Henry James & Co Wholesale and Retail Provision Dealer
A striking snapshot from 1888, this photograph captures the proud storefront of Henry James & Co, a wholesale and retail provision merchant on High Street, Shrewsbury. Massive wheels of Cheddar cheese are neatly stacked along the pavement, flanked by three men—perhaps the shop owner, a clerk, and a delivery boy—posing with quiet pride in their trade.
Above the window, large cured hams dangle in a tempting row, while behind the glass, signs advertise dairy, margarine, and "Why Pay Big Prices?"—a testament to the competitive spirit of Victorian commerce. With its orderly display and no-nonsense signage, this image gives us a glimpse into the everyday economy and street life of late 19th-century England.
This is more than just a photo of a cheese shop—it's a tribute to the working-class entrepreneurship and food culture of the era.
📍 Keywords: 1888 Shrewsbury photo, Victorian shopfront, old English cheese shop, Henry James provisions dealer, historic UK food merchants, antique Cheddar cheese sales.
Above the window, large cured hams dangle in a tempting row, while behind the glass, signs advertise dairy, margarine, and "Why Pay Big Prices?"—a testament to the competitive spirit of Victorian commerce. With its orderly display and no-nonsense signage, this image gives us a glimpse into the everyday economy and street life of late 19th-century England.
This is more than just a photo of a cheese shop—it's a tribute to the working-class entrepreneurship and food culture of the era.
📍 Keywords: 1888 Shrewsbury photo, Victorian shopfront, old English cheese shop, Henry James provisions dealer, historic UK food merchants, antique Cheddar cheese sales.
Contributed by OldPik on October 13, 2024
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