Chandlers Collection

A local man walks past traditional Greek anchors for sale outside a chandlers store, Pothia Town, Kalymnos Island, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Ship chandlers, John Browne, trade card (engraving)
983992 Ship chandlers, John Browne, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ship chandlers, John Browne)

Trade card, B Salmon (engraving)
732139 Trade card, B Salmon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, B Salmon, ship chandler and mealman, opposite the jetty)

Advert, Murray, McVinnie & Co, Ironmongers, Glasgow
Advert for Murray, McVinnie & Co, Chandlers and Ironmongers, Mavisbank, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Camellia and waratah species
Japan rose, Camellia japonica, Chandlers camellia, Camellia j. chandleri, pompone camellia, Camellia j. pomponia, and waratah Telopea speciosissima (Camellia j. anemoneflora)

Tallow Chandler, William Lewis, trade card (engraving)
984005 Tallow Chandler, William Lewis, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tallow Chandler, William Lewis, trade card)

A Touch at the Times, caricature of the French blockade
CHT170420 A Touch at the Times, caricature of the French blockade, March 1805 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

South Street Seaport Museum, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
USA, New York City, Manhattan, South Street Seaport Museum

Peterborough PE2 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Peterborough PE2 5

Huntingdonshire PE28 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Huntingdonshire PE28 0

West Dorset DT9 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Dorset DT9 3

Maldon CM0 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Maldon CM0 8

Site of Sheffield Castle as shown on Ordnance Survey map, 1890
Scale: 1:500. Sheet CCXCIV.8.12

Britain poster, Southampton Bargate, by Chandlers for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1948

Liquid Manure Drill
Chandlers Liquid Manure Drill

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"Discovering the World of Chandlers: Anchoring Traditions and Maritime Marvels" As a local man strolls past a chandlers store, his attention is caught by the traditional Greek anchors proudly displayed outside. These iconic symbols transport him to a world filled with maritime history and nautical wonders. Delving deeper into this captivating realm, he uncovers glimpses of Sheffield Castle's grandeur on an Ordnance Survey map from 1890. The castle's strategic location near waterways reminds him of the crucial role played by ship chandlers in supplying vessels with essential provisions. Trade cards from John Browne and B Salmon showcase intricate engravings that depict bustling scenes of ships being outfitted for their voyages. Such images evoke a sense of adventure and commerce intertwined within the fabric of maritime life. An advert from Murray, McVinnie & Co in Glasgow captures his imagination as it highlights ironmongers' offerings to seafarers. The diverse array of goods available hints at the vast range required to equip ships for long journeys across treacherous waters. The mention of Camellia and waratah species piques his curiosity about exotic flora encountered during sailors' travels. Perhaps these vibrant blooms served as reminders of distant lands or tokens exchanged between sailors and loved ones back home. A trade card featuring William Lewis, a Tallow Chandler, showcases an engraving that transports our observer to an era when candles were crafted meticulously using animal fat. This glimpse into historical craftsmanship sparks appreciation for forgotten trades that once illuminated homes and guided mariners through dark nights at sea. A caricature titled "A Touch at the Times, " depicting French blockades, serves as a reminder that it also faced challenges beyond their control—political turmoil impacting trade routes and livelihoods alike. Across continents, in Manhattan's South Street Seaport Museum, our explorer imagines stepping onto historic docks where countless ships were once serviced by chandlers.