by 1752 at a gin distillery in Schiedam. Production from an expanded distillery in 1911 grew to include a range of liqueurs. The advert is by "JG" or GJ".
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I worked on my 'to do' list today (trying to finish of the April jobs!). I gave up trying to phone HMRC about Liz's tax code, and just sent a letter - then it's done and I can forget about it until they reply in a few months' time! I'd ordered some Dead Man's Fingers - a milky, raspberry rum drink, which I enjoyed at Christmas - and it arrived today, so I took the opportunity to tidy up my bottles and decanters, and poured away some of the old drinks which I'd bought for making cocktails over 8 years ago. Many of the others I only keep for decorative purposes :-)
As it was dry, quite sunny and fairly warm, I did a bit of gardening, and then cycled to the garden centre at Lechlade to spend a birthday gift voucher. I got a few ornamental grasses, and heuchera, and a pretty little osteospermum. I enjoyed the browsing, buying and the cycle ride, so that was al good. Also, I didn't get wet - the rain arrived later on!
Covey's, in Hollywood
"As Famous as Hollywood Itself"
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Jim's advent calendar was made by Tessa and contained whisky and whisky-related foods, such as whisky chocolate liqueurs and whisky flavoured cashew nuts. Here are some of the contents, others have been consumed already.
Americans call this time of the year ‘The Holidays’, others know it as ‘Christmas/New Year’, I as a heathen like to celebrate Yuletide. It’s an excuse for indulgence - eat, drink and be merry. Here’s a line-up some of the things that will help us along our midwinter way.
Vins & Liqueurs
Grande sede.
Grande sed.
Big thirst.
Gran sete.
