Romford market 1970
$20.00
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The historic Market Place in Romford, London, is captured in this authentic 1970s colour photograph from 1970, showcasing the scale of the town’s traditional street commerce. The archival image features a bustling scene where outdoor market stalls are heavily laden with goods, including stacks of wooden “Batchelor” produce crates and various cardboard boxes. In the background, the grand facade of the Rumford Shopping Hall is visible, topped with a pediment and a large circular clock showing the time as approximately 12:00. To the left, the modern, boxy architecture of a C&A department store provides a stark contrast to the traditional market activities. Shoppers and traders in period attire navigate the narrow aisles between the stalls under a grey, overcast sky. This factual record preserves the mid-century character of the Havering landmark, documenting the intersection of historic market traditions and post-war retail expansion in East London.
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