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A Fish Auction in Columbia Market
In 1869 Baroness Burdett-Coutts paid for the building of the great Columbia Market (for fish) between Hackney and Bethnal Green Roads on the site of Nova Scotia Gardens, a squalid area of tenements and hovels and dust heaps. The cost of building the market was estimated at 200, 000. It was a philanthropic enterprise to make a clearance of the slum dwellings which clustered so thickly in the area but also to help the local people to have supplies of cheap fresh produce. Lack of support from wholesalers and small traders who preferred the open streets ensured its failure and it closed in 1885 and eventually became a bit of a white elephant and was demolished between 1958 and 1966"
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18x24 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our exquisite poster print, "A Fish Auction in Columbia Market," by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you to the bustling Columbia Market in London, circa 1869. With the iconic market building in the background, fresh fish are being sold and haggling traders engage in lively negotiations. Baroness Burdett-Coutts' generosity brought this vibrant marketplace to life, making this historic print a must-have for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Add a touch of the past to your home or office decor with our high-quality, authentic poster print."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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"This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene of a fish auction at Columbia Market in London, England, in the late 19th century. The market, which opened in 1869, was a philanthropic enterprise initiated by Baroness Burdett-Coutts to provide the local community with access to cheap, fresh produce and clear the area of overcrowded slums and squalid living conditions. The cost of building the market was estimated at a substantial 200,000 pounds, but despite the noble intentions, it failed to gain the support of wholesalers and small traders who preferred the open streets. The market, located between Hackney and Bethnal Green Roads, was a significant improvement over the Nova Scotia Gardens that once stood on the site. The gardens were a notorious slum area characterized by tenements, hovels, and dust heaps. The clearance of these dwellings was a much-needed endeavor, but the market's failure in 1885 left it as a bit of a white elephant. Eventually, the market was demolished between 1958 and 1966. The fish auction depicted in this photograph is a testament to the market's purpose, with local people gathered to purchase fresh fish at reasonable prices. The market may have been a commercial failure, but its legacy lives on in the history of London's efforts to improve living conditions for its residents." [Image Description: A crowded fish auction at Columbia Market in London, England, in the late 19th century. Local people are gathered around tables, haggling over fish with fishmongers. The market building is visible in the background, with large windows and a clock tower. The scene is bustling with activity, and there is a sense of urgency in the air as people try to secure the best catches of the day.]
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