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Grocer Collection (#3)

Step into the vibrant world of a Yoruba grocer in Nigeria, where the streets are alive with bustling activity

Background imageGrocer Collection: Grocers Shop, St. Petersburg, c. 1868 (sepia photo)

Grocers Shop, St. Petersburg, c. 1868 (sepia photo)
STC423351 Grocers Shop, St. Petersburg, c.1868 (sepia photo) by Carrick, William Andreevich (1827-78); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageGrocer Collection: Ede & Son Grocer, Wine & Beer Merchant, Baker, c. 1890 (b / w photo)

Ede & Son Grocer, Wine & Beer Merchant, Baker, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
498487 Ede & Son Grocer, Wine & Beer Merchant, Baker, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probaly in Epsom, Surrey.); English, out of copyright

Background imageGrocer Collection: The goblin and the grocer, 1920s (colour litho)

The goblin and the grocer, 1920s (colour litho)
2919928 The goblin and the grocer, 1920s (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGrocer Collection: Gentleman in night clothes struggling in a swimming pool at a stately home, 19th century

Gentleman in night clothes struggling in a swimming pool at a stately home, 19th century
6337317 Gentleman in night clothes struggling in a swimming pool at a stately home, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

Background imageGrocer Collection: A cold storage vault, Smithfield Stores, London (b / w photo)

A cold storage vault, Smithfield Stores, London (b / w photo)
3621828 A cold storage vault, Smithfield Stores, London (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cold storage vault, Smithfield Stores, London)

Background imageGrocer Collection: The armorial bearings of grocers and allied trades (colour litho)

The armorial bearings of grocers and allied trades (colour litho)
3621798 The armorial bearings of grocers and allied trades (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The armorial bearings of grocers and allied trades)

Background imageGrocer Collection: H Humphrys, Fishmonger and Fruiterer, trade card (engraving)

H Humphrys, Fishmonger and Fruiterer, trade card (engraving)
731529 H Humphrys, Fishmonger and Fruiterer, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H Humphrys, Fishmonger and Fruiterer, trade card)

Background imageGrocer Collection: Weighing fruit in a shop in Pompeii (chromolitho)

Weighing fruit in a shop in Pompeii (chromolitho)
2783017 Weighing fruit in a shop in Pompeii (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weighing fruit in a shop in Pompeii)

Background imageGrocer Collection: Still life with dead game, fruits, and vegetables in a market, 1614 (oil on canvas)

Still life with dead game, fruits, and vegetables in a market, 1614 (oil on canvas)
2970775 Still life with dead game, fruits, and vegetables in a market, 1614 (oil on canvas) by Snyders, Frans (1579-1657); 21.2x30.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Charles H. and Mary F

Background imageGrocer Collection: Grocer

Grocer
LLM462039 Grocer by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grocer. Illustration for The Town and Country Toy Book (Religious Tract Society, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Background imageGrocer Collection: Packing tea on a Ceylon Estate (colour litho)

Packing tea on a Ceylon Estate (colour litho)
3099574 Packing tea on a Ceylon Estate (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Packing tea on a Ceylon Estate)

Background imageGrocer Collection: Interior of a tea tasting room (b / w photo)

Interior of a tea tasting room (b / w photo)
3099573 Interior of a tea tasting room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a tea tasting room)

Background imageGrocer Collection: Postcard depicting a Panorama near Antony, late 19th century (b / w photo)

Postcard depicting a Panorama near Antony, late 19th century (b / w photo)
XIR217837 Postcard depicting a Panorama near Antony, late 19th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageGrocer Collection: Ms Lat 209 fol. 6v Jupiter, detail of fruit and grain merchants, from De Sphaera

Ms Lat 209 fol. 6v Jupiter, detail of fruit and grain merchants, from De Sphaera
XIR125839 Ms Lat 209 fol.6v Jupiter, detail of fruit and grain merchants, from De Sphaera, c.1470 (vellum) (detail of 308309) by De Predis

Background imageGrocer Collection: Ms 5062 fol. 149v A street with shops and the coat of arms of Robert Stuart

Ms 5062 fol. 149v A street with shops and the coat of arms of Robert Stuart
EDI193036 Ms 5062 fol.149v A street with shops and the coat of arms of Robert Stuart, Marshall of d Aubigny Lucrece, from Livre de Gouvernement des Princes by Gilles de Rome (vellum)

Background imageGrocer Collection: English grocer giving a lecture on hunting in a large room in the Dragon tavern, 19th century

