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Covent Garden 1870
COVENT GARDEN : a breakfast stall for the market porters and merchants - pies and oysters, coffee enjoyed beneath the flaring oil torches Date: 1870
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Beneath Breakfast Coffee Covent Enjoyed Flaring Markets Merchants Oysters Pies Porters Stall Torches
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Covent Garden: A Breakfast Stall for the Market Porters and Merchants - Pies, Oysters, and Coffee Enjoyed Beneath the Flaring Oil Torches (1870) This evocative photograph captures the bustling atmosphere of Covent Garden Market in London during the late 19th century. The scene unfolds before us as the sun rises, casting a warm glow over the cobblestone streets. The market porters and merchants, dressed in their heavy workwear, gather around a cozy breakfast stall, fueling up for another long day ahead. The stall, nestled between the market stalls and warehouses, offers a hearty spread of traditional British fare. Steaming hot pies and freshly shucked oysters are displayed on the counter, while a steaming urn of coffee sits at the ready. The porters and merchants, huddled around the stall, enjoy their breakfast beneath the protective cover of flaring oil torches. The torches cast a warm, flickering light over the scene, illuminating the faces of the hardworking men as they break bread together. The Covent Garden Market was a hub of activity, with traders selling fruits, vegetables, meats, and other goods from all corners of the British Empire. The market porters and merchants played a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the market, ensuring that goods were transported efficiently and that transactions were carried out smoothly. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into their daily lives, revealing the camaraderie and community that existed among the workers of Covent Garden. The image is a poignant reminder of the rich history and traditions that have shaped the character of Covent Garden, which remains a popular tourist destination and cultural landmark in London to this day.
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