Trade Collection (page 5)

The Swan Inn at Midhurst, 1903
Shows the pub sign and surrounding buildings on Red Lion Street. John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26114/48

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Henry VIII presenting a charter to the Company of Barber Surgeons. Color lithograph reproduction of a painting by Holbein

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Marco Polo welcomed at the court of Kublai Khan in China, 1200s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Traditional Turkish decorative pottery for sale, Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar), Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Spice Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus), CAPTIVE, Amazon Rainforest, ECUADOR. South America

Borough Market
Crowds flock to Londons Borough Market on Christmas Eve, with Southwark Cathedral in the background, circa 1850. From a drawing by G Dodgson. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

aerial image of Mira Flores and Pedro Miguel locks of the Panama Canal, close to Panama City, Panama, Milleniums br

Container ship at the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands

BAHAMAS-Grand Bahama Island-Freeport: Port of Freeport: Container Cargo Ship
BAHAMAS, Grand Bahama Island, Freeport: Port of Freeport: Container Cargo Ship

Manga (Japanese comics), Tokyo, Japan, Asia

A street in Steyning, 27 July 1889
This photograph shows a clock tower and several shop fronts, including a cobblers General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/115

Container Ship, Port of Napier, Napier, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Phoenician coins and writing
Phoenician coins. Engraving depicting various coins and medals from the Phoenician civilisation. Phoenicia existed as a collection of city states in the coastal areas of modern day Lebanon and Syria

Butchers shop, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

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Us Navy squadron commanded by Matthew Perry sailing for Japan, 1852: USS Susquehannah, Saratoga, St Mary s, a supply ship, Plymouth, Perry in rowboat, Mississippi, and Princeton (left to right)

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Jamaicans bringing their produce to market, circa 1890. Hand-colored halftone illustration of a 19th-century illustration

Fish, Saly, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Mozart chocolates in Reber store, Salzburg, Austria, Europe

Puppets in shop, Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Downtown Kalispell, Montana, United States of America, North America

A traditional tea shop on Qinghefang Old Street in Wushan district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, Asia

The Virgin Marys statues, Basilica Minore Del Santo Nino, Cebu City, Cebu island, The Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Daily market, Nablus Gate, Old City, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Kerrytown Market and shops, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America, North America

Worry dolls, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, Central America

Huichol handicrafts in the market, Patzcuaro, Michoacan state, Mexico, North America

Wooden crafts, Tampaksiring Village, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dracula mugs, Bran castle (Dracula castle), Bran, Transylvania, Romania, Europe

Enamel eyes for deities made for shrines, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Fresh juice shop, Aleppo (Haleb), Syria, Middle East

Lemons for sale, Mercado Central (central market), Valencia, Mediterranean, Costa del Azahar, Spain, Europe

Oranges for sale, Mercado Central (central market), Valencia, Mediterranean, Costa del Azahar, Spain, Europe

Souvenirs of pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Vietnam, Northern Vietnam, Sapa. Vietnamese woman wearing a classic vietamese hat, selling colourful local produce at a food market in Sapa

Interior of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Wooden baby cots for sale, Nukur market, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Snowman figures, Christmas Market, Cologne, Germany, Europe

Fish market, Vieux Port, Marseille, Bouches du Rhone, Provence, France, Europe

Colourful Ethiopian souvenirs for sales in Lalibela, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Bicycle with flowers in basket, Havana Centro, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Market, San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America

Chinese gift shop, Chinatown, Manila, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Local artist with his Tingatinga paintings, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Marche des Artisans (Artisans market), Djembe, Bamako, Mali, Africa

Exchange Interior
The interior of the Baltic Exchange in London, 3rd May 1920. The exchange is the centre of shipbroking and chartering in the City of London. (Photo by A. R)

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-88) French naturalist, being waited on by his trained chimpanzee. French trade card issued c1890. Chromolithograph

Repeal of Corn Laws and abolition of tariffs. Richard Cobden (1804-1865) an advocate of Free Trade, hurrying Robert Peel the Prime Minister, along the Free Trade Path

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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.