Billingsgate Collection (#2)

A Victorian Fish Market
3793251 A Victorian Fish Market by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: A fish market. Billingsgate. Engraving by Gustave Dore, from London, a Pilgrimage, by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold, 1872)

Billingsgate (engraving)
582214 Billingsgate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billingsgate); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Billingsgate (engraving)
582207 Billingsgate (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billingsgate.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Dark Horse Lane, Billingsgate (engraving)
582199 Dark Horse Lane, Billingsgate (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dark Horse Lane, Billingsgate.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

New Billingsgate Market (engraving)
582198 New Billingsgate Market (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Billingsgate Market)

The Billingsgate Fish Market (engraving)
582197 The Billingsgate Fish Market (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Billingsgate Fish Market)

Billingsgate Market (coloured engraving)
582196 Billingsgate Market (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billingsgate Market.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Billingsgate, the old market (engraving)
582195 Billingsgate, the old market (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billingsgate, the old market)

Billingsgate Market, Carrying fish ashore (engraving)
582190 Billingsgate Market, Carrying fish ashore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billingsgate Market)

Billingsgate market (engraving)
582188 Billingsgate market (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billingsgate market.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Night Toil, Billingsgate Wharf, (oil on canvas)
828416 Night Toil, Billingsgate Wharf, (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 55.6x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Night Toil, Billingsgate Wharf)

Billingsgate, Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree (coloured engraving)
582208 Billingsgate, Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billingsgate)

Billingsgate (colour litho)
976221 Billingsgate (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billingsgate. Card forming part of childrens card game about London.); © Look and Learn

Picturesque Sketches of London, the Fish-Market, Billingsgate (engraving)
1096546 Picturesque Sketches of London, the Fish-Market, Billingsgate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picturesque Sketches of London, the Fish-Market)

Billingsgate, London (engraving)
5231126 Billingsgate, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billingsgate, London)

Carved Doorway, Old Ship Tavern, Water-Lane, Billingsgate (engraving)
1587583 Carved Doorway, Old Ship Tavern, Water-Lane, Billingsgate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved Doorway, Old Ship Tavern, Water-Lane)

The New Custom House, from Billingsgate, from London and it
931629 The New Custom House, from Billingsgate, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

The Frenchmen in Billingsgate (engraving)
604790 The Frenchmen in Billingsgate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frenchmen in Billingsgate, London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Billingsgate (engraving)
582216 Billingsgate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billingsgate); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Billingsgate (engraving)
582215 Billingsgate (engraving) by Callcott, Augustus Wall (1779-1844); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billingsgate); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

A frolic in high life, or a visit to Billingsgate (coloured engraving)
582209 A frolic in high life, or a visit to Billingsgate (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A frolic in high life, or a visit to Billingsgate)

Billingsgate, 1859 (etching)
6200247 Billingsgate, 1859 (etching) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 14.6x22.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; American

Sketches on the Lower Thames (engraving)
1622262 Sketches on the Lower Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Lower Thames)

London - Billingsgate, c. 1900s (photo)
3794098 London - Billingsgate, c.1900s (photo); (add.info.: London - Billingsgate fish market. Porters and fishmongers standing around barrels and barrows of fish. In early 1900s)

British Museum and Archaeology of London (engraving)
1587582 British Museum and Archaeology of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Museum and Archaeology of London)

At Billingsgate, Early Morning (engraving)
1037670 At Billingsgate, Early Morning (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Billingsgate, Early Morning)

Vente Du Poisson A La Criee (engraving)
3650286 Vente Du Poisson A La Criee (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vente Du Poisson A La Criee)

The "Dark House, "Billingsgate, Hogarths "Caricatura"of the Duke of Puddledock (engraving)
1046108 The " Dark House, " Billingsgate, Hogarths " Caricatura" of the Duke of Puddledock (engraving) by Green

Londons Billingsgate Market is a fascinating pace. Some of the fish-porters there still wear exclusive hats, which rank among the oldest in the world

Billingsgate fish market 1862
Billingsgate fish market, early morning trade, fish being sold by auction. Date: 1862

Billingsgate Fish Market, London 1849
Interior of the Billingsgate Fish Market, London, showing a large number of traders and porters with baskets of fish. Date: 1849

