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Market Collection (#11)

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Background imageMarket Collection: Patriotic poster, Buy British - Britain Always First

Patriotic poster, Buy British - Britain Always First
Britain Always First - poster celebrating Britihs achievements in breaking speed records on land, water, air and rail. Part of a government campaign to tackle a balance of payments crisis

Background imageMarket Collection: Street scene in Hawkshead, Cumberland, Cumbria

Street scene in Hawkshead, Cumberland, Cumbria
Street scene in the market town of Hawkshead, Cumbria, October 1933. 1933

Background imageMarket Collection: Street scene in the market town of Hawkshead, Cumbria

Street scene in the market town of Hawkshead, Cumbria, October 1933, with boys coming home from school. 1933

Background imageMarket Collection: Stock Share Certificate - Blue Ridge Shirt Manufacturing Co

Stock Share Certificate - Blue Ridge Shirt Manufacturing Co, Tennessee, USA. 20th century

Background imageMarket Collection: Stock Share Certificate - The Anaconda Company

Stock Share Certificate - The Anaconda Company, 50 shares. 1970

Background imageMarket Collection: Scene on the Horan Canal near Canton, c. 1850 (colour litho)

Scene on the Horan Canal near Canton, c. 1850 (colour litho)
STC225377 Scene on the Horan Canal near Canton, c.1850 (colour litho) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMarket Collection: Flower Vendors, Easter Display, New York City, USA, c. 1904 (b / w photo)

Flower Vendors, Easter Display, New York City, USA, c. 1904 (b / w photo)
5863113 Flower Vendors, Easter Display, New York City, USA, c.1904 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageMarket Collection: Jewish market on the East Side, New York, c. 1890-1901 (b / w photo)

Jewish market on the East Side, New York, c. 1890-1901 (b / w photo)
862678 Jewish market on the East Side, New York, c.1890-1901 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageMarket Collection: Plan of Edinburgh, from St Giless to Hackerstons Wynd (engraving)

Plan of Edinburgh, from St Giless to Hackerstons Wynd (engraving)
5202930 Plan of Edinburgh, from St Giless to Hackerstons Wynd (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Edinburgh, from St Giless to Hackerstons Wynd)

Background imageMarket Collection: Shirley Anne Field. Working on her stall at Portobello Road, London - 08 / 02 / 1966

Shirley Anne Field. Working on her stall at Portobello Road, London - 08 / 02 / 1966
Shirley Anne Field. Working on her stall at Portobello Road, London - 08/02/1966

Background imageMarket Collection: The answer lies in the heart: Lovely 21 year old Chantal Deschamps from France was in

The answer lies in the heart: Lovely 21 year old Chantal Deschamps from France was in Covent Garden this morning with a special " Get to my heart" message

Background imageMarket Collection: Otsu, Soii Chaya, ca. 1834. ca. 1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Otsu, Soii Chaya, ca. 1834. ca. 1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Otsu, Soii Chaya, ca. 1834

Background imageMarket Collection: East End Street Market, London, 1909

East End Street Market, London, 1909
Preparing for bank holiday, showing a street market in the East End of London, with women at a stall trying on array of hats. Date: 1909

Background imageMarket Collection: Grand Sablon Brussels View market stalls square

Grand Sablon Brussels View market stalls square
The Grand Sablon (Grand Sablon), Brussels, View of the market stalls at the Grand Sablon (Grand Sablon) in Brussels, square, place, circus, etc, market, Sablon

Background imageMarket Collection: Vietnam, Mekong Delta, Cai Be, Cai Be Floating Market, with view of the Catholic Cathedral

Vietnam, Mekong Delta, Cai Be, Cai Be Floating Market, with view of the Catholic Cathedral

Background imageMarket Collection: Africa, Maghreb, Morocco, Marrakesh Souk selling Spices

Africa, Maghreb, Morocco, Marrakesh Souk selling Spices

Background imageMarket Collection: Central Market Hall at dusk, Budapest, Hungary

Central Market Hall at dusk, Budapest, Hungary

Background imageMarket Collection: Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England - The Pontoon - Catch of Cod

Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England - The Pontoon - Catch of Cod. In 1790 the population was less than 1, 000 and in 1907 it was 65, 000

Background imageMarket Collection: Old Town Market Square and the Warsaw Mermaid at dawn, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Old Town Market Square and the Warsaw Mermaid at dawn, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Town, Warsaw, Poland, Europe

Background imageMarket Collection: Leadenhall Market, London, 1865. Artist: Andries Scheerboom

Leadenhall Market, London, 1865. Artist: Andries Scheerboom
Leadenhall Market, London, 1865; showing poulterers with customers

Background imageMarket Collection: Middlesex Street (Late Petticoat Lane) on a Sunday Morning, 1891. Artist: William Luker

Middlesex Street (Late Petticoat Lane) on a Sunday Morning, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Middlesex Street (Late Petticoat Lane) on a Sunday Morning, 1891. Petticoat Lane Market, a fashion and clothing market in the East End of London, consists of two adjacent street markets

Background imageMarket Collection: Sunday Morning in the New Cut, Lambeth, 1872. Artist: Smith

Sunday Morning in the New Cut, Lambeth, 1872. Artist: Smith
Sunday Morning in the New Cut, Lambeth, 1872. An engraving from the Illustrated London News, (27 January 1872). Hand-coloured later

Background imageMarket Collection: Old Japanese Matchbox label with a sailing boat

Old Japanese Matchbox label with a sailing boat made by Meikousha in Hiogo (Hyogo) in Japan for the Swedish market Date: c. 1910s

