London Life - Sandwich board Man and News Vendor
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London Life - Sandwich board Man and News Vendor
London Life - Sandwich board Man (advertising Martin Harvey in Hamlet at the Lyric Theatre) and News Vendor. Date: circa 1905
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Media ID 14348667
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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This evocative photograph captures a snapshot of London life in the early 1900s, as a sandwich board man and news vendor ply their trades on a cobblestone street. The sandwich board man, dressed in a long coat and holding a large sign advertising "Martin Harvey in Hamlet at the Lyric Theatre," confidently strides forward, his determined expression and outstretched arms drawing the attention of passersby. Meanwhile, a news vendor, with a stack of newspapers balanced precariously on his head and a young boy assisting him, calls out to customers, offering the latest headlines and fresh copies. The cobbles under their feet and the bustling activity of the street create a sense of energy and movement, as the two men go about their daily business in this vibrant and bustling city scene. The photograph, taken circa 1905, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the unique character and charm of London's streets during this era.
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