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Hop market in Borough 1729
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Hop market in Borough 1729
Hop market in Borough. Date: 1729
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1729 Borough Busy Buying Hops Markets Selling Transporting
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This evocative print, dated 1729, offers a glimpse into the bustling Hop Market in Borough, a vibrant and essential part of London's economic landscape during the 18th century. The market, located in the present-day Borough Market, was renowned for its thriving hop trade, with merchants and traders from across the country flocking to the city to buy and sell these precious commodities. The scene is a riot of activity, with horse-drawn carts piled high with bales of hops jostling for space alongside shoppers and traders, all engaged in lively negotiations. The market's signage is a riot of color and typography, reflecting the diverse range of businesses that thrived in this bustling hub of commerce. Hops were an essential ingredient in brewing beer, and their transport from the hop-growing regions of Kent and Surrey to London was a complex and intricate process. The hops were first harvested in the autumn and then transported to London, often by boat along the Thames, before being transported to the market by cart. The Hop Market in Borough was a hive of activity, with traders and merchants from all corners of the country coming together to buy and sell their wares. The market's importance to London's economy is reflected in the size and scale of the operation, with the print revealing a bustling and thriving community of traders, merchants, and shoppers. This print offers a fascinating insight into the economic and social history of London during the 18th century, providing a snapshot of a time when the city was at the heart of a thriving and dynamic hop trade.
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