Billingsgate Wharf Collection

From Billingsgate, 1878. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
From Billingsgate, 1878

Billingsgate, 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Billingsgate, 1859

Billingsgate Market, March 1, 1808. March 1, 1808. Creators: Thomas Rowlandson
Billingsgate Market, March 1, 1808

Billingsgate - Landing the Fish, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Billingsgate-Landing the Fish, 1872. Men unload baskets of fish on Billingsgate Wharf in the City of London. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Off Billingsgate, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Off Billingsgate, 1872. From, " LONDON. Men singing sea shanties on fishing boat at Billingsgate Wharf. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Roman Remains Found in Billingsgate, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Roman Remains Found in Billingsgate, (c1872). A Roman house and baths were discovered at Billingsgate in the City of London in 1848, while the Coal Exchange was being built on the site

The Humours of Billingsgate, 1736, (1920). Artist: Arnoldus van Haecken
The Humours of Billingsgate, 1736, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Billingsgate at High Water, 1792. Artist
Billingsgate at High Water, 1792. View with figures in boats on the River Thames

View of Billingsgate market with people fish and baskets, City of London, 1811. Artist
View of Billingsgate market with people fish and baskets, City of London, 1811

View of Billingsgate Market with people and fish on the quayside, City of London, 1810

View of Billingsgate Wharf and market with vessels and people, City of London, 1824

View of oyster boats at Billingsgate Wharf, City of London, 1810

View of Billingsgate wharf with oyster boats, City of London, 1830

View of Billingsgate wharf with boats, City of London, 1828

View of Billingsgate wharf with boats on the water, City of London, 1790

View of Billingsgate wharf with Three Tuns Public House, figures and boats, London, 1834. With ornamental border including fishing nets, oars, barrels, fish and lobsters

Boats alongside Billingsgate, London, 1859. Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Boats alongside Billingsgate, London, 1859. View of Billingsgate dock showing fishermen on boats and figures on quayside. With London Bridge in the background

View of Billingsgate Market with figures and boats in the foreground, London, 1877

A Cornish Hug, 1781. A fishwife is holding a dandy aloft, much to his annoyance, for upsetting her stall. On our left an apple woman looks on, on our right are a man and a woman who applauds

Billingsgate Market, City of London, c1900 (1911). Artist: Pictorial Agency
Billingsgate Market, City of London, c1900 (1911). Billingsgate Wharf, Lower Thames Street, became the centre of a fish market during the 16th

A Sketch from Billingsgate, 1878, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
A Sketch from Billingsgate, 1878, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

A sketch from Billingsgate, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
A sketch from Billingsgate, 19th century (1904). Second state etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Mackerel, Billingsgate, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Billingsgate, London, 19th century. Artist: J Woods
Billingsgate, London, 19th century. Boats on the Thames near Londons famous fish market

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"Billingsgate Wharf: A Historic Hub of Fish and Commerce" Step back in time to the bustling Billingsgate Wharf, a vibrant hub of fish and commerce that has left an indelible mark on London's history. From its humble beginnings as a market in 1808, captured vividly by Thomas Rowlandson's artistic eye, to the captivating scenes depicted by renowned artists such as James Abbott McNeill Whistler and Gustave Doré, this riverside destination has always been teeming with activity. Whistler's masterpieces from 1859 and 1878 transport us to a bygone era when fishermen would dock their boats at Billingsgate Market, unloading their bountiful catches for eager buyers. The sights and sounds of the market come alive through these paintings - baskets brimming with fresh fish, vendors haggling over prices, and the unmistakable aroma of saltwater mingling with the hustle and bustle. Gustave Doré's evocative works from 1872 offer glimpses into both daily life at Billingsgate Wharf and its surrounding areas. "Landing the Fish" captures the arduous process of unloading cargo-laden vessels while "Off Billingsgate" showcases ships sailing along the Thames against a backdrop dominated by this iconic wharf. Delving deeper into history reveals fascinating discoveries like Roman remains found within Billingsgate around 1872. Though their exact origins remain shrouded in mystery, these remnants serve as testament to centuries-long human activity at this very spot. Arnoldus van Haecken takes us even further back in time with his humorous depiction of "The Humours of Billingsgate" in 1736 (1920). This lively scene showcases colorful characters engaging in animated banter amidst barrels filled with freshly caught fish - a true snapshot into Londoners' daily lives during that era.