Market Place, Reading, looking northwards to St. Laurence's Church, c. 1823. Identifiable on the west side, No. 40 (John and Samuel Ford, upholsterers and cabinet makers). The Simeon obelisk is visible, and St. Laurence's Church has Blagrave's Piazza in front of it. The market is in progress. To the right, empty carts and wagons are lined up, and various laden vehicles are moving through the Market Place. Sacks of grain, calves, and agricultural implements are being offered for sale, and some kind of military parade appears to be taking place. 1820-1829 : postcard with caption "Market Place, Reading, 1823, " by Thomas Thorp, based on the print, "View of the Corn Market, Obelisk & St. Lawrence's Church, " by W. H. Timms, from his "Views of Reading, " published in 1823. A reproduction of the original print is at Dynix 1220239
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colour print ; 9x13cm. postcard.
Language:
English
Subject:
Market Place -- Reading -- IllustrationsMarkets -- Reading -- IllustrationsMonuments -- Reading -- IllustrationsChurches and chapels -- Reading -- IllustrationsSt Laurence's Church -- [alt. St Lawrence's Church, St Laurence-in-Reading] -- Reading -- IllustrationsHorse-drawn carts and wagons -- Reading -- IllustrationsFurniture shops -- Reading -- IllustrationsTimber-framed buildings -- Reading -- IllustrationsSU716734SU716735SU717734SU717735Street scenes and landscapes -- Reading -- Illustrations
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