Greengrocers Collection

The Caution, Covent Garden Theatre, 1828
The Caution, Covent Garden Theatre, pub. 1828 (hand coloured engraving)

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Native Boutique Date: circa 1920s

A greengrocer of the Commercial Road, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Paris pendant la "Bataille de Paris"; l'etalage d'un fruitier, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Paris pendant la "Bataille de Paris"; l'etalage d'un fruitier, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

The Greengrocer's Shop De Buyskool, 1654. Creator: Jan Victors
The Greengrocer's Shop De Buyskool, 1654

A Greengrocers Fruits and Vegetables display, Montevideo Ciudad Vieja district, Uruguay

Cartoon, Business as Usual, by Rodo Pissarro, WW1
Cartoon, Business as Usual during the alterations of the Map of Europe, watercolour by Rodo Pissarro, First World War. Showing a London greengrocer standing defiantly outside his shop. circa 1915

Edie and Norman Bate, St Helens greengrocers given notice to quit St Helens market. St Helens, Merseyside. May 1976

A grocery store, detail (fresco)
LRI4664849 A grocery store, detail (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy; (add.info.: Daily life in the Middle Ages)

New Market, Principal Hall (b / w photo)
7191262 New Market, Principal Hall (b/w photo) by Porter, James (1874-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Market, Principal Hall)

Occupations, 16th Century (engraving)
7185730 Occupations, 16th Century (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Occupations: winemaker; brewer; poulterer; grocer-druggist, 16th Century)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Regrattier; Chandler; Hoker (engraving)
7197363 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Regrattier; Chandler; Hoker (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regrattier; Chandler; Hoker)

The Fruit Merchant and the Child, 1844. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Fruit Merchant and the Child, 1844

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Ladies in Waiting
The Caption is Ladies in Waiting. This colourful queue is very cheerful. They obviously know that the early bird catches the worm and they are at the top. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945

The Caution, Covent Garden Theatre, pub. 1828 (hand coloured engrving)
2495107 The Caution, Covent Garden Theatre, pub. 1828 (hand coloured engrving) by Lisle, Joe (fl.1828); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Mrs Trim The Tailors Wife (colour litho)
2797287 Mrs Trim The Tailors Wife (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Trim The Tailors Wife)

Shopping
Two children pause during a shopping trip to survey their list and the contents of their basket. Has something been forgotten? Date: c. 1930

Vegetable seller, 18th Century (chromolitho)
977545 Vegetable seller, 18th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vegetable seller, 18th Century)

Convoitise (colour litho)
3098393 Convoitise (colour litho) by Gilbert, Victor Gabriel (1847-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convoitise. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, 1886.); © Look and Learn

Greengrocer shop, Italian Riviera (colour litho)
3097980 Greengrocer shop, Italian Riviera (colour litho) by Tyndale, Walter Frederick Roofe (1856-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greengrocer shop, Italian Riviera)

Bad Hanging (dedicated to the R. A. s), illustration from Punch (litho)
781104 Bad Hanging (dedicated to the R.A. s), illustration from Punch (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figgins, our Coal Merchant)

A greengrocer of the Commercial Road (b / w photo)
3637432 A greengrocer of the Commercial Road (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A greengrocer of the Commercial Road)

Green cart (coloured engraving)
558443 Green cart (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Green cart. Cries of London. Published 1807.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The Caution, pub. 1828 (hand coloured engraving)
2636976 The Caution, pub. 1828 (hand coloured engraving) by Lisle, Joe (fl.1828); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Tomatoes at Covent Garden 10th June 1942. Queue of retailers waiting for tomatoes at one of the 10 depots that are selling them

Scenes in Rupet Street in Soho, London, showing the outdoor market, 1966

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

ARMENIAN VEGETABLE SHOP
A vegetable shop in Armenia Date: late 19th century

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Albania, Berat, Vendor and customer beside display of fruit outside grocers shop

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ENGLAND, East Sussex, Hastings Vegetables in trays outside greengrocers shop. © Stephen Rafferty / Eye Ubiquitous

The Cheeky Greengrocers reply: " Have you anything in the shape of a cucumber?" " Yes Miss, a Banana - How will that suit?" Date: 1919

