Billingsgate Collection (page 3)

The Frenchmen in Billinsgate, 1754. A street scene; a Frenchman, his fists doubled, recoils from a fishwife who is in a fighting attitude; another fishwife, seated, holds a lobster to his buttocks

A Cornish Hug, 1781. A fishwife is holding a dandy aloft, much to his annoyance, for upsetting her stall. On our left an apple woman looks on, on our right are a man and a woman who applauds

The view and humours of Billingsgate, London, 1736. Artist: Arnold Vanhaecken
The view and humours of Billingsgate, 1736. Billingsgate market and wharf, London with ships on the water. Shows market scene in foreground including seafood sellers, men on horseback, dogs

Billingsgate Wharf and Market, London, 1851. Artist: George Hawkins
View of Billingsgate wharf and market, London, 1851; with figures and boats

Billingsgate Market, London, c1962
View of Billingsgate market, London, c1962; with figures in foreground

Billingsgate Market, London, 1799. Artist: William Capon
View of Billingsgate market and wharf, London, 1799; with figures and cart in foreground, and boat masts behind

Billingsgate Wharf, London, 1820. Artist: Samuel Owen
View of Billingsgate wharf, London, 1820; with figures and boats

Billingsgate Wharf, London, c1840
View of Billingsgate wharf, London, c1840; with figures and boats

Billingsgate Wharf, London, 1801. Artist: John Walker
View of Billingsgate market and wharf, London, 1801; with boat masts in background. Also shows figures and cart

Billingsgate Market, London, 1814. Artist: James B Allen
View of Billingsgate wharf and market, London, 1814; with figures and boats on the River Thames

Billingsgate Market, London, 1849. Artist: IWA
Interior view of Billingsgate fish market, London, 1849; showing fish stalls and men carring baskets. In the background is Bacons Tavern

Billingsgate Market, London, 1849. Artist: Henry Vizetelly
Interior view of Billingsgate fish market, London, 1849; showing fish stalls and men carring baskets. In the background is Bacons Tavern

Billingsgate: Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree, London, 1820
Billingsgate: Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree, 1820; satirical print showing a market scene at Billingsgate fish market, London with two women fighting

Procession of the Cod Company from St Giless to Billingsgate, 1810. Satirical image showing fish wives on the quayside at Billingsgate fish market

Billingsgate Market and Wharf, London, 1808. Artist: J Bluck
View of Billingsgate fish market and wharf, London, 1808; including market scene in foreground with boats on the water behind

Billingsgate Wharf, London, c1790. Artist: Robert Clevely
View of Billingsgate wharf, London, c1790 with figures and vessels

Billingsgate, First Day of Oysters, Early Morning, 1843. Artist: Edward Duncan
Billingsgate, First Day of Oysters, Early Morning, 1843. scene at Billingsgate, London

Cleaning the streets of Billingsgate, London, 20th century. Londons main roads received a thorough clean at about 2 am every morning

Fish porters at Billingsgate Market, London, 1893. Artist: Paul Martin
Fish porters at Billingsgate Market, London, 1893. Londons main fish market, Billingsgate Market became established on Billingsgate Wharf during the 16th century

Billingsgate Market, London, 1893. Artist: Paul Martin
Billingsgate Market, London, 1893. Londons main fish market, Billingsgate Market became established on Billingsgate Wharf during the 16th century. It moved to a new location near Canary Wharf in 1982

Unloading at Billingsgate Market, London, 1893. Artist: Paul Martin
Unloading at Billingsgate Market, London, 1893. Londons main fish market, Billingsgate Market became established on Billingsgate Wharf during the 16th century

Billingsgate Market, Early Morning, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Billingsgate Market, Early Morning, 1891. Billingsgate Fish Market is located in Poplar in London. It is the United Kingdoms largest inland fish market

A Sketch from Billingsgate, 1878, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
A Sketch from Billingsgate, 1878, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

The new Custom House, from Billingsgate, City of London, c1830. Artist: William Tombleson
The new Custom House, from Billingsgate, City of London, c1830

Fish porters in Billingsgate, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

