Traders Collection

London Stock Exchange - The Stock Jobbers Pitches. Date: early 1960s

A BAZaR IN CAIRO 1885
A bazaar in Cairo. Date: 1885

Fur Traders Descending the Missouri, 1845. Creator: George Caleb Bingham
Fur Traders Descending the Missouri, 1845

Venice travel poster
Attractive poster for the French National Railways, Chemin de Fers de l Est, advertising Venice (or Venise) as a holiday destination

Murraygate, Dundee - Celebration of the Jute Industry - this, along with its other major industries gave Dundee its epithet as the city of " jute, jam and journalism"

A Satire of the Folly of Tulip Mania (oil on panel)
BAL225541 A Satire of the Folly of Tulip Mania (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); 26x32.2 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Flemish, out of copyright

Hong Kong street scene, 1890s C016 / 4499
Hong Kong street scene. Pedestrians, carts, rickshaws and signs in both Chinese script and English on a hill street in Hong Kong in the 1890s. At the time, this area was a British colony

Frost Fair on the Thames by Pauline Baynes
Illustration painted for Holly Leaves by Pauline Baynes showing Londoners in 1683-4 enjoying the delights of the Frost Fair on the frozen River Thames

Carts and boxes full of fruit and vegetables in Covent Gardens flower, fruit and vegetable market. A sign giving directions to St Pauls Church, Covent Garden, London, is seen on the building

Two Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvairs, including G-APNH, Menai Bridge of British Air Ferries

Aberdeen Fish Market
Two market traders walk through Aberdeen Fish Market, Scotland, where thousands of fresh fish are set out in crates and wicker baskets

Aberdeen Fish Market
Market traders chatting amongst the wooden crates of fresh fish at Aberdeen Fish Market, Scotland

Market Day in a Mexican Village. Date: circa 1920s

Pompeii / Arch of Augustus
Pompeii Yesterday and Today. The Triumphal Arch of Augustus

London Stock Exchange, Throgmorton Street - The Trading Floor

Early morning in Covent Garden Market (b / w photo)
3637556 Early morning in Covent Garden Market (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early morning in Covent Garden Market)

Great Zimbabwe / Artefacts
A plan of the site of the incredible ancient buildings at Great Zimbabwe, and a few of the many objects found at the site. Everything is of ancient African origin

Old Delhi street scene
A crowded, hot, dusty street in Old Delhi. A vendor stands with a large basket on his head in the centre of the crowd Date: 1987

Nanban Six-Fold Screen Depicting the Arrival of a Portuguese Ship for Trade
3548717 Nanban Six-Fold Screen Depicting the Arrival of a Portuguese Ship for Trade, Edo Period (ink, colour & gold leaf on paper) by Japanese School

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

New York Stock Exchange trading, 1980s C016 / 2381
New York Stock Exchange trading. Banners and computer workstations on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

Stalls that display the products of many climes in the fruit depsartment at Covent Garden (b / w photo)
3637557 Stalls that display the products of many climes in the fruit depsartment at Covent Garden (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Livestock Market on the The Whitesands in Dumfries, pub. c
908224 Livestock Market on the The Whitesands in Dumfries, pub. c.1895 (postcard chromolithograph) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German

Entrance to the Limehouse Dock, 1850 (pen, ink & wash on paper)
XJF472288 Entrance to the Limehouse Dock, 1850 (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Melon Market, Naples (Napoli), Italy. Date: 1899

Covent Garden Market, London Date: circa 1907

Billingsgate Fish Market - Fresh Haddock
Fresh Haddock brought to Billingsgate Fish Market in London on large wagons Date: 1912

Smithfield Market 1843
A scene in Smithfield Market with traders examining and discussing huge cattle

A Fish Auction in Columbia Market
In 1869 Baroness Burdett-Coutts paid for the building of the great Columbia Market (for fish) between Hackney and Bethnal Green Roads on the site of Nova Scotia Gardens

Jerusalem Wheat Market
Traders have come from far and wide on their camels to attend the wheat market, held by the city walls

Ghana / Elmina C1600
Port founded by Portuguese traders in 1482; also known as Fort St George

Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens, early 17th century (ink
1152501 Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens, early 17th century (ink, colour, gold & gold leaf on paper) (see also 1152500) by Kano Naizen (1570-1616) (attr)

Owing to the diminishing coal supplies and bad weather, deliveries of coal to the housewife have been slowed down and many are trekking with prams and wheelbarrows to coal wharfs

Market in Great Titchfield Street, London. Date: circa 1905

View of Great Titchfield Street, London, on the corner of Langham Street, showing an aerial view of the street market. circa 1905

Christ Driving the Merchants from the Temple, c. 1720-30 (oil on canvas)
XIR72095 Christ Driving the Merchants from the Temple, c.1720-30 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 36x48 cm; Louvre, Paris

Thessaloniki - Street Traders and Foreign Military Personnel
Street Traders, including a shoeshine boy, a cigarette seller and a porter - all finding plenty of cutom amongst the foreign troops staioned in Thessaloniki (Indian, French and British)

Scene in Petticoat Lane
Traders in Petticoat Lane selling an eclectic selection of tools-saws, chisels, plyers, locks and even a giant corkscrew are laid out on the street

Mongolian Traders in China with camels
Mongolian Traders in China with their delightful camels and tent. A stop at the city gates at the end of a long trading journey

Traders doing business at the Coal Exchange, London, 1890
Illustration showing a group of top-hatted traders doing business at the desks of the London Coal Exchange, 1890

Stock Exchange Traders
Four City traders on the London Stock Exchange compare notes

Petticoat Lane, 1856
Petticoat Lane market on Sunday morning - a policeman casts a cold eye on the street traders, some of whom may not be wholly law-abiding citizens

Asian traders in front of the datsan, 1880. Creator: Nikolai Nikolaevich Petrov
Asian traders in front of the datsan, 1880. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass) made in the late 19th century

Portobello Road Market, Notting Hill, London
An atmospheric early summers morning view of Portobello Road Market, Notting Hill, London. Date: 1960s

Market Place - A Quarter of Baghdad, Iraq. Date: 1910s

Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Paris
3784989 Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Paris; (add.info.: Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Paris. Postcard, c. 1900. Woman attempting to sell her goods to two young men)

History of Paper: Paper trading in Samarkand
3787664 History of Paper: Paper trading in Samarkand; (add.info.: History of Paper: Paper trading in Samarkand ( Uzbekistan), 13th century

Old Tiflis: Watermelon seller
3785896 Old Tiflis: Watermelon seller; (add.info.: Old Tiflis: Watermelon seller. Early 20th century Russian postcard. Tiflis, capital city of Georgia (modern day Tbilisi)

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Traders, the backbone of global commerce, have long shaped the world's economic landscape. From the bustling floors of the London Stock Exchange to the vibrant Stock Jobbers Pitches, their expertise and intuition drive markets forward. In a mesmerizing Venice travel poster, they can depicted as adventurers navigating canals and bridges, symbolizing their ability to explore new horizons in search of profitable opportunities. Similarly, Murraygate in Dundee comes alive with celebrations honoring the Jute Industry - a testament to traders' pivotal role in fostering industries that sustain communities. Traveling eastward to Hong Kong's bustling streets in the 1890s captures an era when traders from around the world converged on this vibrant hub. The scene encapsulates both cultural diversity and fierce competition as merchants jostle for customers' attention. A satirical oil painting portrays Tulip Mania's folly - a cautionary tale reminding us that even seasoned they are fall victim to irrational exuberance. Meanwhile, Pauline Baynes' Frost Fair on Thames showcases how resourceful traders adapt during challenging times by transforming frozen rivers into thriving marketplaces. The carts brimming with fruit and vegetables at Covent Gardens flower market epitomize not only abundance but also meticulous trading practices honed over generations. This scene is mirrored by Aberdeen Fish Market where fishermen-turned-traders ensure fresh catches reach tables far and wide. Journeying back in time to Pompeii's Arch of Augustus transports us to an ancient marketplace where Roman merchants thrived through shrewd negotiations and trade routes spanning continents. Their legacy lives on today through modern-day traders who continue building upon centuries-old traditions. As we return full circle to London Stock Exchange once more, we witness its enduring significance as a global financial hub where millions of trades occur daily – each one shaping economies worldwide.