Billingsgate Market in London (2 images)

DESCRIPTION: This image depicts historical scenes from Billingsgate Market, London's historic fish market located on the River Thames.  Upper Panel: Depicts the busy riverfront activity of "carrying fish ashore" from sailing ships to the market.  Lower Panel: Shows the interior of the market where fish was sold by auction, featuring numerous traders and buyers in Victorian attire.  Artist and Era: The illustration is a wood engraving by William McConnell, published in 1858.  Context: The scenes are part of an illustration for George Augustus Sala's "Twice Around the Clock," providing a detailed look at London life at that time.  STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 16.5 x 23.25 CREATORS: W McConnell PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: DATE: 1858 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Newsprint PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.