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Billingsgate fish market 1862
Billingsgate fish market, early morning trade, fish being sold by auction. Date: 1862
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Media ID 20160185
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1862 Auction Billingsgate Markets Morning Selling Sold Traders
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring the vibrant atmosphere of Billingsgate Fish Market in 1862 into your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you back in time, showcasing the hustle and bustle of early morning trade as fish are sold at auction. The high-quality metal print process ensures brilliant colors and exceptional detail, making this a unique and eye-catching addition to any room. Preserve history and add character to your space with this intriguing piece of the past.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene of Billingsgate Fish Market in the early hours of 1862, a time when London's famed market was at the heart of Britain's maritime trade. The market, located in the East End of London, was the largest fish market in Europe and a hub of activity from the early morning hours. In this image, traders are seen engaged in the lively auction process, haggling over the price of freshly caught fish. The market's interior is filled with a cacophony of sounds - the shouts of traders, the slapping of fish against the wooden tables, and the clanging of scales. The air is thick with the pungent smell of fish and seaweed, a testament to the market's raw and authentic atmosphere. The traders, dressed in their distinctive blue smocks and flat caps, are seen handling the fish with deft precision, their faces etched with concentration as they assess the quality of their catches. The fish, still glistening with moisture, are arranged on the tables in an array of colors and shapes, from the vibrant reds of the herring and the silvery scales of the mackerel, to the white, firm flesh of the cod and the delicate, translucent layers of the oysters. The market's early morning trade was a spectacle to behold, attracting not only the traders and merchants but also the local population and even the occasional tourist. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when Billingsgate Fish Market was a thriving symbol of London's maritime heritage and a testament to the city's rich and diverse food culture.
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