The Bull Ring
Birmingham’s bustling heart at the turn of the 20th century
This vivid photograph captures The Bull Ring—Birmingham’s historic marketplace—at the height of its Edwardian energy, circa 1900. Market stalls line the streets, selling everything from flowers to fabrics, while pedestrians, handcarts and early electric trams move through the commercial chaos with typical Midlands determination.
A hub of trade since medieval times, The Bull Ring was, even then, one of the busiest trading centres in England. The ornate street lamps, heavy signage, and multi-storey shopfronts reflect the architectural ambition and industrial prosperity of a city in full swing.
🗓️ Did you know? In 1900, Birmingham had over half a million residents and was dubbed “the workshop of the world” for its metalwork and innovation.
📍 Birmingham, West Midlands, England
📷 Photograph circa 1900
📸 Have old family photographs from Birmingham’s markets or city centre? Share them now on Oldpik.com and help keep the story of this great industrial city alive.
This vivid photograph captures The Bull Ring—Birmingham’s historic marketplace—at the height of its Edwardian energy, circa 1900. Market stalls line the streets, selling everything from flowers to fabrics, while pedestrians, handcarts and early electric trams move through the commercial chaos with typical Midlands determination.
A hub of trade since medieval times, The Bull Ring was, even then, one of the busiest trading centres in England. The ornate street lamps, heavy signage, and multi-storey shopfronts reflect the architectural ambition and industrial prosperity of a city in full swing.
🗓️ Did you know? In 1900, Birmingham had over half a million residents and was dubbed “the workshop of the world” for its metalwork and innovation.
📍 Birmingham, West Midlands, England
📷 Photograph circa 1900
📸 Have old family photographs from Birmingham’s markets or city centre? Share them now on Oldpik.com and help keep the story of this great industrial city alive.
Contributed by OldPik on January 7, 2024
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