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The Sellers of Shell-fish, from Street Life in London, by J
659990 The Sellers of Shell-fish, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo)
by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 23477916
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Dickensian Fishmonger Hawker Londoners Seller Selling Shellfish Shops Stall Store Stores Trader Urchin Vendor Daily Life Scene Londoner Tradesman
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This photograph, titled "The Sellers of Shell-fish" takes us back to the bustling streets of Victorian London. Captured in 1877 by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith, this image is a part of their iconic series "Street Life in London". In this scene, we are transported to a lively street market where a group of tradesmen can be seen selling an array of shellfish from their cart. The vendors, dressed in traditional attire, exude an air of hard work and determination as they engage with potential customers passing by. The atmosphere is filled with the vibrant energy typical of daily life scenes from that era. The stall itself is adorned with various types of fish on display, enticing passersby with their fresh catch. A young urchin stands nearby, perhaps hoping for a taste or even some discarded scraps. This photograph not only captures the essence of commerce and trade but also provides us with a glimpse into the lives and struggles faced by these working-class Londoners during the 19th century. It transports us to another time when such scenes were commonplace on every corner. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder that history has its own stories to tell through images like these – stories that continue to captivate our imagination centuries later.
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