English grocer giving a lecture on hunting in a large room in the Dragon tavern, 19th century
6337327 English grocer giving a lecture on hunting in a large room in the Dragon tavern, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

Background imageGrocer Collection: Fruit stall at Blackpool market, Lancashire (coloured photo)

Fruit stall at Blackpool market, Lancashire (coloured photo)
6031737 Fruit stall at Blackpool market, Lancashire (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruit stall at Blackpool market, Lancashire)

Background imageGrocer Collection: Latest Novelty (engraving)

Latest Novelty (engraving)
5237261 Latest Novelty (engraving) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latest Novelty. Cartoon from Pictures from Punch (Bradbury, Agnew & Co)

Background imageGrocer Collection: People of Alexandria (engraving)

People of Alexandria (engraving)
1622055 People of Alexandria (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: People of Alexandria)

Background imageGrocer Collection: Madame Leroux (engraving)

Madame Leroux (engraving)
1047005 Madame Leroux (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Leroux. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageGrocer Collection: Grocer, 18th Century (chromolitho)

Grocer, 18th Century (chromolitho)
977540 Grocer, 18th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grocer, 18th Century)

Background imageGrocer Collection: A mayor writing a notice (colour litho)

A mayor writing a notice (colour litho)
3656812 A mayor writing a notice (colour litho) by Lavrate, Edmond (1829-1888); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mayor writing a notice)

Background imageGrocer Collection: Children at the Greengrocers I, 1913 (watercolour on paper)

Children at the Greengrocers I, 1913 (watercolour on paper)
FFA178141 Children at the Greengrocers I, 1913 (watercolour on paper) by Macke, August (1887-1914); 22x25.5 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageGrocer Collection: Model shop front (litho)

Model shop front (litho)
3621843 Model shop front (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Model shop front. Designed by Sage & Co)

Background imageGrocer Collection: A model provision counter (b / w photo)

A model provision counter (b / w photo)
3621826 A model provision counter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A model provision counter)

Background imageGrocer Collection: Leading members of the grocers trade (b / w photo)

Leading members of the grocers trade (b / w photo)
3621815 Leading members of the grocers trade (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leading members of the grocers trade)

Background imageGrocer Collection: A fitted grocers shop designed by Harris & Sheldon (colour litho)

A fitted grocers shop designed by Harris & Sheldon (colour litho)
3621800 A fitted grocers shop designed by Harris & Sheldon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fitted grocers shop designed by Harris & Sheldon)

Background imageGrocer Collection: Grocery shop at 56 Artillery Lane, off Bishopsgate, from Wonderful London

Grocery shop at 56 Artillery Lane, off Bishopsgate, from Wonderful London
STC427921 Grocery shop at 56 Artillery Lane, off Bishopsgate, from Wonderful London, published 1926-27 (photogravure) by English Photographer

Background imageGrocer Collection: Richard Anning, tea dealer and grocer, trade card (engraving)

Richard Anning, tea dealer and grocer, trade card (engraving)
731536 Richard Anning, tea dealer and grocer, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Anning, tea dealer and grocer)

Background imageGrocer Collection: John Cossins, Grocer, St Paul s, London, receipt (engraving)

John Cossins, Grocer, St Paul s, London, receipt (engraving)
3657196 John Cossins, Grocer, St Paul s, London, receipt (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Cossins, Grocer, St Paul s, London)

Background imageGrocer Collection: Sale of fruits and vegetables on board a boat in a canal, Venice, 1967 (b / w photo)

Sale of fruits and vegetables on board a boat in a canal, Venice, 1967 (b / w photo)
3025311 Sale of fruits and vegetables on board a boat in a canal, Venice, 1967 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Alinari

Background imageGrocer Collection: A Chinese Butcher and a Chinese Grocer, (oil on canvas)

A Chinese Butcher and a Chinese Grocer, (oil on canvas)
828309 A Chinese Butcher and a Chinese Grocer, (oil on canvas) by Chinese School (19th century); 19.1x27.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chinese Butcher and a Chinese Grocer)

Background imageGrocer Collection: A grocer cups his ear to a small girl in his shop (colour litho)

A grocer cups his ear to a small girl in his shop (colour litho)
960229 A grocer cups his ear to a small girl in his shop (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What Did You Say, Little One)

Background imageGrocer Collection: Mr and Mrs Wilkinson retire from Meadowsweet Grocers on Mill Road, Cambridge

