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Covent Garden Market
Crates of fresh fruit and vegetables from Norfolk etc. being unloaded in the morning at Covent Garden market, central London. Date: circa 1950
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Media ID 8192883
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1950 Covent Crates Fresh Loading Markets Morning Norfolk Unloaded Unloading Vegetables
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Bring the vibrant atmosphere of Covent Garden Market to your home or office with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the bustling market scene of central London, circa 1950. Witness the early morning unloading of fresh fruit and vegetables from Norfolk and other regions, as traders begin their day in this iconic marketplace. Our high-quality poster prints are perfect for adding a touch of history and character to any space."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56.1cm x 42cm (22.1" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph, the hustle and bustle of Covent Garden Market in central London comes to life as crates filled with fresh produce from Norfolk and other regions of England are unloaded in the early morning hours. The scene transports us back in time to the 1950s or perhaps even the 1940s, as the echoes of history resonate through the market's iconic architecture. The market, a hub of trade and commerce in the heart of the city, is a symphony of activity. Men in work clothes and flat caps, their faces etched with the lines of hard labour, lift and maneuver the heavy crates, their muscles rippling with the effort. The crates themselves are a testament to the abundance of the English countryside, brimming with an array of fruits and vegetables, their vibrant colors and textures a stark contrast to the gray pavement and concrete surroundings. The air is thick with the scent of ripe apples, sweet strawberries, and earthy vegetables, mingling with the sounds of voices calling out prices and the clatter of wooden crates being moved about. The market, a microcosm of rural England within the urban jungle, continues its uninterrupted tradition of bringing fresh produce to the city's residents, a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the British people. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of history that speaks to the rich tapestry of England's past and the enduring spirit of its people. It is a reminder of the simple pleasures of fresh, locally grown produce and the importance of the markets that bring it to us, a tradition that continues to thrive in Covent Garden and beyond.
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