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Metropolitan poultry market 1884
Saturday night in the Metropolitan poultry market. Date: 1884
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1884 Butchers Buying Hanging Markets Meat Metropolitan Poultry Saturday Sellers Selling
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Saturday Night in the Metropolitan Poultry Market, 1884: A Vibrant Scene of Trade and Provisions in Victorian London This evocative photograph captures the bustling atmosphere of the Metropolitan Poultry Market on a Saturday night in 1884. The market, located in Smithfield, London, was a hub of activity for those seeking fresh poultry and meat to sustain their families. The interior of the market is illuminated by gas lamps, casting an orange glow over the scene, as sellers and buyers haggle over prices and exchange goods. In the foreground, a butcher sharpens his knife, preparing for another day of cutting and selling. Birds of various sizes and breeds hang from hooks, their feathers glistening in the dim light. The air is filled with the pungent aroma of poultry and the sounds of commerce. The market was a vital component of London's food supply chain during the 1880s, providing fresh produce to the city's growing population. The Metropolitan Poultry Market was particularly renowned for its high-quality birds, which were transported to the city from surrounding farms and estates. Despite the crowded conditions and the early hour, the sellers appear focused and determined, eager to make a sale. Buyers, many of them women, carefully inspect the birds, haggling over prices and selecting the best specimens for their families' meals. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, revealing the sights, sounds, and smells of a bustling Victorian market in full swing. It is a reminder of the importance of local markets in providing fresh produce to communities and the enduring appeal of the traditional market experience.
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