Smithfield Market Collection

Map of London in the 17th Century
Vintage Map of London in the 17th Century

Smithfield Market
December 1888: Horses and carts used for transporting goods, outside Londons Smithfield Market. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

The works of the Metropolitan extension railway in Smithfield, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The works of the Metropolitan extension railway in Smithfield, [London], 1864. View from the bottom of Cow-cross and St. John-street towards the south-west

The Smithfield Club Prize Cattle-show, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Smithfield Club Prize Cattle-show, 1854. Mr. J. V. Williams's Black Pigs: Prize £10, Feeder, Silver Medal, Breeder; Gold Medal, Feeder. Mr

The Smithfield Club Prize Cattle-show, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Smithfield Club Prize Cattle-show, 1854. Duke of Richmond's Southdowns: Gold Medal, Feeder; Silver Medal, Breeder. Duke of Rutland's Roan Ox: Gold and Silver Medals

Ruins Smithfield Market London England V2 Rocket
The ruins of Smithfield Market, London, England, where one of the last V2 rockets fell in 1945 killing 110 people and injuring 123 more. From The War in Pictures, Sixth Year

Smithfield Market, Farringdon, London, England, UK

Telephone boxes, Smithfield Market, Farringdon, London, England, UK

Trades in Regency England: Covent Garden, Smithfield Market and gaslights on Carlton House
6340326 Trades in Regency England: Covent Garden, Smithfield Market and gaslights on Carlton House by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: Covent Garden)

Birmingham (engraving)
3655675 Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birmingham. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market
6340358 Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market)

Meat porter in Smithfield Market (b / w photo)
3637559 Meat porter in Smithfield Market (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meat porter in Smithfield Market)

Smithfield, the Great Christmas Market (engraving)
1100910 Smithfield, the Great Christmas Market (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smithfield, the Great Christmas Market)

Smithfield Market, the Drovers Goad (engraving)
1096312 Smithfield Market, the Drovers Goad (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smithfield Market, the Drovers Goad)

Smithfield Market, London (b / w photo)
3657203 Smithfield Market, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smithfield Market, London)

Smithfield Market (engraving)
582718 Smithfield Market (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smithfield Market)

St. Pauls Cathedral, from The Panorama of London, c
AMO150824 St. Pauls Cathedral, from The Panorama of London, c.1544 (pen and ink and pencil on paper) by Wyngaerde, Anthonis van den (fl.1510-72); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes
6340356 The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes)

New installation of electric light at Smithfield Market, London, 1892 (litho)
6014237 New installation of electric light at Smithfield Market, London, 1892 (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Smithfield Market (engraving)
1607004 Smithfield Market (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smithfield Market. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 February 1848)

Smithfield Market, London (b / w photo)
3657175 Smithfield Market, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smithfield Market, London)

Mr. T. W. Fouracres 3 yrs. 11 mo. old Devon steer... 1845. Creator: Unknown
Mr. T. W. Fouracres 3 yrs. 11 mo. old Devon steer - 1st prize, £ 30 - second class - and silver medal, 1845. Livestock show organised by the Smithfield Club in London

Mr. R.M. Laytons 4 yrs. 8 mo. old Hereford ox... 1845. Creator: Unknown
Mr. R.M. Laytons 4 yrs. 8 mo. old Hereford ox - 1st prize, £ 20 - first class - and silver medal and gold medal, 1845. Livestock show organised by the Smithfield Club in London

Mr. W. Trinders 3 yrs. 10 mo. Old Durham heifer... 1845. Creator: Unknown
Mr. W. Trinders 3 yrs. 10 mo. Old Durham heifer - first prize £ 20 - sixth class - and silver medal and gold medal, 1845. Livestock show organised by the Smithfield Club in London

A Birds Eye View of Smithfield Market, Taken from the Bear & Ragged Staff, January 1, 1811

Smithfield Meat Market, c1816, (1944). Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Smithfield Meat Market, c1816, (1944). Busy livestock market just outside the City of London, with prospective buyers talking in groups, and examining the animals in pens

Smithfield Market, 1810, 1920. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Smithfield Market, 1810, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Smithfield Market, City of London, 1868. Artist
Smithfield Market, City of London, 1868. View of the new building housing the Metropolitan Meat and Poultry Market, later known as Smithfield Market, with a street scene

Smithfield Market, City of London, 1875. Artist
Smithfield Market, City of London, 1875. View of the poultry and provision market, part of Smithfield Market, showing the traders with their wares in the street and in horse-drawn carts