The View and Humours of Billingsgate, 1736. Londons famous fish market. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Mackerel, Billingsgate, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Billingsgate, London, 19th century. Artist: J Woods
Billingsgate, London, 19th century. Boats on the Thames near Londons famous fish market

Fishing boats unloading in London, 1800s
Landing fish at Billingsgate Market, London, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

5 A. M. in Billingsgate Fish Market, London, England in the 19th century. This market building was opened in 1877
5 A.M. in Billingsgate Fish Market, London, England in the 19th century. This market building was opened in 1877, the fish was brought in boats to the open river front and landed in baskets or boxes

Billingsgate 1859 James McNeill Whistler American
Billingsgate, 1859. James McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903). Etching

Billingsgate Market, London, England C. 1598. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
Billingsgate Market, London, England C.1598. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Billingsgate fish market 1862
Billingsgate fish market, carrying fish ashore at four o clock in the morning. Date: 1862

Billingsgate / Dore 1
BILLINGSGATE fish market : auctioning the days catch Date: 1870

Billingsgate Market 1920
Workers unloading crates at Billingsgate fish market Date: circa 1920

Billingsgate Fish Market, London Date: 1897

Quiet period, early afternoon, Billingsgate Fish Market interior, London, Date: 1950s

Large blocks of ice, Billingsgate Fish Market, London. Date: 1950s

Fish carts, Billingsgate. Date: 1950s

The Market, Billingsgate, London
The Market, Billingsgate, Poplar, near Millwall, County of London, England. Date: 1900s

Custom House, London
The new Custom House, fronting the Thames, viewed from Billingsgate. Date: 1828

Landing Fish at Billingsgate Market, London, 1881
Engraving showing the busy, early morning scene outside Billingsgate Market as fresh fish was unloaded from boats moored in the River Thames, 1881

Billingsgate 1859 Etching drypoint nineth state
Artokoloro

Sketch Billingsgate 1878 Drypoint seventh state
Artokoloro

Billingsgate 1859 Etching drypoint eighth state
Artokoloro

Watermans Hall, St. Marys Hill (engraving)
XJF488951 Watermans Hall, St. Marys Hill (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hall of The Company of Watermen and Lightermen)

Wharfs on the River Thames, Nicholsons Wharf to Customs House (engraving)
XJF477677 Wharfs on the River Thames, Nicholsons Wharf to Customs House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Billingsgate, illustration in History of London: Illustrated by views of London
XJF444366 Billingsgate, illustration in History of London: Illustrated by views of London and Westminster by John Woods, engraved by John Woods, published 1838 (engraving) by Salmon

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Billingsgate: A Historic Fish Market and its Vibrant Porters Standing amid the catch at Billingsgate Fish Market in London, one can witness a bustling scene filled with energy and tradition. The porters of Billingsgate, known for their strength and expertise, have been an integral part of this iconic market since its inception. Dating back to 1598, Billingsgate Market has long served as the hub for fish trade in the city. Over the years, it has become synonymous with fresh seafood and a vibrant atmosphere that draws locals and tourists alike. The market's rich history is intertwined with the growth of London itself. In c. 1950, a photograph captures porters at work in their distinctive attire - sturdy men adorned in white smocks carrying heavy loads of fish on their shoulders or pushing carts through narrow aisles. These dedicated individuals play a crucial role in ensuring that each customer leaves satisfied with their purchase. The variety of fish available at Billingsgate is astounding; from succulent haddock to exotic catches from distant shores, there is something to please every palate, and is no wonder that chefs and restaurateurs flock here daily to secure the freshest ingredients for their culinary creations. Beyond its significance as a marketplace, Billingsgate holds historical importance as well. Located within both Billingsgate Ward and Bridge Ward, it stands as a testament to London's past trading prowess along the River Thames. This area was once home to thriving merchants who dealt not only in fish but also other commodities essential for city life. As we delve into the world of "Billinsgates, " we uncover stories about hardworking fishwives who would sell their wares alongside seasoned traders – strong women whose resilience matched that of any porter or merchant they encountered. Today, while modernization may have altered some aspects of this historic institution, visiting Billingsgate still offers an authentic experience like no other – where tradition meets the bustling energy of a thriving market.