Romford Market 1970
$20.00
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The historic market in Romford, then part of the London Borough of Havering, is captured in this authentic 1970s colour photograph from 1970. The archival image depicts a vibrant and busy trading day, with market stalls overflowing with fresh produce. In the foreground, stacked wooden crates from Holland and cardboard boxes of Australian and New Zealand apples create a textured display of global trade. Shoppers in period attire, including men in waistcoats and women in sleeveless summer tops, browse the stalls for oranges and tomatoes. The background features the significant architectural heritage of the Market Place, dominated by the brick-fronted Golden Lion pub under its historic “Charrington’s Ales” signage. Further down the street, the vertical yellow and red sign of the Granada cinema and the “Quadrant Arcade” are visible. This factual record preserves the lively atmosphere and commercial character of Romford’s traditional street market at the start of the 1970s, documenting the social fabric of the area before extensive modern redevelopment.
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