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Old Clothes Market, Houndsditch, 1891. Artist: William Luker
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Old Clothes Market, Houndsditch, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Old Clothes Market, Houndsditch, 1891. Houndsditch is a one-way street in London, uns through the City of London, the historic nucleus and modern financial centre of London. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]
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Aged City Life Citylife Covered Crowded Houndsditch Its History Leadenhall Leadenhall Prefs London City Lottie Luker Market Market Stall Prefs Top Hat Tophat William Luker Wj Lottie
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This photo print, titled "Old Clothes Market, Houndsditch, 1891" transports us back to the bustling streets of London in the late 19th century. Captured by artist William Luker, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the vibrant city life of that era. Houndsditch, a one-way street located in the historic nucleus of London known as the City of London, serves as the backdrop for this scene. The market stalls lining both sides are filled with an array of clothing items from different eras - a testament to Britain's rich sartorial history. In this monochrome portrait, we see men and women navigating through the crowded avenue. Men don top hats while women elegantly adorn themselves with dresses reflecting Victorian fashion trends. The image captures not only their attire but also their expressions and body language, revealing snippets of their daily lives. The print exudes a sense of timelessness and nostalgia as it encapsulates an important period in British history. It invites us to imagine what it was like to walk these very streets over a century ago – witnessing trade transactions taking place amidst busy city traffic. As we delve into this mesmerizing piece by Luker, we are reminded that art has the power to transport us across time and space – connecting us with our past while offering insights into our present-day society.
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