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Covent Garden Porters
Covent Garden was formerly the convent garden of the abbey of Westminster : it was for many years Londons major fruit and vegetable market. Date: 1924
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Convent Covent Major Markets Porters Vege Table Westminster Years 1924
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Bring the historic charm of Covent Garden market to your walls with our exquisite poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Covent Garden Porters," dates back to 1924 and is brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online. Originally the convent garden of the Westminster Abbey, Covent Garden was once London's major fruit and vegetable market. Our high-quality poster prints showcase the rich history and character of this iconic location with the porters in their traditional attire, hard at work. Elevate your interior décor with a piece of history and add a touch of timeless appeal to any room. Order your Covent Garden Porters poster print today and step back in time."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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 hustle and bustle of Covent Garden Market in London during the early 20th century. Dated 1924, the image showcases a group of porters at work, expertly maneuvering large crates and carts laden with fresh produce. Covent Garden, formerly known as the Convent Garden of the Abbey of Westminster, had been a major fruit and vegetable market for the city for many years. Located in the heart of London, Covent Garden was renowned for its vibrant market scene, where traders and merchants from all corners of the city and beyond gathered to buy and sell their wares. The market's rich history can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was first established as a fruit and vegetable market by the Abbey of Westminster. The porters in this photograph are an essential part of the market's infrastructure, responsible for transporting the heavy crates of produce from the wagons to the stalls. Their strength and agility are on full display as they navigate the crowded marketplace with ease. The vege table in the background, piled high with a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, is a testament to the market's reputation for freshness and quality. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to the bustling market streets of Covent Garden in the 1920s. It is a reminder of the important role that markets played in the daily life of Londoners, and the essential part that traders, porters, and merchants played in bringing fresh produce to the city's tables.
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