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Shops in Stepney PSM01_01_07
Filename: psm01_01_07.jpg
Size: 5238 x 4304 (2.7MB)
Date: 24th June 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
© Historic England Archive
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Shops in Stepney PSM01_01_07
STEPNEY, TOWER HAMLETS, GREATER LONDON. Exterior view showing a row of terraced houses with ground floor shops, at an unidentified location, probably in Stepney.
The image shows a fishmonger, a shop selling fabric, and a shop selling crockery and pouring milk
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Media ID 25316329
© Historic England Archive
1870s High Street Shop Shopping Terrace Victorian East London Stall
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a glimpse of the bustling streets of Stepney in Tower Hamlets, Greater London during the Victorian era. The image showcases a row of charming terraced houses with ground floor shops, providing a fascinating insight into the vibrant high street culture of 1870s East London. In this snapshot frozen in time, we can see three distinct shops that catered to the needs and desires of the local community. On one end stands a fishmonger's shop, proudly displaying its fresh catch for passersby. Next door is a fabric store, enticing customers with an array of colorful textiles and patterns. And finally, there is a crockery shop where milk is being poured into delicate china cups - perhaps signaling both hospitality and commerce. The architecture exudes character as each building seamlessly blends residential living spaces above with thriving commercial enterprises below. This harmonious coexistence between home and business epitomizes the spirit of these vibrant neighborhoods. As we delve into this historical photograph by Mitchell from Historic England, it invites us to imagine ourselves strolling along this lively street over 150 years ago. It serves as a poignant reminder that even though times may change, our desire for community connection through shopping experiences remains timeless.
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