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Corner Shop, Snack Bar, Foyles Library, Walton, EssexThe Corner Shop at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, which sold tobacco, confectionery and all things for an enjoyable day on the beach
NorwichThe old fish market at Norwich, Norfolk, at the close of the 18th century. Date: circa 1800
Dodie Smith at home in EssexDorothy Gladys (Dodie) Smith (1896 - 1990), English novelist and playwright whose works include the play Autumn Crocus and the childrens novel
Coffee House, East End of LondonA coffee house near Jubilee Street in the East End of London. Its window contains both English and Hebrew text. There are advertisements for R. Whites Lemonade and Kaola
Signwriters at workA wonderful photograph by Heinz Zinram showing a master signwriter at work, with his younger collegue (or apprentice) behind. A study in concentration, accuracy and exactitude in the craftsmans art
Shops / Jeweller C1905The exterior of Jay, Richard Attenborough & Co Ltd in Oxford Street, London, who advertise themselves as goldsmiths, silversmiths and diamond merchants
LA Samaritaine, ParisThe Samaritaine, in the rue de Rivoli, is still Pariss biggest and best department store. (on the reverse of this card are portraits of the founders of the store.)
Street Market Food, Fine Sausages Date: 18th century
Medals Awarded for Gallantry or Life-Saving at Sea - top row (L-R) Stanhope gold medal awarded by the Royal Humane Society for the bravest life-saving deed of the year
Advert for Titley, Son & Price, Tailors, BathAdvert for Titley, Son & Price, High-Class Tailoring, Cheap Street, Bath Date: 1902
Holy Land Lebanon - peasant with hookah pipec.1890 - Holy Land Lebanon - peasant with hookah pipe
Large ships on the Hooghly River, Calcutta, India19th century vintage photograph: Large ships on the Hooghly River, Calcutta, India
Advert, Lochside Coal & Fireclay Co, Townhill, DunfermlineAdvert for Lochside Coal & Fireclay Co, Townhill, Dunfermline, Scotland. 1905
Advert, H & J Philp, Architects and Builders, DunfermlineAdvert for H & J Philp, Architects and Builders, Campbell Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. 1905
Advert, Clyde Paper Company, Rutherglen, ScotlandAdvert for Clyde Paper Company Ltd, Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. 1905
Advert, Carrongrove Paper Co Ltd, Denny, ScotlandAdvert for The Carrongrove Paper Company Ltd, Denny, Scotland. 1905
Empire Motors, Little Ferry, New Jersey, USAEmpire Motors and Garions Auto Exchange, Sylvan Avenue (Highway 46), Little Ferry, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA. Date: 1947
Advert, Victoria Cycle Company, Dennistoun, GlasgowAdvert for the Victoria Cycle Company Limited, Dennistoun, Glasgow, Scotland, manufacturer of motorcycles and bicycles. 1905
Adverts, five Scottish businessesAdverts for R E Walker, Reid & Co Limited, Albany Works, Dunfermline, Inglis & Co, textile manufacturers, Dunfermline, Andrew Reid & Co, Pilmuir Works, Dunfermline, Hay and Robertson
Advert, Moncrieffs Inks, Perth, ScotlandAdvert for Moncrieffs Inks, Perth, Scotland. 1905
Advert, Doultons improved hooded baths, London, Paisley and Paris. circa 1890
Sir Richard Tangye, Birmingham engineering firmSir Richard Tangye, Head of the famous Birmingham engineering firm. late 19th century
Mill Hill Spinning Co Ltd, Bolton, LancashireConcerning Cotton - Mill Hill Spinning Co Ltd, Bolton. 1920
Gibbs Happy Families - Mr Pipe the Plumber. Date: 20th century
Interior Decorator with his brushes, ladder and pipeInterior Decorator (Terry) with his brushes, ladder, pipe and blowtorch! Date: circa 1950s
Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: witWilliam Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue, containing 202 pages including the front and back covers, with black and white and colour illustrations including designs for ceilings and dados
Invitation, Glasgow International Exhibition 1901Invitation to the Opening of the Glasgow International Exhibition on 2 May 1901. 1901
Specimens of type, Leadenhall Press, LondonSpecimens of type from The Leadenhall Press, Ltd, 50 Leadenhall Street, London EC. circa 1900
London Trade Card - James Potter, Leather Breeches Maker, at the sign of the Boot and Breeches, Shoemaker Row, near Aldgate. 18th century
London Trade Card - Francis Nobles Circulating Library, Otways Head, King Street, Covent Garden. 18th century
London Trade Card - Nathan Drake, Colourman, successor to Mr Robert Keating, White Hart, Long Acre, London, supplies for artists and house painters. circa 1760s
Market square, Mafeking, South AfricaMarket square in Mafeking (Mahikeng, Mafikeng), NW Province, South Africa, with people and stalls, with shops in the distance. Date: circa 1910s
Liepaja, Latvia - Peters Market (Petera Tirgus) has been the biggest market in Liepaja for over 100 years, after first opening in 1910
Soho, London - 20 Greek Street W1 - Hopkins Purvis & Sons Ltd, paint merchants. 1973
Label design, Tom Smiths Christmas Crackers. circa 1900
Occupations 1883 - London Street Dog Seller. 1883
Middlesbrough and Cleveland Iron Trade JubileeThe Middlesbrough and Cleveland Iron Trade Jubilee in 1881: general view of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. The ILN says, " The fiftieth anniversary of the flourishing town of
George Woodcock, TUC General SecretaryGeorge Woodcock (1904-1979), British trade unionist and TUC General Secretary from 1960 to 1969. Date: 1963
Harrods Exterior 1929The exterior of Harrods, London Date: 1929
Gwendoline Dyer hair salon, offering permanent waving. Date: circa 1920s
Poster, Rudge Cycles, made by Raleigh Industries of Nottingham. With a bowing Sir Walter Raleigh, Elizabethan courtier
Poster design, Brussels International Exhibition, April to November 1935. Date: 1935
Sea wall and esplanade, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. A memorial stone forms part of the wall, dated 1922-1923. The sea wall
Hatton GardenThough Hatton Garden is chiefly associated with the jewelry trade, it is also famous as the location of the warehouse of Rowlands Macassar Oil. Date: 1838
Melon Market, Naples (Napoli), Italy. Date: 1899
London Life - A Flower Seller in Piccadilly Circus Date: circa 1940
Woman selling Mangoes on the street - Dakar, SenegalMoorish Woman selling Mangoes on the street - Dakar, Senegal Date: circa 1950s
The old city bellman, NorwichPhotograph of an old city bellman in Norwich, UK 1905