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Busy street scene at Spitalfields, East End of London
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Busy street scene at Spitalfields, East End of London
A busy street scene at Spitalfields in the East End of London. The location is the junction of Commercial Street and Brushfield Street. The building at the right is Spitalfields Market. To the left is a branch of the Pearce & Plenty cafe chain, with a sign for the General Gordon Temperance Hotel above
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Busy Cafe Chain Commercial Gordon Junction Pearce Pedestrians Plenty Poverty Spitalfields Temperance Traffic Workhouse Workhouses 1902
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A vibrant and bustling street scene at the heart of London's East End, this photograph transports us back in time to the year 1902. The location is the junction of Commercial Street and Brushfield Street in Spitalfields, an area rich in history and cultural diversity. To the right of the image, the iconic Spitalfields Market building stands proudly, a hive of activity for local traders and shoppers. The market has a long and storied past, serving as a vital source of food and supplies for the East End community for centuries. To the left of the photograph, a branch of the Pearce & Plenty cafe chain can be seen, with the sign for the General Gordon Temperance Hotel above. The Temperance movement, which advocated for the reduction of alcohol consumption, was particularly strong in the East End during this period, and the hotel reflected this social trend. Despite the bustling activity, signs of poverty are evident in the crowded and narrow streets. Workhouses, which provided shelter and support for the destitute, were a common sight in the East End during this era. Transport is a prominent feature of the scene, with horse-drawn carts and omnibuses sharing the road with pedestrians. The traffic is heavy, and the air is filled with the sounds and smells of the city. This historical photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of life in the East End of London during the Edwardian era. The intersection of Commercial Street and Brushfield Street remains a significant part of the area's rich history, and this image serves as a reminder of the vibrant and complex community that once thrived there.
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