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Interior view of Billingsgate Fish Market, c. 1849 (w / c on paper)
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Interior view of Billingsgate Fish Market, c. 1849 (w / c on paper)
483061 Interior view of Billingsgate Fish Market, c.1849 (w/c on paper) by Syer, John (1815-85); length: 72 cm; London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Shows the old market before Bunnings rebuilding in 1849.); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23477166
© London Metropolitan Archives / Bridgeman Images
Baskets Busy Covered Customer Customers East London Interior View Market Day Produce Stall Stalls Trading Vendor Vendors Old Billingsgate Market
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This print takes us back in time to the bustling interior of Billingsgate Fish Market in 1849. Painted by John Syer, this watercolor on paper perfectly captures the energy and vibrancy of this iconic market. The scene is teeming with activity as men from East London go about their daily trade. Vendors and workers are seen busy at their stalls, attending to customers and trading an array of fish and seafood. The market is filled with a cacophony of sounds - the chatter of vendors, the clatter of baskets being carried, and the excited voices of customers haggling for the freshest catch. The old market building stands proudly before its reconstruction by Bunnings later that year. Its covered structure provides shelter for both sellers and buyers alike, shielding them from any inclement weather outside. In this Victorian-era snapshot, we get a glimpse into a world where commerce thrived amidst an abundance of produce. From baskets brimming with fish to stalls overflowing with various delicacies, it's evident that Billingsgate Fish Market was not only a hub for trade but also a vital part of everyday life in the City of London. As we admire this historic painting captured by Bridgeman Images, we can't help but appreciate how it immortalizes an era long gone yet forever etched in our collective memory.
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