Trade Collection (page 4)

National Union of Seamen (Mersey Area) mass meeting held at Liverpool Pierhead near the Seamans war memorial during the ongoing seamans strike

Tresahor Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A general view of the quarry with the crane used for moving the granite blocks. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown

Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. Around 1900
A view of the quarry face showing workers holding the tools of their trade while dressing stones. Blocks of granite are ready to be moved using the cranes based at the edge of the quarry

BLACKSMITHS, c1903. Two blacksmiths making a metal hoop, possibly for a wagon wheel. Photograph, c1903

The old forge in Steyning, 27 July 1889
The blacksmith is standing in the doorway, wearing a large leather apron General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/116

Midhurst: Spread Eagle, 1902
Shows the corner of the inn, with children and people in the street. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/51

Ohio River at Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s
Riverboats loading at the Ohio River levee in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Typesetter at work, 1800s
Setting type by hand in a print-shop. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pharos, the lighthouse of ancient Alexandria
Harbor and lighthouse of ancient Alexandria, a great center of Hellenistic culture and trade. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Traditional Arab dhows, Zanzibar
East Africa; Tanzania; Zanzibar. A dhow is a traditional Arab sailing vessel with one or more lateen sails. It is primarily used along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, India, and East Africa

London Stock Exchange 1980s 1988 AB ports Harold Rattle Shares Money Finance Busy

Floating islands inhabited by Uru people, lake Titicaca, near Puno, Peru

Cover of steel department trade catalogue of Ibbotson Brothers and Company Limited, manufacturers of steel, saws
Original at Sheffield City Archives ref. LD1145/3/2 (altrefno LD1155/6)Ibbotson Brothers and Company Limited was founded by William Ibbotson in Bridge Street, Sheffield in 1809

William Marples and Sons Ltd. Tool Makers, Hibernia Works, Westfield Terrace
Original at Sheffield Archives ref. SY122/2

Oil lamps on sale at a market in the Medina, Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, Morocco

A street vendor with a bicycle selling her flowers in Hanoi, Vietnam, Asia

Shop window with sandwiches and Quiche Lorraine at the Place du Tertre, Montmartre, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Chichester: the Market Cross from South Street, 1897
A busy street scene, with many people going about their business John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/22

Pagham: the windmill, 1902
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/8

Glass Bowing
Colin Hawkins Blowing Glass at Cirencester

Spanish pirates attacking English merchantmen
Spanish ships capturing English ships with supplies for the colonies. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Steering a sailing-ship through stormy seas
Sailors at the wheel of a merchant ship in a gale, 1800s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch ships in the Arctic, 1600s
Dutch ships of Henry Hudsons time near Novaya Zemlya, early 1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Trading post at Fort Laramie, Oregon Trail
Beaver trap on a Hudson Bay blanket in the reconstructed trading post at Fort Laramie, Wyoming. Digital photograph

Wall Streets Tontine Coffee House in the late 1700s
Tontine Coffee House, corner of Water and Wall Street, meeting-place of New York brokers who formed the NY Stock Exchange. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial sawmill, Virginia, 1600s
Water-powered sawmill used in Jamestown Colony before 1650. Hand-colored woodcut from " Virginia Truly Valued" by Edward Williams, 1650

Rio de Janeiro about 1700
Rio de Janeiro from the harbor while a Portuguese colony, circa 1700. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an 18th-century illustration

Merchant ship attacked by Chinese pirates
Chinese pirates attacking a European merchant ship, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00135
Dutch East India House in Amsterdam, showing warehouses and shipyard. Hand-colored woodcut

Medieval guild seal
Guild merchants seal, Gloucester, England, circa 1200. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Vasco da Gamas route around Africa, 1400s
Africa as known after Vasco da Gamas discoveries, from map of Juan de la Cosa, 1500. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Intermot 2008 Cologne Harley Davidson

Banana seller, Village of Masango, Cibitoke Province, Burundi, Africa

Leather bags for sale, San Lorenzo Market, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Kumquats for sale on the market in Cours Saleya, Nice, Alpes Maritimes, Provence, French Riviera, France, Europe

Braderie, a French car boot sale, Roscoff, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Famous Mozart chocolates, Salzburg, Austria, Europe

Miss Betting Shop winner, Miss Jessica J. Gooch (aged 20), from Kenton, near Harrow, whose measurements are 35 - 23 - 36 with her trophies

Deck of container ship, elevated view

Tea Clipper, 1860s, expanded cross-section

NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, 1730. Newport, Rhode Island, in 1730. Lithograph, American, 1864

Minoans Traders: wall painting from Acrotiri in Thera (Santorini) showing Minoan ships. Bronze Age (3200-1050 BC). The exchange of products with distant countries was served by the well-organized

The Swan Inn at Midhurst, 1903
Shows the pub sign and surrounding buildings on Red Lion Street. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/48

PROY2A-00004
Henry VIII presenting a charter to the Company of Barber Surgeons. Color lithograph reproduction of a painting by Holbein

EXPL2A-00146
Marco Polo welcomed at the court of Kublai Khan in China, 1200s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Traditional Turkish decorative pottery for sale, Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar), Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Spice Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus), CAPTIVE, Amazon Rainforest, ECUADOR. South America

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Trade: From Naive Haitian Paintings to Hand-painted Didgeridoos" Trade has been an integral part of human civilization, connecting cultures and shaping societies throughout history. From the vibrant streets of Colonial Zone in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to the bustling Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe - trade has always thrived as a catalyst for cultural exchange. In the 1450s, Johannes Gutenberg's revolutionary printing press transformed communication and knowledge dissemination forever. This invention paved the way for intellectual progress and global trade expansion. Meanwhile, a Map of the City of Dublin from 1797 offers us a glimpse into how commerce shaped urban landscapes. The Pedro Miguel Locks at Panama Canal stand as a testament to mankind's determination to conquer nature's obstacles in pursuit of efficient trade routes. Central America became an essential hub connecting continents and fostering economic growth. Delving into culinary delights brought about by trade, Maltese goat cheese (Gbejniet) tantalizes taste buds with its unique flavors passed down through generations. Similarly, Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe in Melton Mowbray showcases England's rich tradition of pie-making that originated from local agricultural trade. From afar across oceans lie Polkanuggo Quarry in Stithians Cornwall or The Village of Kineton in Warwickshire—both capturing moments frozen in time where mining and agriculture played pivotal roles in regional economies during different eras. Spanish galleons sailing on vast seas evoke images of exploration and conquest intertwined with lucrative trading ventures that shaped empires. These vessels carried treasures from distant lands while forging connections between nations. Grand Place stands tall as Brussels' historic marketplace—a symbol not only for Belgium but also for Europe's thriving commercial centers throughout centuries past. It serves as a reminder that often at the heart of architectural marvels we admire today.