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A potential bidder eyeing up the next bird to go under the hammer at the Christmas Turkey
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A potential bidder eyeing up the next bird to go under the hammer at the Christmas Turkey
A potential bidder eyeing up the next bird to go under the hammer at the Christmas Turkey Auction at Reading Cattle Market in Great Knollys Street on Christmas eve. 24th December 1968
Staff RR
Reading Post
Mirrorpix
Reading
Berkshire
England
5504 - 5506/68/RR
Media ID 21736540
© Mirrorpix
Auctions Berkshire Cattle Market Christmas Dinner Desire Flat Cap Glasses Inspection Livestock Meat One Senior Man Only Poultry Sales Selling Shops And Shopping South East Turkey 1968
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the bustling Christmas Turkey Auction at Reading Cattle Market on a chilly Christmas Eve in 1968. The image captures the intense focus of a potential bidder as he carefully inspects the next bird that will soon go under the hammer. Dressed in a traditional flat cap and sporting glasses, this senior gentleman exudes an air of determination mixed with anticipation. Surrounded by crates filled with plump poultry, it is evident that this event holds great significance for those seeking to secure their centerpiece for Christmas dinner. The atmosphere is charged with excitement as buyers eagerly assess each turkey, hoping to find the perfect match for their festive feast. Located in Great Knollys Street, Berkshire, this cattle market has become synonymous with holiday traditions and culinary desires. As shoppers browse through shops adorned with seasonal decorations nearby, one cannot help but feel drawn into the spirit of celebration and community. This photograph serves as a nostalgic reminder of simpler times when livestock auctions were an integral part of British culture during Christmastime. It transports us back to an era where food was sourced locally and connections were forged between farmers and consumers. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints, this snapshot offers us a glimpse into history while also reminding us of our shared human experiences surrounding food and festivities.
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