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Fleet Market Collection

Step back in time to the bustling heart of 18th and 19th century London at the historic Fleet Market

Background imageFleet Market Collection: A Map of Clerkenwell, City of London, 1746 (engraving)

A Map of Clerkenwell, City of London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438448 A Map of Clerkenwell, City of London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageFleet Market Collection: Fleet Market, from a drawing in Mr Gardiners collection (engraving)

Fleet Market, from a drawing in Mr Gardiners collection (engraving)
3636426 Fleet Market, from a drawing in Mr Gardiners collection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleet Market, from a drawing in Mr Gardiners collection)

Background imageFleet Market Collection: A Fleet Wedding between a sailor and his landladys daughter at Rederiff (engraving)

A Fleet Wedding between a sailor and his landladys daughter at Rederiff (engraving)
602561 A Fleet Wedding between a sailor and his landladys daughter at Rederiff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFleet Market Collection: Fleet Market, London (engraving)

Fleet Market, London (engraving)
560152 Fleet Market, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleet Market, London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageFleet Market Collection: Fleet Market from Holborn Bridge (now removed) (pencil on paper)

Fleet Market from Holborn Bridge (now removed) (pencil on paper)
560153 Fleet Market from Holborn Bridge (now removed) (pencil on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleet Market from Holborn Bridge (now removed)

Background imageFleet Market Collection: A Wedding in the Fleet, c1740s, (c1872). Creator: Unknown

A Wedding in the Fleet, c1740s, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
A Wedding in the Fleet, c1740s, (c1872). Wedding taking place in the Fleet Market, Farringdon Street, London. The River Fleet was covered over in 1736

Background imageFleet Market Collection: Fleet Market, (c1872). Creator: Unknown

Fleet Market, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Fleet Market, (c1872). Fleet Market, Farringdon Street, London. The River Fleet was covered over in 1736 and Fleet Market was set up to the west of the Smithfield livestock market

Background imageFleet Market Collection: FLEET MARKET. London, UK, 19th century engraving

FLEET MARKET. London, UK, 19th century engraving

Background imageFleet Market Collection: LONDON: FLEET MARKET. Fleet Market, about 1800. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

LONDON: FLEET MARKET. Fleet Market, about 1800. Wood engraving, English, 19th century


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Step back in time to the bustling heart of 18th and 19th century London at the historic Fleet Market. This vibrant hub, located in the Clerkenwell area of the City, is depicted in a series of captivating engravings and drawings. Wander the crowded streets as sailors and merchants exchange goods, and witness the unexpected - a Fleet wedding between a sailor and his landlady's daughter at Rederiff. Explore the intricate details of the market as seen from Holborn Bridge, and experience the lively atmosphere that once drew visitors from far and wide. Discover the rich history of this iconic London institution through these enchanting glimpses into the past.