Mr and Mrs Wilkinson retire from Meadowsweet Grocers on Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. They are pictured behind the counter with the shelves of tins behind

Background imageGrocer Collection: Picture shows a grocery shop front, possibly in Cardiff, Wales

Picture shows a grocery shop front, possibly in Cardiff, Wales, badly damaged by either neglect, or by events in World War Two

Background imageGrocer Collection: Picture shows Sandra Bombroffe, (LEFT with Dark Hair), the 18 years old who has won

Picture shows Sandra Bombroffe, (LEFT with Dark Hair), the 18 years old who has won the Football Pools. The lady on the right is Mrs Vera Fellows. Picture taken 23rd February 1971

Background imageGrocer Collection: Cut price grocers in Forest gate, 15th September 1955

Cut price grocers in Forest gate, 15th September 1955

Background imageGrocer Collection: Post World War Two - Second World War - City grocery assistant, Mr William Wanup

Post World War Two - Second World War - City grocery assistant, Mr William Wanup, makes a celebration cut on the first day of derationing of butter, 14 years after rationing of it began

Background imageGrocer Collection: Post World War Two - Second World War - City grocery assistant, Mr William Wanup

Post World War Two - Second World War - City grocery assistant, Mr William Wanup, makes a celebration cut on the first day of derationing of butter, 14 years after rationing of it began

Background imageGrocer Collection: Richards Wagner (1813 - 1883) German composers widow Cosima

Richards Wagner (1813 - 1883) German composers widow Cosima and son Siegfried sell potions of his operas in their grocers shop

Background imageGrocer Collection: A Turkish grocer - Istanbul, Turkey

A Turkish grocer - Istanbul, Turkey. circa 1905

Background imageGrocer Collection: Grocer Accepts Delivery Date: 1948

Grocer Accepts Delivery Date: 1948

Background imageGrocer Collection: GROCER SHOP WINDOW / 1930S

GROCER SHOP WINDOW / 1930S
A grocers window at night displays a range of produce by H.P. including their well known sauce. A neon sign advertises their stock of dairy produce. Date: 1930s

Background imageGrocer Collection: INTERIOR OF MOBILE SHOP

INTERIOR OF MOBILE SHOP
Interior of mobile grocer shop van with shelves stacked with tins, packets and jars Date: 1950s

Background imageGrocer Collection: MOBILE GROCERS SHOP

MOBILE GROCERS SHOP
A mobile grocer shop Browns for Good Food in Havant, Hampshire Date: 1950s

Background imageGrocer Collection: GROCER ON THE LINE

GROCER ON THE LINE
A grocer receives an order over the telephone Date: 1902

Background imageGrocer Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20101212

EyeUbiquitous_20101212
Italy, Veneto, Venice, Centro Storico, Local grocer with display of fresh fruit, vegetables and chillies. Woman in interior

Background imageGrocer Collection: Food, Shopping, Fruit in Supermarket

Food, Shopping, Fruit in Supermarket




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Step into the vibrant world of a Yoruba grocer in Nigeria, where the streets are alive with bustling activity. In Carmarthen, Dyfed, South Wales, the aroma of fresh produce fills the air as locals flock to Central Stores & Post Office on High Street in Chalford, Glos. However, not all scenes are idyllic; a fire ravages through Danbury Street in Islington, N1. The legacy of Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet - a British grocer and yachtsman - is immortalized in an exquisite painting by Alick P F Ritchie from 1926. From Vienna's corner shops to Verona's food markets, grocery stores serve as vital hubs for communities worldwide. In Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales stands Bear Hotel alongside charming shops including a quaint grocery store. Travel back in time to Rawtenstall during the early 1900s and witness a cyclist passing by another bustling grocer's shop. Even across borders and cultures like Cairo in Egypt or Holmfirth Wallace's Grocer early 1900s era England – one thing remains constant: the importance of these establishments that provide sustenance for families and livelihoods for hardworking individuals. Whether it be navigating through crowded Nigerian streets or strolling along peaceful Welsh towns – each grocer tells its own unique story within their community. They stand as pillars of resilience and unity amidst changing times while continuing to nourish both body and soul with their wide array of goods. So next time you step into your local grocer’s shop or pass by one on your travels – take a moment to appreciate the rich history they carry within their walls. These humble establishments have witnessed countless stories unfold throughout time; they are more than just places to buy groceries but rather cherished landmarks that connect us all through our shared need for sustenance.