Jigsaw Puzzle : Smithfield Meat Market
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Smithfield Meat Market
Overview of Smithfield Meat Market, London, showing a brisk trade for the meat carcasses hanging from hooks. Date: 1903
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Media ID 14408955
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Step into the bustling world of Smithfield Meat Market with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This intricately detailed puzzle, featuring an iconic image from Mary Evans Prints Online dated 1903, invites you to explore the rich history of London's renowned meat market. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the bustling marketplace, where traders haggle over meat carcasses hanging from hooks. Experience the thrill of piecing together this charming puzzle and bringing the vibrant market to life in your own home. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels, this Smithfield Meat Market puzzle promises hours of engaging entertainment.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Bustling Smithfield Meat Market: London's Historic Butchery Hub in Full Swing (1903) 2.. Step back in time to the bustling heart of London's historic Smithfield Meat Market in 1903, as captured in this evocative photograph. A cacophony of sights, sounds, and smells fill the air as skilled butchers expertly wield their knives, carving choice cuts from the plentiful carcasses suspended from hooks above. The market, a thriving hub of trade since medieval times, is a testament to the city's rich culinary heritage. The crowded scene reveals a diverse array of traders and customers, all gathered in pursuit of the finest meat London had to offer. The atmosphere is electric, with the clanging of metal hooks and the rhythmic thud of hammers echoing through the air. The ground is slick with blood, a testament to the efficient and unwavering pace of the day's activities. Smithfield Market, located in the Clerkenwell district, has long been a significant part of London's food scene. Its storied history dates back to the 13th century, with the first recorded mention of a market on the site occurring in 1232. Over the centuries, it has evolved to become a symbol of London's resilience and adaptability, weathering economic downturns, fires, and even the Blitz. This photograph, taken in 1903, offers a glimpse into the market's vibrant past, showcasing the dedication and hard work that went into providing Londoners with the freshest meat possible. The image stands as a reminder of the market's enduring importance, not just as a source of sustenance, but as a living piece of London's rich history.
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