Trade Collection (page 9)

A visitor looks at traditional light-shop in local souq at Bab al Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain June 27, 2018. Picture taken June 27, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

Chipoka, Lake Malawi, Malawi, Africa. Workers in the fish market

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General view of the coal staith at Blyth Power Station, Bedlington, Northumberland. View from the north west, with the frame of a coal barge in the foreground

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South Beach, Blyth, Northumberland. Looking east across the River Blyth towards the Alcan storage silos at North Blyth where the ship Arklow Wind is being loaded

Curves
Eric Zhang

Emergency exit
Roberto Parola

Salesman
Ferah Budak

Fisherman
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Selling Harvest
Erwin Astro

The Waters Edge pub, South Shields. Tyne and Wear, North England. Picture taken as part of a news story of a drowning in the area. Picture taken 29th August 1998

The New Ferry Tavern. Ferry Tavern in Ferry Street situated close to the Ferry Landing stage at South Shields, Tyne and Wear

A currency dealer studies a computer screen at the Natwest Bank trading floor in London January 1991

London - Harrods department store
05 September 2019, Great Britain, London: The famous Harrods department store in South Kensington on Brompton Road. Photo by: Waltraud Grubitzsch/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images

Old Grammar School, St Marys Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The Old Grammar School in St Marys Street, Truro, when it was the Bullen Brothers Show Rooms with a sign saying Plumbers, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Bellhangers, Gasfitters

France-Street Vendor
The Breton merchant Pierre Rivolon, native of Roscoff, poses on December 11, 1948 in Plymouth in England, where he carries out his tour again after 10 years of interruption because of the war

Maen Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A general view of the quarry with the crane used for moving the granite blocks. A number men can be seen with cut blocks at the foot of the quarry face. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection

Bosahan Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
General view of the quarry with men standing by cut granite blocks and the crane used for moving the blocks. Two men are standing either side of a horse and cart

Maen Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. Around 1900
A view of the quarry face showing workers holding the tools of their trade while dressing stones. Blocks of granite are ready to be moved using the crane. Photographer: Samuel John Govier

The village blacksmith, Goonhavern, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Two men working at the village blacksmith while another man holds the horse and a girl holds the donkey. There is a notice advertising the West Briton newspaper on the wall. Photographer: Unknown

Little Red Devil statue, symbol of a printer, in York, Yorkshire, England
Little Red Devil statue, symbol of a printer, in Stonegate in York, Yorkshire, England

The blacksmiths shop, Probus, Cornwall. Probably 1907
View towards The Square from further east on the St Austell road with John Roberts blacksmiths shop on the left. Workers from the shop and boys pose in the street

Pans sold second hand on a street pavement in Touba, Senegal

Craftsman`s yard on Boettcherstrasse, Bremen, Germany

Barrel decoration The Light Bringer at the northern entrance to Boettcherstrasse, Bremen, Germany

Traditional brick houses in Boettcherstrasse, Bremen, Germany

Traditional brick houses at the southern entrance to Boettcherstrasse, Bremen, Germany

House of the Glockenspiel on Boettcherstrasse in the evening, Bremen, Germany

Illuminated Boettcherstrasse in the evening, Bremen, Germany

Craftsman`s yard in the illuminated Boettcherstrasse in the evening, Bremen, Germany

Fez. Morocco. Typical leather tanneries from above

Aerial view of people trading with fruits and vegetables on boats along the river in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh

Aerial view of local market colourful tents at Minar Moshjid Tabling for the Global Muslims Congregation in Tongi, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Aerial view of people working in a small farm collecting red chillies In a field, Bogura, Rajshahi province, Bangladesh

Prices of different variety of rice are seen in a public market in Kamuning in Quezon City, metro Manila, May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Dondi Tawatao

A list of the best-performing stocks on the ASX200 index are shown on an electronic board at the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)

Fruits are display for sale at a stall in Islamabad, Pakistan, January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood

Thailand, Bangkok. Damnoen Saduak floating market (MR)

Samphanthawong (Chinatown), Bangkok, Thailand. Street food vendor

Cartoon protesting Jeffersons trade embargo, 1807
Cartoon protesting the Embargo Act passed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Sunset in the ocean with soft waves Sunset in the ocean with large sun dusk in orange sky and ships and boats silhouettes. Sea sunrise background. Landscape photography

Beijing cityscape at dusk. Landscape of Beijing business building in China. Modern high building in business district area at morning

New York, New York cityscape at dusk over Manhattan

New York, New York, Lower Manhattan Skyline from across the Hudson River at dawn

A ship with the sails down on the sea horizon

New York, New York, USA cityscape at dusk over Manhattan towards downtown

New York City, USA downtown Manhattan skyline

Shanghai city scape, Shanghai luajiazui finance and business district skyscrapers, Shanghai China. Asia

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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.