Markets Collection (#8)

Musical instruments for sale, Khan el-Khalili bazaar (Souk), Cairo, Egypt

Bric-a-brac for sale, Khan el-Khalili bazaar (Souk), Cairo, Egypt

Souvenir plates for sale, Khan el-Khalili bazaar (Souk), Cairo, Egypt

Thailand, Bangkok, Chatuchak Market, Colourful Ladies Hats

Cambodia, Siem Reap, The Old Market, Display of Silk Scarves

Belgium, Brugge, Market Place, Fruit and Vegetable Market

Laos, Luang Prabang, Ethnic Craft Night Market, Display of Silver Bracelets

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar, Mostar Market, Souvenir Smoking Pipes

Traditional Hungarian Christmas Gingerbread, Budapest, Hungary

Lithuania, Vilnius, Russian Matryoshka dolls

Mercato Albinelli, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Figurine of a flamenco dancer, Barcelona, Spain

Fridge Magnets, Prague, Czech Republic

Xiangqi (chinese chess) and traditional chess sets, Dongtai Road Antiques Market, Shanghai, China

Yoke the, traditional Burmese marionettes, on sale in the local market, Bagan, Mandalay region, Myanmar

Moroccan Babouche Slippers, Medina, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

African market, Assomada, Santiago Island, Cape Verde

Bab El Fahs at Dusk, Grand Socco, Tangier, Morocco, North Africa

Copper trays, Khan el-Khalili bazaar (Souk), Cairo, Egypt

Traditional Burmese umbrellas made of cotton and bamboo, Bagan, Mandalay region, Myanmar

5 A. M. in Billingsgate Fish Market, London, England in the 19th century, 1890 (print)
8617999 5 A. M. in Billingsgate Fish Market, London, England in the 19th century, 1890 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 5 A. M)

Ypres, France - destruction during World War I
3786059 Ypres, France - destruction during World War I; (add.info.: Ypres, France - destruction during World War I. Showing former cattle market. Town on Western Front.); Lebrecht History

Wels, Austria: town square with weekly market
3786171 Wels, Austria: town square with weekly market; (add.info.: Wels, Austria: town square with weekly market. Postcard, 1925.); Lebrecht History

Flower market Hong Kong
3790104 Flower market Hong Kong; (add.info.: Flower market Hong Kong. A European woman in English Edwardian dress looks at flowers on a stall. Street scene. Early 20th century)

Algerian Scenes: The Market
3786656 Algerian Scenes: The Market; (add.info.: Algerian Scenes: The Market. Illustration of 1910. Liebig Extract of Meat Collectible Cards. S1012 (F1011) Picturesque Algeria); Lebrecht History

Market at the Jaffa Gate
3787559 Market at the Jaffa Gate; (add.info.: Market at the Jaffa Gate (French: Marche a la porte de Jaffa). Illustration on Liebig collectible card. Series: En Palestine ('In Palestine')

Japanese trader selling watermelons to children
3788303 Japanese trader selling watermelons to children; (add.info.: Japanese trader selling watermelons to children, late Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese post card, published in Japan

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius
3785619 Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius; (add.info.: Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergiyev Posad, Russia. C. 1900. Russian monastery and the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church)

Algerian Scenes: In front of the coffee house
3786658 Algerian Scenes: In front of the coffee house; (add.info.: Algerian Scenes: In front of the coffee house. Illustration of 1910. Liebig Extract of Meat Collectible Cards)

Turkey: Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
3786665 Turkey: Grand Bazaar, Istanbul; (add.info.: Turkey: Grand Bazaar, Istanbul. Illustration of 1910. Liebig Collectible Card (Series: Aus der Turkei). Formerly known as Constantinople

Les Halles, Paris, c. 1900
3785042 Les Halles, Paris, c. 1900; (add.info.: Les Halles, Paris, c. 1900. Former site of main wholesale food market, closed in 1971. Traders unload onions from a cart)

Japanese vegetable market
3788302 Japanese vegetable market; (add.info.: Japanese vegetable market in the late Meiji period (1868-1912). The vegetables piled in the foreground are Daikon, or Japanese radishes

