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Watercress Girls / 1882

Watercress Girls  /  1882


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Watercress Girls / 1882

Watercress girls buying their stock at Farringdon Market in London

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1882 Bustling Buying Farringdon Shawls Stock Trades Vegetables Water Cress


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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the bustling Farringdon Market in London during the late 19th century. The image, titled "Watercress Girls Buying Their Stock at Farringdon Market in London," was taken in the year 1882 and offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the watercress girls and the thriving street trade of fresh produce. The market, teeming with activity, is a symphony of sights, sounds, and smells. The watercress girls, dressed in colorful shawls and aprons, are seen haggling and bartering with market vendors for their daily stock of watercress. The vegetable-laden baskets they carry on their heads are a testament to their hard work and dedication to their trade. The market, a hub of activity, was an essential part of London's food supply chain. The watercress girls played a vital role in bringing this nutritious and popular vegetable to the city's residents. The crisp, peppery taste of watercress was a welcome addition to the monotonous diet of the working-class Londoners, and the girls' ability to source and sell it fresh every day made them an integral part of the community. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the rich history of food trade in London. The bustling markets, like Farringdon, were the lifeblood of the city, providing fresh produce to the residents and offering a platform for small traders to make a living. The image of the watercress girls, with their determined expressions and piles of watercress, is a testament to their resilience and the importance of their trade in the city's food system.

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