Horse and cart with sacks of vegetables, Bow, London, 1900
Horse and cart with sacks of vegetables, 91-93 Devons Road, Bow, London, 1900. Cart belonging to A.G. Hassell, Pea & Potato salesman with horses waiting outside T Damery confectioner and tobacconist s

Bartholomew Close, City of London, c1870. View of old houses in Bartholomew Close with a shop, possibly a greengrocer s, in the foreground and people gathered in the street

Clerkenwell Close, London, 1883. Artist: John Crowther
View of Clerkenwell Close, London, 1883; with the House of Detention in the distance

Bartholomew Close, London, 1889. Artist: John Crowther
View of Batholomew Close, London, 1889; showing nos 35 and 53, on opposite sides of a narrowing of the close; on the right a greengrocers can be seen

Shops in Bank Street, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Shops in Bank Street, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. A photograph taken for the property owners. The shops, which include Leathercraft, selling ladies handbags, Davis Royd of Leeds

The Green-grocer shop, c1910, (1912). Artist: Walter Frederick Roofe Tyndale
The Green-grocer shop, c1910, (1912). From An Artist in the Riviera by Walter Tyndale, R.I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

The Clumsy Groom, 1859. The Government of the Conservative Lord Derby is brought to its knees as it tries to clear the fence of the Reform Bill

Lee Bender - English designer
Lee Bender, English manufacturer and designer of Lee Cecil clothes. She wears a white leopard printed coney for shopping at her local greengrocers in Great Tichfield Street

WW2 - Shortage of Potatoes in Britain during the War
Sorry No Potatoes - a British housewife has limited choice for her vegetable purchasing, as potato stocks dry up due to tight rationing control over supply - December, 1941. Date: 1941

Woman police officer with car driver on a London street
Woman police officer giving directions to a man in an open-top sportscar outside a greengrocers shop on a London street. She is wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968

Fruit Stall at San Remo
A fruit stall at San Remo, Italy Date: 1913

Corner shop, 50 Dorset Street, Baker Street, London
Large corner shop at 50 Dorset Street, Baker Street, London -- Larrad greengrocer, fruiterer and florist, with a large display of produce out on the pavement. Date: circa 1910s

Victorian Scrap, man with vegetable cart and donkey. circa 1880s

Park Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Park Street, Woodstock, near Kidlington, Oxfordshire, England. Showing Tyrrell & Butcher Wholesale Greengrocers Bedford Vintage Lorry Date: 1940s

Strike of the grocers, a brawl, title page from Le Petit Journal, 8 January 1899
XIR414063 Strike of the grocers, a brawl, title page from Le Petit Journal, 8 January 1899 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de La Presse, Paris

Vegetables and fruit for sale outside greengrocers shop, Ludlow, Shropshire, England, september

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Step back in time to the bustling streets of Commercial Road, London in 1926-1927, where a greengrocer's shop stood proudly amidst the vibrant cityscape. The aroma of fresh fruits and vegetables filled the air as customers eagerly perused the colorful displays. Meanwhile, at Covent Garden Theatre in 1828, "The Caution" was performed on stage, captivating audiences with its dramatic portrayal of life behind the scenes at a greengrocer's stall. The actors brought to life the hustle and bustle of this lively trade, showcasing both its challenges and triumphs. Traveling across continents to Colombo, Sri Lanka, we find ourselves immersed in the Native Boutique - a treasure trove for all things green and leafy. Here, local farmers proudly display their bountiful harvests while sharing stories passed down through generations about sustainable farming practices. In Montevideo Ciudad Vieja district, Uruguay stands an enchanting display of fruits and vegetables at a greengrocer's store. This vivid arrangement catches the eye of passersby who are enticed by nature's vibrant palette showcased within each carefully arranged basket. Advertisements from Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops remind us that even during times of war like WW1 depicted in Rodo Pissarro's cartoon "Business as Usual, " greengrocers remained steadfast pillars within their communities. Their unwavering commitment to providing fresh produce served as a symbol of resilience amidst adversity. Closer to home in St Helens market resides Edie and Norman Bate - beloved greengrocers who were given notice to quit after years spent serving their loyal customers. Their departure marked not only an end to an era but also highlighted how these small businesses hold deep sentimental value within our neighborhoods. Throughout history, frescoes depicting grocery stores have adorned walls worldwide; one such detail transports us back centuries ago when markets were central hubs for commerce and community interaction.