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Billingsgate Fish Market is already working at top pressure to deal with the terrific
Billingsgate Fish Market is already working at top pressure to deal with the terrific demand for Good Friday fish. The approach of the Easter festival means greatly increased work for Billinsgate, which has to supply eight million Londoners. Photo shows, the busy scene at Billingsate Market.
4 April 1936
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This vintage photograph captures the bustling atmosphere of Billingsgate Fish Market in 1936, as it works tirelessly to meet the tremendous demand for Good Friday fish. As Easter approaches, this iconic market is faced with an increased workload, striving to supply eight million Londoners with their seafood needs. The image showcases a scene teeming with activity and energy. Men can be seen diligently working amidst stacks of boxes and crates filled with fresh catches from the sea. Their faces reflect determination and focus as they navigate through the chaos, ensuring that every order is fulfilled. Billingsgate Fish Market has long been renowned for its role in providing high-quality seafood to the people of London. This photograph serves as a testament to its importance during a time when traditions like consuming fish on Good Friday were deeply ingrained in society. Preserved by Stanley Pibel Ltd. , this snapshot offers us a glimpse into a bygone era. It reminds us of the significance placed on seasonal festivities and how communities relied on dedicated workers at places like Billingsgate to keep cherished customs alive. As we admire this piece of history captured by TopFoto. co. uk, we are transported back to an era where hard work met tradition head-on, creating moments that have stood the test of time.
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