Markets Collection (page 4)

Spitalfields Market / 1841
Spitalfields Market

Billingsgate Market 1598
Billingsgate fish market

Covent Garden Mkt / Flower
COVENT GARDEN The flower stalls at the market

Brewer Street Market, Soho

Covent Garden Postcard
Covent Garden on a busy day - the entire space is taken up with stalls of fruit, vegetables and flowers

Covent Garden / Markino
Covent Garden at 4 am : fruit and vegetables arrive from the country in the early hours of the morning

Petticoat Lane, 1856
Petticoat Lane market on Sunday morning - a policeman casts a cold eye on the street traders, some of whom may not be wholly law-abiding citizens

Covent Garden / Crates
Fresh fruit arrives on a Spring morning at Covent Garden market. A man carries a crate of oranges on his head

Borough Market 1853
Christmas eve in the market

Petticoat Lane 1930S
A busy day on Middlesex Street, part of the famous Petticoat Lane market, east London

Stocks Market / London
Stocks market, London

France, Britanny, Place des Lices in Rennes, street lined with colourfully canopied market stalls, elevated view

Leather handbags for sale, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

Shop selling dates, Souq Al Alawi, Al-Balad (historic old town), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia

Nimb Hotel in the Tivoli Gardens at Christmas, Copenhagen, Denmark

Sand art in a bottle, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Bahrain, Manama, Bahrain souq, Ashura decorations

Dried squid, Tsukiji Central Fish Market, Tokyo, Japan

Kuwait, Kuwait City, Carpet shop, Souk Marbarakia

Middle Eastern Leather Poufs, Khan el-Khalili bazaar (Souk), Cairo, Egypt

Colour womens dresses for sale, Khan el-Khalili bazaar (Souk), Cairo, Egypt

Shisha Pipes, Khan el-Khalili bazaar (Souk), Cairo, Egypt

Indonesian masks, market, Jakarta, Indonesia

Fake designer sunglasses in market, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

Souvenir market in Vedado, Havana, Cuba

Qatar, Doha, Fanar Qatar Islamic Cultural Center and Souq Waqif

Lanterns for sale in a shop in the Khan el-Khalili bazaar (Souk), Cairo, Egypt

Market in Alexandria, c.1910 (print)
7292976 Market in Alexandria, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. A native market in Alexandria. Postcard, Egypt, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Billingsgate fish market, London, 1849 (engraving)
5310686 Billingsgate fish market, London, 1849 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An apothecary shop in an Arab bazaar. (print)
7419937 An apothecary shop in an Arab bazaar. (print); (add.info.: An apothecary shop in an Arab bazaar. A veiled woman customer speaks with the druggist)

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a Billingsgate fishwoman
5893178 Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a Billingsgate fishwoman.; (add.info.: Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a Billingsgate fishwoman with a basket on her head. Death and the Fishwoman)

Market in a little village in Conchinchina, Mekong delta (Now Vietnam), James Cook travels, 1835 (Print)
7295224 Market in a little village in Conchinchina, Mekong delta (Now Vietnam), James Cook travels, 1835 (Print); Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

The Market of Spalato (colour litho)
8631939 The Market of Spalato (colour litho) by Tyndale, Walter Frederick Roofe (1856-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Market of Spalato)

Virginia, Cavan (b/w photo)
8652393 Virginia, Cavan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Virginia, Cavan)

The Historical Pageant of Bradford, July 1931 (b/w photo)
8652358 The Historical Pageant of Bradford, July 1931 (b/w photo) by Scott, Walter (1878-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Historical Pageant of Bradford, the Souvenir Book)

The Butcher (colour litho)
8650406 The Butcher (colour litho) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Butcher. Illustration for Buttercups)

Votaries of the Weed No 35 (colour litho)
8660525 Votaries of the Weed No 35 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 35. Then there is the enthusiast)

Going to market (coloured photo)
8649154 Going to market (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to market)

Petticoat Lane (litho)
8663023 Petticoat Lane (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petticoat Lane. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Our Countryside, 1938: Gathering Narcissi (b/w photo)
8671488 Our Countryside, 1938: Gathering Narcissi (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering Narcissi)

The Floral Hall, Covent Garden, London (engraving)
8677169 The Floral Hall, Covent Garden, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Floral Hall, Covent Garden, London)

Les Halles and the Church of St Eustache, Paris (chromolitho)
8677477 Les Halles and the Church of St Eustache, Paris (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market of Les Halles and the Church of St Eustache, Paris)

Arrival of the fish at the Paris Fish Market, France (engraving)
8677101 Arrival of the fish at the Paris Fish Market, France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the fish at the Paris Fish Market, France)

Street market in north London (litho)
8672098 Street market in north London (litho) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street market in north London)

Proposed dead meat and poultry market, West Smithfield, London (engraving)
8676316 Proposed dead meat and poultry market, West Smithfield, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proposed dead meat and poultry market)

Sunday morning on Petticoat Lane, London (engraving)
8676422 Sunday morning on Petticoat Lane, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday morning on Petticoat Lane, London)

The legume dealer
DUV4217139 The legume dealer; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon.

Germany, Hamburg, 1850s (engraving)
UTD4917252 Germany, Hamburg, 1850s (engraving); (add.info.: Germany, Hamburg, original page and original text : " Der Schaarmarkt in Hamburg " , in the background St)

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Markets have always been vibrant and bustling hubs of activity, where people gather to explore and indulge in a sensory feast. From the enchanting Pragues Old Town Square Christmas Market viewed from the Astronomical Clock during winter's embrace, to the lively Portobello Market in the swinging 1960s, markets offer a glimpse into different eras and cultures. In Marrakech, Morocco, The Souq entices visitors with its Moroccan silver teapot & glasses, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship that reflects the country's rich heritage. Meanwhile, Smithfield Market stands as a testament to Britain's trading history, with its enduring presence throughout time. Petticoat Lane takes us back to the 1940s when Londoners flocked there for their shopping needs amidst wartime challenges. Haymarket in Sheffield captures a moment frozen in 1937 - a snapshot of daily life as locals peruse fresh produce and goods. The Three cockle women of Pembrokeshire stand proudly at their market stall in South Wales, representing generations of hardworking individuals who sustain local economies. Burnham Market's black-and-white photo transports us back to Norfolk's past while evoking nostalgia for simpler times. Seaton Market bids farewell on its last day in 1966; an endearing reminder that even beloved institutions must adapt or make way for new beginnings. Finally, Istanbul's Spice Bazaar tantalizes our senses with aromatic spices neatly arranged at every turn – an exotic treasure trove within Europe itself. Whether it is exploring historical landmarks like Prague or immersing oneself in cultural experiences like Marrakech or Istanbul, markets hold endless allure, and are not just places to buy and sell; they are living reflections of society’s past and present – vibrant tapestries woven by diverse communities coming together under one roof.