Victoria Buildings Market, Coventry 1977
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This authentic 1970s colour photograph captures a detailed view of a fresh food stall within the market at Victoria Buildings, Coventry. Taken in 1977, the image provides a factual record of retail commerce and food presentation during the late 1970s. The display features a vast assortment of fresh produce, including various cuts of fish such as Silver Hake, Cod Fillets, and Smoked Kippers, alongside whole chickens and prepared rabbits.
The scene documents the economic context of the era, with numerous hand-written price tags reflecting the post-decimalisation market. Notable items include “Fresh Coley” at 48p per pound, “Rabbit” at 62p per pound, and “Fresh Eggs” priced at 54p per dozen. The meticulous arrangement of the goods on white trays and wooden racks illustrates the traditional “over-the-counter” service style common in British markets of the 1970s. As a self-contained archival record, this shot is a valuable resource for social historians interested in 1970s diet, inflation, and the local history of Coventry.
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