Mobile Ironmonger
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Mobile Ironmonger
A mobile ironmonger from Hirst Martock, Somerset, his lorry piled high with pots and pans, bath tubs, baking trays, lino etc
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Media ID 4369868
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Baking Bath Hirst Ironmonger Lino Lorry Martock Mobile Pans Pedlars Piled Pots Somerset Tinkers Trades Trays Tubs
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a piece of history from Hirst Martock, Somerset in the 1940s - a mobile ironmonger with his lorry piled high with an array of household goods. The sight of pots and pans, bath tubs, baking trays, and even rolls of lino stacked precariously on the vehicle is a testament to the tradesmen who once roamed the streets offering their wares.
The image evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era when tinkers and pedlars traveled from town to town, bringing essential items directly to people's doorsteps. The mobile ironmonger depicted here is a symbol of resilience and resourcefulness in times when convenience was not as readily available as it is today.
Each item loaded onto the lorry tells its own story - perhaps a new baking tray for a budding chef or a sturdy bath tub for a growing family. The historical significance of this scene cannot be understated, providing us with a glimpse into the past where street vendors played an integral role in everyday life.
As we admire this snapshot from yesteryear, let us remember the hardworking individuals like this mobile ironmonger who helped keep communities running smoothly through their dedication to their trade.
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