Buying Collection (#17)

Antique car boot sale. 7th November 1991

British Troops buying Grapes in Brussels. Their regiment is unknown. At this time, between 17Ð25 September 1944, Operation Market Garden saw Allied forces move from Belgium to The Netherlands

Nottinghams women in war time - Ice cream saleswoman 15th June 1945

Woman at Butchers Shop, January 1962

Fruit and Vegetables Stall, Cardiff, Wales, 3rd December 1965

The catch from the trawler Valther laid out in kits at Hulls Fish Dock prior to the mornings auction. 10th March 1978

Mrs Suzanne Delville buys toys for her grandchildren during a shopping spree Rackhams Department Store. Birmingham, West Midlands, November 1976

The Pantee Stores, outsize underwear specialists, Brixton Market, London. 1st June 1954

Shoppers, Fine Fare Supermarket, Wilton, London, 29th October 1963. Collect Green Shield Stamps at till after paying for goods

West Derby Road Market, Liverpool, 12th April 1986. Liverpool Councillor Vinnie Wagner makes a purchase at a fruit and vegetable stall

Queen Square Market, Liverpool, 28th September 1960. Mrs Janet Bigmore has worked in the Queen Square market for nearly 60 years. Here she is buying dahlias from Florist Charles Mills

Elvis Presley Fans from Britain, Holland and Denmark browse and buy souvenirs during visit to his house and birthplace in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, USA, 27th August 1973

Kids buying fireworks at a store in Birmingham, West Midlands. 4th November 1962

Post christmas sale shoppers at the Co-op in Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside. 28th December 1977

Harrods Department Store, sells a baby Elephant, Photo-call, Harrods, London, 7th November 1967

Oldbury Newsagent, able to beat blackout and stay open by using a gas lamp, Birmingham, Friday 25th February 1972

Hamleys, Regent Street, Christmas shoppers find empty shelves and a few expensive poor quality toys. December 1946

Customers at a Growers Fair Price Vegetable Market. East Grinstead, West Sussex, August 1947.Customers at a Growers Fair Price Vegetable Market. East Grinstead, West Sussex, August 1947

The Caledonian Market near Kings Cross is Londons oldest street market

A young girl at a vending machine on Newcastle Central Station in 1954

People help themselves to fish at the market, March 1946. Location Unknown

Butcher cuts up & cleans some lamb chops for woman customer, picture taken during Lamb Chop Week February 1963

Film production company, filming a scene in a butchers shop as customers wait in long queue March 1952

Film production company, filming a scene in a butchers shop as customers wait in long queue March 1952

Butcher offers choice cuts of meat to a woman shopper March 1952

Children from Walverden Infants School in Nelson, Lancashire make clay models of vegetables which will be used in a model green grocers shop 22nd October 1943

Child buying sweets at shop counter 9th April 1962

Old women bargaining for materials with vendors at a market in a Cyprus town. March 1952 C1106-004

Local street vendor selling his wares on the roadside in a town in Cyprus. March 1952 C1296-004

Local people buying meat at a market stall in a town in Cyprus. March 1952 C1297-001

Ken Platt, a grocer of Heigh Lancs who is to appear in "Variety Fanfare"
Ken Platt, a grocer of Heigh Lancs who is to appear in " Variety Fanfare". February 1951 B659

Italians in Jefferson Park, 1934. Creator: Jerome Myers
Italians in Jefferson Park, 1934

Buying produce from a stall in a German village market selling chickens and eggs. Date: 1916

A long queue to buy railway tickets - and an opportunity for casual flirtation ! Date: 1872

Man smiling, opening pay day envelope
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Man smiling, opening pay day envelope

African-American Couple Buy New Orange Car From A Salesman At Automobile Dealer Showroom
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1970s: African-American Couple Buy New Orange Car From A Salesman At Automobile Dealer Showroom

Couple looking at brick house under construction, rear view
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Couple looking at brick house under construction, rear view

Linen Market, Dominica - A Market Scene, ca. 1780. Creator: Agostino Brunias
Linen Market, Dominica - A Market Scene, ca.1780

A Linen Market with a Linen-stall and Vegetable Seller in the West Indies, ca. 1780

Market Day, Roseau, Dominica, ca. 1780. Creator: Agostino Brunias
Market Day, Roseau, Dominica, ca.1780

Canvassing for Votes, Plate II: Four Prints of an Election, February 20, 1757

The Gallery of the Palace of Justice, ca. 1638. Creator: Abraham Bosse
The Gallery of the Palace of Justice, ca. 1638

Sale of West India Pine Apples, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Sale of West India Pine Apples, 1844. Scene in a London warehouse during the...sale of upwards of 2700 West Indian Pine-Apples, by Messrs

Illustration to Proverbs 11: 26, 1534. Creator: Daniel Hopfer
Illustration to Proverbs 11: 26, 1534

Meat Market, from the pair Meat Market and Vegetable Market, ca. 1575-1608. ca
Meat Market, from the pair Meat Market and Vegetable Market, ca. 1575-1608

The Flower Girl (La Petite Marchande de Fleurs), n. d Creator
The Flower Girl (La Petite Marchande de Fleurs), n.d

July - Fancy Fair
Excited visitors at a Victorian Fancy Fair in July. From " The Comic Almanack for 1837: An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest Containing All Things Fitting For Such Work by Rigdum Funnidos, Gent

Buying Team Souvenirs Date: 1948

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"Exploring the Vibrant Markets of Europe: From the Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily to the Souks of Cairo" Immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Europe as you wander through the vibrant Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily. The aroma of freshly caught seafood and colorful displays of local produce will tempt your senses, inviting you to indulge in a true culinary adventure. Transporting us back in time, Charles Robertson's masterpiece "A Street Scene in Cairo" captures the essence of an ancient city where bartering and they were part of everyday life. As we admire this painting, we can almost hear the merchants' calls echoing through narrow alleyways. In Lawson Wood's whimsical artwork "Fat Geese. ", we are reminded that sometimes it's not just goods but also laughter that money can buy. This delightful scene transports us to a simpler time when joy could be found even amidst daily transactions. Step into history with a glimpse into 19th-century Cairo at Khan el-Khalili souk's entrance. Here, exotic treasures awaited eager buyers who sought unique trinkets from distant lands - a testament to how trade has connected cultures throughout centuries. The Emperor Stradivarius violin reminds us that some purchases transcend mere material value. Crafted by Antonio Stradivari himself, this instrument represents both exquisite craftsmanship and an investment for those who appreciate timeless beauty and exceptional sound. Traveling back further still, let's explore houses for sale during the roaring 1920s. These architectural gems tell stories of changing times and dreams realized within their walls – each purchase marking a new chapter for families seeking stability or investors chasing prosperity. During challenging times like World War II, L Papa and Sons ice cream vendor brought smiles to faces on Gravesend streets. Their sweet treats served as small moments of happiness amid adversity – proof that even simple pleasures hold immeasurable worth.