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Entertainment to the Clare-Market Costermongers (engraving)
1613670 Entertainment to the Clare-Market Costermongers (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entertainment to the Clare-Market Costermongers. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 April 1872.
Charles Robinson); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23000164
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This engraving, titled "Entertainment to the Clare-Market Costermongers" takes us back in time to 1872 London. The image showcases a lively scene filled with dining, entertainment, and an atmosphere of charity. In the heart of Clare Market, we witness a gathering organized by the Clare Market Mission. This charitable organization aimed to support the local costermongers - street vendors who sold fruit, vegetables, and other goods from their carts. The mission sought to improve their lives through various initiatives. The illustration depicts a bustling courtyard adorned with tables covered in food and drink. Costermongers can be seen enjoying this rare moment of respite from their daily struggles. Laughter fills the air as they engage in conversation while relishing delicious meals provided by generous donors. Artist Charles Robinson masterfully captures both the vibrancy and camaraderie present at this event. His attention to detail brings each character to life; you can almost hear the clinking of glasses and smell the aroma wafting from plates piled high with nourishment. "Entertainment to the Clare-Market Costermongers" serves as a poignant reminder of how acts of kindness can uplift communities facing adversity. It immortalizes an era when compassion united people across social divides within London's bustling cityscape. Through this print, we are transported into history - witnessing not only an entertaining spectacle but also glimpses into humanity's capacity for empathy and solidarity amidst challenging times.
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