Browsing Collection

Portobello Market / 1960S
Browsing the stalls at Portobello Road market

Bouquinistes, Paris Quais - Book and Print Sellers
The bouquinistes whose stalls form a permanent book and print market lining the Quai de la Tournelle on the banks of the River Seine, Paris, France. Date: circa 1930s

Wet Winter Evening and a Book Lover in Bloomsbury, c1935. Creator: Fincham
Wet Winter Evening and a Book Lover in Bloomsbury, c1935. Shelves of books outside a shop in central London. From " Wonderful London, Volume 2", edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Domestic Goat, flock, browsing in Argan (Argania spinosa) tree, near Essaouira, Morocco, february

A bookshop in Bloomsbury, London, 1926-1927. Artist: HW Fincham
A bookshop in Bloomsbury, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) herd with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, Kenya, Amboseli National Park

Wet winter evening and a book lover in Bloomsbury (b / w photo)
3637677 Wet winter evening and a book lover in Bloomsbury (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wet winter evening and a book lover in Bloomsbury)

Petticoat Lane - Jews Free School
Petticoat Lane, London - Jews Free School, Middlesex Street. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street

Petticoat Lane - Polly Nathans Fish Shop
Petticoat Lane, London - Polly Nathans Fish Shop. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street. Secondhand clothes

Duty Free Gatwick
Travellers browsing around in the Duty Free zone of Gatwick airport, London

A Literary Research, 1901 (oil on canvas)
WH48306 A Literary Research, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; French, out of copyright

General view of the Merseyway Shopping Centre in Stockport, Greater Manchester. 4th September 1975

Customers at the secondhand gramophone record stall at the flea market in Club Row, Bethnal Green, E1 London 1st March 1955

Shoppers browsing through shop windows at the new Salford City Shopping Centre. 24th June 1971

Silhouette of Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, hind and fawns at sunset, Norfolk, UK

Three 10 month old Badgers {Meles meles} browsing in leaf litter at night, Derbyshire, UK

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Yearling moose calf reaches for leaves in springtime

Souvenirs on display, Calderon, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Shoe stall, Pisac Textiles Market, Sacred Valley, Peru

Africa, Tanzania, Tarangire National Park. An elephant family browsing

The Market, Ghent
An etching depicting a Ghent market event full of life, with people browsing the wares of stalls, just outside an ecclesiastical building in northwest Belgium. Date: circa 1916

Vegetable Market
A painting showing the hustle and bustle of a vegetable market, with customers browsing the stalls of merchants. Date: circa 1916

Fruit and Vegetable Stall
An etching of a simple fruit and veg stall, the goods laid out on a platform outside, with a dark shop window just behind. Two women are browsing nearby. Date: circa 1915

D. Bernard Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for D. Bernard, modern fine art gallery and manufacturer of art frames, services include re-gilding and renovating

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Moose, Alces alces, shedding velvet in Denali National Park, Alaska, USA. Date: 09/02/2010

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Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus) female and young feeding on conifer branches, June Date: 26/08/2005

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White rhinoceros or square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum), Kenya, Africa (Large format sizes available). Date: 30/04/2009

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Kenya, Samburu National Park. A reticulated giraffe browsing on an Acacia tree. Date: 07/02/2004

DDE-90019675
Gerenuk standing on hind legs browsing on vegetation, Litocranius walleri, Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

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Gerenuk standing on hind legs browsing on vegetation, Litocranius walleri, Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

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Gerenuk standing on hind legs browsing on vegetation, Litocranius walleri, Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

Paris, the Quai St Michel, c. 1888 (oil on canvas)
712209 Paris, the Quai St Michel, c.1888 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 55x71 cm; Private Collection

The hunt for bargains in books in Shoreditch (b / w photo)
3637674 The hunt for bargains in books in Shoreditch (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hunt for bargains in books in Shoreditch)

Browsing (b / w photo)
3623019 Browsing (b/w photo) by Maxwell, Marcuswell (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Browsing. Illustration for Big Game Photographs (The Times, nd).); © Look and Learn

