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Smithfield Market, West Smithfield, London, c1825
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Smithfield Market, West Smithfield, London, c1825
View of Smithfield Market, London, c1825; showing pig pens, traders and visitors
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Media ID 15171532
© London Metropolitan Archives (City of London) / Heritage-Images
Market Sell Seller Selling Smithfield Market Trader Aquatint
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This print captures the bustling atmosphere of Smithfield Market in West Smithfield, London, around 1825. The image showcases a vibrant scene filled with pig pens, traders, and visitors engrossed in their daily activities. The anonymous artist skillfully employed aquatint to bring this snapshot of history to life. The market's exterior is depicted in vivid color, showcasing the architectural beauty of the buildings that housed this thriving hub of trade and commerce. Guildhall Library and Art Gallery proudly preserves this remarkable piece from the 19th century. Intriguingly, the photograph offers a glimpse into an era when Smithfield Market was at its peak as a center for buying and selling livestock. Traders can be seen passionately engaging with potential buyers while surrounded by rows of penned pigs awaiting their fate. This historical gem not only provides valuable insights into London's past but also serves as a testament to the city's enduring spirit of entrepreneurship and trade. It reminds us that markets like these were vital lifelines for communities during this time period. As we gaze upon this extraordinary print, we are transported back to an age where sights, sounds, and smells would have overwhelmed our senses – where every corner held stories waiting to be told. This image stands as a tribute to those who shaped London's rich commercial heritage at one of its most iconic locations: Smithfield Market.
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