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Wholesale Collection

"Exploring the Wholesale World

Background imageWholesale Collection: Fresh bread and pastries for sale in Borough Market

Fresh bread and pastries for sale in Borough Market. Records of the market go back as far as AD1014, and it has been trading from its present site since 1756 making it the oldest wholesale fruit

Background imageWholesale Collection: London - Billingsgate Fish Market - Standing amid the catch

London - Billingsgate Fish Market - Standing amid the catch
Oh My Cod! London - Billingsgate Fish Market - Standing amid the catch. Date: circa 1908

Background imageWholesale Collection: Cover design, Dombey and Son

Cover design, Dombey and Son
Cover design, Part XI of Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens, August 1847, with illustrations by Hablot K Browne. 1847

Background imageWholesale Collection: London Trade Card - James Potter, Leather Breeches Maker

London Trade Card - James Potter, Leather Breeches Maker, at the sign of the Boot and Breeches, Shoemaker Row, near Aldgate. 18th century

Background imageWholesale Collection: Advert, Thomas Rankine & Sons, Shoes, Edinburgh

Advert, Thomas Rankine & Sons, Shoes, Edinburgh
Advert for Thomas Rankine & Sons, Wholesale Shoewarehousemen and Importers, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

Background imageWholesale Collection: John Bews shop front in Guernsey, Channel Islands

John Bews shop front in Guernsey, Channel Islands
John Bew, Wholesale & Retail Tobacco & Cigar Merchant, and Ship Insurance Agent -- his shop front in Guernsey, Channel Islands, with a female assistant standing in the doorway. Date: circa 1905

Background imageWholesale Collection: Selling fish

Selling fish
Azim Khan Ronnie

Background imageWholesale Collection: Michael Benedicks (1768-1845), married to 1. Fanny Isak (1775-1802), 2. Henriette... 1824

Michael Benedicks (1768-1845), married to 1. Fanny Isak (1775-1802), 2. Henriette... 1824. Creator: Jakob Axel Gillberg
Michael Benedicks (1768-1845), married to 1. Fanny Isak (1775-1802), 2. Henriette von Halle (1786-1855), 1824

Background imageWholesale Collection: Michael Benedicks (1768-1845), married to 1. Fanny Isak (1775-1802), 2. Henriette... 1824

Michael Benedicks (1768-1845), married to 1. Fanny Isak (1775-1802), 2. Henriette... 1824. Creator: Jakob Axel Gillberg
Michael Benedicks (1768-1845), married to 1. Fanny Isak (1775-1802), 2. Henriette von Halle (1786-1855), 1824

Background imageWholesale Collection: Mr Johan Henrik Scharp, 1892. Creator: Hildegard Norberg

Mr Johan Henrik Scharp, 1892. Creator: Hildegard Norberg
Mr Johan Henrik Scharp, 1892

Background imageWholesale Collection: Wholesaler Gustaf Adolf Elfstrand, c1820s) Creator: Per Krafft the Younger

Wholesaler Gustaf Adolf Elfstrand, c1820s) Creator: Per Krafft the Younger
Wholesaler Gustaf Adolf Elfstrand, (c1820s)

Background imageWholesale Collection: Michael Benedicks, 1822. Creator: Fredric Westin

Michael Benedicks, 1822. Creator: Fredric Westin
Michael Benedicks, 1822

Background imageWholesale Collection: John Rettig, (c1900s). Creator: Jean Gustav Haagen

John Rettig, (c1900s). Creator: Jean Gustav Haagen
John Rettig, (c1900s)

Background imageWholesale Collection: John Rettig [Portrait], 1907. Creator: Oscar Bjorck

John Rettig [Portrait], 1907. Creator: Oscar Bjorck
John Rettig [Portrait], 1907

Background imageWholesale Collection: Anthonie Rettig, (c1900s). Creator: Fritz von Kamptz

Anthonie Rettig, (c1900s). Creator: Fritz von Kamptz
Anthonie Rettig, (c1900s). Portrait of Antonie Rettig, nee von Eckermann

Background imageWholesale Collection: Antonie Rettig, (c1900s). Creator: Jean Gustav Haagen

Antonie Rettig, (c1900s). Creator: Jean Gustav Haagen
Antonie Rettig, (c1900s)

Background imageWholesale Collection: Aerial view of fruits on the boat in Kaptai Lake, Rangamati, Bangladesh

Aerial view of fruits on the boat in Kaptai Lake, Rangamati, Bangladesh

Background imageWholesale Collection: Aerial view of floating market of seasonal fruits on the boats in Kaptai Lake, Rangamati, Bangladesh

Aerial view of floating market of seasonal fruits on the boats in Kaptai Lake, Rangamati, Bangladesh

Background imageWholesale Collection: Wholesale Fishmarket, Howth, County Dublin, Ireland

Wholesale Fishmarket, Howth, County Dublin, Ireland

Background imageWholesale Collection: rubber goods retailer shop wholesaler

rubber goods retailer shop wholesaler

Background imageWholesale Collection: CIS Building, Corporation Street, Manchester

CIS Building, Corporation Street, Manchester

Background imageWholesale Collection: Illustration of the CIS Building, Corporation

Illustration of the CIS Building, Corporation Street, Manchester

Background imageWholesale Collection: Illustration of the CWS Sun Flour Mill, Trafford, Manchester