Les Halles, Paris, c. 1900
3784978 Les Halles, Paris, c. 1900; (add.info.: Les Halles, Paris, c. 1900. Arrival area for goods. ('Arrive des Marchandises)

Fish saleswoman, England. English engraving, 1854
JAB4120836 Fish saleswoman, England. English engraving, 1854 by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); (add.info.: Fish saleswoman, England. English engraving, 1854); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

The Marche des Enfants Rouges, rue de Bretagne, 1907 (gouache)
904000 The Marche des Enfants Rouges, rue de Bretagne, 1907 (gouache) by Houbron, Frederic Anatole (1851-1908); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Les Halles and Rue de la Tonnellerie, c.1828 (oil on canvas)
905363 Les Halles and Rue de la Tonnellerie, c.1828 (oil on canvas) by Canella, Giuseppe (1788-1847); 21.1x25.3 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Pont Neuf and the Louvre, c.1669 (oil on canvas)
905688 Pont Neuf and the Louvre, c.1669 (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Quay Malaquais)

Sudder Bazaar Sabathu India early 20th century (postcard)
3794106 Sudder Bazaar Sabathu India early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Sudder Bazaar, Sabathu, India, early 20th century. Indian Empire. Bazaars. Market, markets, marketplace)

The Markets at Les Halles, 1831 (w/c on paper)
XIR166591 The Markets at Les Halles, 1831 (w/c on paper) by Opitz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Georg Opitz)

The Valley Market, c.1815 (oil on canvas)
899403 The Valley Market, c.1815 (oil on canvas) by Senave, Jacques Albert (1758-1829); 38.5x52.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Jacques Albert Senave)

Prouvaires street and the Saint-Eustache church (w/c)
902373 Prouvaires street and the Saint-Eustache church (w/c) by Boys, Thomas Shotter (1803-74); 25.7x13.3 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Flower market, 1839 (oil on canvas)
903782 Flower market, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Demay, Jean Francois (1798-1850); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Jean Francois Demay)

Edie and Norman Bate, St Helens greengrocers given notice to quit St Helens market. St Helens, Merseyside. May 1976

St Helens on market day. St Helens, Merseyside. 25th August 1958

Meat market, Stockton-on-Tees. 1973

Kirkby Market, Merseyside, Wednesday 3rd December 1975

Fishmonger Tommy Letton with his barrow in Butetown, Cardiff. 16th February 1960

The Oval Sunday Market Circa May 1970 China and kitchenware stall

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Markets have always been vibrant and bustling hubs of activity, where people gather to explore and indulge in a sensory feast. From the enchanting Pragues Old Town Square Christmas Market viewed from the Astronomical Clock during winter's embrace, to the lively Portobello Market in the swinging 1960s, markets offer a glimpse into different eras and cultures. In Marrakech, Morocco, The Souq entices visitors with its Moroccan silver teapot & glasses, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship that reflects the country's rich heritage. Meanwhile, Smithfield Market stands as a testament to Britain's trading history, with its enduring presence throughout time. Petticoat Lane takes us back to the 1940s when Londoners flocked there for their shopping needs amidst wartime challenges. Haymarket in Sheffield captures a moment frozen in 1937 - a snapshot of daily life as locals peruse fresh produce and goods. The Three cockle women of Pembrokeshire stand proudly at their market stall in South Wales, representing generations of hardworking individuals who sustain local economies. Burnham Market's black-and-white photo transports us back to Norfolk's past while evoking nostalgia for simpler times. Seaton Market bids farewell on its last day in 1966; an endearing reminder that even beloved institutions must adapt or make way for new beginnings. Finally, Istanbul's Spice Bazaar tantalizes our senses with aromatic spices neatly arranged at every turn – an exotic treasure trove within Europe itself. Whether it is exploring historical landmarks like Prague or immersing oneself in cultural experiences like Marrakech or Istanbul, markets hold endless allure, and are not just places to buy and sell; they are living reflections of society’s past and present – vibrant tapestries woven by diverse communities coming together under one roof.