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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
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Print of Billingsgate Fish Market, 1862. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the hustle and bustle of early morning trade at the iconic Billingsgate Fish Market. Witness the auction of freshly caught fish and the vibrant energy of the market over a century ago. A true masterpiece for history enthusiasts, art collectors, and those who appreciate the rich heritage of London's markets.
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Estimated Product Size is 31.4cm x 21.2cm (12.4" x 8.3")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) 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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