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Man selling ginger beer, 1870
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Man selling ginger beer, 1870
Man selling glasses of ginger beer from a stall in the street in London, 1870. Date: 1870
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Beer Dec16 Dore Drinks Everyday Ginger Lower Plying Poor Seller Selling Stall Trades Wares
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This evocative image captures the moment of a man selling glasses of ginger beer from his humble street stall in London during the 1870s. Dressed in the typical attire of the lower classes of the era, the man exudes a sense of determination and resilience as he plys his trade to passersby. The steam-powered trains and industrial revolution were transforming the city around him, but everyday life continued much as it had for generations. Ginger beer, a popular non-alcoholic beverage made from ginger, sugar, water, and yeast, was a refreshing treat for the working class in Victorian London. The man's stall, adorned with colorful signs and a simple wooden table, was a familiar sight on the city's bustling streets. The photograph, taken in 1870, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to an era of horse-drawn carriages, cobblestone streets, and the sights, sounds, and smells of the city. The man's focused expression and the steady stream of customers suggest that he was a skilled salesman, able to make ends meet in a time of great change and uncertainty. This image, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, is a poignant reminder of the everyday lives of Londoners during the Victorian era and the important role that small businesses and street vendors played in providing for their communities.
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