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Covent Garden Market, London, Christmas Eve 1846
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Covent Garden Market, London, Christmas Eve 1846
Covent Garden Market, usually the sight of gleaming floods of colourful fruits and fine odours, but over the build up of Christmas the garment of green in which complete transformation of sprigs, holly and mistletoe appear. Date: 1846
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Covent Garden Market, London, Christmas Eve 1846: A Transformation in Time The bustling Covent Garden Market, a vibrant hub of trade and commerce in the heart of London, undergoes a magical metamorphosis as Christmas Eve approaches. In the crisp winter air of 1846, the market, typically adorned with gleaming floods of colourful fruits and tantalizing aromas, dons a festive green cloak. The evergreen sprigs, holly, and mistletoe take center stage, replacing the usual fruits and vegetables. Traders, dressed in their Victorian finery, peddle their wares with renewed enthusiasm. The market scene is set against the backdrop of horse-drawn carts and donkeys, their breaths visible in the frosty air. The transformation of Covent Garden Market during the holiday season was a cherished tradition. The market, which had long been a symbol of the city's vitality and prosperity, took on a new character, reflecting the joy and spirit of the festive season. The marketgoers, bundled up against the cold, eagerly purchased the seasonal greenery to adorn their homes, adding to the merriment and cheer. The once familiar sights and smells of the market were replaced by the fresh, earthy aroma of evergreens, heralding the arrival of Christmas. This photograph, taken on Christmas Eve 1846, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to experience the magic and wonder of a Victorian Covent Garden Market at the height of the holiday season.
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