Pedlars Pack Rest

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Pedlars Pack Rest

This strange bench in Piccadilly, London was used by pedlars to lay their heavy packs on it and take a rest when wearied after trudging through the City streets. Date: 27 December 1932

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1932 Bench Heavy Pack Packs Pedlar Pedlars Piccadilly Platform Rest Staircase Strange Tinkers Trades Trudging December

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the scene of the Pedlars Pack Rest in Piccadilly, London, on a chilly December day in 1932. The Pedlars Pack Rest was a unique and essential feature of the city's streetscape, providing a much-needed respite for pedlars and tradespeople as they made their way through the bustling streets of London. Pedlars, also known as tinkers or itinerant traders, carried their heavy packs filled with goods, which they would sell from door to door or on the streets. The Pedlars Pack Rest, with its sturdy design and convenient location, was the perfect place for these hardworking individuals to take a break and catch their breath before continuing their trade. The photograph shows a staircase leading up to a bus platform, with the Pedlars Pack Rest prominently featured in the foreground. The bench, with its worn-out appearance, bears the weight of several large packs, each one filled with a variety of goods. A lone pedlar sits on the bench, his weary expression reflecting the physical and emotional toll of his trade. The scene is a snapshot of life in the 1930s, a time when the city's streets were filled with the sounds, sights, and smells of commerce. The Pedlars Pack Rest, with its historical significance and enduring charm, remains an intriguing reminder of London's rich and diverse past.

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