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Columbia Market, London 1869
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Columbia Market, London 1869
Columbia Market, Bethnal Green, east London, built by Angela Burdett-Coutts as a covered food market. It opened in 1869, and adjoined a set of model dwellings for working class families also built by Miss Coutts. (Later the site of Columbia Road Flower Market.) Date: 1869
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1869 Angela Bethnal Burdett Columbia Coutts Covered Markets May16 1860s
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This photograph takes us back in time to the bustling Columbia Market in Bethnal Green, East London, in the year 1869. The market, a charitable endeavor by the renowned philanthropist Angela Burdett-Coutts, was built as a covered food market to provide a clean and protected environment for local vendors and shoppers. The market, adorned with intricate architectural details, was a significant addition to the community, reflecting the social consciousness and generosity of its benefactor. Angela Burdett-Coutts, a wealthy heiress and philanthropist, was known for her extensive charitable work and commitment to improving the living conditions of the working class. In addition to the market, she also built a set of model dwellings nearby to provide affordable housing for local families. The market and the dwellings were designed to create a self-sufficient community, where people could live and work in a clean and healthy environment. The market, with its high arched roof and well-lit interiors, offered protection from the elements, making it an attractive destination for vendors and shoppers alike. The photograph captures the vibrant atmosphere of the market, with people haggling over prices, children playing, and vendors displaying their fresh produce. The market was a hub of activity, bringing the community together and contributing to the social fabric of East London in the 1860s. Today, the site of Columbia Market is famous for its weekly flower market, but this photograph offers a glimpse into its rich history as a food market and a symbol of philanthropy and social consciousness in Victorian London.
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