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3-4 Gainsborough Road: front elevations, London, 1899 (b / w photo)
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3-4 Gainsborough Road: front elevations, London, 1899 (b / w photo)
1786371 3-4 Gainsborough Road: front elevations, London, 1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: View of shop fronts with products and produce, including buckets are visible. Above the shop front adverts, including Colmans Mustard, Sunlight Soap, Champions Vinegar and Recketts Blue are clear. Shopkeeper in the doorway.
Hackney, Metropolitan Borough of; Hackney, London Borough of); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22561472
© London Metropolitan Archives / Bridgeman Images
Baskets Buckets Hackney Hardware Mustard Shopkeeper Soap Trademark Vinegar Wire Chicken Wire Colmans Gainsborough Road General Store General Stores
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This print captures the front elevations of 3-4 Gainsborough Road in London, taken in 1899 by an English photographer. The image showcases a bustling street scene with various shop fronts prominently displayed. Above the shops, colorful advertisements catch the eye, including well-known brands such as Colmans Mustard, Sunlight Soap, Champions Vinegar, and Recketts Blue. The photograph provides a glimpse into daily life in Hackney during the late 19th century. A shopkeeper stands at one of the doorways, perhaps welcoming customers or observing passersby. The storefronts are filled with an array of products and produce, visible through large windows. Noteworthy details include chicken wire adorning some areas of the facade and baskets hanging from hooks outside certain shops. These elements add to the charm and character of this Victorian-era streetscape. The architectural style reflects typical British design from that period, showcasing ornate features and attention to detail. This historical image offers a fascinating insight into urban living at that time. Preserved by London Metropolitan Archives for future generations to appreciate, this photograph captures both commercial activity and everyday life on Gainsborough Road over a century ago.
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