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Fish-porters of Billingsgate gathered about consignments lately arrived from the coast (b / w photo)
3637558 Fish-porters of Billingsgate gathered about consignments lately arrived from the coast (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish-porters of Billingsgate gathered about consignments lately arrived from the coast. Illustration for Wonderful London by St John Adcock (Fleetway, c 1930). Gravure-printed.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23634640
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Baskets Billingsgate Market Boxes Busy Employment Horse And Cart Jobs Markets Occupations Porters Wokrker 1930 1939 Years 30 30s 1930 1939 Years 30s 19301939 1933 34 Laborer Labourer Tradesman Tradesmen
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This photograph captures a bustling scene at Billingsgate Market in London during the early 20th century. The image shows fish-porters gathered around recently arrived consignments from the coast, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with activity and energy. The market workers can be seen diligently sorting through baskets and boxes of fresh fish, ready to be sold to eager customers. Horse-drawn carts line the streets, symbolizing the traditional methods of transportation used during that time. The historic buildings in the background add a sense of authenticity to this snapshot of daily life in England. The photo provides a glimpse into the working-class occupations that were prevalent in this era, highlighting the importance of trade and employment for these individuals. Captured by an English photographer whose identity remains unknown, this image is part of a private collection. It was later used as an illustration for "Wonderful London" by St John Adcock, published by Fleetway around 1930. With its rich historical context and depiction of British culture, this photograph serves as both a valuable piece of art and an insightful window into early 20th-century England.
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