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Billingsgate: Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree, London, 1820




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Billingsgate: Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree, London, 1820

Billingsgate: Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree, 1820; satirical print showing a market scene at Billingsgate fish market, London with two women fighting. Tom and Bob stand watching on the right

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Aggression Alken Aquatic Life Basket Billingsgate Billingsgate Market Billinsgate Dock Docks Fish Henry Alken Henry Thomas Henry Thomas Alken Market Market Stall Thomas Alken Wharf


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Billingsgate - Tom and Bob taking a survey after a night's spree, London, 1820

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. This satirical print captures the lively chaos of Billingsgate fish market in London during the early 19th century. In this bustling scene, two women engage in an animated fight while Tom and Bob stand on the right, observing the commotion with amusement. The artist Henry Thomas Alken skillfully portrays the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic marketplace. The color and energy leap off the page as customers jostle for space among baskets filled to the brim with aquatic life. The etching showcases not only the abundance of fish but also highlights social dynamics within society at that time. Amidst all this activity, it is fascinating to witness how Tom and Bob take a momentary break from their own revelries to observe this spectacle. Their expressions hint at both curiosity and perhaps even slight mischief. This print serves as a window into 19th-century England—a world where trade thrived alongside spirited encounters between individuals from different walks of life. It offers us a glimpse into daily life in Billingsgate Market—an integral part of London's history—where people gathered to buy fresh food and experience moments like these firsthand. Preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this artwork invites us to reflect on our shared human experiences across time while reminding us that even amidst chaos, there is always room for observation, laughter, and connection.

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