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Goose / Cries of London
Street traders with a gaggle of geese for sale: Buy a live goose! Washing hangs from an upstairs window in the background
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Step back in time with this evocative image of the 'Cries of London' - a bustling scene of street trading that once filled the narrow streets of the English capital. At the heart of the bustle, a group of traders haggle over the sale of a gaggle of live geese. The birds quack and jostle in their makeshift pen, their feathers ruffling in the breeze. Above them, washing hangs from an upstairs window, adding to the sense of domestic life amidst the commercial activity. This photograph, taken in 1804, captures the vibrant and chaotic atmosphere of London's street markets. The traders, dressed in the clothing of the era, call out to potential customers, their voices adding to the cacophony of sounds that fill the air. One trader, with a mischievous grin, holds a goose aloft, perhaps trying to lure a customer with a particularly plump or well-feathered specimen. The scene is reminiscent of the famous 'Cries of London' series of prints, which depicted the various street trades and vendors that could be found in the city during the 19th century. These prints were popular among the middle classes, who enjoyed the nostalgic portrayal of the working-class world that lay just beyond their doorstep. Despite the passage of time, this image transports us back to a bygone era, where the sounds, sights, and smells of the market were a daily part of urban life. The geese may no longer be a common sight on London's streets, but this photograph serves as a reminder of the rich history and diversity of the city's past.
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