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Fleet St / Temple Bar
street traffic includes a dray with barrels; pedestrians include a milkmaid
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1800 Barrels Dray Include Includes Milk Maid Pedestrians Traffic Fleet
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Hustle of History: Fleet Street's Temple Bar - An 1800 Snapshot of London's Vibrant Past" In this evocative image from the annals of London's rich history, we find ourselves transported back to the bustling streets of Fleet Street and Temple Bar in the early 1800s. The cobblestones underfoot echo with the rhythmic clatter of horse hooves and the lively chatter of pedestrians, as the iconic dray and milkmaid scene unfolds before us. Fleet Street, once the heart of London's journalistic community, is depicted in all its chaotic glory. A dray, laden with barrels, makes its way through the throng of pedestrians, its team of horses straining at the reins, seemingly unfazed by the human traffic that surrounds them. The barrels, likely filled with ale or other commodities, are a testament to the bustling commerce that once thrived in this area. Among the crowd, a milkmaid in traditional attire, her petticoats swirling around her, deftly maneuvers her way through the throng, her pail balanced precariously on her head. Her expression is one of determination and focus, a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of London's working class during this era. Temple Bar, the historic gateway to the City of London, looms in the background, its ornate architecture a stark contrast to the raw energy of the street scene. This image offers a fascinating glimpse into London's past, a time when the city's streets were alive with the sounds, sights, and smells of daily life. This photograph, a treasure from Mary Evans Prints Online, invites us to delve deeper into the history of one of the world's most iconic cities, and serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring allure of London's storied past.
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