Petticoat Lane, London - View from Wentworth Street
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Petticoat Lane, London - View from Wentworth Street
Petticoat Lane, London from Wentworth Street. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street. Secondhand clothes and bric-a-brac had been sold in an area known as Peticote Lane since the early 17th century. An influx of immigrant Huguenots and later immigrants Jews developed the manufacturing in the area and maintained the traditions of trade. Despite a severe decline following WWII, a further influx of Asian immigrants in the 1970s once again restored the areas vitality. Date: circa 1930s
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Coats Commerce Crowds Lane Middlesex Packed Petticoat Press Shoppers Stalls Wentworth
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1. Title: A Vibrant Scene of Fashion and Commerce at Petticoat Lane, London, circa 1930s 2.. Witness the bustling energy of Petticoat Lane, London, as captured in this evocative photograph taken from Wentworth Street during the 1930s. This iconic street market, located in the heart of the East End, has a rich history dating back to the early 17th century. The area was renowned for its secondhand clothes and bric-a-brac trade, with an influx of Huguenot and later Jewish immigrants establishing the manufacturing traditions that sustained the commerce. In this image, the narrow, crowded streets of Middlesex and Wentworth are filled with a diverse array of stalls selling hats, coats, fur, and other fashion items. Despite a significant decline following World War II, the vitality of Petticoat Lane was once again restored in the 1970s, with an influx of Asian immigrants revitalizing the market scene. The press and crowds that gathered here were a testament to the enduring allure of this historic London destination. This photograph captures the essence of a thriving marketplace, where the sights, sounds, and smells of commerce come together in a unique and captivating way. The vibrant colors of the clothing, the packed stalls, and the determined shoppers all contribute to the energy and excitement of this bustling London scene. 3. Keywords: fashion, lane, packed, Middlesex Street, trade, Wentworth Street, commerce, market, petticoat, fur, clothes, East End, clothing, press, crowds, hats, coats, stalls, shoppers. 4.
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