Trade Collection (page 17)

Seventeen year old Len Mills, apprenticed turner of teapots and teapot lids at a Stoke On Trent pottery, produces between 400 and 500 teapots in and eight and a half hour day

John Porter, a thatcher by trade, has made a thatched roof for his 1949 Allard which he bought for £ 20 in 1962 May 1964

European looking at beads and jewellery for sale in a shop in Somaliland Circa 1935

Suez Crisis 1956 British Army nurse Rita Kelly of Dublin haggles with a trader in Port Saids main street

Traders Ironmongers sit inside their shop in Peshawar amongst the pots and pans. Pesthe capital of the North West Frontier province of Pakistan. February 1961 l

Traders Ironmongers sit inside their shops in Peshawar amongst the pots and pans. Pesthe capital of the North West Frontier province of Pakistan. February 1961 l

Traders sit inside their shop in Peshawar amongst the pots and pans. Pesthe capital of the North West Frontier province of Pakistan. February 1961 l

Residents of the Soviet city of Yalta looking at hats for sale on a market stall in the town. April 1960

The S. S. Aragon at Victoria docks in London. 12th June 1962
The S.S. Aragon at Victoria docks in London. 12th June 1962

Fishing Industry at Hull. A fish market St Andrews Dock. April 1937

Warwick Market: Market traders and shoppers at a packed Warwick Bank Holiday Market. May 1981 PM 81-02437-004

A circular sheet of brass being made into a bowl on a lathe in Birmingham. 1946

Geoffrey Brandrick winding steel into coils ready for cutting into links. 1948

Attaching a wedge heel to a womens shoe. After the strict war regulations banned any fancy footwear, 1947

4 inch Nylon towing ropes being finished by hand. 29th April 1948

Attaching a Beech wood heel to a womens shoe after the strict war regulations banned any fancy footwear. 1947

Electric welding being done in Guildford. It replaced rivets and cap-joints as a way of assembling an all metal body. 11th November 1935

Harrison Hine at work in a Snuff Mill. 4th April 1949 Local Caption
Harrison Hine at work in a Snuff Mill. 4th April 1949

Chain Mail being hardened then polished by hand. 29th April 1948

100, 000 wheels of all sizes being produced at Morden. 13th December 1947

Warwick Market: Market traders and shoppers at a packed Warwick Bank Holiday Market. May 1981 PM 81-02437-001

Market Day in the market place at Newbury, Berkshire. December 1935. P007940

London Stock Exchange panoramic view of offfice computers and staff

Chianti for export goes all over the world. Here, in the country near Siena, the women workers of the famed Bertolli plant prepare the well-known bottles

Lord Avon, former British Prime Minister Anthony Eden, at the sale of cattle at Manor farm near Salisbury, Wiltshire. Auction of his famous Alvediston herd of pedigree Hereford cattle

Sale of Lord Avons cattle at Manor farm near Salisbury, Wiltshire. Auction of his famous Alvediston herd of pedigree Hereford cattle. January 1975 75-00455-002

Rodney Keable 21 from Eltham, who underwent an initiation ceremony after finishing a 5 years apprenticeship with his printing firm, Tee Whiten and J. Mead Ltd

Bombs and blackout cause Bristol corn dealers to transport their business out to the street. 16th January 1941

Builders at work on the new extension at Southampton docks, 1932 Alf 239

Left to right. Ted Duggins and George Brockbank, who are blacksmiths. April 1948 P012321

Coal arriving by boat iat a dockyard. February 1947 P017677

22 Vintage Rolls Royce cars arrive in Britain by ship from America. Two of them are pictured on the quayside after being unloaded at Southampton

Sale of Lord Avons cattle at Manor farm near Salisbury, Wiltshire. Auction of his famous Alvediston herd of pedigree Hereford cattle. January 1975 75-00455-001

Lord Avon, former British Prime Minister Anthony Eden, at the sale of cattle at Manor farm near Salisbury, Wiltshire. Auction of his famous Alvediston herd of pedigree Hereford cattle

Christmas shoppers out in force looking for a last minute bargain cause a crush at Petticoat Lane Street Market. Circa December 1955 P004958 London Petticoat lane

Aerial view showing ork on the new extension at Southampton docks, 1932 Alf 239

General view at Southampton docks showing potatoes from Jersey being unloaded, 1932 Alf 241

Coal being imported. Thousands of tons of coal being unloaded at the tiny Essex port of Brightlingsea. The coal is being imported from West Germany. April 1984 P018226

Tuc Confrence September 1952. Earnest Jones president of the National Union of Miners (NUM) speaking at the Tuc Confrence in Margate. September 1952 C4335

Coal that has been imported from West Germany at an Essex dock. April 1984 P018225

LaSalle street in downtown Chicago Illinois

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CENTRAL AMERICA/ MEXICO/ YUCATAN PENINSULA / YUCATAN/ VALLADOLID. View of Valladolid cityOs main market exteriors with a salesman reading newspaper, colorful umbrellas, fruits

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CENTRAL AMERICA/ MEXICO/ YUCATAN PENINSULA / YUCATAN/ VALLADOLID/ Valladolid citys market CALLE 39. Portrait of an old Mexican saleswoman wearing Yucatan areas traditional white dress with colored

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Woman picking leaves from tea plant, Periyar Connemara Estate, Vandiperiyar, Kerala, India

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Woman picking leaves from tea plant, Periyar Connemara Estate, Vandiperiyar, Kerala, India

A shopkeeper minds his shop in the Old City of Jerusalem
Israel, Jerusalem, A shopping street in the Christian Quarter of the Old City. The Old City and its Walls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin Ferryport, cranes and freight containers seen from departing ferry vessel

Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City Hall, Staircase

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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.