Illustration of the CWS Sun Flour Mill, Trafford, Manchester

Background imageWholesale Collection: Illustration of the CWS office building, Great

Illustration of the CWS office building, Great Prescot Street, London

Background imageWholesale Collection: Illustration of the CWS Grocery Sales Dept, Balloon

Illustration of the CWS Grocery Sales Dept, Balloon Street, Manchester

Background imageWholesale Collection: Hand coloured illustration of CWS Crumpsall Biscuit

Hand coloured illustration of CWS Crumpsall Biscuit Factory, Manchester

Background imageWholesale Collection: Illustration of the CWS Wheatsheaf Boot

Illustration of the CWS Wheatsheaf Boot and Shoe factory, Leicester

Background imageWholesale Collection: Information slide for the Cooperation Movement

Information slide for the Cooperation Movement, probably 1920s

Background imageWholesale Collection: Map showing the growth of CWS production locations

Map showing the growth of CWS production locations between 1913 and 1938

Background imageWholesale Collection: CWS Tea Warehouse, Manchester, probably 1920/30s

CWS Tea Warehouse, Manchester, probably 1920/30s

Background imageWholesale Collection: CWS Soap Works, Irlam, Manchester, probably 1920/30s

CWS Soap Works, Irlam, Manchester, probably 1920/30s

Background imageWholesale Collection: CWS Margarine Factory, Irlam, Manchester, probably 1920s

CWS Margarine Factory, Irlam, Manchester, probably 1920s

Background imageWholesale Collection: CWS Food Dept. Rochdale Road, Manchester, probably 1920/30s

CWS Food Dept. Rochdale Road, Manchester, probably 1920/30s

Background imageWholesale Collection: CWS Cabinet Works, Enfield, London, probably 1920/30s

CWS Cabinet Works, Enfield, London, probably 1920/30s

Background imageWholesale Collection: CWS Tea Warehouse, Trafford, Manchester, probably 1920/30s

CWS Tea Warehouse, Trafford, Manchester, probably 1920/30s

Background imageWholesale Collection: CWS Flannel Factory, Littleborough near Rochdale

CWS Flannel Factory, Littleborough near Rochdale, probably 1920/30s

Background imageWholesale Collection: Food Control staff working in the Mitchell Memorial

Food Control staff working in the Mitchell Memorial Hall, Manchester during WW1

Background imageWholesale Collection: A quarterly meeting in the CWS Mitchell Memorial

A quarterly meeting in the CWS Mitchell Memorial Hall, Manchester, probably 1920/30s

Background imageWholesale Collection: A CWS shirt factory, probably 1930s

A CWS shirt factory, probably 1930s

Background imageWholesale Collection: A CWS works canteen, probably 1930s

A CWS works canteen, probably 1930s

Background imageWholesale Collection: CWS Banking Hall, Manchester, probably 1930s

CWS Banking Hall, Manchester, probably 1930s

Background imageWholesale Collection: Christian Socialists involved in the founding

Christian Socialists involved in the founding of the Cooperative movement

Background imageWholesale Collection: Wholesale Produce Market, Chicago, USA

Wholesale Produce Market, Chicago, USA

Background imageWholesale Collection: Wholesale Produce Market, Chicago, USA - early 1900s

Wholesale Produce Market, Chicago, USA - early 1900s

Background imageWholesale Collection: Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 morning exercise

Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 morning exercise

Background imageWholesale Collection: Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 - Lavatories

Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 - Lavatories

Background imageWholesale Collection: Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 - social

Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 - social activities - bowling

Background imageWholesale Collection: Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 - Christmas Cakes

Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 - Christmas Cakes



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"Exploring the Wholesale World: From Billingsgate Fish Market to Borough Market" London's vibrant wholesale scene offers a plethora of delights for both locals and visitors alike. At Billingsgate Fish Market, one can immerse themselves in the bustling atmosphere, standing amid an impressive array of freshly caught seafood. The sights and smells are truly captivating. For those with a penchant for baked goods, Borough Market is a haven. Here, you'll find stalls brimming with fresh bread and pastries that will tantalize your taste buds. And if cheese is your weakness, look no further than the traditional cheese vendors at Borough Market – their offerings are sure to satisfy even the most discerning connoisseurs. Delving into history, we stumble upon fascinating glimpses of London's wholesale heritage. The cover design of "Dombey and Son" takes us back to an era when books were sold through trade cards like that of James Potter, Leather Breeches Maker - a testament to the thriving commerce in 19th-century London. Venturing beyond London's borders reveals more intriguing facets culture. An advertisement from Thomas Rankine & Sons showcases fine shoes from Edinburgh while John Bews' shop front in Guernsey beckons curious souls to explore its unique offerings. But it isn't just about products; wholesalers also play a vital role in supplying essential goods such as rubber items. A visit to a rubber goods retailer shop wholesaler unveils an assortment of practical yet innovative solutions for everyday needs. Moving northwards brings us face-to-face with architectural marvels tied to wholesale enterprises. The CIS Building on Corporation Street in Manchester stands tall as an iconic symbol of commerce while illustrations depict other notable structures like the CWS Sun Flour Mill and office building – testaments to Manchester's industrial might. Intriguingly diverse and steeped in history, London's wholesale landscape promises endless discoveries for those willing to venture beyond the surface.