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Covent Garden CXP01_01_156
Filename: cxp01_01_156.jpg
Size: 6521 x 4899 (5.7MB)
Date: 20th August 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Covent Garden CXP01_01_156
COVENT GARDEN, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. Market traders setting up the fruit and vegetable market at Covent Garden outside St Pauls Church
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Media ID 22214139
© Historic England Archive
1930s Parish Church People Street Scene Trade And Commerce Carts Crates Fruit And Vegetable Market Market Stalls
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Covent Garden CXP01_01_156" captures a bustling scene in the heart of London's Covent Garden district during the 1930s. The image showcases market traders diligently setting up their stalls for the day's fruit and vegetable market outside St Paul's Church. The photograph beautifully encapsulates the vibrant atmosphere of trade and commerce that has long been synonymous with this historic area. Rows of neatly arranged crates and carts laden with fresh produce create a visually striking composition against the backdrop of the parish church. In this snapshot frozen in time, we catch a glimpse of daily life in Covent Garden as people go about their business amidst a lively street scene. The image exudes an undeniable sense of energy and activity, capturing both the hard work involved in running such a market as well as its integral role within the community. Photographer Charles William Prickett skillfully captures every detail, from meticulously stacked crates to intricately designed carts, offering viewers an authentic window into this bygone era. This evocative print serves as a testament to Covent Garden's enduring legacy as one of London's most iconic markets, where tradition meets modernity at every turn.
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