Shopper Collection (page 11)

Inside a big provision stores, Hammersmith, London, 1901 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

A sale day at Peter Robinsons department store, Oxford Street, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

The Marche St Honore, 1915. Artist: AP Martial
The Marche St Honore, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Flower Market, 1915. Artist: Frank Milton Armington
The Flower Market, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Marche des Capucins, 1915. Artist: Leopold Flameng
The Marche des Capucins, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Marche des Innocents, 1915. Artist: Leopold Flameng
The Marche des Innocents, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Les Bibliophiles. An autumn day in Paris, c1930. Artist: CRW Nevinson
Les Bibliophiles. An autumn day in Paris, c1930. From The Studio Volume 100. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1930]

Orange Market, Bombay, c1910 (1935). Artist: William Samuel Horton
Orange Market, Bombay, c1910 (1935). From The Studio Volume 109. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1935]

A market in the Tartar (northern) city, looking toward Drum Tower, Peking (Beijing), China, 1901. Stereoscopic card. Detail

One of the chief native market streets, Rangoon, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
One of the chief native market streets, Rangoon, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Market place, Asuncion, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911

Market buildings, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, c1904. Artist: Sallo Epstein & Co
Market buildings, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, c1904. Postcard posted in 1904

Market scene, Sierra Leone, 20th century

Sunday market, Wentworth Street, East London, c1930s. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume IV, The Fleetway House, c1930s

Market boats, Helsinki, Finland. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Market boats, Helsinki, Finland. Stereoscopic card detail

Jauhri Bazaar, Jeypore, Orissa, India. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Jauhri Bazaar, Jeypore, Orissa, India. Stereoscopic card detail

North entrance of Burlington Arcade, Westminster, London, 19th century. Situated off Piccadilly, Burlington Arcade was designed in 1819 by Samuel Ware

The Fish Market, the Lenten season in Paris, 1875. A print from The Illustrated London News, 6th March 1875

Market place, Morpeth. Artist: J Sands
Market place, Morpeth, Northumberland, 19th century

A market scene and a fountain in Antioch, Turkey, 1841. Artist:s Lacey
A market scene and a fountain in Antioch, Turkey, 1841. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume III, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co. (London, 1841)

Obispo Street, Havana, Cuba, early 20th century

The market place at Worms Cathedral, Worms, Germany, 1922. Artist: Donald McLeish
The market place at Worms Cathedral, Worms, Germany, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Shoppers in Kensington High Street, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Women choosing bunches of mistletoe, Caledonian Market, London, 1926-1927. Kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas is a British tradition

Bookstalls on Shoreditch High Street, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin
Bookstalls on Shoreditch High Street, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Looking south in New Bond Street, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Druggist, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Druggist, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume I (Paris, 1849)

The market, Haifa, Palestine, c1920s-c1930s(?)

The market, Beirut, Lebanon, c1920s-c1930s(?)

Interior of the Burlington Arcade, Westminster, London, 19th century. Situated off Piccadilly, Burlington Arcade was designed in 1819 by Samuel Ware

The Sabot Shop, c19th century. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Sabot Shop, c19th century. A sabot is a type of clog

A market in Matamoros, Mexico, c1900s

Rue Lafayette at shopping time, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Rue Lafayette at shopping time, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Meat counter in a Soviet food store, USSR, 1960s. From a private collection

Smolensk Market, Moscow, USSR, 1920s. Found in the collection of the Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Bird market, Trubnaya Square, Moscow, Russia, 1908. Found in the collection of the Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Market on the Moskvoretskaya Embankment, Moscow, Russia, 1911. Found in the collection of the Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Perfume Merchant, 1928. Artist: Louis Cabanes
Perfume Merchant, 1928. Published in Promenades a travers Le Caire, 1928

People queuing outside a dairy shop, German-occupied Paris, 26 July 1940. Shortages and rationing were a feature of everyday life for Parisians during the occupation and would last until 1949

Queue of women outside a dairy shop, German-occupied Paris, 28 June 1940. Shortages and rationing were a feature of everyday life for Parisians during the occupation and would last until 1949

Meat Market during Winter, Russia, 1821. Artist: AC Houbigaot
Meat Market during Winter, Russia, 1821. Life and costumes of the Russian people. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris

The market in the ruins of Hohenstein, East Prussia, World War I, 1915. The town of Hohenstein suffered damage during the Battle of Tannenberg in August 1914

Queue outside a grocers shop, Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. Paris endured severe food shortages during the Prussian blockade which lasted from early September 1870 until late

Garde Nationale Auxiliaire, Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871. A woman shopper and a member of the National Guard (Garde Nationale)

Market and Fountain of the Innocents, Paris, 1823. Artist: John James Chalon
Market and Fountain of the Innocents, Paris, 1823. From the Collection Guillemot, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Scene from Marco Polos Book of Marvels... early 15th century. Artist: Master of Boucicaut
Scene from Marco Polos Book of Marvels... early 15th century, showing merchants entering a walled town, mason and carpenter at work, a shopkeeper serving a customer, and men driving swine

Flower market in spring, Paris, 1893. Artist: Henri Meyer
Flower market in spring, Paris, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 15th April 1893

Ice stall in the market, Georgetown, Demerara, Guyana (British Guiana), 1888. Artist: Amedee Forestier
Ice stall in the market, Georgetown, Demerara, Guyana (British Guiana), 1888

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In the bustling streets of Bethnal Green Market, East London, shoppers weave through stalls filled with vibrant produce and unique trinkets. The air is alive with the sounds of haggling and laughter, as locals and tourists alike immerse themselves in this cultural hub. Transporting us back to the 1890s, Chicago's State Street was a shopaholic's paradise. Elegant ladies in extravagant hats strolled along the boulevard, their arms laden with packages from high-end boutiques. The cityscape exuded an aura of sophistication that still lingers today. Leadenhall Market in the heart of City of London offers a shopping experience steeped in history. Cobblestone alleys wind between charming shops adorned with ornate facades. As you wander through this enchanting space, it feels like stepping into a bygone era where commerce thrived amidst architectural marvels. The premises of Turnbull & Asser stand proudly on St James Street—a traditional tailor known for crafting exquisite garments since time immemorial. Here, discerning shoppers seek out sartorial perfection while being enveloped by an atmosphere that whispers tales of elegance and refinement. Old Town Square at Christmas time transforms Prague into a winter wonderland straight out of fairytales. Shoppers meander beneath twinkling lights adorning market stalls brimming with handmade crafts and aromatic delicacies. The majestic Old Town Hall watches over them all—an iconic backdrop to this festive retail extravaganza. Gendarmenmarkt Christmas market entices visitors to Berlin each year with its magical ambiance and array of delights. Amidst historic architecture such as Konzerthaus and Franz Dom, shoppers revel in finding one-of-a-kind treasures while indulging in steaming cups of mulled wine—truly capturing the spirit of German holiday traditions. Nollendorfplatz unveils another facet of West Berlin's vibrant shopping scene—a lively street bursting with trendy boutiques and cozy cafes.