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Billingsgate fish market 1862
Billingsgate fish market, early morning trade, fish being sold by auction. Date: 1862
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Media ID 20160185
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1862 Auction Billingsgate Markets Morning Selling Sold Traders
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the vibrant world of Billingsgate Fish Market in 1862 with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the hustle and bustle of early morning trade as fish are auctioned off with the sun rising in the background. This stunning historical image captures the raw energy and authenticity of the market, making it a must-have addition to any home or office space. Bring the rich history of London's iconic Billingsgate Fish Market into your daily life with this beautiful Fine Art Print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 51.2cm x 35.5cm (20.2" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene of Billingsgate Fish Market in the early hours of 1862, a time when London's famed market was at the heart of Britain's maritime trade. The market, located in the East End of London, was the largest fish market in Europe and a hub of activity from the early morning hours. In this image, traders are seen engaged in the lively auction process, haggling over the price of freshly caught fish. The market's interior is filled with a cacophony of sounds - the shouts of traders, the slapping of fish against the wooden tables, and the clanging of scales. The air is thick with the pungent smell of fish and seaweed, a testament to the market's raw and authentic atmosphere. The traders, dressed in their distinctive blue smocks and flat caps, are seen handling the fish with deft precision, their faces etched with concentration as they assess the quality of their catches. The fish, still glistening with moisture, are arranged on the tables in an array of colors and shapes, from the vibrant reds of the herring and the silvery scales of the mackerel, to the white, firm flesh of the cod and the delicate, translucent layers of the oysters. The market's early morning trade was a spectacle to behold, attracting not only the traders and merchants but also the local population and even the occasional tourist. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when Billingsgate Fish Market was a thriving symbol of London's maritime heritage and a testament to the city's rich and diverse food culture.
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