Moat Row, Smithfield Market
A lively day at Moat Row, part of Birmingham’s historic Smithfield Market, captured in this remarkable 1881 photograph. Horse-drawn carts crowd the muddy streets, vendors arrange their wares, and a bustling tram rolls past Mitchell’s Drapery, Read’s Tea & Coffee House, and other local businesses. Children wander between the stalls, while well-dressed shoppers inspect the market goods under the watchful eyes of gas lamps.
This image offers a vivid glimpse into Victorian-era Birmingham, showcasing the commercial spirit and daily rhythms of the city before the rise of the motor car. A place where commerce, community, and cobblestones came together.
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This image offers a vivid glimpse into Victorian-era Birmingham, showcasing the commercial spirit and daily rhythms of the city before the rise of the motor car. A place where commerce, community, and cobblestones came together.
📷 Have any old photos from Birmingham or other UK cities?
Upload them to Oldpik.com and help preserve the stories of our streets.
Autobús
Ciudad
Máquina
Vecindario
Al aire libre
Gente
Persona
Camino
Calle
Transporte
Urbano
Vehículo
Agua
Frente al mar
Rueda
Envíado por OldPik el 7 de enero de 2024
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