Trade Collection

Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. September 1902
A view of the quarry face showing workers sitting on a granite block weighing an estimated 2, 738 tons. It was claimed to be the largest single block ever quarried

Quarry in Mabe or Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A view of the quarry face showing two workers with sledge hammers standing by a granite block that is being dressed. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown

Freeman & Sons dressing floor, probably Penryn, Cornwall. 1903-1904
Classical granite columns on the dressing floor of Freeman & Sons works. The man pictured is either Bernard Freeman or his brother. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown

Transporting granite blocks for King Alfreds statue to Penryn Station, Penryn, Cornwall. 1901
Fowler traction engines 7974 and 9016 are pictured hauling blocks of granite from one of the Mabe quarries to Penryn Station, for onward transportation by train to Winchester, Hampshire

Naive Haitian painting, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Central America

Gutenbergs printing press, 1450s
Gutenberg and Fust with the first printing press, Germany, 1450s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Map of the City of Dublin, 1797
Map of the City of Dublin, Ireland. Published in 1797, this map includes details of the canals being built at the time. Canal Harbour (lower right)

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Thatched houses, teashop and pub, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Vucciria Market, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Pedro Miguel Locks, Panama Canal, Panama, Central America

Painting, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Grand Place, Brussels (Bruxelles), Belgium, Europe

Hand painted didgeridoos, Aboriginal musical instrument, Australia, Pacific

Fur Traders Descending the Missouri, 1845. Creator: George Caleb Bingham
Fur Traders Descending the Missouri, 1845

The Village of Kineton, Warwickshire, 1885-1887, (1944). Creator: Unknown
The Village of Kineton, Warwickshire, 1885-1887, (1944). Map showing the market place, St Peters Church, Wesleyan chapel, the Steam Corn Mill, the Manor House and the River Dene

The Stonehouse themed pub, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1971. Artist: Michael Walters
The Stonehouse themed pub, Sheffield, 1971. Popular with both students from the local university and drinkers taking advantage of the busy night life Sheffield had to offer

R Colin Snow coal merchants wagon, Barnburgh Colliery, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist
R Colin Snow coal merchants wagon, Barnburgh Colliery, South Yorkshire, 1961. Snows were one of the many coal merchants operating in the South Yorkshire area, selling locally mined coal

Aerial view of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center Construction
Aerial view of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center during its construction in lower Manhattan, New York City, 1971. (Photo by Carsten/Three Lions/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Street, South Harting, 1902
A view of the main street, taken from the Square / North Lane. Shows the church of Saint Mary and Saint Gabriel, the White Hart and the Ship Inn

Old bull fighting posters for sale at the Bull Ring, Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza, El Arenal district, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Various African masks on sale at Aswan Souq, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A general view of Polkanuggo Quarry with steam traction engine BETA No 483 and workers posing for the camera. The traction engine was made around June 1885 by John Fowler of Leeds

Medieval goldsmith at work
Workshop of Etienne Delaulne, a goldsmith in Paris, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration

The Horse Fair, 1852-55. Creator: Rosa Bonheur
The Horse Fair, 1852-55. Horse market held in Paris on the tree-lined Boulevard de l Hopital

Map of Japan in Provinces in time of Iyeyasu, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Map of Japan in Provinces in time of Iyeyasu, 1903. Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616) first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate which ruled Japan from 1600-1868 and is known as the Edo period

Map of the extent of the Hanseatic League in about 1400. The Hanseatic League was an alliance of about 100 north German towns and trading interests important in northern Europe from the 13th century

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Native Americans exchanging furs for goods at a Hudson Bay Company post. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of a Frederic Remington illustration

Posters in Montmartre, Paris, France, Europe

Trolls outside store in Flam Village, Sognefjorden, Western Fjords, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

The Lighthouse (Newlyn, Cornwall), 1893, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
The Lighthouse (Newlyn, Cornwall), 1893, (c1902). After a painting in the Manchester Art Gallery. Two fishermen - Uncle Henry Kitchen, whose descendants still live in Newlyn

Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. Artist: Johan Zoffany
Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. In an open-sided tent, East India Company officers and administrators sit and stand under a canopy

Copy made in Cairo in 1456 of the world map prepared by the Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi (1100-1165) for Roger II (1095-1154) King of Sicily from 1130. In this map, North is at the bottom

Midhurst: West Street, 1903
John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/49

Lighthouse warning a clipper ship of dangerous shores
Sailing ship passing a lighthouse marking the way to home port, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Spanish galleon at sea
Spanish galleon, an improved caravel three times longer than wide, used in the 1500s and 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

South Street docks in New York City, 1870s
Merchant ships unloading along South Street, New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Midhurst: cottages on Knockhundred Row, 1902
The cottages are now home to Midhursts public library John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/52

Brooklyn Bridge when newly opened, 1883
Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, looking toward Manhattan, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cylinder printing press, 1800s
Hoe printing press, showing type locked on the bed and overlays fixed on the cylinder; ink rollers on far right, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Timbuktu in Africa, as drawn by Rene-Auguste Caillie, the first European visitor, 1828. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of Caillies illustration

Malta postcards, St. Julian, Malta, Europe

Shopping mall at The Trafford Centre, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bakers sign, St. Malo, Brittany, France, Europe

Old bull fighting posters for sale at the Bull Ring, Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza, El Arenal district, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Bookshop, Hay on Wye, Powys, mid-Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Durian fruit piled up for sale in Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sunday flower market, Columbia Road, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Trade: From Naive Haitian Paintings to Hand-painted Didgeridoos" Trade has been an integral part of human civilization, connecting cultures and shaping societies throughout history. From the vibrant streets of Colonial Zone in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to the bustling Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe - trade has always thrived as a catalyst for cultural exchange. In the 1450s, Johannes Gutenberg's revolutionary printing press transformed communication and knowledge dissemination forever. This invention paved the way for intellectual progress and global trade expansion. Meanwhile, a Map of the City of Dublin from 1797 offers us a glimpse into how commerce shaped urban landscapes. The Pedro Miguel Locks at Panama Canal stand as a testament to mankind's determination to conquer nature's obstacles in pursuit of efficient trade routes. Central America became an essential hub connecting continents and fostering economic growth. Delving into culinary delights brought about by trade, Maltese goat cheese (Gbejniet) tantalizes taste buds with its unique flavors passed down through generations. Similarly, Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe in Melton Mowbray showcases England's rich tradition of pie-making that originated from local agricultural trade. From afar across oceans lie Polkanuggo Quarry in Stithians Cornwall or The Village of Kineton in Warwickshire—both capturing moments frozen in time where mining and agriculture played pivotal roles in regional economies during different eras. Spanish galleons sailing on vast seas evoke images of exploration and conquest intertwined with lucrative trading ventures that shaped empires. These vessels carried treasures from distant lands while forging connections between nations. Grand Place stands tall as Brussels' historic marketplace—a symbol not only for Belgium but also for Europe's thriving commercial centers throughout centuries past. It serves as a reminder that often at the heart of architectural marvels we admire today.