Smithfield Market, City of London, 1851. Artist: George Hawkins
Smithfield Market, City of London, 1851. Isometric view of the proposed improvements to the area around Smithfield Market

Smithfield Market, West Smithfield, City of London, c1825. View from the east showing cattle, traders and shoppers

View of Smithfield Market, City of London, 1844. Artist
View of Smithfield Market, City of London, 1844

Every man has his price - Sir Rt Walpole, Market day, Sic itur ad astra, 1788. Smithfield Market cattle pens, at the corner of Smithfield and Cow Lane, filled with cattle with the faces of peers

Royal procession passing Smithfield Market, City of London, 6th November 1869. Scene of Queen Victorias procession passing Smithfield Market en route between opening Blackfriars Bridge

Smithfield Market, City of London, 1810. Artist
Smithfield Market, City of London, 1810

View of Smithfield Market with figures and animals, City of London, 1824

Smithfield Market, City of London, 1855. Artist
Smithfield Market, City of London, 1855. View of old Smithfield Market with livestock in pens

Smithfield Market, London, 1811. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Bird s-eye view of Smithfield Market, London from the Bear & Ragged Staff Inn, 1811

Miseries of human life, Smithfield Market, London, c1800
Miseries of human life, London, c1800; a citizen in Smithfield Market finds himself between two enraged bulls, while alarmed drovers shout

Long Lane, Smithfield, London, 1844
View of Long Lane, with pigs in pens in part of old Smithfield Market, London, 1844

Smithfield Market, West Smithfield, London, c1825
View of Smithfield Market, London, c1825; showing pig pens, traders and visitors

Selling a wife, Smithfield Market, London, 1816
Selling a wife, London, 1816; a scene at Smithfield Market with a man leading a woman on a rope in the centre, surrounded by figures, cattle and dogs

The butcher, 1740. Artist: George Bickham
The butcher, 1740; the scene is Smithfield, by St Bartholomews Hospital, London, 1740. In the foreground stands an ox skin arranged in an upright position

Smithfield Market, London, 1811 Artist: J Bluck
Smithfield Market, London, 1811. Groups of men talk in groups and examine the livestock in pens

Smithfield Market, London, c1840. Artist: Frederick Christian Lewis
Smithfield Market, London, c1840. A busy scene with prospective buyers examining the horses for sale. A man looks at the hind quarters of a dappled grey shire horse

View of Smithfield Market, London, 1810. The busy livestock market with prospective buyers talking in groups, and examining the animals in pens

People bargaining for mounts at West Smithfield, London, 1825. Artist: Theodore Lane
People bargaining for mounts at West Smithfield, London, 1825. Child chimney-sweeps covered in soot ride a donkey. A white horse panics

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Smithfield Market, located in Farringdon, London, England, UK, is a historic landmark that has stood the test of time. Dating back to the 17th century as depicted on the Map of London in the 17th Century, this bustling market has been at the heart of trade and commerce for centuries. As you stroll through Smithfield Market today, you can still catch glimpses of its rich history. The iconic red telephone boxes stand proudly amidst the hustle and bustle, reminding us of a bygone era when communication was simpler yet equally important. In Regency England, trades flourished in various parts of London including Covent Garden and Smithfield Market. Gaslights illuminated these vibrant streets while Carlton House added an air of grandeur to this thriving cityscape. Even beyond London's borders, Smithfield Market left its mark on other cities like Birmingham as seen in engravings from that time. It served as a symbol of prosperity and progress during an era filled with change and innovation. But it wasn't just about business at Smithfield Market; it also played host to cultural events such as Guy Fawkes celebrations near Bartholomews Hospital. These festivities brought people together to commemorate historical events while enjoying all that this lively market had to offer. One cannot forget the dedicated meat porters who worked tirelessly within Smithfield Market's walls. A black-and-white photograph captures their hard work and dedication as they ensured fresh produce reached customers' tables day after day. During Christmas time, Smithfield transformed into a magical wonderland known as "The Great Christmas Market. " Engravings depict scenes filled with joyous shoppers exploring stalls adorned with festive decorations - truly capturing the spirit of the season. And let's not overlook one essential tool used within these premises: The Drovers Goad. This engraved image reminds us that livestock played a significant role in shaping Smithfield's identity throughout history. Today, visitors can still experience the charm and energy of Smithfield Market.