The Caledonian Market (oil on canvas)
Ma388941 The Caledonian Market (oil on canvas) by Morley, Harry (1881-1943); 109.2x95.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Browsing books by the River Seine, Paris
Browsing books on stalls on the Left Bank of the River Seine, Paris. Date: circa 1930s

An open-air bookmarket, Shoreditch (sepia photo)
STC347602 An open-air bookmarket, Shoreditch (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Browsing books in the Charing Cross Road, London, early 1930s (b / w photo)
5997806 Browsing books in the Charing Cross Road, London, early 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Browsing books in the Charing Cross Road)

Wedding Cake, illustration from High Street by J. M
STC411907 Wedding Cake, illustration from High Street by J.M. Richards, printed by the Curwen Press, pub. by Country Life, 1938 (colour litho) by Ravilious

Theatrical Costume and Prop Hire Shop, illustration from High Street by J. M
STC411906 Theatrical Costume and Prop Hire Shop, illustration from High Street by J.M. Richards, printed by the Curwen Press, pub

Browsing among the bouquinistes - Paris quais and Notre Dame
Browsing for treasures among the bouquinistes of the Paris quais, with Notre Dame Cathedral in the distance. The Cathedral was badly damaged by fire on 15th April 2019. Date: circa 1960s

A second hand bookshop, Charing Cross Road (sepia photo)
STC347601 A second hand bookshop, Charing Cross Road (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A modern bookshop (early 20th century) (chromolitho)
735863 A modern bookshop (early 20th century) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern bookshop (early 20th century)

At the bookstall (chromolitho)
735862 At the bookstall (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the bookstall)

The Print Collector, c. 1857-63 (oil on cradled panel)
2970656 The Print Collector, c.1857-63 (oil on cradled panel) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 42.3x33 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of the Estate of Marshall Field; French

Window shopping, London 1908
A crowd of Edwardian women taking a glimps at the toys available in the window. Date: 1908

That seems a little expensive to me, from L Assiette au Beurre
XIR414048 That seems a little expensive to me, from L Assiette au Beurre, 8 March 1902 (colour engraving) by Sancha y Lengo, Francisco (1874-1936); Musee de La Presse, Paris

Fashion shop, from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84), published c
STC172399 Fashion shop, from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84), published c.1770 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

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"Browsing through Time and Places: From Portobello Market in the 1960s to Fincham's Book Lover in Bloomsbury" Step into a time machine as we embark on a journey of browsing, exploring various corners of the world. Transport yourself back to the vibrant Portobello Market during the swinging 1960s, where eclectic treasures await your curious eyes. On a wet winter evening in Bloomsbury circa 1935, immerse yourself in the cozy embrace of books while raindrops dance outside - a haven for any book lover. Stroll along Paris Quais and discover bouquinistes, enchanting book and print sellers that line the Seine River - an idyllic spot for literary enthusiasts. Witness domestic goats gracefully browsing amidst Argan trees near Essaouira, Morocco. These majestic creatures find solace among nature's wonders. Peek into Turnbull & Asser's premises in St James; this traditional tailor stands as a testament to timeless craftsmanship and sartorial elegance. Brave another wet winter evening with a glimpse into Bloomsbury's past through captivating black-and-white photographs - capturing both nostalgia and intellectual pursuits. Uncover Petticoat Lane's rich history at Jews Free School or Polly Nathans Fish Shop - glimpses into London's multicultural tapestry that have stood against time. Marvel at African elephants grazing peacefully with Mount Kilimanjaro majestically towering behind them - nature showcasing its breathtaking beauty. Embark on an international shopping spree at Duty-Free Gatwick or get lost amidst Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, immersing yourself in bustling markets teeming with life and culture. Finally, explore Calderon in Quito, Ecuador; souvenirs proudly displayed tell stories of indigenous traditions passed down through generations. In this vast world filled with endless possibilities for exploration and discovery, let us indulge our senses by browsing through diverse landscapes, cultures, history – a true feast for the curious soul.