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Crowds of shoppers in Rye Lane at night, Peckham, London, 1913
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Crowds of shoppers in Rye Lane at night, Peckham, London, 1913
Crowds of shoppers in Rye Lane at night, Peckham, London, 1913. Shoppers throng the street at 10 o clock at night. On the right is a double-decker bus, with a fruit stall on the left and Austin general furnishings
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Crowds of Shoppers in Rye Lane at Night, Peckham, London, 1913 - A Glimpse into the Bustling Past
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to the vibrant streets of Peckham in 1913. As the clock strikes ten at night, Rye Lane comes alive with a flurry of activity. The scene is teeming with people from all walks of life; men and women bustling about their shopping errands under dimly lit street lamps. In this snapshot of history, we see a double-decker bus parked on the right side while an array of shops line both sides of the road. On the left stands a fruit stall bursting with colorful produce that tempts passersby. Further down, Austin general furnishings store catches our attention with its inviting display. The image not only captures the essence of early 20th-century London but also provides glimpses into daily life during that era. Men in smart suits and bowler hats mingle alongside elegantly dressed ladies carrying baskets filled with groceries or perhaps even treats for their families. As we delve deeper into this photograph's details, advertisements catch our eye - Nestles Milk and Oxo signs adorn shopfronts along Rye Lane. These familiar brands remind us that advertising has long played a role in enticing shoppers to indulge in everyday pleasures. Preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this remarkable piece offers us an invaluable window into a bygone era when bustling crowds transformed
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