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A LONG-SONG SELLER in the streets of London
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1850 Ballads Seller Song Trades
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A Long-Song Seller in the Streets of London, Circa 1850 This evocative image captures the scene of a long-song seller plying his trade on the bustling streets of Victorian London. Dressed in tattered clothes and wearing a tattered hat adorned with ribbons, the seller holds a large sheet of paper, on which is printed a ballad or long song. His expressive face, etched with the lines of age and experience, is focused intently on the crowd that gathers around him. Long-song sellers were a common sight on the streets of London during the 19th century. They would travel from place to place, selling their wares to the working class population. The long songs, also known as broadsides, were popular forms of entertainment and news in the days before mass literacy and widespread access to printed media. The ballads told stories of love, adventure, history, and current events, and were often set to catchy tunes that could be sung along to. The street scene in this photograph is filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of urban life in 1850s London. Horse-drawn carriages clatter by, while pedestrians jostle for position on the crowded sidewalks. The seller's rivals, other long-song sellers, can be seen in the background, each trying to attract customers with their own offerings. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of street trades and the vibrant cultural life of Victorian London. It is a reminder of a time when stories were shared person-to-person, and when the power of a good song could bring people together in a way that transcended social and economic boundaries.
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