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Two Cockney Costers having a jovial chat
Two Cockney Costers having a jovial chat: " Wots th row up the Court, Bill?" " Bob Smith was kissing my Missus, and is Old Woman caught im!" Date: 1892
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1892 Apron Chat Chatting Cockney Cockneys Coster Costermonger Costermongers Costers Gossip Gossiping Infidelity Jovial Laugh Londoner Londoners Monger Mongers Phil Tradesmen
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Wots th' row up the Court, Bill?" "Bob Smith was kissing my Missus, and is Old Woman caught him!" (Mary Evans Prints Online, 1892) This charming photograph captures the essence of two Cockney costers, Bill and an unnamed man, engaged in a lively and humorous conversation on the streets of the East End of London in 1892. The costers, dressed in their traditional attire, are depicted with broad grins on their faces, as they share a light-hearted moment with each other. The costers, also known as costermongers or mongers, were a common sight in the streets of London during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were itinerant traders who sold fruits, vegetables, and other goods from their barrows or carts. The Cockney accent, with its distinctive rhyming slang and colorful language, was a hallmark of the East End community, and the two men in this photograph are speaking in this unique dialect. The conversation between the two appears to revolve around an infidelity scandal. Bill seems to be sharing the news that he caught Bob Smith, a mutual acquaintance, in a compromising position with another man's wife. The older man in the photograph, with a knowing smile on his face, listens intently to Bill's story, no doubt adding his own gossip to the mix. Despite the apparent seriousness of the topic, the two men's jovial demeanor and easy camaraderie make it clear that this is just a friendly exchange of gossip. The aprons they wear, a common accessory for costers, add to the authenticity of the scene and serve as a reminder of the rich history and traditions of the East End community. Overall, this photograph is a delightful glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives and culture of the Cockney costers of London over a century ago.
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