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Nanking Road, the shopping centre of Shanghai (b / w photo)
6008222 Nanking Road, the shopping centre of Shanghai (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nanking Road, the shopping centre of Shanghai. Illustration for Harmsworths Business Encyclopedia and Commercial Educator (c 1926).); © Look and Learn
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This print transports us back to the bustling streets of Nanking Road, the vibrant shopping center of Shanghai in the 1920s. Captured by an English photographer from a private collection, this image offers a glimpse into the history and commerce of early twentieth-century China. Nanking Road stretches out before us, lined with grand commercial houses that exude a sense of prosperity and ambition. Electric trams glide along the road, symbolizing the city's modernity and progress. The central district known as "the Bund" looms in the background, showcasing its architectural splendor against a backdrop of towering skyscrapers. In this thriving hub of trade and business enterprises, we can imagine merchants from all corners of Asia converging to exchange goods and ideas. Silk, tea, wool, hides, beans - these were just some of the valuable commodities being transported through Shanghai's busy port for exportation worldwide. The photo encapsulates not only an era but also reflects on China's rich cultural heritage as it embraces Western influences while maintaining its own identity. It serves as a testament to Shanghai's pivotal role in shaping global commerce during this time period. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of how far our world has come since then while appreciating the legacy left behind by those who paved the way for international trade and cooperation.
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