Billingsgate Fish Market, London 1876
Exterior of the then new Billingsgate Fish Market in London, 1876. In the foreground of this image one can see a large number of boats and lighters on the River Thames. Date: 1876

Billingsgate Fish Market, London 1886
Interior of the Billingsgate Fish Market in London. Traders viewing fish and porters bringing crates of fish, on their heads, into the market. Date: 1886

TRADERS AT BILLINSGATE
Traders at Billingsgate fish market auctioning the latest catch. Date: 1870

BILLINGSGATE - DORE 5
Setting out the fish at BILLINGSGATE market Date: 1870

BILLINGSGATE - DORE 4
Porters, merchants and customers at BILLINGSGATE fish market Date: 1870

BILLINSGATE FISH MARKET
BILLINGSGATE fish market, London : landing the days catch Date: 1870

BILLINGSGATE / LANTERN
A view along the River Thames towards (old) Billingsgate (City of London) at night. Date: 1910

Billingsgate - Landing the Fish, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Billingsgate-Landing the Fish, 1872. Men unload baskets of fish on Billingsgate Wharf in the City of London. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Billingsgate - Opening of the Market, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Billingsgate-Opening of the Market, 1872. Crowds wait outside old Billingsgate fish market near Thames Street in the City of London. From, " LONDON

Billingsgate - Early Morning, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Billingsgate-Early Morning, 1872. Old Billingsgate fish market near Thames Street in the City of London. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Dark House Lane - Billingsgate, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Dark House Lane-Billingsgate, 1872. Darkhouse Lane, Billingsgate in the City of London. From " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Off Billingsgate, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Off Billingsgate, 1872. From, " LONDON. Men singing sea shanties on fishing boat at Billingsgate Wharf. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

The Humours of Billingsgate, 1736, (1920). Artist: Arnoldus van Haecken
The Humours of Billingsgate, 1736, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Mackerel, Cries of London, 1804
Mackerel. A mackerel seller at Billingsgate, by the side of the quay holding up a basket of mackerel. From Cries of London, 1804

The Lady of the Lake... 1810. A rough, muscular woman, with a clay pipe and bottle in her pocket, stands in a dinghy, holding an oar on the boom of which is inscribed Moll Muggins, Billingsgate

Billingsgate, London, 1888. Artist: John Crowther
View of St Magnus the Martyr and the Monument from Lower Thames Street, London, 1888; shows Billingsgate in the foreground

View of Custom House from Billingsgate, London, 1828. Artist: William Tombleson
View of the Custom House from Billingsgate, London, 1828; showing docks and sailboats

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Billingsgate: A Historic Fish Market and its Vibrant Porters Standing amid the catch at Billingsgate Fish Market in London, one can witness a bustling scene filled with energy and tradition. The porters of Billingsgate, known for their strength and expertise, have been an integral part of this iconic market since its inception. Dating back to 1598, Billingsgate Market has long served as the hub for fish trade in the city. Over the years, it has become synonymous with fresh seafood and a vibrant atmosphere that draws locals and tourists alike. The market's rich history is intertwined with the growth of London itself. In c. 1950, a photograph captures porters at work in their distinctive attire - sturdy men adorned in white smocks carrying heavy loads of fish on their shoulders or pushing carts through narrow aisles. These dedicated individuals play a crucial role in ensuring that each customer leaves satisfied with their purchase. The variety of fish available at Billingsgate is astounding; from succulent haddock to exotic catches from distant shores, there is something to please every palate, and is no wonder that chefs and restaurateurs flock here daily to secure the freshest ingredients for their culinary creations. Beyond its significance as a marketplace, Billingsgate holds historical importance as well. Located within both Billingsgate Ward and Bridge Ward, it stands as a testament to London's past trading prowess along the River Thames. This area was once home to thriving merchants who dealt not only in fish but also other commodities essential for city life. As we delve into the world of "Billinsgates, " we uncover stories about hardworking fishwives who would sell their wares alongside seasoned traders – strong women whose resilience matched that of any porter or merchant they encountered. Today, while modernization may have altered some aspects of this historic institution, visiting Billingsgate still offers an authentic experience like no other – where tradition meets the bustling energy of a thriving market.