Background imageMarket Collection: Market St. Magherafelt

Market St. Magherafelt - a street scene with shop fronts and people and horse vehicles. There is a church to the left of centre. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Magherafelt)

Background imageMarket Collection: London / Covent Garden

London / Covent Garden
A market scene. Date: circa 1905

Background imageMarket Collection: Bears hanging in Smithfield market 1906

Bears hanging in Smithfield market 1906
Bruins as food for the city luncher : Bears hanging in Smithfield Market, London, several bears were shipped to England in order that Londoners might have an opportunity of tasting bear-flesh

Background imageMarket Collection: View of Great Titchfield Street, London

View of Great Titchfield Street, London, on the corner of Langham Street, showing an aerial view of the street market. circa 1905

Background imageMarket Collection: Market Place, Ripon, Yorkshire

Market Place, Ripon, Yorkshire
Market Place, Ripon, near Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1903

Background imageMarket Collection: Indoor Market, Barnstaple, Devon

Indoor Market, Barnstaple, Devon, England. Date: 1949

Background imageMarket Collection: Market Place, Derby, Derbyshire

Market Place, Derby, Derbyshire, England. Showing offices of the Derbyshire Advertiser Date: 1900s

Background imageMarket Collection: Market Street, Paterson, New Jersey, USA

Market Street, Paterson, New Jersey, USA
View of Market Street (looking west), Paterson, New Jersey, USA. circa 1910

Background imageMarket Collection: The Market Square, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

The Market Square, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageMarket Collection: Market Square, Amersham, Buckinghamshire

Market Square, Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Market Square, Amersham, near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. Showing the Crown Hotel & The Town Hall Date: 1910s

Background imageMarket Collection: Cheese Market in Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe

Cheese Market in Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe

Background imageMarket Collection: FULTON FISH MARKET, 1943. The Fulton Fish Market in New York City. Photograph by Gordon Parks

FULTON FISH MARKET, 1943. The Fulton Fish Market in New York City. Photograph by Gordon Parks, 1943

Background imageMarket Collection: Isometric View of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, 1855 (colour litho)

Isometric View of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, 1855 (colour litho)
XCF276461 Isometric View of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, 1855 (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Copenhagen Fields; Caledonian Market; ); English

Background imageMarket Collection: Vegetable Seller, Covent Garden, c. 1726 (oil on panel)

Vegetable Seller, Covent Garden, c. 1726 (oil on panel)
XYC190747 Vegetable Seller, Covent Garden, c.1726 (oil on panel) by Angillis, Pieter (1685-1734); 34.6x27 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageMarket Collection: CURB STOCK BROKERS, c1916. Stock brokers trading on the New York Curb Association market

CURB STOCK BROKERS, c1916. Stock brokers trading on the New York Curb Association market, with brokers and clients signaling from street to offices. Photograph, c1916

Background imageMarket Collection: Women selling vegetables at the central market in Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam

Women selling vegetables at the central market in Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageMarket Collection: Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageMarket Collection: Market Drayton, Shropshire, Uk, 1860

Market Drayton, Shropshire, Uk, 1860

Background imageMarket Collection: Dong Ba market, Hue, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dong Ba market, Hue, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageMarket Collection: Central Market dating from 1921, Alicante, Valencia province, Spain, Europe

Central Market dating from 1921, Alicante, Valencia province, Spain, Europe

Background imageMarket Collection: Cover design, International Exhibition, Brussels

Cover design, International Exhibition, Brussels
Cover design, Exposition Universelle et Internationale de Bruxelles (Universal and International Exhibition, Brussels), with international airship competitions

Background imageMarket Collection: A village Bazaar - Iran

A village Bazaar - Iran Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMarket Collection: Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - The Market Square and Cross. The 16th century courthouse (centre right) was demolished in 1901. Date: circa 1900

Background imageMarket Collection: Petticoat Lane - Jews Free School

Petticoat Lane - Jews Free School
Petticoat Lane, London - Jews Free School, Middlesex Street. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street

Background imageMarket Collection: Warwick Way, Pimlico, London

Warwick Way, Pimlico, London
Warwick Way (formerly Warwick Street ) on the corner of Hindon Street, Pimlico, London




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"Exploring the vibrant world of markets across continents and centuries" Step into the enchanting realm of markets, where cultures collide and treasures abound. From Pauline Baynes' whimsical illustrations in Goblin Market to the bustling streets of Camden Market in London, these marketplaces have woven themselves into the fabric of society. Wander through Market Hall's exterior in Camden or immerse yourself in the festive spirit at Munich's Christmas Market in Marienplatz, surrounded by Bavarian charm. Delve into history with W. Fairbank's intricate map of Sheffield from 1797, showcasing a town built on commerce and industry. Travel further afield to Hoi An's street scene in Vietnam, where vibrant colors and exotic aromas fill the air as locals barter for their daily needs. Experience Sicily's Vucciria Market, an explosion of flavors that showcases Italy's culinary prowess. Closer to home, discover Dewsbury's lively Market Place or Leigh's quaint Church Square – both epitomizing England’s rich market traditions. Witness Prague’s Old Town Square Christmas Market come alive beneath its iconic Astronomical Clock during winter festivities. Embark on a journey through time as you step back to 1960s Portobello Market or soak up French elegance at Sarlat’s Place de la Liberte market day. These snapshots capture moments frozen in time but forever etched within our collective memories, and are not just places to buy goods; they are cultural melting pots that reflect our shared humanity. So whether you're strolling through Ulverston’s English charm or exploring Europe’s diverse landscapes, let these markets be your guide – offering glimpses into different worlds while reminding us all that trade is more than just business; it is an integral part of who we are as global citizens.