Butchers and Bustle. Daily life at Smithfield Market in the 1980s
Pitcher. Half run, half walk, the “Smithfield shuffle”. Often 200lbs carcasses on backs of men. Smithfield market, 1984.
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Smithfield meat market 1980s London historical market meat industry butchers market workers meat stalls wholesale market urban history vintage market scenes British heritage 1980s London meat trade market architecture trading floor carcasses industrial heritage market hustle Smithfield history Victorian market wholesale trade historic marketplace working class culture London landmarks City of London old market traditions market life 20th century London food industry history traditional butchery historic commerce market hall vintage meat market urban working culture historic photos retro market scenes market workers in aprons nostalgic market scenes historic meat trading London food markets heritage sites Smithfield Market architecture retro cityscapes urban photography historical documentation iconic London locations classic market photography iconic market Smithfield meat closure Corporation of London development tradition history vibrant UK workforce 1980’s 80’s 1984 bummaree porter carry carrying pig pitchers traditional night workers nightshift nighttime night hooks Smithfield shuffle sawdust humper puller-back pullers back food eat eating fresh health pork
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- From Carcasses to Commerce: Life at Smithfield Market 1984

