Buying Collection (page 45)

The neon lights of Shanghais main shopping street, Nanjing Donglu, Shanghai, China, Asia

View looking along Nanjing Donglu, Shanghais main pedestrianized shopping street, Shanghai, China, Asia

The A Ma Temple, incense hangs from the ceiling as worshippers pray and make offerings, Macau, China, Asia

Store selling pressed meat sheets, a speciality of Macau, Macau, China, Asia

Fish in bags in Tung Choi Street, a street full of shops selling tropical fish, koi carp and goldfish, Mongkok, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Produce market, North Gate, Dali, Yunnan, China, Asia

Dried food and spice shop, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

White lilies, flower market, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Bird market, Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Dried seafood shops, Des Voeux Road West, Western District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Shops and market stalls on Gage Street, Mid Levels, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

The Barkhor, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Nanjing Road, the main shopping street where cycles are banned to make space for buses, Shanghai, China, Asia

Shopping street in new Chinese district, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Food stalls, Donghua Yeshi night market, Beijing, China, Asia

New pedestrian shopping street, Wangfujing, Beijing, China, Asia

Onions for sale in the largest produce market in the city, Santiago, Chile, South America

Old colonial quarter, St. Johns, Antigua, Caribbean
Old colonial quarter, St. John s, Antigua, Caribbean

Dogon market, Sanga (Sangha), Bandiagara escarpment, Dogon region, Mali, Africa

Place du 27 Juin 1977 (Place Menelik) at the heart of the European Quarter, Djibouti City, Djibouti, Africa

Victoria / Golden / Prepare
Preparing for Victorias Golden Jubilee: people buying flags and Chinese lanterns

Buying a Cow, Scotland
Buying a cow in Scotland. The animals mouth is inspected

HOUSE SOLD / 1970S
A family of four view their new house which still has the " Sold" sign outside

Rail Ticket Machine / 1928
A man buying a ticket from a ticket machine in an unknown London underground station

Covent Garden 1883
Buying flowers at COVENT GARDEN market

Working Class Dress 1795
An example of working class womens clothing from the late 18th century can be seen in this image of a servant buying fish from a street trader

Buying Stockings
A customer wonders whether to buy some Bear Brand stockings

Buying Clothes Pegs
Buying clothes-pegs and washing-lines from gipsies going from house to house

Cadillac LA Salle 1935
Performance - Prestige - Price - your three reasons for buying a La Salle convertible from Cadillac

Print Collector C18
the Print Collector

American Overcoats 1907
American father wearing a Chesterfield overcoat with velvet collar & fry-front & son in a Varsity overcoat shop for guns. Both wear bowler (Derby) hats

Buying Bananas / Market
Two very smart ladies buy bananas in a market

Horse / Checking Mouth
A man checks a horses teeth before deciding whether to buy it

Chelsea Shopping Centre
Busy scene at Chelsea shopping precinct, London, with a son helping his mother to pull her trolley along, old ladies buying flowers from a stall and Sainsburys store behind

Dr Syntax Sells a Horse
Dr Syntax sells Grizzle: the prospective buyer inspects the horses teeth

Buying Poison
Buying laudanum and arsenic over the counter in a chemists shop

Buying an Ice Cream
A chubby little boy in shorts and sandles, buying an ice cream cornet from a jolly lady!

Chocolate Machine 1930S
Another passenger watches as a man tries to work out how to use an automatic slot machine vending Caleys famous Marching Chocolate, inside a metropolitan railway carriage

Browsing at a Bookstall
Browsing at a bookstall

Horse Put through Paces
A breed of Light Horse is put through its paces in front of potential buyers

Fisherman and Clients
A picturesque fisherman entices two ladies to purchase his catch of fish

Buying Valentine Cards
Shopping for Valentine cards

TALLY MAN
A TALLY MAN in a cottage - a house-to-house trader who sold goods on instalment, keeping a tally of what his customers owed him - an early form of buying on credit

Buying Mistletoe
A mother and her daughter buy mistletoe from a boy in the street

Buying the Goose
Buying geese and turkeys in a street market in Normandie, France

Aristocratic French lady choosing fabrics
An aristocratic French lady chooses fabrics chez Bertin, known as Le Ministre des Modes

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"Exploring the Vibrant Markets of Europe: From the Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily to the Souks of Cairo" Immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Europe as you wander through the vibrant Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily. The aroma of freshly caught seafood and colorful displays of local produce will tempt your senses, inviting you to indulge in a true culinary adventure. Transporting us back in time, Charles Robertson's masterpiece "A Street Scene in Cairo" captures the essence of an ancient city where bartering and they were part of everyday life. As we admire this painting, we can almost hear the merchants' calls echoing through narrow alleyways. In Lawson Wood's whimsical artwork "Fat Geese. ", we are reminded that sometimes it's not just goods but also laughter that money can buy. This delightful scene transports us to a simpler time when joy could be found even amidst daily transactions. Step into history with a glimpse into 19th-century Cairo at Khan el-Khalili souk's entrance. Here, exotic treasures awaited eager buyers who sought unique trinkets from distant lands - a testament to how trade has connected cultures throughout centuries. The Emperor Stradivarius violin reminds us that some purchases transcend mere material value. Crafted by Antonio Stradivari himself, this instrument represents both exquisite craftsmanship and an investment for those who appreciate timeless beauty and exceptional sound. Traveling back further still, let's explore houses for sale during the roaring 1920s. These architectural gems tell stories of changing times and dreams realized within their walls – each purchase marking a new chapter for families seeking stability or investors chasing prosperity. During challenging times like World War II, L Papa and Sons ice cream vendor brought smiles to faces on Gravesend streets. Their sweet treats served as small moments of happiness amid adversity – proof that even simple pleasures hold immeasurable worth.