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BETHNAL GREEN MARKET, 1869. Columbia Market, a model marketplace adjoining the model lodgings built for working-class families in Bethnal Green, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1869
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BETHNAL GREEN MARKET, 1869. Columbia Market, a model marketplace adjoining the model lodgings built for working-class families in Bethnal Green, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1869
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1869 Apartment Carriage Cart Columbia Gothic Market Place Model Pedestrian Reform Street Scene Victorian Working Class Bethnal Green Columbia Market
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BETHNAL GREEN MARKET, 1869 - A Glimpse into the Victorian Era's Model Marketplace
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. This wood engraving from 1869 takes us back in time to Bethnal Green, a bustling neighborhood in London, England. The image showcases Columbia Market, an architectural gem that served as a model marketplace for the working-class families residing in the area. The intricate details of this print reveal a vibrant street scene filled with activity and life. Pedestrians elegantly stroll along the cobblestone streets while horse-drawn carriages and carts traverse through the market square. The gothic-inspired architecture of both the market and adjoining lodgings adds an air of grandeur to this Victorian setting. Columbia Market was not just any ordinary marketplace; it symbolized progress and reform during a period when living conditions for working-class citizens were often dire. Built alongside model lodgings specifically designed for these families, it aimed to improve their quality of life by providing them with access to fresh produce and essential goods. As we delve into this historical snapshot captured by English artists in 1869, we witness how everyday people interacted within this vibrant space – haggling over prices at stalls or simply enjoying each other's company amidst lively conversations. This engraving serves as a testament to the resilience and spirit of those who called Bethnal Green home during that era. Granger Art on Demand offers us an opportunity to appreciate such remarkable glimpses into history through their collection of prints like this one –
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