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Looking down on a busy Covent Garden flower, fruit and vegetable market full of stacked fruit
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Looking down on a busy Covent Garden flower, fruit and vegetable market full of stacked fruit
Looking down on a busy Covent Garden flower, fruit and vegetable market full of stacked fruit and vegetable boxes with lorries unloading right by the entrance to St Pauls Church, Covent Garden, London, England.
Late 1940s, early 1950s
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Media ID 11260899
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1940s 1950s Baskets Boxes Building Lorry Market Mens Nineteen Fifties Nineteen Forties People Street Structures Traders Porters
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This print takes us back in time to the bustling Covent Garden flower, fruit, and vegetable market in late 1940s or early 1950s London. From a bird's-eye view, we are immersed in a scene filled with an abundance of stacked fruit and vegetable boxes that stretch as far as the eye can see. The market is teeming with activity as lorries unload their precious cargo right by the entrance to St Paul's Church. The atmosphere is alive with energy as traders, porters, and hardworking individuals go about their daily routines. Men dressed in classic attire of the era navigate through the maze of crates and baskets while attending to customers' needs. The structures surrounding them stand tall, witnessing decades of commerce unfold before their very eyes. This snapshot from the past captures not only a vibrant marketplace but also serves as a testament to the resilience of post-war England. It symbolizes a time when people came together amidst adversity to rebuild their lives and communities. As we gaze upon this remarkable image captured by General (not associated with any specific company), we cannot help but be transported back in time - marveling at how much has changed yet appreciating how some things remain timeless.
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